Hilook NVR

4K HDMI Output

Direct HDMI cable sends native 4K video to any TV or monitor.

PoE

Built-in PoE ports power and connect cameras.

Multi Channel Recording

Record multiple cameras simultaneously from one NVR.

HiLookVision App

Stream every camera feed in real time to your phone anywhere.

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Hilook NVR

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HiLook NVR-108MH-C-8P 8x PoE 8 Channel 4K HDMI, 1x SATA Network Video Recorder
Vendor: Hilook

HiLook NVR-108MH-C-8P 8x PoE 8 Channel 4K HDMI, 1x SATA Network Video Recorder

Regular price $240.00 AUD Sale price $240.00 AUD Regular price $323.40 AUD
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The HiLook NVR-108MH-C-8P is an 8-channel network video recorder with eight built-in PoE ports for plug-and-play camera setup. It records IP cameras up to 8MP, outputs 4K over HDMI, uses efficient H.265+ compression, and takes a single surveillance hard drive. It is supplied without a hard drive.

At a glance
- 8 IP channels with 8 built-in PoE ports (802.3 af/at, up to 75W)
- Records up to 8MP; 80 Mbps in / 80 Mbps out; H.265+
- 4K HDMI plus simultaneous VGA output
- 4-ch human/vehicle Motion Detection 2.0; two-way audio (RCA)
- Single SATA bay; supplied with no HDD

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HiLook NVR-104MH-C-4P 4xPoE 4 Channel 4K HDMI, 1x SATA Network Video Recorder
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HiLook NVR-104MH-C-4P 4xPoE 4 Channel 4K HDMI, 1x SATA Network Video Recorder

Regular price $171.00 AUD Sale price $171.00 AUD Regular price $227.70 AUD
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The HiLook NVR-104MH-C-4P is a compact 4-channel network video recorder with four built-in PoE ports for plug-and-play camera setup. It records IP cameras up to 8MP, outputs 4K over HDMI, uses efficient H.265+ compression, and takes a single surveillance hard drive. It is supplied without a hard drive.

At a glance
- 4 IP channels with 4 built-in PoE ports (802.3 af/at, up to 50W)
- Records up to 8MP; 40 Mbps in / 80 Mbps out; H.265+
- 4K HDMI plus simultaneous VGA output
- 1-ch human/vehicle Motion Detection 2.0; two-way audio (RCA)
- Single SATA bay; supplied with no HDD

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Hilook NVR-108MH-K-8P-B Pro Series 8CH NVR Video Recorder
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Hilook NVR-108MH-K-8P-B Pro Series 8CH NVR Video Recorder

Regular price $305.00 AUD Sale price $305.00 AUD Regular price $282.00 AUD
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This model is now End of Life.

The HiLook NVR-108MH-K/8P(B) is an 8-channel Pro-series PoE NVR with eight built-in PoE ports, so up to eight IP cameras connect and power over one cable each. It adds AI facial recognition and human/vehicle Motion Detection 2.0, decodes streams up to 12MP, outputs 4K over HDMI, and takes one SATA drive up to 16TB. It is supplied without a hard drive.

At a glance
- 8 IP channels with 8 built-in PoE ports (up to 75W total); 80 Mbps in / 80 Mbps out
- AI facial recognition (16 libraries, 20,000 faces) plus human/vehicle Motion Detection 2.0
- Records and decodes up to 12MP (2-ch @ 12MP or 4-ch @ 8MP); H.265+
- 4K HDMI plus independent 1080p VGA output; two-way audio over RCA
- 1 SATA bay up to 16TB; HiLookVision remote app; supplied with no HDD

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HiLook NVR-216MH-C-16P 16CH NVR, 16x PoE NVR Network Video Recorder
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HiLook NVR-216MH-C-16P 16CH NVR, 16x PoE NVR Network Video Recorder

Regular price $332.00 AUD Sale price $332.00 AUD Regular price $517.00 AUD
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The HiLook NVR-216MH-C-16P is a 16-channel PoE network video recorder with 16 built-in plug-and-play PoE ports, so it powers and connects up to sixteen IP cameras over a single cable each. It records cameras up to 8MP, outputs 4K over HDMI, and uses H.265+ to keep storage and bandwidth down. Hard drives are supplied separately.

