Dahua DHI-NVR4216-16P-AI/ANZ 16 Channel up to 16MP Wizsense Network Video Recorder
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Dahua DHI-NVR4216-16P-AI/ANZ 16 Channel up to 16MP Wizsense Network Video Recorder
SKU: DHI-NVR4216-16P-AI/ANZ
Description
The Dahua DHI-NVR4216-16P-AI/ANZ is a 16-channel WizSense network video recorder with sixteen built-in PoE ports and two SATA bays, so it powers and connects up to sixteen IP cameras and stores plenty of footage. It records cameras up to 16MP, outputs 4K over HDMI, and adds recorder-side AI with SMD Plus and Quick Pick smart search. Hard drives are supplied separately.
Key points
- 16 channels with 16 built-in PoE ports (IEEE 802.3af/at, 130 W total)
- Records IP cameras up to 16MP; 256 Mbps incoming (180 Mbps with AI on)
- 4K HDMI plus 1080p VGA simultaneous output
- AI by recorder: face detection & recognition, perimeter protection, SMD Plus
- Quick Pick smart search for human and vehicle events
- Two SATA bays up to 16TB each; hard drives not included
- Smart H.265+ compression; remote view via the DMSS app
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Dahua DHI-NVR4216-16P-AI/ANZ 16 Channel up to 16MP Wizsense Network Video Recorder
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§ 01Overview
What the DHI-NVR4216-16P-AI/ANZ is
The Dahua DHI-NVR4216-16P-AI/ANZ is a 16-channel WizSense recorder for larger homes and small-to-medium business sites that need a higher camera count from one unit. Its sixteen built-in PoE ports power and connect cameras over single cables, so a full sixteen-camera system runs without a separate switch, and it records cameras up to 16MP with 256 Mbps of incoming bandwidth.
It runs Dahua's recorder-side AI — SMD Plus for people and vehicle filtering, face detection and recognition, and perimeter protection — and Quick Pick smart search to find a person or vehicle across recordings quickly. It outputs 4K over HDMI with a 1080p VGA feed and records efficiently with Smart H.265+.
Two practical notes: it has two SATA bays (up to 16TB each) and is supplied without drives, so add surveillance storage to suit your retention; and the sixteen PoE ports share a 130 W budget (25.5 W per port), which covers a full set of typical cameras but can be tight if every camera is a high-draw model running its light at night — spread the load or use an injector for the heaviest. It is genuine Australian Dahua stock with local warranty and support, viewed remotely on the free DMSS app.
§ 02Engineering
DHI-NVR4216-16P-AI/ANZ specifications
- 16-channel WizSense NVR with 16 built-in PoE ports (802.3af/at, 130 W total, 25.5 W per port)
- Records IP cameras up to 16MP; 256 Mbps incoming (180 Mbps with AI enabled)
- 4K HDMI plus simultaneous 1080p VGA output
- AI by recorder: 1-channel face detection and recognition, 2-channel perimeter, 4-channel SMD Plus
- Quick Pick smart search to find human and vehicle events fast
- Two SATA bays up to 16TB each — surveillance hard drives supplied separately
- Disk Group for flexible storage allocation across the two SATA bays
- Smart H.265+ compression to extend recording time and cut bandwidth
- Remote live view and playback via the free DMSS app; genuine Australian stock, 3-year warranty
- Records IP cameras up to 16MP; 256 Mbps incoming (180 Mbps with AI enabled)
- 4K HDMI plus simultaneous 1080p VGA output
- AI by recorder: 1-channel face detection and recognition, 2-channel perimeter, 4-channel SMD Plus
- Quick Pick smart search to find human and vehicle events fast
- Two SATA bays up to 16TB each — surveillance hard drives supplied separately
- Disk Group for flexible storage allocation across the two SATA bays
- Smart H.265+ compression to extend recording time and cut bandwidth
- Remote live view and playback via the free DMSS app; genuine Australian stock, 3-year warranty
§ 03Full datasheet
Detailed specifications
Video
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access Channel | 16 channels |
| Network Bandwidth | AI disabled: 256 Mbps incoming, 256 Mbps recording and 256 Mbps outgoing | AI enabled: 180 Mbps incoming, 180 Mbps recording and 180 Mbps outgoing |
