Product Description
What it does: the DS-2CE72KF3T-PIRXO records full-colour footage day and night and actively challenges anyone it catches on camera, rather than just recording them quietly.
Why colour at night matters
Most cheap cameras switch to black-and-white when light drops. This one uses ColorVu to stay in colour 24/7, and adds up to 20 m of white light so faces and clothing colours stay usable as evidence after dark.
The deterrent bit
A built-in PIR sensor (a heat-based motion detector, less prone to false alarms from car headlights or blowing leaves than standard motion detection) triggers a strobe light and audio siren when it senses a person, plus a built-in speaker for audio alerts. That's the "PIR Siren" in the name — it's meant to scare an intruder off the doorstep, not just capture them leaving.
Image quality basics
- Resolution: 2960 × 1665 (3K) — sharp enough to read detail on playback
- Lens: 2.8 mm fixed focal — a fixed wide-ish angle, not zoomable
- 130 dB true WDR — keeps detail visible when there's strong light behind the subject (e.g. a doorway against bright sky)
- 3D DNR — reduces grain in low light for cleaner footage
Where it fits
Housed to IP67, meaning it's water and dust resistant, so it suits front doors, driveways and yard perimeters as well as covered outdoor spots. Before buying, check it against your existing recorder for compatible connections and confirm you have storage sorted, as this is a camera, not a standalone recording system.
Specifications
- Model
- DS-2CE72KF3T-PIRXO
- Camera Type
- Analog Camera
- Smart Hybrid Light
- ColorVu Only
- Night Vision
- No
- ColorVu
- Yes
- White Light
- Yes
- Built-in Speaker
- Yes
- Connection Type
- Analogue
- ONVIF Support
- No
- NVR Compatibility
- Hikvision, HiLook, Annke & any Hikvision-made OEM. Also compatible with any other NVR that supports ONVIF.
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this camera record in colour at night?
Yes — it uses 24/7 ColorVu imaging with up to 20 m of white light, so footage stays in colour rather than switching to black-and-white.
What triggers the siren and strobe?
A built-in PIR sensor, which detects human body heat, triggers the active strobe light and audio siren to warn intruders off.
Is it suitable for outdoor use?
Yes, the housing is IP67-rated, meaning it's water and dust resistant, which suits front doors, driveways and perimeter locations.
What lens does it have — can I zoom in?
It has a fixed 2.8 mm focal lens, so there's no zoom; it's set to one field of view.