Key points
- 16 channels with 16 built-in plug-and-play PoE ports (802.3af/at, ≤ 150 W)
- Records IP cameras up to 8MP; 160 Mbps incoming bandwidth
- 4K HDMI and 1080p VGA simultaneous output
- Motion Detection 2.0 human/vehicle classification (up to 4 channels)
- Two SATA bays (up to 8TB each); HDD not included
- H.265+ compression; remote view via Hik-Connect

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HiLook NVR-216MH-K/16P Pro 16-Channel 16CH PoE 4K NVR 16 PoE Ports, AI Analytics, Dual HDD Bays
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HiLook NVR-216MH-K/16P Pro 16-Channel 16CH PoE 4K NVR 16 PoE Ports, AI Analytics, Dual HDD Bays

Regular price $538.00 AUD Sale price $538.00 AUD Regular price $511.90 AUD
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The HiLook NVR-216MH-K/16P is a 16-channel Pro-series PoE NVR with sixteen built-in PoE ports and two SATA bays. It runs AI facial recognition, perimeter protection and human/vehicle Motion Detection 2.0, decodes streams up to 12MP, outputs 4K over HDMI, and holds up to 32TB of storage. It is supplied without hard drives.

At a glance
- 16 IP channels with 16 built-in PoE ports (up to 200W total); 160 Mbps in / 160 Mbps out
- AI facial recognition (16 libraries, 20,000 faces), perimeter protection and human/vehicle detection
- Records and decodes up to 12MP (2-ch @ 12MP or 4-ch @ 8MP); H.265+
- 4K HDMI plus independent VGA output; alarm I/O (4 in / 1 out)
- Dual SATA bays, up to 16TB per drive (32TB total); supplied with no HDD

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HiLook by Hikvision NVR-232MH-K-16P 32CH, 2xHDD bay, 16 POE, 8MP Resolution
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HiLook by Hikvision NVR-232MH-K-16P 32CH, 2xHDD bay, 16 POE, 8MP Resolution

Regular price $642.00 AUD Sale price $642.00 AUD Regular price $654.00 AUD
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The HiLook NVR-232MH-K-16P is a 32-channel network video recorder with sixteen built-in PoE ports and two SATA bays. It powers and connects up to sixteen IP cameras directly, records cameras up to 12MP with H.265+ compression, and outputs 4K over HDMI. It is supplied without a hard drive.

Key points
- 32 IP channels with 16 built-in PoE ports (IEEE 802.3af/at)
- Records cameras up to 12MP; 256 Mbps incoming bandwidth
- H.265+ compression to cut storage and bandwidth
- Two SATA bays (up to 10TB each); hard drive not included
- 4K HDMI plus VGA output for live monitoring
- Motion, line-crossing and intrusion detection; remote view via Hik-Connect
- Compact 1U chassis; genuine Australian stock, 3-year warranty

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Hilook NVR-104MH-K-4P-B Pro Series 4CH NVR Video Recorder
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Hilook NVR-104MH-K-4P-B Pro Series 4CH NVR Video Recorder

Regular price $220.00 AUD Sale price $220.00 AUD Regular price $217.00 AUD
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This model is now End of Life.

The HiLook NVR-104MH-K/4P(B) is a Pro Series 4-channel PoE network video recorder that adds facial recognition to a compact unit. It records IP cameras up to 8MP, runs human and vehicle Motion Detection 2.0, outputs 4K over HDMI, and takes a single hard drive up to 10TB. It is supplied without a hard drive.

