4G LTE · Solar + Battery · 3+3 MP · WizColor · Hybrid-Zoom PTDahua DH-IPC-PTS2649C-3E3Z-4GB20 — 3+3 MP WizColor Hybrid-Zoom Pan-Tilt 4G LTE Solar-Powered Network Camera with Battery (2649 Series)
The Dahua DH-IPC-PTS2649C-3E3Z-4GB20 is a fully off-grid surveillance camera that runs on a built-in 65 Wh lithium battery recharged by an included 8 W solar panel and connects to the internet via 4G LTE on Australian mobile networks (Telstra, Optus, Vodafone) using a standard data SIM. The dual-lens design pairs a 2.8 mm fixed wide-angle lens for permanent scene awareness with a motorised pan-tilt 3.6 mm / 8.4 mm hybrid-zoom lens that slews up to 350° horizontally and 90° vertically — when the fixed lens detects a target, the PT lens auto-tracks it. Both lenses are 3 MP 1/2.8" CMOS with Dahua's brightest F1.0 WizColor large-aperture optics, pulling usable colour video down to 0.0005 lux. Smart Dual Light pairs the warm-light arrays (30 m on the fixed lens, 50 m on the PT lens) with white-light active deterrence and a built-in speaker with 3 sound alarms. AOV Mode (Always-On Video) enables 24/7 recording on ultra-low power — yes, battery and solar do actually record around the clock.
Built for Australian sites with no mains power and no Wi-Fi — rural farms, remote sheds, holiday properties, construction sites, building yards, weekenders, boat ramps and bush blocks where running a PoE cable or installing a Wi-Fi extender simply isn't an option. IP66 sealed, TVS 2000 V lightning protection, operating range −20 °C to +60 °C. SMD 3.0 with human and vehicle classification filters animal motion (kangaroos, cattle, possums) so only the right type of target raises alerts. View, talk back, control pan-tilt and review footage from anywhere via the free DMSS mobile app on 4G or Wi-Fi. Backed by a 3-year Australian warranty through CCTV Guru as authorised Dahua AU reseller. SKU 2649 series — the off-grid 4G solar PT solution for Australian rural, remote and project sites.
3-Year AU Warranty
Fast AU-Wide Shipping
AU Tech Support
Why Choose the Dahua PTS2649C-3E3Z-4GB20 — Off-Grid 4G Solar PT Camera
Truly Off-Grid — Solar + Battery + 4G
Built-in 65 Wh lithium battery recharged by the included 8 W solar panel. Connects to the internet via 4G LTE on any Australian mobile carrier (Telstra, Optus, Vodafone) using a standard data SIM. No mains power, no Wi-Fi, no Ethernet cable — install it on a paddock fence post, a builder's site shed, a holiday-house gable or a remote shed and walk away.
Dual Lens — Always Watching + Auto-Tracking
The fixed 2.8 mm wide-angle lens monitors the whole scene 24/7. When SMD 3.0 detects a person or vehicle, the motorised 3.6 / 8.4 mm pan-tilt lens automatically pans (0–350°), tilts (0–90°) and slews onto the target to capture detail.
F1.0 WizColor — Best Low-Light in Class
Both lenses use 1/2.8" CMOS sensors paired with Dahua's brightest F1.0 large-aperture WizColor optics. Minimum illumination of 0.0005 lux colour — usable full-colour video at twilight and under moonlight.
AOV Mode — 24/7 Recording on Battery
Always-On Video mode keeps the camera recording continuously, not just on motion events, while sipping battery at a low enough rate that the 8 W solar panel can keep up indefinitely in normal Australian sun conditions.
Active Deterrence — Built-In
White-light warning array plus a built-in speaker with 3 configurable sound alarms (volume 1–100%, play 1–10 times). When SMD detects a person or vehicle inside an IVS zone, the camera challenges them on the spot.
Built for Harsh Australian Outdoor
IP66 sealed, TVS 2000 V lightning + surge protection, −20 °C to +60 °C operating range. The solar panel pre-warms the battery in cold conditions to prevent damage at low temperatures.
Important Install Note — 4G SIM & Solar Orientation
This camera needs a standard nano-SIM with a data plan on a 4G LTE Australian carrier — Telstra, Optus or Vodafone. A 5 GB/month plan is plenty for AOV-Mode recording; heavier remote-viewing usage may push to 10–20 GB. Most Australian rural carriers offer "M2M" or "device" SIM plans at low cost — confirm 4G coverage at the install site first using your carrier's coverage map. Solar orientation: for year-round AU sun, face the 8 W panel north (Southern Hemisphere) at roughly local-latitude tilt — for example, ~33° in Sydney, ~28° in Brisbane. The mount allows directional adjustment. Standard charging is USB Type-C with QC 2.0 support.
