The Dahua HERO H3I is a 3MP indoor fixed-focal Wi-Fi pan & tilt camera designed for homeowners who want complete room coverage without multiple cameras. Built with a compact plastic casing and a 1/3.2″ CMOS sensor, it delivers clear, detailed footage suited for everyday home monitoring.
Coverage is where the Dahua HERO H3I truly shines. With pan rotation from 0° to 355° and tilt adjustment from -5° to 80°, this single camera can scan an entire room without leaving blind spots. Combined with automatic target tracking, the camera follows movement across the space, keeping people or pets in frame as they move.
Image quality is handled through a max resolution of 2304 x 1296, supported by H.265 compression for efficient bandwidth use. The lens offers a wide field of view, with the 2.8mm option covering up to 95° diagonally, making it easy to capture a full living room, nursery, or entryway in one frame. Auto ICR day/night switching, along with DWDR, ensures visibility holds up in both bright and low-light conditions, while built-in IR illumination extends visibility up to 10 meters after dark.
Smart features add practical value beyond basic recording. AI-based human detection reduces irrelevant alerts, while the camera’s ability to detect abnormal sounds allows it to send prompt alarms when something unusual happens at home. A one-click privacy mode lets users physically block the camera’s view for added peace of mind when full monitoring isn’t needed.
Two-way communication is built in, with a microphone and speaker supporting real-time conversation — useful for checking in with family members or talking to pets remotely. The Dahua HERO H3I connects over 2.4GHz Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n/ax) and stores footage locally via a microSD card up to 256GB, with no mandatory cloud subscription required.
Setup and monitoring are managed through the DMSS mobile app, compatible with both iOS and Android, giving users live views and playback from anywhere. Power consumption stays efficient, ranging from 1.9W at idle to a maximum of 4.5W during active live view, IR, and pan-tilt rotation.
Compact and lightweight at just 370g, with dimensions of φ90.9mm x 120.8mm, the Dahua HERO H3I fits naturally into any indoor space. It operates reliably between -10°C and +45°C, making it a dependable, full-coverage indoor security solution for modern homes.
HERO H3I Camera
| Specification | Details |
| Image Sensor | 1/3.2″ CMOS |
| Max. Resolution | 2304 (H) × 1296 (V) |
| Electronic Shutter Speed | Auto/Manual 1/3 s–1/100,000 s |
| Illumination Distance | Up to 10 m (32.81 ft) (IR) |
| Illuminator On/Off Control | Auto |
| Illuminator Number | 1 (IR LED) |
| Angle Adjustment | Pan: 0° to 355°; Tilt: –5° to 80° |
HERO H3I Lens
| Specification | Details |
| Max. Aperture | F2.0 |
| Field of View |
2.8 mm: H: 81°; V: 44°; D: 95° 3.6 mm: H: 69°; V: 36°; D: 81° |
HERO H3I Intelligence
| Specification | Details |
| Human Detection | Yes |
HERO H3I Video
| Specification | Details |
| Video Compression | H.265 |
| Video Frame Rate |
Main stream: 2304 × 1296 @ 15 fps Sub stream: 640 × 360 @ 15 fps |
| Resolution | 3M (2304 × 1296); HD (640 × 360) |
| Video Bit Rate | H.265: 80 kbps–4096 kbps |
| Day/Night | Auto (ICR) / Color / B/W |
| WDR | DWDR |
| Motion Detection | Yes |
| Image Rotation | 0° / 180° |
HERO H3I Audio
| Specification | Details |
| Built-in MIC | Yes |
| Built-in Speaker | Yes |
| Audio Compression | G.711a |
HERO H3I Network & Storage
| Specification | Details |
| Wi-Fi | IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ax (2.412–2.472 GHz, 2.4G) |
| Storage | Micro SD card slot (up to 256 GB) |
| Management Software | DMSS |
| Mobile Client | iOS, Android |
HERO H3I Power
| Specification | Details |
| Power Supply | 5 VDC |
| Power Consumption |
Basic: 1.9 W Max: 4.5 W (live + IR + PT rotation) |
HERO H3I Environment
| Specification | Details |
| Operating Temperature | –10 °C to +45 °C (+14 °F to +113 °F) |
| Operating Humidity | ≤95% (RH), non-condensing |
HERO H3I Structure
| Specification | Details |
| Casing Material | Plastic |
| Product Dimensions | φ90.9 mm × 120.8 mm (φ3.58″ × 4.76″) |
| Net Weight | 370 g (0.81 lb) |
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