Hikvision Value PTZ · 4MP 4× Zoom · AcuSense · 20 m IR
Hikvision 4MP AcuSense PTZ
Hikvision DS-2DE2A404IWG1-E — 4MP 4× Zoom AcuSense Mini PTZ (2.8-12 mm, 20 m IR, IP66/IK10)
The Hikvision DS-2DE2A404IWG1-E is the most affordable Hikvision PTZ on the Australian market — a compact 2-inch Value Series speed dome with a motorised 2.8-12 mm F1.8 lens, 4× optical + 16× digital zoom, 4 MP 2560 × 1440 imaging, 20 m smart IR, 120 dB WDR, on-camera AcuSense human + vehicle filtering, and a built-in mic + speaker for full two-way audio via Hik-Connect. Standard PoE 802.3af means it plugs straight into any Hikvision PoE NVR port — no injector, no Hi-PoE, no special supply. IP66 weather-rated, IK10 vandal-rated, ~560 g compact chassis. Australian stock, 3-year Australian warranty.
Optical Zoom
4× · 2.8-12 mm · F1.8
Resolution
4 MP · 2560 × 1440 · 25/30 fps
Smart IR
Up to 20 m · 850 nm
AI Engine
AcuSense · Human + Vehicle
Audio
Built-in Mic + Speaker · 2-Way
Power
PoE 802.3af · 12 VDC · 11.2 W
3-Year AU Warranty
Fast AU Shipping
Australian Tech Support
See Hikvision AcuSense in Action
AcuSense is the on-camera deep-learning engine that makes this PTZ useful instead of noisy — it classifies every motion event as human, vehicle, or "other" (foliage, possums, headlight glare) and filters out the false alarms. Hikvision's official AcuSense demonstration video shows how it works on the same AI engine that powers this Value Series PTZ.
Why Choose the DS-2DE2A404IWG1-E Value PTZ
For most Australian homes, retail shops, hospitality venues and small offices, a single Value Series PTZ replaces three or four fixed cameras and gives the operator something fixed cameras can't: the ability to actively investigate a scene at zoom while keeping the wide view available on-demand.
4× Optical Zoom · 2.8-12 mm F1.8
Motorised wide-to-tele lens covers 99.4° wide (whole driveway / shopfront) to 32.8° tele (face at the gate / plate at the carpark). 16× digital on top. ~2 s zoom transit.
AcuSense — Real Notifications
On-camera deep learning filters every motion event as human, vehicle or other. Only human/vehicle classifications trigger alerts. Typical sites see ~90 % fewer false alarms than motion-only cameras.
Built-in Mic + Speaker · 2-Way Audio
Mic picks up audio within 5 m. Speaker projects voice to 10 m. Live talk-down via Hik-Connect from your phone — no external mic, speaker or audio adapter required.
Standard PoE 802.3af — Plug and Play
Runs on the same standard PoE every Hikvision NVR delivers. No PoE+ injector, no Hi-PoE switch, no 36 VDC supply. Single Cat 6 cable into the NVR port, done.
Honest Positioning — What This Camera Is, and What It Isn't
We sell a lot of PTZ cameras in Australia, and we'd rather steer you to the right one than oversell this one. The DS-2DE2A404IWG1-E is the genuine entry-level Hikvision PTZ — incredible value for the right scenario, but with real limits you should know about up front.
This Camera IS Right For…
• Residential front door, driveway and reception• Retail shopfront, hospitality venues, restaurants and cafés• Small office, school classroom, warehouse roller door• Anywhere you want one camera doing the work of three• Sites that already have a Hikvision PoE NVR• Indoor or weather-protected outdoor placement• Inland and most metro Australian sites
This Camera Is NOT The Right Pick If…
• You're within ~2 km of the coast (no anti-corrosion variant — choose a -Y turret instead)• You need IR coverage beyond 20 m (step up to 3-inch sibling with 50 m IR)• You need facial recognition / face library matching (Pro / DeepinView series)• You need automatic target tracking (Ultra Series PTZ — DS-2DF6A or 7A)• You need long-range zoom > 4× (Ultra Series with 36-42× optical)• The site is in alpine / sub-zero conditions year-round (this is rated to −20 °C)
For sites that need more than the Value Series provides, we'd recommend stepping up to the DS-2DE3A404IWG-E/W (3-inch sibling, 50 m IR), or to the Hikvision Ultra Series PTZ range for long-range identification work. Not sure which fits your site? Contact our Australian team — we'll size it correctly.
Pan / Tilt / Zoom — Operator Control
355° Pan · 0°-90° Tilt
Pan 0° to 355° (5° slip-ring dead-zone — irrelevant on most ceiling / eave / wall mounts). Tilt 0° to 90° straight down for ground-level coverage from a mounted vantage.