AI & Smart Detection Capabilities
SMD 3.0 Smart Motion Detection
On-device deep-learning algorithms classify every motion event as human, vehicle or "other". Filters out kangaroos, cattle, wallabies, sheep, possums and wind-blown branches — the rural Australian false-alarm sources that overwhelm generic 4G cameras.
Auto Tracking Lite + Linkage Tracking
When the fixed wide-angle lens detects a classified target, the PT lens auto-slews onto it and follows. Linkage tracking maintains the target across the camera's full 350° pan range.
White-Light Active Deterrence
Configurable white-light warning array triggers on detected human/vehicle events. Combined with the built-in speaker's 3 sound alarms, the camera challenges intruders the moment they enter the scene.
Two-Way Audio via DMSS
Built-in microphone and speaker support full-duplex two-way audio through Dahua's free DMSS mobile app over 4G. Instruct delivery drivers, warn off trespassers, or talk to family at the holiday house.
50 Presets + Power-off Memory
Store up to 50 named pan-tilt positions for quick recall. Power-off memory keeps positions on battery cycles. Ideal for "driveway view", "shed door", "front gate" and "horse paddock" as one-tap presets in DMSS.
Edge Recording — Micro SD Up to 512 GB
Records locally to a Micro SD card (up to 512 GB). AOV-Mode 24/7 recording at 1080p sub-stream stretches a 512 GB card to roughly 4–6 weeks of continuous footage.
Technical Specifications
Camera & Dual Lens System
Model
DH-IPC-PTS2649C-3E3Z-4GB20
Form Factor
Hybrid-zoom Pan-Tilt (PTS) 4G LTE outdoor
Image Sensors
Fixed lens: 1/2.8" CMOS · PT lens: 1/2.8" CMOS
Resolution (each)
3 MP — 2304 × 1296 (Fixed) · 3 MP — 2304 × 1296 (PT)
Minimum Illumination
0.0005 lux @ F1.0 (colour) · 0 lux (illuminator on)
WDR
DWDR (both lenses)
WizColor
Yes — F1.0 large-aperture full-colour low-light
AOV Mode (Always-On Video)
Yes — 24/7 recording on battery
Lens & Illumination
Fixed Lens
2.8 mm · F1.0 · FOV H 93.5° / V 51.9° / D 110.1°
PT Lens
Hybrid-zoom 3.6 mm + 8.4 mm · F1.0 · FOV at 3.6 mm H 81.5° / V 44.3°; at 8.4 mm H 15.1° / V 8.4°
Warm Light (Fixed)
Up to 30 m
Warm Light (PT)
Up to 50 m
Illuminators
4 × warm-light LEDs per lens
Pan-Tilt & Intelligence
PT Lens Pan
0° to 350° (electric)
PT Lens Tilt
0° to +90° (electric)
Fixed Lens Pan/Tilt
0° to 210° pan / −7° to +20° tilt (manual)
Manual + Preset Speed
Pan 40°/s · Tilt 40°/s
Presets
50
Power-off Memory
Yes
Smart Tracking
Auto Tracking Lite + Linkage Tracking (fixed → PT)
SMD
SMD 3.0
Alarm Events
Motion · human detection · vehicle detection
Active Deterrence — Light
White-light warning array
Active Deterrence — Sound
Built-in speaker · 3 sound alarms · volume 1–100% · play 1–10 times
Audio, Connectivity & Storage
Built-in Microphone
Yes
Built-in Speaker
Yes
Two-Way Talk
Yes (via DMSS app)
Carrier Network
4G LTE
Wireless Bands (EAU)
LTE-FDD: B1 / B3 / B5 / B7 / B8 / B20 / B28 · LTE-TDD: B38 / B40 / B41
SIM
Standard nano-SIM (Telstra / Optus / Vodafone data SIM)
Storage
Micro SD card up to 512 GB
Resolutions
3 MP · 1080p · 720p · 640 × 360 (both lenses)
Mobile Client
DMSS (iOS / Android)
Power, Battery & Environment
Power Supply
Built-in lithium battery + included 8 W solar panel · USB Type-C charging (QC 2.0)
Battery Capacity
65 Wh lithium
Operating Temperature
Unit: −20 °C to +60 °C
Battery Charging Temp
−10 °C to +50 °C (solar panel pre-heats battery to 0 °C before charging in cold conditions)
Battery Discharging Temp
−20 °C to +60 °C
Protection
IP66 · TVS 2000 V lightning protection · surge protection · voltage transient protection
Product Dimensions
223.2 mm × 130.0 mm × 215.0 mm (L × W × H)
Net Weight
1.8 kg
Gross Weight
2.5 kg
Australian Warranty
3 Years (via CCTV Guru)
How It Compares — 4G Solar PT vs Traditional Wired Install
Factor
PTS2649C-3E3Z-4GB20 (this camera)
Traditional Wired Camera Install
Power Source
Solar + battery — fully off-grid
240 V mains power point required
Internet Connection
4G LTE SIM — works anywhere with mobile coverage
Wired Ethernet or Wi-Fi extender from the house
Trade Required
One install pass — bolt to a fence post or pole, insert SIM, scan QR code
Electrician for power + tradesperson for cable run
Time to First Footage
~30 minutes from box-open to live view in DMSS
1–3 days depending on site complexity
Best For
Rural farms, holiday homes, weekenders, construction sites, builders' yards, sheds, paddocks, jetties, boat ramps
Permanent installations near the house with mains power and existing network infrastructure
Recommended Australian Use Cases
Rural Farms & Cattle Paddocks
Mount on a fence post overlooking the gate, the cattle race, the bore pump or the equipment shed. 4G LTE works wherever Telstra rural coverage reaches.
