IP security turret camera DAHUA IPC-HDW3849QM-S-IL — 6 MP (3288×1850), ceiling mount, wired, PoE, white

Dahua Technology IPC-HDW3849QM-S-IL is a turret-form IP security camera for indoor and outdoor ceiling installation. It features a 6 MP CMOS sensor with a maximum resolution of 3288 × 1850 pixels, wired Ethernet connectivity and dual power options (12 VDC or PoE). The camera supports night vision with built-in IR and warm light, onboard audio input (built-in microphone), Micro SD storage and IP67 protection for outdoor use.

Advantages

The camera integrates Dahua’s WizSense AI platform with dedicated deep-learning algorithms to provide accurate human and vehicle detection, reducing false alarms and enabling fast response to defined targets. It offers efficient video compression (H.265/H.264 variants) to save bandwidth and storage, advanced image processing (WDR, 3D NR, HLC, BLC), and flexible coding options to adapt to various network environments. The unit supports local storage up to 512 GB and robust environmental protection (IP67), making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor deployments.

Suitable for

• Ceiling-mounted surveillance in retail environments
• Indoor and outdoor corridors, lobbies and entrances
• Perimeter monitoring with human/vehicle classification

Key specifications

• Image sensor: 1/2.7" CMOS, 6 MP
• Maximum resolution: 3288 × 1850 pixels
• Frame rate: up to 8 MP (3840 × 2160) at 25/30 fps
• Video compression: H.265, H.264 and enhanced smart codecs (H.264+/H.265+)
• IR and warm light illumination: effective up to 30 m
• Intelligent features: intrusion, tripwire, stay/loitering detection, face detection, SMD 4.0
• Storage: Micro SD card support up to 512 GB
• Audio: built-in microphone
• Power: 12 VDC or PoE
• Protection rating: IP67 (suitable for outdoor use)
• Form factor and color: turret ceiling mount, white
• Weight: approximately 0.53 kg

How to use

Mount the turret camera on a ceiling surface using appropriate anchors and wiring for the chosen location. Connect the device to a wired Ethernet network and provide power via 12 VDC or Power over Ethernet (PoE). Configure video settings, resolution and compression in the camera web interface or supported NVR according to available bandwidth and storage. Set up AI detection rules (intrusion, tripwire, SMD) and adjust IR/warm light behavior and detection areas to match the monitored scene. Insert a Micro SD card if local recording is required.

Recommendations

For optimal detection accuracy, position the camera to capture clear human or vehicle profiles at typical approach angles and ensure sufficient scene lighting for the warm light/IR to operate; configure SMD areas to focus on warm-light zones that should trigger alarms and verify network settings when using PoE to ensure stable power and data transmission.