| Resolution | 16 MP; 12 MP; 8 MP; 6 MP; 5 MP; 4 MP; 3 MP; 1080p; 960p; 720p; D1; CIF |
| Decoding Capability | AI disabled: 2-channel 16 MP@30 fps; 2-channel 12 MP@30 fps; 4-channel 8 MP@30 fps; 6-channel 5 MP@30 fps; 8-channel 4 MP@30 fps; 16-channel 1080p@30 fps | AI enabled: 1-channel 16 MP@30 fps; 2-channel 12 MP@30 fps; 3-channel 8 MP@30 fps; 4-channel 5 MP@30 fps; 6-channel 4 MP@30 fps; 12-channel 1080p@30 fps |
| Video Output | 1 HDMI, 1 VGA | HDMI: 3840 × 2160, 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 1024, 1280 × 720 | VGA: 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 1024, 1280 × 720 | *Simultaneous/heterogeneous video sources output for VGA and HDMI is configurable. |
| Multi-screen Display | 1st Screen: 1/4/8/9/16; 2nd Screen: 1/4/8/9/16 |
| Third-party Camera Access | Panasonic, Sony, Samsung, Axis, Pelco, Arecont, ONVIF, Canon |
| Video Compression | Smart H.265+; H.265; Smart H.264+; H.264; MJPEG |
Audio
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Audio Compression | G.711a; G.711u; PCM; G726 |
AI & Deep Learning
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| AI by Recorder | Face detection, face recognition, perimeter protection, and SMD Plus; |
| AI by Camera | Face detection; face recognition; perimeter protection; SMD Plus; ANPR; people counting; stereo analysis; heat map |
| Perimeter Performance AI by Recorder (Number of Channels) | 2 channels, 10 IVS rules for each channel |
| Perimeter Performance of AI by Camera (Number of Channels) | 8 channels |
| Face Attributes | Gender; age group; glasses; expressions; face mask; beard |
| Face Detection Performance of AI by Recorder (Number of Channels) | 1 channel (up to 12 face images/s each channel) |
| Face Detection Performance of AI by Camera (Number of Channels) | 8 channels |
| Face Database Capacity | Up to 10 face databases with 200,00 images, with a total capacity of 2.5 G. Name, gender, birthday, address, credential type, credential No., countries & regions and state can be added to each face image. |
| Face Recognition Performance of AI by Recorder (Number of Channels) | 8-channel FD (by camera) + FR (by recorder),image stream: 12 face images/s | 1-channel FD (by recorder) + FR (by recorder), video stream: 12 face images/s |
| Face Recognition Performance of AI by Camera (Number of Channels) | 8 channels |
| SMD Plus by Recorder | 4 channels: Secondary filtering for human and motor vehicle , reducing false alarms caused by leaves, rain and lighting condition change |
| SMD Plus by Camera | 8 channels |
| ANPR by Camera (Number of Channels) | 4 channels |
| License Plate Database Capacity | 1. Create up to 20,000 plate numbers. 2. Blocklist and allowlist |
Network & Storage
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Main Processor | Industrial-grade processor |
| Operating System | Embedded Linux |
| Operating Interface | Web; Local GUI |
| Network Protocol | HTTP; HTTPS; TCP/IP; IPv4/IPv6; UPnP; SNMP; RTSP; UDP; SMTP; NTP; DHCP; DNS; IP Filter; PPPoE; DDNS; FTP; Alarm Server; IP Search (Support Dahua IP camera; DVR; NVS; etc.); P2P; auto register |
| Mobile Phone Access | iOS; Android |
| Interoperability | ONVIF 21.12(Profile T; Profile S; Profile G); CGI; SDK |
| Browser | Chrome; IE9 and later; Firefox |
| Multi-channel Playback | Up to 16 channels |
| Record Mode | General, motion detection; intelligent; alarm |
| Backup Method | USB device and network |
| Playback Mode | Instant playback, general playback, event playback, tag playback, smart playback (face and motion detection) |
| Disk Group | Yes |
Event & Alarm
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| General Alarm | Motion detection; privacy masking; video loss; scene changing; PIR alarm; IPC external alarm |
| Anomaly Alarm | Camera disconnection; storage error; disk full; IP conflict; MAC conflict; login locked; and cybersecurity exception |
| Intelligent Alarm | Face detection; face recognition; perimeter protection; SMD Plus; people counting; stereo analysis; heat map |
| Alarm Linkage | Record; snapshot; IPC external alarm output; audio; buzzer; log; preset; email |
Interface
