4K CCTV Kits (8MP) — All Brands Australia

About All 4K CCTV Kits

4K (8MP) CCTV kits deliver 3840×2160 ultra HD across every channel — four times the resolution of Full HD and 33% more pixels than 6MP kits. Critical for installations where licence plate capture at driveway distance, front-door facial ID at extended range, or commercial evidence-grade footage matters across all camera positions. Available in 4, 6, and 8-camera configurations from all four brands.

Storage trade-off: 4K kits use roughly 33% more HDD capacity than equivalent 6MP kits. A 4-camera 4K kit at H.265+ stores ~22 days continuous on a 4TB drive (vs ~30 days at 6MP). Smarket pre-sizes the included HDD appropriately for the kit configuration. For mixed-resolution systems (4K only on driveway, 6MP elsewhere), order a custom kit configuration through Smarket support.

Browse 4K kits by brand: Hikvision 4K CCTV kits (AcuSense + ColorVu options), Dahua 4K CCTV kits (WizSense + TiOC active deterrence at 4K), HiLook 4K CCTV kits (lowest 4K entry price), or TP-Link VIGI 4K kits.

What's Included in All 4K CCTV Kits

4K CCTV kits available by brand:

• Hikvision 4K CCTV Kits — AcuSense AI standard. ColorVu / Smart Hybrid Light variants available.
• Dahua 4K CCTV Kits — WizSense + TiOC variants. Active deterrence at 4K — unique to Dahua.
• HiLook 4K CCTV Kits — lowest 4K entry price within Hikvision-compatible ecosystem.
• TP-Link VIGI 4K CCTV Kits — networking-brand reliability, zero subscription.

By camera count: 4-camera 4K kits | 6-camera 4K kits | 8-camera 4K kits (filter by 4K resolution within each).

All 4K CCTV Kits Configurations & Specs

4K CCTV Kit Typical Configuration

Cameras: 4 / 6 / 8× 8MP 4K IP cameras (3840×2160)
NVR: matched to camera count, 4K-capable recording and playback
HDD: Part of cameras pre-installed surveillance-grade — sized for 4K storage demands
Form factor: typically all turret (residential) or mix turret + bullet (perimeter-focused kits)
Warranty: 3-year Australian

Storage sizing for 4K kits at H.265+ continuous:
• 4 cameras 4K → 4TB ≈ 22 days, 6TB ≈ 33 days, 8TB ≈ 44 days
• 6 cameras 4K → 6TB ≈ 22 days, 8TB ≈ 30 days
• 8 cameras 4K → 8TB ≈ 22 days, 16TB ≈ 44 days
Motion-only recording extends duration 3-5x typical.

Network considerations for 4K:
4K cameras stream higher bitrates than 6MP. PoE single-cable installation handles this without issue (cable runs up to 100m at gigabit). Local recording to NVR is unaffected. For remote viewing of multiple 4K streams simultaneously, ensure the property has sufficient upload bandwidth — typically 5-10 Mbps upload for smooth multi-camera 4K live view via Hik-Connect / DMSS / VIGI app.

Comparing All 4K CCTV Kits Models

4K Kit Selection — Brand and Camera Count

Need ColorVu full-colour night vision at 4K? → Hikvision 4K kit with -LSU/SL camera variants. F1.0 super-aperture lens + warm white LED for full-colour footage down to 0.0005 lux. Unique to Hikvision.

Need active deterrence at 4K? → Dahua 4K TiOC kit. Built-in siren, red-blue strobe, and voice warning on AI intruder detection — at 4K resolution. Unique to Dahua.

Need lowest 4K entry price? → HiLook 4K kit. Lowest 4K complete-system entry price within Hikvision-compatible ecosystem. Suitable for budget-conscious 4K deployment.

Mix vs full 4K? For most residential, mixed 4K (driveway, front door) + 6MP (other positions) is more cost-effective than a full 4K kit. Consider a full 4K kit when: commercial site requiring detail at every position, properties with multiple high-value approaches, or buyers prioritising future-proofing. Contact Smarket support for custom mixed-resolution kit configurations.

Why Choose All 4K CCTV Kits?

Maximum Detail Across All Positions
A 4K kit gives you 8MP detail on every camera — not just one or two key positions. Useful for commercial sites where every angle matters for incident review, properties with multiple high-value approaches needing licence plate capture, or buyers who want maximum future-proofing without per-camera resolution trade-offs.

Police and Insurance Evidence Standard
4K footage typically meets the resolution standard required for police investigation evidence and insurance claim documentation. 1080p footage is often returned as 'inconclusive' due to insufficient detail; 4K substantially reduces this risk for serious incidents. Across all 4-8 cameras in a 4K kit, every position provides evidence-grade recording.

Premium Feature Combinations
The most premium camera features — Hikvision ColorVu (full-colour night vision down to 0.0005 lux), Hikvision Smart Hybrid Light, and Dahua TiOC at 4K — are exclusively available in the 4K (8MP) tier. A 4K kit gives you access to the full feature ceiling without per-camera upgrade cost.

Common Questions about All 4K CCTV Kits

When does a 4K kit make sense over a 6MP kit?

4K kits make sense when you need maximum detail at every position — commercial sites where every angle is critical for incident review, properties with multiple high-value approaches needing licence plate capture, or buyers prioritising future-proofing across the entire system. For most residential perimeter, a mixed strategy is more cost-effective: 4K specifically on driveways and front doors (where extended-range plate / facial ID matters), 6MP elsewhere. All current NVRs support mixed-resolution channels.

How much extra storage does a 4K kit need?

Approximately 33% more than the equivalent 6MP kit at the same compression. For a 4-camera 4K kit at continuous H.265+ recording, plan on ~22 days per 4TB (vs ~30 days for 6MP). 8-camera 4K kits typically need 8-10TB minimum HDD. Smarket pre-installs an appropriately-sized surveillance-grade HDD with every 4K kit. For longer retention, request a larger HDD configuration through support.

Do 4K cameras still use single-cable PoE installation?

Yes — all 4K (8MP) cameras at Smarket are PoE-powered for single Ethernet cable installation up to 100m. The higher resolution doesn't change the PoE infrastructure requirement; the camera still uses one Cat6 cable for both power and 4K video back to the NVR. Some premium 4K cameras (Smart Hybrid Light, certain PTZ) require PoE+ (802.3at, 30W per port) instead of standard PoE — kit NVRs are matched to the included cameras.

What brands offer 4K kits at Smarket?

All four major brands stocked at Smarket — Hikvision (premium AcuSense + ColorVu), Dahua (WizSense + TiOC at 4K — unique active deterrence at this resolution), HiLook (lowest 4K entry price within Hikvision-compatible ecosystem), and TP-Link VIGI (zero subscription, ONVIF). 4K kits are available in 4, 6, and 8-camera configurations across most brands.