Dahua IPC-HDW21249T-S-IL S2 is a 12 Megapixel eyeball IP camera with WizSense AI technology, PoE power supply and Smart Dual Light intelligent lighting.
It offers images up to 4480 × 2512 pixels , human and vehicle recognition, IR night vision up to 30 meters and color recording with white light. It has an integrated microphone, microSD slot up to 256 GB, Super AI Coding and 3 video streams .
Thanks to IP67 protection, it is suitable for video surveillance of homes, shops, offices and outdoor environments.
Technical Data Sheet
Artikel-Nr.: IPC-HDW21249T-S-IL-S2
Marke: Dahua
EAN: 6937552426665
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IPC-HDW21249T-S-IL S2 | DAHUA IP CAMERA 12MP FIXED LENS 2.8MM - WIZSENSE AI - SMART DUAL LIGHT - POE

The Dahua IPC-HDW21249T-S-IL S2 version is a 12 Megapixel IP camera with a 2.8 mm fixed lens , designed for professional and residential video surveillance systems. The 1/2.5" CMOS sensor and AI-ISP technology allow you to obtain detailed images even in low light conditions, with a maximum resolution of 4480 × 2512 pixels .
Thanks to Dahua WizSense technology, the camera integrates intelligent human and vehicle detection, SMD Plus , and IVS perimeter protection with intrusion and line crossing detection. The Smart Dual Light system combines infrared and intelligent white light to capture color images during nighttime events.
The S2 version introduces H.265/H.264 Super AI Coding technology and supports 3 video streams , offering greater flexibility in managing recordings and streaming. The features also include a built-in microphone , a microSD slot for up to 256 GB , 802.3af PoE power supply, and IP67 protection for indoor and outdoor installations.
Main specifications:
- Sensor: 1/2.5" 12MP CMOS
- Resolution: 4480 × 2512 pixels up to 15 fps
- Lens: fixed 2.8 mm, horizontal angle 112°
- Night vision: IR up to 30 meters
- White light: up to 20 meters with 2.8 mm optics
- Smart Dual Light: Intelligent IR illumination and white light
- AI WizSense: People and Vehicle Recognition, SMD Plus, IVS
- Compression: H.265/H.264 with Super AI Coding
- Streaming: 3 video streams
- Audio: Built-in microphone
- Memory: microSD up to 256 GB
- Power supply: 12 VDC / PoE 802.3af
- Protection: IP67
Further details
✔ 12 Megapixel resolution
The Dahua IPC-HDW21249T-S-IL S2 integrates a 12MP CMOS sensor with a maximum resolution of 4480 × 2512 pixels at 15 fps . It also supports 5MP resolution at 25/30 fps, allowing you to choose between higher definition and greater image fluidity.
✔ 2.8mm wide-angle fixed lens
The 2.8mm fixed lens with F1.6 aperture offers a 112° horizontal, 58° vertical, and 136° diagonal field of view. It is suitable for monitoring entrances, courtyards, gardens, shops, offices, and other areas requiring wide visual coverage.
✔ AI-ISP Technology
AI-ISP technology uses intelligent image processing to adapt to scene conditions and enhance detail rendition. The minimum declared sensitivity is 0.008 lux in color and 0.0008 lux in black and white , with an F1.6 aperture and a 30 IRE reference.
✔ WizSense Artificial Intelligence
Dahua WizSense technology uses deep learning algorithms to distinguish people and vehicles in supported intelligent functions. This allows for more selective event detection and improved alarm management.
✔ IVS perimeter protection
The camera supports intelligent Intrusion and Tripwire functions. These allow you to detect intrusions in defined areas and crossing virtual lines, classifying the subjects as people or vehicles.
✔ SMD Plus
Smart Motion Detection Plus technology analyzes motion events and classifies relevant subjects, helping filter out alarms generated by irrelevant elements. It's especially useful in outdoor environments subject to frequent motion.
✔ Smart Dual Light
Smart Dual Light technology combines infrared illumination and warm white light. During nighttime monitoring, the camera can use infrared; when a target is detected in the monitored area, the white light can be activated to capture color images.
