Hikvision DS-2CD2187G3-LIS2UY 8MP ColorVu 3.0 Gen 3 Hybrid Dome Camera

Key Capabilities

Best For

• Retail Ceilings: The 2.8mm wide-angle lens and 8MP resolution provide broad aisle and counter coverage, while the built-in microphone adds audio context for incident review.
• Office Lobbies and Reception Areas: The compact dome profile and discreet ceiling-mount format suit public-facing indoor spaces where visual intrusion or bulky housings are undesirable.
• Corridors and Apartment Entries: IK10 vandal resistance and full-colour night imaging make this dome practical for internal shared spaces where tampering risk and low ambient light are common concerns.
• Covered External Locations: IP67 weather protection and Smart Hybrid Light allow installation at covered building entrances, porticos and outdoor walkways where exposure to weather and night-time visibility are both factors.

Why Choose the DS-2CD2187G3-LIS2UY

The DS-2CD2187G3-LIS2UY offers a combination of capabilities that a standard 8MP dome cannot match. The ColorVu 3.0 system paired with an F1.0 super aperture and 1/1.8″ sensor produces full-colour footage in genuinely low-light conditions, not just under ambient street lighting. The Smart Hybrid Light adds flexibility with both white LED and IR illumination modes supporting coverage up to 30m, while the built-in microphone records audio context that purely visual cameras omit. The IK10 rating goes beyond basic vandal resistance, making the dome housing suitable for education facilities, transport hubs and retail spaces where surface-mounted cameras face a higher risk of deliberate interference. Available at Security Wholesalers, the DS-2CD2187G3-LIS2UY suits buyers who need a discreet, durable dome with full-colour night imaging and audio recording in a single compact unit.

Buyer Decision Tips

Key Features & Technical Specifications

Ideal Use Cases

Choosing the Right Model

• Choose this model if: You need an 8MP ColorVu 3.0 fixed dome with Smart Hybrid Light, built-in microphone, IK10 vandal resistance and IP67 weather protection in a discreet ceiling or wall-mount housing.
• Choose a turret camera if: You prefer a more easily aimed camera body for wall or eave mounting, or want a visually directional camera that communicates where it is pointed.
• Choose an active deterrence model if: Your installation requires a built-in speaker, audible alarm, strobe light or two-way voice communication. This dome model does not include those features.
• Choose a different focal length if: Your target area is a long narrow approach, a car park lane or a distance requiring tighter framing than a 2.8mm wide-angle lens can provide.

FAQs

1. What does Smart Hybrid Light mean on this camera?
   Smart Hybrid Light refers to the dual illumination system combining white LED and IR lighting. This allows the DS-2CD2187G3-LIS2UY to switch between or combine illumination modes to suit the scene, supporting night vision coverage up to 30m. White LED mode maintains full-colour footage, while IR mode can operate in situations where visible light is undesirable.
2. Does this dome camera record colour footage at night?
   Yes. The ColorVu 3.0 system, F1.0 super aperture and 1/1.8″ CMOS sensor are designed to produce full-colour images in low-light conditions. The white LED supplement light actively contributes to colour imaging at night. Actual colour quality will vary depending on scene brightness, mounting height and whether white light mode is active.
3. Does the DS-2CD2187G3-LIS2UY have two-way audio?
   No. This model includes a built-in microphone for audio recording alongside video, but it does not include a built-in speaker. Two-way audio requires both a microphone and a speaker to be present in the camera. This model supports one-directional audio capture only. If you need two-way voice communication or speaker-based alerts, a different model with both components confirmed is required.
4. Is this dome camera suitable for outdoor installation?
   Yes. The IP67 rating provides protection against water ingress and dust, making the DS-2CD2187G3-LIS2UY suitable for outdoor installation. It is most practical at covered or semi-exposed locations such as building entries, undercover walkways and porticos. The IK10 metal housing also resists impact, which is useful in accessible outdoor locations.
5. How does the 130dB WDR help in lobby or entrance monitoring?
   Building entrances and glass-fronted lobbies often have strong backlight from sunlight or bright exterior lighting. Without WDR, this causes faces and clothing near the entrance to appear as dark silhouettes. The 130dB WDR on this camera helps balance the exposure across both bright and shadowed zones, producing more useful facial and clothing detail in those conditions.
6. What field of view does the 2.8mm lens provide and where is it most useful?
   The fixed 2.8mm lens delivers an approximate 111-degree horizontal field of view. This is suited to broad, close-range coverage areas such as retail aisles, waiting rooms, lift lobbies and corridors. The DORI recognition distance is listed at 11.0m, meaning the camera is best placed in areas where subjects move within that range rather than at longer distances requiring tighter identification. Security Wholesalers stocks this model with the 2.8mm lens as the standard configuration.
7. Why choose a dome housing over a turret or bullet camera for this type of installation?
   A dome housing sits flush against a ceiling surface with minimal protrusion and no visible directional orientation, which suits retail, hospitality and commercial environments where a prominent camera housing is undesirable. The IK10 metal dome casing on the DS-2CD2187G3-LIS2UY also makes it harder to redirect or physically interfere with compared to turret cameras, which can sometimes be rotated by hand if not properly secured.