Dahua DHI-NVR4208-8P-AI/ANZ 8 Channel 8PoE Wizsense NVR – 2HDD Bays
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Dahua DHI-NVR4208-8P-AI/ANZ 8 Channel 8PoE Wizsense NVR – 2HDD Bays
SKU: DHI-NVR4208-8P-AI/ANZ
Description
Dahua DHI-NVR4208-8P-AI/ANZ is an 8-channel WizSense network video recorder with eight built-in PoE ports and two HDD bays, so up to eight IP cameras run on a single cable each straight into the recorder.
- 8 channels with 8 built-in PoE ports (IEEE 802.3af/at)
- 2 SATA HDD bays, up to 16TB per drive (hard drive supplied separately)
- Records cameras up to 16MP; Smart H.265+ to save storage
- AI by recorder: face detection and recognition, perimeter protection, SMD Plus
- Quick Pick smart search for fast human and vehicle review
- Works with third-party ONVIF cameras as well as Dahua
- Free DMSS app for live view, playback and push notifications
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§ 01Overview
What the DHI-NVR4208-8P-AI/ANZ is
The Dahua DHI-NVR4208-8P-AI/ANZ is an 8-channel WizSense network video recorder built for a typical home or small business system. Eight built-in PoE ports (IEEE 802.3af/at) power and connect up to eight IP cameras over a single network cable each, so there is no separate PoE switch or camera power supply to wire. It records cameras up to 16MP and uses Smart H.265+ compression to stretch storage further without losing the detail you need for review.
On the AI side this is an NVR4 series recorder, so its smart search is Quick Pick rather than AcuPick: paired with compatible cameras it lets you filter recorded footage down to human and vehicle targets quickly. AI by recorder covers one channel of face detection and recognition, two channels of perimeter protection and four channels of SMD Plus, while more advanced analytics such as ANPR run on capable cameras. It accepts third-party ONVIF cameras alongside Dahua, and the free DMSS app gives live view, playback and push notifications on your phone.
The recorder has two SATA bays for up to 16TB per drive. A hard drive is not included, so add a surveillance-grade drive sized for how many cameras you run and how long you want to keep footage. Two bays let you fit more capacity or split recording across drives as the system grows.
§ 02Engineering
DHI-NVR4208-8P-AI/ANZ specifications
- 8 channels with 8 built-in PoE ports (802.3af/at): up to eight cameras on one cable each, no separate switch
- Records up to 16MP per camera with Smart H.265+ compression to reduce storage use
- Quick Pick smart search: quickly filter recordings to human and vehicle targets with compatible cameras
- AI by recorder: 1-channel face detection and recognition, 2-channel perimeter protection, 4-channel SMD Plus
- 2 SATA HDD bays, up to 16TB per drive (hard drive supplied separately)
- Third-party support: works with ONVIF cameras as well as Dahua IP cameras
- Remote access: free DMSS app for live view, playback and push notifications
- Network bandwidth 256 Mbps (180 Mbps with AI enabled); HDMI and VGA outputs
- Records up to 16MP per camera with Smart H.265+ compression to reduce storage use
- Quick Pick smart search: quickly filter recordings to human and vehicle targets with compatible cameras
- AI by recorder: 1-channel face detection and recognition, 2-channel perimeter protection, 4-channel SMD Plus
- 2 SATA HDD bays, up to 16TB per drive (hard drive supplied separately)
- Third-party support: works with ONVIF cameras as well as Dahua IP cameras
- Remote access: free DMSS app for live view, playback and push notifications
- Network bandwidth 256 Mbps (180 Mbps with AI enabled); HDMI and VGA outputs
§ 03Full datasheet
Detailed specifications
Video
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access Channel | 8 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 | 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; 8-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; 2nd Screen: 1/4/8/9 |
| 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 8 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. |
| 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 | 8 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 72W,the maximum output power of asingle port is 25.5W |
| Net Weight | 2.51 kg (5.53 lb) |
| Gross Weight | 3.66 kg (4.52 lb) |
| Product Dimensions | 375 mm × 329.3 mm × 53.0 mm (14.76" × 12.96" × 2.09") (W × L × H) |
| Packaging Dimensions | 451.0 mm × 147.0 mm × 425.0 mm (17.76" × 5.79" × 16.73") (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 | 8 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 | 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; 8-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; 2nd Screen: 1/4/8/9 |
| 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 8 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 — 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 | 8 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 72W,the maximum output power of asingle port is 25.5W |
| General & Environment — Net Weight | 2.51 kg (5.53 lb) |
| General & Environment — Gross Weight | 3.66 kg (4.52 lb) |
| General & Environment — Product Dimensions | 375 mm × 329.3 mm × 53.0 mm (14.76" × 12.96" × 2.09") (W × L × H) |
| General & Environment — Packaging Dimensions | 451.0 mm × 147.0 mm × 425.0 mm (17.76" × 5.79" × 16.73") (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-NVR4208-8P-AI/ANZ
Records up to 16MP
Supports current 4MP to 8MP cameras with Smart H.265+ compression, keeping high-resolution footage efficient on storage.