Holiday Houses & Weekenders
The classic off-grid use case. Install at the holiday house and check on it any time from Sydney/Melbourne/Brisbane. Two-way talk lets you greet rental guests or warn off trespassers.
Construction & Building Sites
Powered up before site infrastructure is. Bolt to scaffolding, a builder's compound fence, a portable office or a temporary shed. Active deterrence + DMSS push alerts catch tool theft and unauthorised after-hours access.
Remote Sheds, Stables & Storage
Sheds at the back of the property, horse stables 200 m from the house, container storage in the paddock — anywhere a Cat6 cable would cost more than the camera.
Jetties, Boat Ramps & Marinas
Watch your boat, jet ski or trailer when it's stored off-property. IP66 + TVS 2000 V protects against marine spray and lightning.
Builders & Trades Yards
Watch the back lot at the builder's yard, the panel beater's overflow car park, the landscaping supplies yard or the wrecker.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Dahua PTS2649C-3E3Z-4GB20 NDAA compliant?
No. Dahua is not certified under NDAA Section 889. If your project has an NDAA mandate, choose a NDAA-compliant brand from our range instead.
Does it really run on solar alone?
Yes — under normal Australian sun conditions, the included 8 W solar panel keeps the 65 Wh battery topped up indefinitely while running AOV-Mode 24/7 recording at 1080p sub-stream. Heavy remote-viewing usage on 4G consumes more battery.
What 4G carriers does it work on in Australia?
The camera supports all major LTE bands used by Australian carriers — Telstra (B1, B3, B5, B7, B8, B28, B40), Optus and Vodafone. Use a standard nano-SIM with a data plan from any carrier with coverage at your install site.
How much mobile data does it use?
Typical AOV-Mode 24/7 recording with cloud thumbnail upload + occasional DMSS viewing: ~3–6 GB/month. Heavy remote viewing via DMSS on 4G: 10–20 GB/month. Most Australian M2M / "device" SIM plans offer 5–10 GB/month at $10–25/month.
Why dual-lens instead of a single zoom lens?
The fixed wide-angle lens continuously monitors the scene at full sensor resolution. When SMD detects a target, the PT zoom lens slews onto it. Single-lens PT cameras lose situational awareness when the lens zooms in — the dual-lens design solves that.
Can I view it on my phone?
Yes — Dahua's free DMSS app on iOS and Android. Add the camera by scanning the QR code on the housing. You get live view, PT control, two-way talk, motion alerts and recorded-footage playback over 4G or Wi-Fi.
Will the battery survive Australian winter cold?
Yes — operating temperature is −20 °C to +60 °C. The solar panel pre-warms the battery to 0 °C before charging in cold conditions, preventing the damage that low-temperature charging would cause to a lithium cell.
Can I record locally as well as cloud?
Yes — the camera records to a Micro SD card (up to 512 GB) inside the housing. AOV-Mode 24/7 sub-stream gives roughly 4–6 weeks of continuous footage on a 512 GB card before overwrite.
What's the warranty in Australia?
3 years, supplied through CCTV Guru as an authorised Australian Dahua reseller. We handle warranty claims locally — no overseas shipping required.
How long does install take?
About 30 minutes for someone comfortable with a cordless drill. Bolt the pole bracket to a fence post or pole, attach the camera, mount the solar panel north-facing, insert the SIM and SD card, scan the QR code in DMSS — done. No electrician, no cable run.
Downloads
DH-IPC-PTS2649C-3E3Z-4GB20 DatasheetDahua Hybrid-zoom PT 4G Quick Start GuideDahua Hybrid-zoom PT 4G Installation MethodDahua 4G Camera Dimensions
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