300 Presets · Patrol Scan
300 presets + patrol scan automation. Set angles for driveway, gate, shopfront, carpark; recall with one tap. Schedule automated overnight patrol routes.
3D Positioning — Click to Zoom
Click any point on the live view to centre-frame and zoom in one motion — fastest operator workflow for investigating wide-scene events in Hik-Connect, iVMS-4200 or HikCentral Pro.
Proportional Pan + Power-Off Memory
Pan speed auto-scales with zoom (fine control at tele, fast at wide). Returns to last orientation automatically after brown-out, power cycle or NVR restart.
Technical Specifications
DS-2DE2A404IWG1-E · Full Specifications
SKU
DS-2DE2A404IWG1-E (PoE / 12 VDC, no Wi-Fi)
Camera Type
Hikvision Value Series · 4 MP 4× IR AcuSense Mini PTZ Network Speed Dome
Image Sensor
1/2.8" Progressive Scan CMOS · Powered-by-DarkFighter
Max Resolution
2560 × 1440 (4 MP 16:9)
Min. Illumination
Colour 0.005 lux @ F1.8 (AGC ON) · B/W 0.001 lux @ F1.8 · 0 lux with IR
Shutter Speed
1/1 s to 1/30,000 s · Slow Shutter
Lens
Motorised · 2.8-12 mm · 4× optical zoom · 16× digital · max F1.8 aperture · auto / semi-auto / manual focus
Field of View
Horizontal 99.4° → 32.8° · Vertical 51.7° → 18.4° · Diagonal 119.9° → 37.5°
Zoom Speed
Approximately 2 s (wide ↔ tele)
Regional Focus / Exposure
Yes / Yes
IR Illumination
Smart IR up to 20 m · 850 nm wavelength
Day & Night
ICR (IR cut filter, mechanical)
Wide Dynamic Range
120 dB · BLC · HLC · 3D DNR · digital defog
SNR
> 52 dB
Pan Range / Speed
0° to 355° · 0.1°-50°/s configurable · preset 50°/s · proportional pan
Tilt Range / Speed
0° to 90° · 0.1°-50°/s · preset 50°/s
Presets / Patrols
300 presets · patrol scan
Park Action
Preset · patrol scan
3D Positioning
Yes — click-to-frame on live view
Power-Off Memory
Yes
Scheduled Task
Patrol scan · preset · dome reboot · dome adjust
Frame Rate (Main)
50 Hz: 25 fps @ 4 MP · 60 Hz: 30 fps @ 4 MP
Streams
3 simultaneous (main / sub / third)
Video Compression
H.265+ · H.265 · H.264+ · H.264 · MJPEG (sub / third)
Video Bit Rate
32 Kbps – 16 Mbps · CBR / VBR · SVC (H.264 + H.265) · 1 ROI region
Deep-Learning AI
AcuSense — human + vehicle classification
Smart Events
Line crossing · intrusion · region entrance · region exiting
Basic Events
Motion · video tampering · network disconnect · IP conflict · illegal login · HDD full · HDD error
Linkage
FTP / NAS / microSD upload · centre notify · email · trigger recording · audible warning
Audio
Built-in microphone (5 m pickup) · built-in speaker (10 m effective) · 1 line-in (2–2.4 Vpp, 1 KΩ ±10%) · 1 line-out (600 Ω) · G.711 / G.722.1 / G.726 / MP2L2 / PCM / AAC-LC
Ethernet
1 × RJ-45 10/100 Mbps self-adaptive
On-Board Storage
microSD / SDHC / SDXC up to 512 GB · NAS (NFS / SMB-CIFS) · ANR auto network replenishment
API & Protocols
ONVIF (Profile S / G / T) · ISAPI · SDK · ISUP · 6 concurrent live-view sessions · 32 users (3 levels)
Cyber Security
HTTPS · IP filter · watermark · TLS 1.2 · MAC host authentication · audit log · password protection
Client Software
iVMS-4200 · Hik-Connect · HikCentral Pro
Web Browser
Chrome 80+ · Firefox 80+ · Safari 13+ · Edge 89+
Power Source
12 VDC max 11.2 W OR PoE IEEE 802.3af — runs on standard PoE port of any Hikvision NVR · power output 12 VDC max 60 mA
Dimensions / Weight
Ø 130.7 mm × 103.6 mm · ≈ 560 g
Operating Condition
−20 °C to +60 °C · humidity ≤ 90 % non-condensing
Weatherproof Rating
IP66 (IEC 60529-2013)
Vandal Resistance
IK10
Lightning Protection
TVS 4,000 V · surge + voltage transient protection
Anti-Corrosion
Not rated — no -Y / NEMA 4X variant in this family. Avoid coastal sites within ~2 km of shoreline.
