2K QHD Pan & Tilt Wi-Fi Camera

DCS-8526LH

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Product Version: B1
  • Full 340° views in True 2K QHD quality (1440p at 25 frames per second)
  • Cinematic camera movements with pan and tilt technology (340° pan & 105° tilt)
  • Night vision up to 7m (23 ft.) lets you keep an eye on things day and night
  • AI-based person detection and auto-motion tracking
  • Carbon monoxide (CO) and smoke alarm sound detection
  • Panoramic view angle selection lets you see wherever you want, however you’d like
  • Physical privacy mode impressively rotates the camera’s lens to cover it completely
  • Ethernet port for versatility of use
  • Two-way audio with built-in microphone and speaker
  • Latest industry-standard 128-bit wireless encryption
  • Built-in Bluetooth Low Energy 5.0 for faster setup
  • Works with the free mydlink app
  • Voice control works with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant
  • Ceiling mountable (hardware included)
  • Supports cloud, microSD (max. 256 GB) and ONVIF recording

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Why You Want It

Auto-Motion Tracking

Automatic pan (340°) and tilt (105°) to follow an object as it moves1

Panorama View Angle Selection

See the camera’s range of view and tap to jump to a specific area

Edge-Based Person Detection

Intelligently identifies human motion

Video Recording

Record videos to a microSD card2, your phone, or the cloud3 and view from anywhere

ONVIF Compliant

Supports ONVIF for continuous recording with compatible NVR, VMS or NAS

Wi-Fi or Ethernet

Flexible connections to suit your network needs

True 2K QHD

1440p 2K QHD at 25 frames per second recording

Two-Way Audio

Hear and be heard with built-in microphone and speaker

See Every Angle of Any Room

The 2K QHD Pan & Tilt Wi-Fi Camera gives you 340° views of any room. Its pan-and-tilt technology and panorama view angle selection allows you to see every angle of any room. With powerful auto-motion tracking, edge-based person detection, 7 meter night-vision, and voice control works with Alexa or Google Assistant, the DCS-8526LH tracks and alerts you to anything or anyone that moves around your home.


340°
View
7m
Night vision
2K QHD
1440p

Panorama View Angle Selection

The 2K QHD Pan & Tilt Wi-Fi Camera uses Panorama View Angle Selection, so you can point it at any target in the field of view with one touch. Now you can jump to specific areas of a room with pinpoint accuracy, keeping intruders, pets and other moving targets in sight.

Maximum Discretion with Privacy Mode

There's nothing more sacred than privacy in the comfort of your own home.
That's why we built in a Privacy Mode on the 2K QHD Pan & Tilt Wi-Fi Camera. Just turn it on with the mydlink app, and the lens is covered completely, giving you maximum control over your privacy whenever you need it.

Auto-Motion Tracking

Sick and tired of motion-detection alerts, only to find the subject has moved out of the camera's view? With auto-motion tracking, the 2K QHD Pan & Tilt Wi-Fi Camera turns into an all-seeing, highly-responsive, roving eye that pans and tilts to track targets no matter where they move – automatically.

Extra Peace of Mind 24/7

Night-time monitoring is now easier than ever thanks to built-in infrared LEDs in the 2K QHD Pan & Tilt Wi-Fi Camera that let you view up to 7 meters (23 ft.) in the dark. Now when anything goes bump in the night, you’ll always be in the know.

Flexible Installation

Need to install your camera discreetly on the ceiling or a shelf?
With the 2K QHD Pan & Tilt Wi-Fi Camera's mounting kit, discreet installations are now flexible and effortless.

Edge-Based Person Detection

Enhanced AI (artificial intelligence) cleverly identifies human motion, so the camera will not get triggered falsely by the likes of a moving bug that comes into the frame. Edge-based technology processes information on board so there’s no need to send video to the cloud for processing, ensuring you receive alerts as and when a person is detected.

Two-way Audio

Built-in microphone and speaker enable real-time interaction with loved ones from anywhere.

TwowayAudio

Extreme Reliability with Ethernet Connectivity

Wi-Fi dead zones are no match for the 2K QHD Pan & Tilt Wi-Fi Camera's built-in Ethernet port for optional wired connectivity. You can rest assured that no matter what, your camera will receive the fast and reliable internet connection it deserves. Ethernet connectivity ensures lower latency and less interference for an all-round faster, more secure video recording experience.

The Future of Wireless Encryption

One of the biggest concerns with IoT devices and Wi-Fi networks is privacy. Selected devices feature the latest WPA3™ and TLS encryption. It's the most advanced Wi-Fi Alliance security standard available and begins a new era of wireless encryption, ensuring greater privacy throughout users’ devices and networks.

Supports WPA3™ and TLS Encryption

The latest Wi-Fi security for more protection to your video surveillance footage safe and secure

Stronger Encryption Algorithm

Unique encryption keys ensure stronger device protection

Protection from Brute-Force Attacks

Stronger protection for users against password guessing attempts

Individualized Data Encryption

Creates stronger and more unique encryption keys for each device

Forward Secrecy

Cannot use a cracked password to decrypt previously-intercepted traffic

Future-Proof and Compatible

D-Link devices will not be the ones holding your network back with previous encryption protocols

Voice Control Works with Alexa or Google Assistant

You can control your camera using just your voice with Alexa or Google Assistant-enabled devices, so you can easily see what's happening at home when your hands are full.

