Hikvision AcuSense is the on-board AI that tells people and vehicles apart from everything else. The result: far fewer false alarms and footage you can search in seconds. Here is what AcuSense does, how it works, and which cameras have it — all genuine Australian stock from an authorised Hikvision reseller.
What is Hikvision AcuSense?
AcuSense brings deep-learning AI to the edge — built right into the camera or NVR. Instead of triggering on any movement, an AcuSense device recognises whether what it sees is a person, a vehicle, or simply background motion, and acts accordingly.
How AcuSense works
- Target classification. A trained neural network identifies people and vehicles in real time.
- False-alarm filtering. Movement from trees, rain, shadows and pets is ignored, so alerts mean something.
- Smart, fast search. Recorded events are tagged by target type, so you can find a person or car in moments.
- Active deterrence. Selected AcuSense models add a strobe light and two-way audio to warn off intruders the moment they are detected.
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Why AcuSense matters
For homes it means no more 3am phone alerts caused by a possum. For business it means security teams act on real events and review footage in a fraction of the time. And because alerts are accurate, you actually keep notifications switched on. Browse the full range of Hikvision AcuSense cameras.
Hikvision DS-2CD2366G2H-IU 6MP AcuSense Turret
- AcuSense person & vehicle detection
- 6MP detail with Powered-by-DarkFighter low light
- Built-in microphone
- Ideal all-rounder for homes and business
Hikvision DS-2CD2166G2H-ISU 6MP AcuSense Dome
- AcuSense person & vehicle detection
- Low-profile dome for eaves and ceilings
- Powered-by-DarkFighter low-light
- Built-in microphone and alarm I/O
AcuSense vs ColorVu
AcuSense handles smart detection; ColorVu handles full-colour night vision. They are complementary, and the best cameras combine both. For the full breakdown, read ColorVu vs AcuSense: which do you need?
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Frequently asked questions
AcuSense is Hikvision’s on-board AI. Using deep-learning, the camera or recorder recognises people and vehicles and ignores other movement like trees, rain and animals — which dramatically reduces false alarms.
AcuSense classifies each detection as a person, a vehicle or "other". Alerts are only triggered by people and vehicles, so you are not disturbed by swaying branches, shadows or pets.
Yes. Because AcuSense tags people and vehicles, you can jump straight to the moments that matter instead of scrubbing through hours of recording.
No — they do different jobs. AcuSense is about smart detection, while ColorVu is about full-colour night vision. Many Hikvision cameras include both. See our ColorVu vs AcuSense guide for the full comparison.
A large part of Hikvision’s current camera range includes AcuSense, across turret, dome and bullet form factors and resolutions from 4MP to 8MP.
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About ARC IP Networks
ARC IP Networks is an Australian supplier of security cameras and CCTV systems, based in Blackburn, Melbourne, Victoria. We work with homeowners, installers, integrators and businesses across Australia, supplying Hikvision, Ubiquiti UniFi Protect, Dahua and Jovision CCTV.
We are an authorised reseller for every brand we sell, and the national distributor of Jovision in Australia, so you get genuine Australian stock with the full manufacturer's warranty, never grey imports, at competitive prices. Our team can help you choose the right equipment, and trade customers get trade accounts and project pricing on larger jobs.
- Genuine Australian stock with the full manufacturer's warranty
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