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Audio Input | 1-channel RCA |
| Audio Output | 1-channel RCA |
| Alarm Input | 4 channels |
| Alarm Output | 2 channels |
| HDD Interface | 2 SATA ports, up to 16 TB.The maximum HDD capacity varies with environment temperature. |
| RS-232 | 1 |
| USB | 2 (1 front USB 2.0 port, 1 rear USB 2.0 port) |
| HDMI | 1 |
| VGA | 1 |
| Network Port | 1 (10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port, RJ-45) |
| PoE Port | 16 ports, 10/100 Mbps, IEEE 802.3 af/at |
General & Environment
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100–240 VAC, 47-63 Hz |
| Power Consumption | Total output of NVR is <10 W(without HDD) Total output power of PoE is 130W,the maximum output power of asingle port is 25.5W |
| Net Weight | 2.60 kg (5.73 lb) |
| Gross Weight | 3.80 kg (8.38 lb) |
| Product Dimensions | 375.0 mm × 329.3 mm x 53.0 mm (14.76" × 12.96" × 2.09") (W × L × H) |
| Packaging Dimensions | 451.0 mm × 425.0 mm × 147.0 mm (17.75" × 16.73" × 5.79") (W × L × H) |
| Operating Temperature | –10 °C to +55 °C (14 °F to +131 °F) |
| Storage Temperature | –20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F) |
| Operating Humidity | 10%–93% (RH) |
| Installation | Rack or desktop |
| Certifications | FCC: 47 CFR FCC Part15, SubpartB, Class A | CE-EMC: EN 55032:2015+A1:2020; EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019+A1:2021; EN 61000-3-3:2013+A1:2019+A2:2021; EN 55035:2017+A11:2020; EN 50130-4:2011+A1:2014 | CE-LVD: EN 62368-1:2014 |
| Video — Access Channel | 16 channels |
|---|---|
| Video — Network Bandwidth | AI disabled: 256 Mbps incoming, 256 Mbps recording and 256 Mbps outgoing | AI enabled: 180 Mbps incoming, 180 Mbps recording and 180 Mbps outgoing |
| Video — Resolution | 16 MP; 12 MP; 8 MP; 6 MP; 5 MP; 4 MP; 3 MP; 1080p; 960p; 720p; D1; CIF |
| Video — Decoding Capability | AI disabled: 2-channel 16 MP@30 fps; 2-channel 12 MP@30 fps; 4-channel 8 MP@30 fps; 6-channel 5 MP@30 fps; 8-channel 4 MP@30 fps; 16-channel 1080p@30 fps | AI enabled: 1-channel 16 MP@30 fps; 2-channel 12 MP@30 fps; 3-channel 8 MP@30 fps; 4-channel 5 MP@30 fps; 6-channel 4 MP@30 fps; 12-channel 1080p@30 fps |
| Video — Video Output | 1 HDMI, 1 VGA | HDMI: 3840 × 2160, 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 1024, 1280 × 720 | VGA: 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 1024, 1280 × 720 | *Simultaneous/heterogeneous video sources output for VGA and HDMI is configurable. |
| Video — Multi-screen Display | 1st Screen: 1/4/8/9/16; 2nd Screen: 1/4/8/9/16 |
| Video — Third-party Camera Access | Panasonic, Sony, Samsung, Axis, Pelco, Arecont, ONVIF, Canon |
| Video — Video Compression | Smart H.265+; H.265; Smart H.264+; H.264; MJPEG |
| Audio — Audio Compression | G.711a; G.711u; PCM; G726 |
| AI & Deep Learning — AI by Recorder | Face detection, face recognition, perimeter protection, and SMD Plus; |
| AI & Deep Learning — AI by Camera | Face detection; face recognition; perimeter protection; SMD Plus; ANPR; people counting; stereo analysis; heat map |
| AI & Deep Learning — Perimeter Performance AI by Recorder (Number of Channels) | 2 channels, 10 IVS rules for each channel |
| AI & Deep Learning — Perimeter Performance of AI by Camera (Number of Channels) | 8 channels |
| AI & Deep Learning — Face Attributes | Gender; age group; glasses; expressions; face mask; beard |
| AI & Deep Learning — Face Detection Performance of AI by Recorder (Number of Channels) | 1 channel (up to 12 face images/s each channel) |
| AI & Deep Learning — Face Detection Performance of AI by Camera (Number of Channels) | 8 channels |
| AI & Deep Learning — Face Database Capacity | Up to 10 face databases with 200,00 images, with a total capacity of 2.5 G. Name, gender, birthday, address, credential type, credential No., countries & regions and state can be added to each face image. |
| AI & Deep Learning — Face Recognition Performance of AI by Recorder (Number of Channels) | 8-channel FD (by camera) + FR (by recorder),image stream: 12 face images/s | 1-channel FD (by recorder) + FR (by recorder), video stream: 12 face images/s |
