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CCTV Cameras with Audio

CCTV cameras with audio add sound to the picture through a built-in microphone and, on some models, a speaker for two-way talk. The page covers Turbo HD cameras that carry audio over coax and IP cameras on PoE or Wi-Fi, mostly from Hikvision, with TP-Link VIGI and HiLook models, plus Hikvision network cabinet speakers, a Maxhub conference camera and a QTX portable PA system.

Choosing CCTV Cameras with Audio

Decide first whether you need to hear the scene or also speak into it, then match the camera to the recorder and cabling you have.

Microphone or two-way audio

A camera with a built-in microphone records sound with the video. The DS-2CD2343G2-IU turret, the DS-2CD2543G2-IWS mini dome and the HiLook IPC-T289H-MU each have one. Two-way audio adds a speaker, so you can talk to a visitor or warn someone off: the DS-2CD2047G3-LI2UY/SL, DS-2CD2347G3-LIS2UY/SL and DS-2CV2041G2-IDW have a microphone and a speaker, as do the TP-Link VIGI S345 and S445.

Turbo HD cameras and audio over coax

On an analogue system the sound travels down the same coax as the video, known as audio over coax (AoC). The DS-2CE76D0T-ITMFS, DS-2CE72KF0T-LFS and HiLook THC-T120-MS have a built-in microphone with AoC, and the DS-2CE70DF3T-PTLXTS adds a 2 W speaker for two-way audio over coax. The recorder has to support AoC: the DS-2CE72KF0T-LFS requires a compatible recorder, and the THC-T120-MS is paired with an AoC-capable TurboHD DVR.

Deterrence and colour at night

Several audio cameras can also sound a warning. The DS-2CE72DF3T-LXTS has a built-in microphone, a 2 W speaker and an on-camera flashing light and siren, and the DS-2CD2047G3-LI2UY/SL pairs its smart hybrid light with an active strobe and audible alarm. ColorVu models such as the DS-2CE72KF3T-LSYE, which has white light and IR up to 40m, keep the picture in colour after dark.

PoE, Wi-Fi and zoom

PoE lets an IP audio camera take power and data over one network cable. The DS-2CD2343G2-IU takes PoE (802.3af) or 12 VDC, and the DS-2CD2347G3-LIS2UY/SL PoE (IEEE 802.3at) or 12 VDC. Where a cable run is hard, the DS-2CV2041G2-IDW connects over 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. The TP-Link S445ZI has a 2.7–13.5mm motorised varifocal lens.

CameraSignalAudioAlso
DS-2CE76D0T-ITMFSTurbo HD, 2 MPMicrophone, AoCEXIR to about 30 m
DS-2CE70DF3T-PTLXTSTurbo HD, 2 MPTwo-way over coaxSiren and flashing light
DS-2CE12KF3TP-DLSTurbo HD, 3KMicrophone, AoC180° dual-lens view
THC-T120-MSTurbo HD, 2MPMicrophone, AoCIP66 metal housing
DS-2CD2343G2-IUIP, 4 MPMicrophoneAcuSense, PoE
DS-2CD2347G3-LIS2UY/SLIP, 4 MPTwo-wayColorVu, siren
DS-2CV2041G2-IDWWi-Fi IP, 4 MPTwo-wayIP66 housing
IPC-T289H-MUIP, 8 MPMicrophoneColorVu, PoE

Related categories

Browse the wider CCTV cameras range and wired CCTV cameras, record Turbo HD audio on DVRs, and finish the job with CCTV installation accessories.

Brands we stock in CCTV Cameras with Audio

Hikvision, HiLook, Maxhub, QTX and TP-Link.

Frequently asked questions

What is an audio CCTV camera?

An audio CCTV camera has a built-in microphone, so it can record sound along with the picture. Some models add a speaker for two-way talk, letting you speak to a visitor or warn off an intruder through an app. Audio cameras come in analogue and IP versions. The range here includes Hikvision, HiLook and TP-Link VIGI cameras with microphones or two-way audio.

Can CCTV cameras record sound?

Yes, CCTV cameras with a built-in microphone can record sound, provided audio is switched on at the recorder or in the app. In the UK, the ICO treats audio recording as more intrusive than video, so turn it on where you can justify it and tell people with clear signage. The range here includes cameras with built-in microphones for audio recording.

How does an analogue CCTV camera carry audio?

An analogue HD camera can pass its sound along the video coax itself, using a feature called audio over coax, or AoC. That saves running a separate audio cable to the recorder. Check that the DVR supports AoC, as older recorders may ignore the audio. The range here includes Turbo HD cameras with built-in microphones and AoC.

How do you connect a CCTV camera to a smartphone with audio?

Add the camera or its recorder to the maker's app, usually by scanning the QR code on the device, then make sure audio is enabled in the camera settings. In live view, tap the speaker icon to listen and, on two-way models, hold the microphone icon to talk. Allow the app microphone access on your phone. The range here includes a Wi-Fi camera and PoE cameras with two-way audio.

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