FINALLY. A way to monitor everything you care about (without lifting a finger).



Works with the Google Assistant.  Just ask Amazon Alexa.

Voice Control with Google Assistant-enabled Devices

Control your smart home with just your voice with a Google Assistant-enabled device.


Works with the Google Assistant.

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Perfect For

Monitoring Large Rooms

Get a wider perspective of your large spaces by auto-tracking humans and objects even as they move from one corner to the other.

Nabbing Intruders

Capture break ins even as they occur with motion-detection alerts, so you can act fast and alert the authorities.

Pet Care

Know what your furry friends get up to while you’re away (because auto-motion tracking ensures they’ll never be able to scamper out of sight again).

Basement Stairs & Back Door

Feel safer knowing any movement at any entryway in your home gets detected and tracked immediately.

Your Footage Your Choice

Worried that you’ll lose all your camera footage? Don’t sweat it. The 2K QHD Pan & Tilt Wi-Fi Camera lets you record snapshots and video clips to the Cloud for anytime access. Play back recordings from the Cloud or download footage to your mobile device from anywhere, anytime through the Internet.

Hear and Be Heard

The 2K QHD Pan & Tilt Wi-Fi Camera lets you set volume thresholds to determine the sound level required to trigger an alert, great for detecting the sound of an intruder, or the cry of a baby. And with built-in two-way audio, you can hear live audio from your camera's live view and speak through your mobile device to your family members or furry friends near the camera.

ONVIF Compliant for the Prosumer in You

Support for ONVIF Support for ONVIF lets you easily record lets you easily record video streams to your ONVIF compliant NVR, VMS or NAS system for centralized viewing or continuous, 24/7 recording. Not only that, but you can also use an ONVIF compliant device to control your camera’s setting without using the mydlink app.4

ONVIFCompliant b1

"Smooth and fast without intermittent cut off issue. The microphone is decent and does the job. As for the speaker, it is very crisp."

"The D-Link DSC-8526LH Full HD Pan & Tilt pro Wi-fi Camera is indeed security made easy which also provides great connectivity and more importantly clear video."

"To ensure you see what you want and don’t miss any crucial movement, the DCS-8526LH employs built-in infrared LEDs and auto motion tracking turning the camera into an all-seeing, highly-responsive, roving eye that pans and tilts to automatically track targets no matter where they move, day or night."

"D-Link’s new DCS-8526LH Wi-Fi pan-tilt camera will enhance your home security surveillance with clever person motion tracking, 360° video coverage and two-way audio"

"For a low fuss and easy to set up means of keeping an eye on things at home when you’re away, the DCS-8526LH is hard to beat. Excellent usability, great smarts and good quality video make it a real contender."

"D-Link DCS-8526LH FHD Pan and Tilt Wi-Fi Camera is versatile and can cover more areas."

1.Motion tracking feature can only track a single object at a time. Performance may be affected when multiple objects are moving within the camera’s field of view.
2.Supports microSD cards up to a maximum capacity of 256 GB. microSD card not included. Use of video equipment for recording the image of a person without their knowledge and consent is prohibited in certain jurisdictions. Nothing herein represents a warranty or representation that the D-Link product provided herein is suitable for the end-user’s intended use under the applicable laws of his or her jurisdiction. D-Link disclaims any liability whatsoever for any end-user use of the D-Link product which fails to comply with applicable laws.
3.Subscription required for Cloud Recording.
4.Once configured to work with ONVIF, there is no guarantee that this device will continue to function normally with mydlink, Google Assistant, or Alexa. It is recommended that once set up for ONVIF operation, no other apps or ecosystems are used to control it.
5.Google, Google Play, Nest Mini, and Google Home are trademarks of Google LLC. Nest Mini requires a Wi-Fi network, a nearby electricial outlet, a compatible mobile device, and a Google Account.

Angle of View
(H) 103° (V) 55° (D) 122°
Aperture
F1.6
Audio
Two-Way
Day & Night - IR LED
IR LED 7 Meters
Digital Zoom
Yes
Dimensions
114 x 78 x 78 mm
Focal Length
3.18 mm
Indoor/Outdoor
For indoor use
Max. Frame
2560 x 1440
Max. Resolution
4 Megapixel
Maximum Power Consumption
6 W ± 5%
Network Connectivity
Wireless & Wired
Operating Temperature
0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)
Pan Range
340°
Power Input
5V/2A
Product Description
2K QHD Pan & Tilt Wi-Fi Camera
Storage Card Slot
Yes
Tilt Range
105°
Video Compression
H.265 & H.264
Weight
313 g
Wireless IEEE Standard
802.11 n/ac

Support

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Datasheet - PDF 0.50mb Download