DORI (Tele · 12 mm)
Detect 180 m · Observe 71.4 m · Recognise 36 m · Identify 18 m
Approvals
RCM (Australia / NZ) · IP66 / IK10 protection
Warranty
3-Year Australian Warranty (back-to-base)
DS-2DE2A404IWG1-E (2-Inch · 20 m IR) vs DS-2DE3A404IWG-E/W (3-Inch · 50 m IR)
The 3-inch sibling DS-2DE3A404IWG-E/W is the natural step up — same Value Series family, same 4 MP 4× lens, same AcuSense AI, same built-in audio. The differences are chassis size, IR range, and integrated Wi-Fi. Pick the 2-inch for tight installs and short night-time reach; pick the 3-inch when the scene runs out past 20 m at night or where Wi-Fi placement is needed.
DS-2DE2A404IWG1-E (2-inch · this) vs DS-2DE3A404IWG-E/W (3-inch sibling)
Feature
DS-2DE2A404IWG1-E (this — 2-inch)
DS-2DE3A404IWG-E/W (3-inch sibling)
Chassis Size
2-inch · Ø 130.7 mm · ~560 g
3-inch · larger body
Image Sensor
1/2.8" CMOS · Powered-by-DarkFighter
1/2.8" CMOS · Powered-by-DarkFighter
Resolution
4 MP · 2560 × 1440
4 MP · 2560 × 1440
Optical Zoom
4× · 2.8-12 mm · F1.8
4× · 2.8-12 mm · F1.6
IR Range
Up to 20 m
Up to 50 m
WDR
120 dB
120 dB
AI Engine
AcuSense · human + vehicle
AcuSense · human + vehicle · auto-tracking
Built-in Audio
Mic + Speaker · 2-way
Mic + Speaker · 2-way
Pan / Tilt Speed
50°/s preset
80°/s preset
Wi-Fi
No (PoE / 12 VDC only)
Yes — IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz
Power
PoE 802.3af · 12 VDC
PoE 802.3af · 12 VDC
Protection
IP66 · IK10
IP66 · IK10
Anti-Corrosion
Not rated
Not rated
Warranty
3-Year Australian Warranty
3-Year Australian Warranty
Best For
Indoor / short-range outdoor: front door, reception, retail shopfront, restaurant, small driveway, side gate, undercover carport. The most affordable Hikvision PTZ.
Larger driveways, longer carparks, school perimeters, body-corporate courtyards. The 50 m IR ring is the difference. Also adds Wi-Fi for installs where running Cat 6 is awkward.
View the 3-inch sibling: DS-2DE3A404IWG-E/W →
Recording NVRs — Pair with an Affordable M-Series PoE NVR
The DS-2DE2A404IWG1-E runs on standard PoE 802.3af and plugs directly into any Hikvision NVR's built-in PoE port — no separate injector needed. For most residential, retail and small-business installs, the Hikvision M-Series NVRs are the right partner: 4K HDMI output, H.265+ compression, PoE built-in, plug-and-play, and pricing that keeps a complete system within reach. Step up to AcuSeek / DeepinMind only when you specifically need natural-language AI search across the recording fleet.
DS-7604NI-M1/4P — 4CH · 4 PoE · Budget Pick
Four-channel M-Series NVR with 4 built-in PoE ports, 4K HDMI output and a single HDD bay (up to 10 TB). The most cost-effective Hikvision NVR for a typical 4-camera install with this PTZ as the centrepiece plus 3 fixed turrets around the property. View DS-7604NI-M1/4P →
DS-7608NI-M2/8P — 8CH · 8 PoE · 2 HDD Bay
Eight-channel M-Series NVR with 8 built-in PoE ports, 4K HDMI output and two HDD bays (up to 20 TB total). The sweet spot for small business, retail, hospitality and larger homes running this PTZ alongside 4-7 fixed cameras. View DS-7608NI-M2/8P →
DS-7616NI-M2/16P — 16CH · 16 PoE · 2 HDD Bay
Sixteen channels at full PoE, 160 Mbps M-Series engine for stutter-free 4K playback, 2 HDD bays. Standard pairing for larger homes, body-corporate sites, schools and multi-shop installs running multiple Value PTZs plus a fleet of fixed cameras. View DS-7616NI-M2/16P →
Need AI Search? AcuSeek / DeepinMind NVRs
For sites where you need natural-language search across the recording fleet ("show me people in red jackets near the front gate yesterday afternoon"), step up to a Hikvision AcuSeek (VPro) or DeepinMind AI NVR. Useful for larger commercial, school-campus and gated-estate deployments — overkill for most homes and small businesses. Browse AcuSeek & DeepinMind NVRs →
Browse the full Hikvision NVR range: Hikvision Network Video Recorders →. Not sure which tier is right? Request a free system quote — we'll size the NVR, storage and switch correctly the first time.
