Meet Hikvision’s Newest Smart Hybrid Light Cameras with ColorVu
Hikvision continues to redefine modern video surveillance with two of its most powerful innovations: ColorVu and AcuSense. While both technologies are designed to improve security outcomes, they serve very different purposes. Understanding how they work—and how they complement each other—helps you design a system that delivers clear evidence and intelligent alerts.
Hikvision’s latest Smart Hybrid Light Cameras with ColorVu combine vivid full-colour night imaging with intelligent lighting control and AI-powered detection. These cameras integrate ColorVu, Super Confocal optics, Smart Hybrid Light, and AcuSense analytics to provide dependable performance across residential, commercial, and industrial environments.
What is ColorVu?
ColorVu is Hikvision’s low-light imaging technology that delivers true full-colour video 24/7, even in near-total darkness.
Traditional infrared cameras switch to black-and-white at night, losing critical visual details such as clothing colour, vehicle paint, or facial features. ColorVu overcomes this by using:
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F1.0 super-aperture lenses that capture significantly more light
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High-performance sensors optimised for low illumination
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Super Confocal lens design that ensures equally sharp focus in visible and IR light
The result is:
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Vivid, full-colour night footage
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Clear identification of people, vehicles, and objects
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Superior evidentiary quality for investigations
ColorVu is ideal for entrances, driveways, shopfronts, car parks, and any area where colour detail matters after dark.
What is AcuSense?
AcuSense is Hikvision’s AI-powered analytics engine. It uses deep-learning algorithms to distinguish humans and vehicles from other motion in the scene.
Instead of triggering alarms for rain, shadows, insects, or moving trees, AcuSense focuses on real threats.
Key benefits include:
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Motion Detection 2.0 – filters people and vehicles only
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Dramatically reduced false alarms
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Faster and more accurate event searches
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Mobile notifications that actually matter
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LiveGuard features with strobe lights and audio warnings
AcuSense is ideal for:
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Warehouses and yards
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Restricted areas
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Retail after-hours protection
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Residential perimeters
It transforms CCTV from passive recording into an active security system.
Smart Hybrid Light – The Best of Both Worlds
Hikvision’s Smart Hybrid Light Cameras with ColorVu intelligently adapt to their environment using three lighting modes:
| Mode | Behaviour |
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| IR Mode | Infrared only for discreet monitoring |
| White Light Mode | Constant colour night vision |
| Smart Mode | IR by default → switches to white light when a person or vehicle is detected |
In Smart Mode:
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The camera uses infrared when the scene is empty
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When a person or vehicle appears, the white light activates
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The camera captures vivid colour footage
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The intruder is visually deterred
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When the scene clears, the camera returns to IR
This provides:
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Colour evidence only when needed
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Reduced light pollution
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Active deterrence
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Optimised power usage
ColorVu vs AcuSense – What’s the Difference?
In Hikvision’s newest cameras, both technologies work together—you get colour night footage and intelligent alerts in one device.
Featured Smart Hybrid Light & AcuSense Cameras
Available now from CCTV Tradie:
ColorVu Smart Hybrid Light
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NEW – DS-2CD2367G3-LIS2UY/SL
6MP ColorVu 3.0 Turret with Built-in Audio & Strobe
From $360.00 AUD
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NEW – DS-2CD2387G3-LIS2UY/SL
8MP ColorVu 3.0 Turret with Strobe, Mic & Speaker
$435.75 AUD
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NEW – DS-2CD2T67G3-LIS2UY/SL
6MP ColorVu 3.0 Bullet with Active Deterrence
$510.00 AUD
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DS-2CD2367G2P-LSU/SL
6MP 180° Panoramic ColorVu Turret
$455.00 AUD
AcuSense & DarkFighter
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DS-2CD2366G2-ISU/SL – 6MP LiveGuard Turret
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DS-2CD2T66G2-2I / 4I – 6MP AcuSense Bullet
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DS-2CD2766G2T-IZS – 6MP Varifocal Dome
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DS-2CD2066G2-IU/SL – 6MP Mini Bullet with Strobe
These models cover residential, commercial, industrial, and perimeter protection applications.
Why Buy Hikvision from CCTV Tradie?
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Authorised Australian supplier
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Genuine Hikvision ANZ stock
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Local warranty & support
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Trade and retail pricing
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Expert product selection for Australian conditions
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Fast local shipping
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Installation guidance and system design support
CCTV Tradie does not sell grey-import products. Every camera is sourced from official Australian distribution channels, ensuring compliance, firmware integrity, and full manufacturer warranty.
FAQ
What is Hikvision ColorVu?
ColorVu is Hikvision’s low-light imaging technology that provides full-colour video at night using F1.0 lenses and advanced sensors.
What is Hikvision AcuSense?
AcuSense is Hikvision’s AI technology that detects only humans and vehicles, reducing false alarms from environmental motion.
Can a camera have both ColorVu and AcuSense?
Yes. Hikvision’s latest Smart Hybrid Light cameras combine ColorVu imaging with AcuSense analytics.
What is Smart Hybrid Light?
Smart Hybrid Light allows a camera to switch between IR and white light automatically, enabling colour recording only when a person or vehicle is detected.
Are ColorVu cameras good for residential use?
Yes. They are ideal for driveways, entrances, and yards where colour detail is important at night.
Are AcuSense cameras suitable for businesses?
Yes. They are widely used in warehouses, retail stores, yards, and restricted areas to reduce nuisance alarms and improve response efficiency.
Where can I buy genuine Hikvision cameras in Australia?
You can purchase genuine Hikvision ANZ models from CCTV Tradie, an authorised Australian supplier.
By combining ColorVu and AcuSense, Hikvision’s Smart Hybrid Light cameras deliver what modern security demands—clear evidence, intelligent alerts, and active deterrence. Whether you are protecting a home, warehouse, or commercial site, these cameras provide visibility and intelligence in one platform.
