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ColorVu Kits

A ColorVu kit is a pre-built camera system built around Hikvision ColorVu cameras, which keep the picture in full colour after dark instead of switching to black-and-white infrared. A wider F1.0 aperture and a discreet supplementary white light let the camera capture colour detail at night — the colour of a car, the colour of clothing — which is exactly the descriptive detail that makes night footage useful for identification. The kit pairs ColorVu cameras with a PoE NVR, a pre-installed surveillance-grade hard drive, and the cabling to connect them.

ColorVu suits front-of-house and identification positions — entries, driveways, shopfronts — where you need to know who and what, not just that something moved. Security Cameras Australia stocks the ColorVu kit range in 4MP, 6MP and 8MP resolutions and across turret, bullet and dome form factors. Every kit is genuine Australian stock with full manufacturer warranty, and footage records locally to the NVR — you own it, with no monthly subscription.

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Why a ColorVu kit

  • Colour detail at night. Full-colour footage after dark captures vehicle and clothing colour — the descriptive detail that makes night recordings useful for identification.
  • Visible deterrent. The supplementary white light at front-of-house positions doubles as a deterrent.
  • Records locally, no subscription. Footage is kept on the NVR on your premises — you own it, with no monthly fee.

Where ColorVu matters most

ColorVu pays off at front-of-house and identification positions — entries, driveways, shopfronts, reception — where night-time colour detail matters. It's the wrong pick at covert or rear-perimeter positions where a visible white light isn't wanted; a standard or AcuSense infrared camera suits there. The honest answer: use ColorVu where identification matters, not on every camera by default.

What's in a ColorVu kit

  • ColorVu cameras in turret, bullet or dome form factor at the kit's resolution.
  • PoE NVR with built-in ports for the cameras.
  • Surveillance-grade hard drive pre-installed on HDD-included kits, or supply your own on BYO kits.
  • Mounting hardware per camera and a quick-start guide.
  • Not included: Cat6 cable to each camera, a monitor, your internet router.

Choosing resolution and form factor

Match resolution to distance: 4MP for general, 6MP as the standard, 8MP / 4K for detail at range. Match form factor to position: turret for general perimeter, bullet for long runs, dome for discreet spots. See turret, bullet and dome kits.

NDAA note. Hikvision is not NDAA-compliant (Public Law 115-232 §889). For projects that require it, see the NDAA-compliant range.

Why buy from Security Cameras Australia

  • Authorised Australian dealer · genuine stock with full manufacturer warranty, not grey import.
  • Expert support · pre- and post-sale advice from people who configure these systems for a living, plus installer referrals.
  • Price-match · free shipping · 30-day returns.

Browse the kit range another way

By feature: AcuSense, active deterrence, Pro Series. By camera type: turret, bullet, dome, PTZ, panoramic. By resolution: 4MP, 6MP, 8MP / 4K. By camera count: 4, 6, 8, 16. See all in Security Camera Systems.

Frequently Asked Questions about ColorVu Kits

What is ColorVu and how is it different from night vision?

Standard night vision switches to black-and-white infrared in the dark. ColorVu keeps the image in full colour, using a wider F1.0 aperture to gather more light plus a discreet supplementary white light. The difference is descriptive detail — you capture the colour of a vehicle or clothing at night, which is what makes footage useful for identifying who and what, not just that something moved.

Is the supplementary white light a problem?

At front-of-house and identification positions it's an asset — it doubles as a visible deterrent. At covert or rear-perimeter positions where you don't want a visible light, ColorVu is the wrong pick; a standard or AcuSense infrared camera suits better there. Some ColorVu models offer a hybrid mode that stays in infrared until motion is detected. Tell us the position and we'll advise.

Can I combine ColorVu with AcuSense?

Yes — many Hikvision cameras carry both, and the combination is the common pick for front-of-house positions. ColorVu gives colour at night; AcuSense filters alerts to people and vehicles so you're not flooded with false notifications. See the AcuSense kits.

Do these kits record without a subscription?

Yes. Footage records to the hard drive in the NVR on your premises — no cloud fee, no monthly subscription, and you own the footage. Free remote viewing via the Hik-Connect app; you only need an internet connection at the NVR.

Can I install a ColorVu kit myself?

Each camera runs on a single Cat6 cable from the NVR that carries power and data (PoE) — no separate power at the camera. The cable run is the real work. Single-storey homes with accessible roof-space paths are a sensible DIY job; two-storey and commercial sites are usually better as a professional install. We can refer a licensed installer.
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