| AI & Deep Learning — Face Recognition Performance of AI by Camera (Number of Channels) | 8 channels |
| AI & Deep Learning — SMD Plus by Recorder | 4 channels: Secondary filtering for human and motor vehicle , reducing false alarms caused by leaves, rain and lighting condition change |
| AI & Deep Learning — SMD Plus by Camera | 8 channels |
| AI & Deep Learning — ANPR by Camera (Number of Channels) | 4 channels |
| AI & Deep Learning — License Plate Database Capacity | 1. Create up to 20,000 plate numbers. 2. Blocklist and allowlist |
| Network & Storage — Main Processor | Industrial-grade processor |
| Network & Storage — Operating System | Embedded Linux |
| Network & Storage — Operating Interface | Web; Local GUI |
| Network & Storage — Network Protocol | HTTP; HTTPS; TCP/IP; IPv4/IPv6; UPnP; SNMP; RTSP; UDP; SMTP; NTP; DHCP; DNS; IP Filter; PPPoE; DDNS; FTP; Alarm Server; IP Search (Support Dahua IP camera; DVR; NVS; etc.); P2P; auto register |
| Network & Storage — Mobile Phone Access | iOS; Android |
| Network & Storage — Interoperability | ONVIF 21.12(Profile T; Profile S; Profile G); CGI; SDK |
| Network & Storage — Browser | Chrome; IE9 and later; Firefox |
| Network & Storage — Multi-channel Playback | Up to 16 channels |
| Network & Storage — Record Mode | General, motion detection; intelligent; alarm |
| Network & Storage — Backup Method | USB device and network |
| Network & Storage — Playback Mode | Instant playback, general playback, event playback, tag playback, smart playback (face and motion detection) |
| Network & Storage — Disk Group | Yes |
| Event & Alarm — General Alarm | Motion detection; privacy masking; video loss; scene changing; PIR alarm; IPC external alarm |
| Event & Alarm — Anomaly Alarm | Camera disconnection; storage error; disk full; IP conflict; MAC conflict; login locked; and cybersecurity exception |
| Event & Alarm — Intelligent Alarm | Face detection; face recognition; perimeter protection; SMD Plus; people counting; stereo analysis; heat map |
| Event & Alarm — Alarm Linkage | Record; snapshot; IPC external alarm output; audio; buzzer; log; preset; email |
| Interface — Audio Input | 1-channel RCA |
| Interface — Audio Output | 1-channel RCA |
| Interface — Alarm Input | 4 channels |
| Interface — Alarm Output | 2 channels |
| Interface — HDD Interface | 2 SATA ports, up to 16 TB.The maximum HDD capacity varies with environment temperature. |
| Interface — RS-232 | 1 |
| Interface — USB | 2 (1 front USB 2.0 port, 1 rear USB 2.0 port) |
| Interface — HDMI | 1 |
| Interface — VGA | 1 |
| Interface — Network Port | 1 (10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port, RJ-45) |
| Interface — PoE Port | 16 ports, 10/100 Mbps, IEEE 802.3 af/at |
| General & Environment — Power Supply | 100–240 VAC, 47-63 Hz |
| General & Environment — Power Consumption | Total output of NVR is <10 W(without HDD) Total output power of PoE is 130W,the maximum output power of asingle port is 25.5W |
| General & Environment — Net Weight | 2.60 kg (5.73 lb) |
| General & Environment — Gross Weight | 3.80 kg (8.38 lb) |
| General & Environment — Product Dimensions | 375.0 mm × 329.3 mm x 53.0 mm (14.76" × 12.96" × 2.09") (W × L × H) |
| General & Environment — Packaging Dimensions | 451.0 mm × 425.0 mm × 147.0 mm (17.75" × 16.73" × 5.79") (W × L × H) |
| General & Environment — Operating Temperature | –10 °C to +55 °C (14 °F to +131 °F) |
| General & Environment — Storage Temperature | –20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F) |
| General & Environment — Operating Humidity | 10%–93% (RH) |
| General & Environment — Installation | Rack or desktop |
| General & Environment — Certifications | FCC: 47 CFR FCC Part15, SubpartB, Class A | CE-EMC: EN 55032:2015+A1:2020; EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019+A1:2021; EN 61000-3-3:2013+A1:2019+A2:2021; EN 55035:2017+A11:2020; EN 50130-4:2011+A1:2014 | CE-LVD: EN 62368-1:2014 |
§ 04Why choose this
Built for the way you actually use the DHI-NVR4216-16P-AI/ANZ
Recorder-side AI and fast search
SMD Plus, face detection and perimeter protection run on the NVR, and Quick Pick jumps you to matching people or vehicles in the footage.