In the version with 2.8 mm optics , the declared range is 30 metres for infrared and 20 metres for white light .
✔ Super AI Coding H.265/H.264
The S2 version integrates Super AI Coding technology, which uses intelligent object and scene recognition to optimize video coding. This technology helps improve compression efficiency and reduce bandwidth and storage requirements. Smart H.265+ and Smart H.264+ technologies are also supported.
✔ Three video streams
The Dahua IPC-HDW21249T-S-IL S2 supports 3 video streams . The main stream can reach 12MP at 15fps, the second stream supports resolutions up to 704×576, while the third stream reaches 352×288 at 1fps in PAL systems. The available frame rates depend on the overall encoding capacity.
✔ Audio with built-in microphone
The built-in microphone allows for ambient audio capture. G.711a, G.711Mu, PCM, and G.726 formats are supported. Use of audio recording must comply with applicable regulations.
✔ Network Camera, PoE and microSD
The camera has a 10/100 Mbps RJ45 Ethernet port and supports ONVIF Profile S, G, and T , as well as RTSP and major network protocols. It can be powered via IEEE 802.3af PoE or 12 VDC.
The microSD slot supports cards up to 256 GB . FTP, SFTP, and NAS storage modes are also available. Management is supported via Smart PSS Lite, DSS, and DMSS.
✔ IP67 protection
The IP67 rating makes the camera dustproof and waterproof under the conditions specified in the certification. The declared operating temperature ranges from -40°C to +60°C .

Frequently Asked Questions about the Dahua IPC-HDW21249T-S-IL S2
Does the Dahua S2 camera record in color at night?
Yes. Smart Dual Light technology allows you to activate white light during detected events, enabling color nighttime footage.
What is the night vision distance?
With a 2.8mm lens, the camera offers infrared illumination up to 30 meters and white light up to 20 meters.
Does the Dahua IPC-HDW21249T-S-IL S2 support PoE?
Yes. It supports IEEE 802.3af PoE power supply or 12 VDC power supply.
Is it possible to record without an NVR?
Yes. The camera supports local recording to a microSD card up to 256GB, as well as NAS, FTP, and SFTP storage.
What are the differences between S2 and the previous version?
Compared to the previous spec sheet, the S2 version introduces Super AI Coding and supports 3 video streams instead of 2. It also features updated power consumption and a declared white light range of 20 meters with a 2.8 mm lens.
Technical data sheet
| MODEL | IPC-HDW21249T-S-IL - Version S2 |
| Room | |
| Image Sensor | 1/2.5" CMOS |
| Max. Resolution | 4480 (H) × 2512 (V) |
| Scanning System | Progressive |
| Electronic Shutter Speed | Auto/Manual 1/3 s–1/100,000 s |
| Min. Illumination | 0.008 [email protected] (Color, 30 IRE) 0.0008 [email protected] (B/W, 30 IRE) 0 lux (Illuminator on) |
| S/N Ratio | >56 dB |
| Illumination Distance | 2.8 mm: Up to 20 m (Warm light) 2.8 mm: Up to 30 m (IR) |
| Illuminator On/Off Control | Auto; Manual |
| Illuminator Number | 2 (Multi-core IR + warm light) |
| Angle Adjustment | Pan: 0°–360° Tilt: 0°–78° Rotation: 0°–360° |
| Lens | |
| Lens Type | Fixed-focal |
| Lens Mount | M12 |
| Focal Length | 2.8 mm |
| Max. Openings | F1.6 |
| Field of View | H: 112°; V: 58°; D: 136° |
| Iris Control | Fixed |
| Close Focus Distance | 3.5 m (11.48 ft) |
| DORI Distance | Detect: 98.9 m Observe: 39.6 m Recognize: 19.8 m Identify: 9.9 m |
