8 x 8MP Camera KIT

1. Does this security kit include a hard drive?
No hard drive is included in this baseline kit. To enable local continuous recording, a surveillance-grade HDD must be added to your cart. True 8MP 4K recording across 8 continuous channels creates high-density data streams; therefore, a 4TB drive is the recommended minimum starting baseline. High-capacity options (4TB, 6TB, or 8TB) can be selected via our drop-down options above, and our technical team will pre-install, format, and test your drive inside the NVR before shipping.

2. How does AcuSense AI detection reduce false alarms across 8 cameras?
Standard motion detection triggers phone push notifications on any pixel shift, causing constant false alerts across large, multi-camera systems. HiLook AcuSense uses deep-learning edge algorithms to specifically isolate and classify human and vehicle targets. Triggers caused by wandering animals, blowing leaves, heavy rain, or passing headlights are automatically filtered out, ensuring your mobile alerts are always actionable.

3. How long will a hard drive store footage across all 8 cameras?
With integrated high-efficiency H.265+ smart video compression running continuously, an upgraded 4TB drive typically provides 7 to 10 days of archive history before looping. Opting for a 6TB drive extends retention to roughly 11 to 15 days, while an 8TB hard drive provides up to 3 weeks of 4K storage archives, which is ideal for holiday closures or compliance storage mandates.

4. Does the EXIR night vision prevent washed-out faces at night?
Yes. Traditional infrared LEDs project a tight, spotlight-style beam that creates an overexposed white center spot while leaving corners dark. HiLook's specialized EXIR night vision uses rectangular lenses to distribute infrared illumination evenly up to 30 metres across the entire wide-angle frame. This pairs with Smart IR processing to automatically dim the beam as a person approaches, keeping facial features completely readable.

5. Can I adjust the camera lens angle after it is physically mounted?
Yes. The IPC-T381H-MU uses a highly flexible eyeball turret chassis. While the built-in 2.8mm fixed lens provides an expansive, non-adjustable 113-degree wide horizontal field of view, the physical camera head sits inside a 3-axis internal ball collar. This allows you to pan, tilt, and rotate the physical viewing direction manually at installation time to frame your scene perfectly.

6. Can I monitor this 4K surveillance system remotely on my mobile phone?
Yes. The network recorder integrates seamlessly with the official subscription-free **HiLookVision mobile app** available on iOS and Android. You can monitor high-definition live feeds across all 8 channels, play back historical hard drive archives, change alert rule templates, and receive instant push notifications the exact second an AcuSense human or vehicle rule is breached on your property.

7. Are these cameras built to withstand exposed outdoor positions in Australia?
Yes. Backed by a professional IP67 dust and weather protection rating, the heavy-duty metal turret bodies are completely sealed against fine particles and high-pressure rainstorms. Capable of operating flawlessly in extreme temperatures ranging from -30°C to +60°C, they are engineered to endure completely exposed eaves, walls, and fascias across any Australian environment.