Compatible Mounts & Accessories
The camera ships with a standard ceiling / wall bracket. Below are the official Hikvision accessory options for specific install geometries.
DS-1294ZJ-PT — Wall Mount
Wall-mount bracket sized for the 2-inch PTZ — house wall, shopfront column, garage facade or fence column install.
DS-1297ZJ — Pendant Mount
Pendant-style mount for hanging from an eave, ceiling, carport gantry or awning soffit — most common residential front-of-house geometry.
DS-1297ZJ-M / -ES / DS-1299ZJ — Pendant Variants
Alternative pendant-mount geometries — pick the reach and bracket profile that matches your install substrate. Talk to our AU team if unsure.
microSD Card for Local Storage
Supports microSD / SDHC / SDXC up to 512 GB with ANR auto-back-fill — camera keeps recording locally during NVR outages, back-fills automatically when network returns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why choose a PTZ over multiple fixed cameras?
A PTZ replaces three or four fixed cameras for the same site coverage and adds the ability to investigate a scene live — zoom in on a face, follow a vehicle as it leaves, talk down to a courier. For a single front-of-house or shopfront install, a Value PTZ often costs less than the equivalent multi-camera fixed setup. For wide static perimeter coverage where you need every angle recorded simultaneously, fixed cameras are still the right answer.
Will it run on my existing Hikvision NVR's PoE port?
Yes. The camera uses standard PoE (IEEE 802.3af), the same PoE class delivered by every Hikvision PoE NVR's built-in port. No injector, no Hi-PoE, no special supply — single Cat 6 cable from the NVR port to the camera.
Is 20 m IR enough for my driveway / shopfront?
For typical Australian suburban driveways (10-15 m), retail shopfronts, reception areas, undercover carports and side-gate zones, 20 m IR is sufficient. For longer driveways or larger carparks where you need night identification beyond 20 m, step up to the 3-inch DS-2DE3A404IWG-E/W with 50 m IR, or move up to the Ultra Series with 300 m IR.
Can I use the two-way audio with my phone?
Yes. Open the live view in Hik-Connect on your phone, tap the audio button, and you can hear and speak directly through the camera's built-in mic + speaker — talk to a courier, warn off an intruder, or check what's happening at the gate.
Can I install this within 2 km of the coast?
Honestly — no, not directly exposed. This camera does not have anti-corrosion housing (there's no -Y variant in this family). For coastal Australian installs (Sydney CBD, Wollongong, Newcastle, Gold Coast, Perth, etc.) within 2 km of saltwater, either choose a NEMA 4X-rated camera (look for the "-Y" suffix on Hikvision turrets) or mount this PTZ under genuine cover (a deep eave, undercover carport, sheltered porch) so it doesn't see direct salt-spray exposure.
Why is the pan range 355°, not full 360°?
The 2-inch Value Series uses a slip-ring design with a 5° dead-zone for the cabling. For ceiling, eave and wall mounts overlooking a single scene, this is irrelevant — you don't need the 5° anyway. For corner mounts where you want a full continuous sweep, plan the orientation so the dead-zone faces away from the scene of interest (e.g. toward the wall behind the camera).
Does it support face recognition or auto-tracking?
No — those are Pro / DeepinView / Ultra Series features. This camera covers human and vehicle classification and perimeter detection only. For facial recognition against a watchlist, choose a Hikvision DeepinView model. For automatic PTZ target tracking, step up to the Ultra Series PTZ range.
Downloads & Resources
DS-2DE2A404IWG1-E Datasheet Hikvision PTZ Quick Start Guide Hikvision PTZ User Manual
Order the Hikvision DS-2DE2A404IWG1-E from CCTV Guru
CCTV Guru is an authorised Australian reseller of the Hikvision Value Series PTZ range. The DS-2DE2A404IWG1-E is the most affordable Hikvision pan / tilt / zoom camera available in Australia — and for the right install (residential front-of-house, retail shopfront, hospitality venue, small office, reception area, undercover carport), it's the right call. 4 MP imaging, 4× optical zoom, AcuSense AI, full two-way audio and standard PoE plug-and-play, all in a compact 560 g body. Australian stock, 3-year Australian warranty, fast Australia-wide dispatch. Designing a complete PTZ-plus-fixed-camera system? Request a free quote or contact our Australian team for system sizing — we'll get the right number of cameras, the right NVR and the right brackets specified the first time.
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