Two bays for real retention
Two SATA bays up to 16TB each let you fit substantial storage for sixteen channels and the retention a busy site needs.
4K and efficient recording
4K HDMI output and Smart H.265+ give sharp footage while keeping storage and bandwidth in check.
§ 05Where it fits
Right at home in these scenarios
Larger homes and acreage
Cover the house, sheds, gates and yard with up to sixteen cameras on a single recorder.
Small to medium business
Run cameras across entries, floors, car parks and stock areas without adding a network switch.
Multi-area sites
Bring sixteen cameras across nearby buildings back to one recorder over PoE cabling.
Staged rollouts
Start with a handful of cameras and grow to sixteen channels over time, adding drives as the system expands.
§ 06Setup
Installation & setup
What's in the box
One DHI-NVR4216-16P-AI/ANZ recorder, power lead and mouse. Hard drives, cameras, network cable and a monitor are not included — add at least one surveillance drive before use.
Installation requirements
Fit one or two surveillance-grade SATA drives (up to 16TB each), run Cat5e or Cat6 from the PoE ports to each camera (within about 100 m), connect the NVR to a monitor by HDMI and to your router for remote access, then add it to DMSS. For high-draw cameras, check the 130 W PoE budget and use an injector where needed.
§ 07Questions
Frequently asked about the DHI-NVR4216-16P-AI/ANZ
Q.01
Does the NVR4216-16P include hard drives?
No. It is supplied without drives so you can size storage to your system. It has two SATA bays, each taking a surveillance-grade drive up to 16TB, so fit at least one drive before you expect it to record.
Q.02
How many cameras can it run?
It is a 16-channel recorder with sixteen built-in PoE ports, so it powers and connects up to sixteen IP cameras directly over one cable each, with no separate switch needed.
Q.03
Will the 130 W PoE budget power sixteen cameras?
The 130 W total is shared across all sixteen ports, with up to 25.5 W on any one port. That suits typical Dahua cameras at around 5 to 9 W each. It can be tight if every camera is a high-draw dual-light or motorised model running its light at night, so spread the load or power the heaviest cameras from a separate injector.
Q.04
What camera resolution does it support?
It records IP cameras up to 16MP and outputs to a monitor at up to 4K over HDMI, with a simultaneous 1080p VGA output for a second screen.
Q.05
How is this different from the Pro NVR5216-16P?
This NVR4216 is the Lite series: sixteen channels, up to 16MP and 256 Mbps bandwidth with Quick Pick. The NVR5216-16P is the Pro series with higher 384 Mbps bandwidth, support for cameras up to 32MP and more recorder-side AI channels. Choose this model for a value sixteen-camera system, or the Pro series for higher resolution and heavier AI use.
Q.06
Can it tell people and vehicles apart?
Yes. It runs SMD Plus on the recorder to classify movement as a person or vehicle on up to four channels, with face detection and recognition and perimeter protection, so key channels raise fewer false alerts.
Q.07
Can I view it on my phone?
Yes. Connect the NVR to your router and add it to the free Dahua DMSS app to watch live and play back recordings from a phone or tablet, at home or away.
Q.08
Will it work with non-Dahua cameras?
It is built for Dahua and ONVIF IP cameras. Dahua cameras give full plug-and-play and recorder-side AI, while many third-party ONVIF cameras will connect for recording, though some smart features may not be available.
§ 08In motion
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§ 09Bundles
Recommended packages
Add hard drives (required)
The recorder ships without storage — add surveillance drives such as a 6TB, 8TB or 10TB.
Add WizSense cameras
Fill the channels with Dahua WizSense cameras such as the 6MP HDW3666 turret, 8MP HFW3866 bullet or 8MP HDBW3867 dome.
Step down or up
For eight channels see the NVR4108HS-8P, or for the Pro series with 32MP support compare the NVR5216-16P.
Mount the cameras
Add weatherproof PFA139 junction boxes and PFB204W wall brackets for tidy outdoor camera mounting.