At a glance
- 4 IP channels with 4 built-in PoE ports (802.3 af/at, up to 50W)
- Facial recognition: 16 libraries, up to 20,000 faces; 4-ch human/vehicle MD2.0
- Records up to 8MP; 4K HDMI plus VGA; H.265+
- Single SATA bay, up to 10TB; two-way audio (RCA)
- Supplied with no HDD; face recognition and MD2.0 cannot run at the same time

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About Hilook NVR

HiLook NVRs are built on Hikvision's proven NVR platform with a streamlined feature set that brings professional 4K recording to a budget price point. 4CH, 8CH, and 16CH variants — all with built-in PoE switches, H.265+ compression, and full compatibility with both HiLook and Hikvision IP cameras via Hik-Connect.

HiLook NVRs use the same recording engine and Hik-Connect mobile app as premium Hikvision NVRs. The trade-off versus a full Hikvision M-Series NVR is reduced AcuSense analytics depth and fewer high-channel-count options — but for typical residential 4-8 camera installations, a HiLook NVR delivers the same reliability at a lower cost.

Pair HiLook NVRs with HiLook IP cameras for the most budget-friendly system, or with Hikvision cameras when you want premium camera features at a budget recording layer. For complete kits, see HiLook CCTV kits from $399.

What's Included in Hilook NVR

HiLook NVRs in this collection — by channel count:

• 4-channel HiLook NVR with built-in PoE — for 1-4 HiLook or Hikvision cameras
• 8-channel HiLook NVR with built-in PoE — for 5-8 cameras
• 16-channel HiLook NVR — for 9-16 cameras / larger residential or small commercial setups

All variants support 4K recording, H.265+ compression, and Hik-Connect mobile app remote access.

Recommended pairings: any HiLook IP camera or any Hikvision IP camera, plus a surveillance-grade HDD (4TB minimum recommended for 4 cameras at 6MP).

Hilook NVR Configurations & Specs

HiLook NVR Specifications (Typical Range)

Channels: 4 / 8 / 16 (model-dependent)
PoE ports: typically matches channel count
Max recording resolution: up to 8MP (4K) per channel
Compression: H.265+ / H.265 / H.264+ / H.264
HDD bays: typically 1 (single drive support)
Max HDD capacity: typically up to 8TB or 10TB
Network: 100/1000Mbps Ethernet
Protocols: Hikvision native + ONVIF
App: Hik-Connect (iOS, Android — free)
Desktop: iVMS-4200 (Windows, Mac — free)
Compatible cameras: full HiLook + full Hikvision (most current models)
Warranty: 3-year Australian

Specifications above describe the typical HiLook NVR range. Consult the individual product page for exact specs.

Comparing Hilook NVR Models

HiLook NVR vs Hikvision NVR — When to Choose Which?

Choose HiLook NVR when budget is the leading constraint and your installation is in the 4-16 camera range. Best paired with HiLook cameras for a value-aligned complete system; also works perfectly with Hikvision cameras when you want a budget recording layer with premium camera quality.

Choose Hikvision M-Series or I-Series NVR when you need the highest AcuSense analytics tier on every channel, plan to scale beyond 16 cameras, or want the broadest installer support network in Australia. M-Series suits 4-16 camera residential and small business; I-Series suits 16+ camera commercial.

Both share the same Hik-Connect app and core recording reliability. The differences are AcuSense depth, channel count ceiling, and price point. For most Australian homes, a HiLook NVR delivers everything needed at a noticeably lower cost.

Versus Dahua NVR: HiLook is the budget choice within the Hikvision ecosystem. Dahua is a separate ecosystem (DMSS app, WizSense AI). Cross-brand AI features are limited; choose HiLook NVR if you have Hikvision/HiLook cameras, Dahua NVR if you have Dahua cameras.

Why Choose Hilook NVR?

Hikvision Recording Platform Inside
HiLook NVRs are built on Hikvision's proven recording platform — the same core engine used in premium Hikvision M-Series NVRs. Reliable 24/7 recording, H.265+ compression, and Hik-Connect remote access. The trade-off is reduced AcuSense analytics tier; the value is a substantially lower price point.