| Intelligence | |
| IVS (Perimeter Protection) | Intrusion; Tripwire. Both functions support classification and detection of human and vehicle targets. |
| SMD | SMD Plus |
| Smart Search | Intelligent search, event extraction and merging with compatible Smart NVR. |
| Video | |
| Video Compression | H.265; H.264; H.264H; H.264B; MJPEG (sub stream only) |
| AI Coding | Super AI Coding (H.265); Super AI Coding (H.264) Includes Smart H.265+ and Smart H.264+ |
| Video Frame Rate | Main stream: 4480 × 2512@(1–15 fps) / 3072 × 1728@(1–25/30 fps) Sub stream: 704 × 576@(1–25 fps) / 704 × 480@(1–30 fps) Third stream: 352 × 288@1 fps / 352 × 240@1 fps |
| Streaming Capability | 3 streams |
| Resolution | 12M (4480 × 2512); 8M (3840 × 2160); 6M (3072 × 2048); 5M (3072 × 1728 / 2880 × 1620); 4M (2688 × 1520); 3M (2048 × 1536 / 2304 × 1296); 1080p (1920 × 1080); 1.3M (1280×960); 720p (1280 × 720); D1 (704 × 576 / 704 × 480); VGA (640 × 480); CIF (352 × 288 / 352 × 240) |
| Bit Rate Control | VBR; CBR |
| Video Bit Rate | H.264: 32 kbps–8192 kbps H.265: 12 kbps–8192 kbps |
| Day/Night | Auto (ICR) / Color / B/W |
| BLC | Yes |
| HLC | Yes |
| WDR | DWDR |
| White Balance | Car; Natural; Street Lamp; Outdoor; Manual; Regional Custom |
| Gain Control | Manual; Auto |
| Noise Reduction | 3D NR |
| Motion Detection | OFF/ON (4 rectangular areas) |
| Region of Interest (RoI) | Yes (4 areas) |
| Smart Lighting | Yes |
| Smart Dual Light | Yes |
| Image Rotation | 0°/90°/180°/270°. 90°/270° supported at 2688 × 1520 resolution and lower. |
| Mirror | Yes |
| Privacy Masking | 4 areas |
| LDC | Yes |
| Audio | |
| Built-in MIC | Yes, built-in microphone |
| Audio Compression | G.711a; G.711Mu; PCM; G.726 |
| Alarm | |
| Alarm Event | No SD card; SD card full; SD card error; network disconnection; IP conflict; illegal access; motion detection; video tampering; tripwire; intrusion; audio detection; voltage detection; SMD; security exception |
| Network | |
| Network Port | RJ-45 (10/100 Base-T) |
| SDK and API | Yes |
| Network Protocol | IPv4; IPv6; HTTP; TCP; UDP; ARP; RTP; RTSP; RTCP; RTMP; SMTP; FTP; SFTP; DHCP; DNS; DDNS; QoS; UPnP; NTP; Multicast; ICMP; IGMP; NFS; PPPoE; P2P; Bonjour; Auto Registration |
| Interoperability | ONVIF (Profile S, G, T); CGI |
| User/Host | 20 (Total bandwidth: 48 M) |
| Storage | FTP; SFTP; Micro SD up to 256 GB; NAS |
| Browser | IE; Chrome; Firefox |
| Management Software | Smart PSS Lite; DSS; DMSS |
| Mobile Client | iOS; Android |
| Security | Digests; WSSE; Account lockout; Security logs; IP/MAC filtering; X.509 certificate generation and import; Syslog; HTTPS; 802.1x; Trusted boot; Trusted execution; Trusted upgrades; Session security; Security warning |
| Certification | |
| Certifications | CE-LVD: EN62368-1 CE-EMC: Directive 2014/30/EU |
| Power | |
| Power Supply | 12 VDC (±30%); PoE (802.3af) |
| Power Consumption | Basic: 3.1W (12VDC); 3.5W (PoE) Max.: 6.2W (12VDC); 7.8W (PoE) |
| Environment | |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +60°C |
| Operating Humidity | ≤95% RH, non-condensing |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to +60°C |
| Storage Humidity | ≤95% RH, non-condensing |
| Protection | IP67 |
| Anti-corrosion Level | Basic Protection |
| Structure | |
| Casing Material | Inner core: Metal Cover: Plastic |
| Product Dimensions | 109.5 mm × Φ109.9 mm |
| Net Weight | 0.38 kg |
| Gross Weight | 0.52 kg |


