3MP + 3MP (6MP total) | Fixed lens + pan-tilt lens | 30 m night vision | IP66 on Imou’s UK pages | 2.4GHz Wi-Fi or Ethernet
Overview
The Imou Cruiser Dual is an outdoor camera with two lenses, one fixed and one that pans and tilts. This review covers the 6MP version: Imou’s UK spec table lists two 3MP lenses at 2304 x 1296, each with a 1/2.8in sensor and a 3.6mm lens giving an 88° horizontal and 107° diagonal view. The pan-tilt lens turns 0-355° and tilts 0-90°; the fixed lens turns 0-260° and tilts 0-30°. There is 8x digital zoom and night vision up to 30 m, with Smart, Full Colour, Infrared and Off modes, and Imou’s UK store lists auto tracking on the pan-tilt lens.
Detection covers motion, human and vehicle detection with configurable regions, and Imou’s UK page quotes an effective range of 22 m for people and 44 m for cars (Imou lab data). There is two-way audio and a 110dB siren. It runs from a DC 12V 1A supply (under 12W) and connects over 2.4GHz Wi-Fi 6 or a 100Mbps Ethernet port. Imou’s UK spec table lists microSD up to 512GB, and Imou Protect cloud storage has a 30-day free trial on Imou’s UK store. It is IP66 on Imou’s UK pages and set up in the Imou Life app.
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Key Features
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Good to Know
This review covers the Cruiser Dual 6MP: a 3MP pan-tilt lens plus a 3MP fixed lens. Imou’s UK store also offers a 5MP (PT) + 3MP (Fixed) version, so check the listing says 6MP. The box includes a power adapter, a waterproof connector, a mounting template and a screw and anchor pack.
Setup & Installation
Imou’s generic quick start guide says to connect the camera to power and choose a wireless or wired network connection, then download the Imou Life app, create an account and log in. For Wi-Fi, Imou’s general UK store camera FAQ (it doesn’t name a model) says to keep the camera, phone and router within 30 cm, tap +, scan the QR code on the camera’s label and tap Next, then connect your phone to the camera’s hotspot, whose name begins with “DAP”.
Pick your 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network, enter the password, tap Next and wait for the app to finish adding it. If initialisation fails, Imou says to keep the camera and phone on the same network, keep the router online and switch the DNS server to 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4.
Common Problems & Fixes
Running into issues? Our Imou camera troubleshooting guide covers step-by-step fixes taken from Imou’s own support pages, including offline, won’t connect to Wi-Fi and not detecting motion or sending alerts.
Who Should Buy It
Anyone who wants an outdoor camera that keeps a fixed view while a second lens pans and tilts, with an Ethernet option and a socket within reach.
Verdict
The Imou Cruiser Dual 6MP gives an outdoor spot two 3MP views, 30 m night vision, human and vehicle detection and a 110dB siren, and it is IP66 on Imou’s UK pages. For indoors, the Ranger Dual pairs a fixed lens and a pan-tilt lens in the same way and lists pet detection in its spec table (Imou’s UK store lists pet detection for the Cruiser Dual only as an Imou Protect feature).
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