Cross-Brand Compatible
HiLook NVRs work with both HiLook and Hikvision IP cameras via Hikvision's native protocol. Mix-and-match cameras on one NVR; upgrade individual positions to Hikvision premium models over time without changing the recorder.

Budget-Friendly 4K Support
Record and play back 4K (8MP) footage at the lowest NVR price point in the Hikvision ecosystem. H.265+ compression maximises storage efficiency on 4K streams. A 4TB drive holds approximately 30 days continuous from 4 cameras at 6MP — or about 22 days at 4K.

Common Questions about Hilook NVR

Can I use Hikvision cameras with a HiLook NVR?

Yes. HiLook NVRs are fully compatible with Hikvision IP cameras via Hikvision's native protocol — not just basic ONVIF. You can mix Hikvision and HiLook cameras on a single HiLook NVR and use the Hik-Connect app for unified live view and playback. This makes HiLook NVRs a sensible budget recording layer when paired with premium Hikvision cameras.

What hard drive should I use in a HiLook NVR?

Use a surveillance-grade 3.5" SATA hard drive — WD Purple or Seagate SkyHawk are the standard choices for Australian installations. Most HiLook NVRs support a single HDD up to 8TB or 10TB. Avoid standard desktop drives which are not designed for 24/7 write-intensive workloads and will fail prematurely.

What is the difference between HiLook NVR and Hikvision M-Series NVR?

Both use the same core recording platform and Hik-Connect app. HiLook NVRs are a streamlined budget tier with reduced AcuSense analytics depth and a smaller channel-count range (typically 4CH to 16CH). Hikvision M-Series offers higher AcuSense tier across all channels and supports up to 32CH. For most residential installations, HiLook NVRs deliver everything needed at a lower cost.

Does HiLook NVR need a subscription?

No. HiLook NVRs record locally to the hard drive with zero monthly fees. The Hik-Connect mobile app for remote viewing, playback, and push notifications is free for both iOS and Android. There is no cloud subscription requirement.

Before you buy

What customers ask most before ordering from this range — and how we deliver.

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How much storage do I need?

As a rule of thumb, four 8MP cameras recording 24/7 with H.265+ use about 2TB for 2 weeks of footage; switch to motion-only recording and that stretches to 4–6 weeks. Our kits ship with a 2TB, 4TB or 6TB surveillance drive and you can upgrade the drive on the kit page before checkout. Tell us how many days you need to keep and we'll recommend the size.

Can I mix different cameras on one NVR, or add more later?

Yes. You can mix 6MP and 8MP, or ColorVu and AcuSense, on the same NVR as long as the total bandwidth stays within the NVR's rating (we check this for every kit we sell). To add cameras later, just plug them into a spare PoE port on the NVR — no reconfiguration needed. This is why we suggest an 8-channel NVR even if you start with 4 cameras.

How long does delivery take?

Metro delivery usually takes 2–4 business days after dispatch, and regional areas may take longer. You'll receive a tracking number by email as soon as your order leaves the warehouse.

How much is shipping?

Standard shipping is free on all orders over $300 AUD, Australia-wide. Orders under $300 ship at a flat rate of $25, calculated at checkout. Tracking is included on every order.

What warranty do you offer?

All cameras, NVRs and DVRs come with a 3-year back-to-base manufacturer warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Hard drives and accessories are covered as set out in our Warranty Policy.

What is your return policy?

You have 30 days from the day you receive your order to request a change-of-mind return. Items must be unopened, factory-sealed and in resalable condition. A 15% restocking fee applies and return postage is at your cost. Faulty or incorrectly supplied items are different: we cover the return shipping and refund or replace at no charge. Read the full Return & Refund Policy.

Is your Hikvision, Dahua, HiLook and TP-Link VIGI stock genuine Australian stock?

Yes, 100%. Every Hikvision, Dahua, HiLook and TP-Link VIGI product we sell is a genuine Australian-market model sourced through Australian supply chains — never grey imports. That means factory-sealed units, Australian-region firmware that works with the official apps out of the box, and a full 3-year local warranty.