Smart human and vehicle search
Quick Pick and SMD Plus let you filter recordings to people and vehicles fast, so reviewing an event takes minutes not hours.
Flexible storage
Two SATA bays take up to 16TB per drive, so you can size capacity to your retention needs and expand later (drive supplied separately).
§ 05Where it fits
Right at home in these scenarios
Family homes
Records the entries, driveway and perimeter of a house on up to eight cameras, with people and vehicle filtering for cleaner overnight alerts.
Small shops and offices
Covers the entry, floor, till and storeroom of a small premises, with phone access for the owner via the DMSS app.
Workshops and sheds
Keeps an eye on tools, gates and yard areas, recording up to eight cameras with Quick Pick search for fast incident review.
Upgrades from analogue
A straightforward step up to IP for a property moving off older analogue cameras, with single-cable PoE and remote viewing.
§ 06Setup
Installation & setup
Fit a surveillance hard drive
A drive is not included, so fit a surveillance-grade SATA drive (up to 16TB per bay) before recording, sized for your camera count and retention.
Connect cameras to the PoE ports
Run one network cable from each camera to the recorder's built-in PoE ports for power and data, keeping each run within roughly 100m.
Connect to your network
Plug the recorder's LAN port into your router so it can reach the internet for remote viewing and time sync, then set recording schedules.
Set up the DMSS app
Add the NVR to the free DMSS app to view live and recorded footage and receive push notifications, then tune SMD and Quick Pick settings to your site.
§ 07Questions
Frequently asked about the DHI-NVR4208-8P-AI/ANZ
Q.01
Does this NVR come with a hard drive?
No. The NVR4208-8P is supplied without a hard drive so you can choose the capacity that suits your system. It has two SATA bays that take up to 16TB per drive, and we recommend a surveillance-grade drive built for continuous 24/7 recording. Size the drive to your camera count, resolution and how many days of footage you want to keep.
Q.02
How many cameras can I connect?
It records up to eight channels and has eight built-in PoE ports, so you can connect up to eight IP cameras directly, each on a single network cable for both power and data. You do not need a separate PoE switch for a standard eight-camera system, which keeps the install simpler and tidier.
Q.03
Does it support AcuPick?
No. This is an NVR4 series recorder, so its smart search feature is Quick Pick, not AcuPick. Quick Pick still lets you filter recorded footage to human and vehicle targets quickly with compatible cameras. If you specifically need AcuPick search, step up to a Dahua NVR5 series recorder such as the NVR5208-8P-AI/ANZ.
Q.04
What AI features does it have?
AI by recorder covers one channel of face detection and recognition, two channels of perimeter protection and four channels of SMD Plus, which classifies movement as people or vehicles to cut false alerts. More advanced analytics such as ANPR and people counting run on capable AI cameras rather than the recorder itself.
Q.05
Can I use non-Dahua cameras with it?
Yes. The recorder supports third-party cameras over ONVIF as well as Dahua IP cameras. AI features depend on the camera, so for full smart detection and Quick Pick search, pair it with compatible Dahua WizSense cameras. Mixed-brand setups still record, but advanced analytics may be limited on third-party models.
Q.06
What resolution cameras can it record?
It records IP cameras up to 16MP, so it handles current 4MP, 6MP and 8MP (4K) Dahua cameras with headroom. Smart H.265+ compression keeps high-resolution recording efficient, so you get the detail of higher-megapixel cameras without filling storage as quickly as older H.264 recording would.
Q.07
Can I view it on my phone?
Yes. Add the recorder to the free Dahua DMSS app on iOS or Android for live view, playback and push notifications from anywhere with an internet connection. Connect the NVR to your router so it can reach the internet, and you can check cameras and receive alerts while you are away.
Q.08
How are the cameras powered and how far can they run?
Each camera runs on a single Cat network cable from the recorder's built-in PoE ports, carrying both power and data up to roughly 100m per run. This removes the need for a power supply at each camera. For longer runs, use an ePoE-capable recorder or add a switch or extender on that line.
§ 08In motion
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§ 09Bundles
Recommended packages
Add a surveillance hard drive
No drive is included. Fit a surveillance-grade drive such as a 2TB, 6TB or 8TB model, sized for your cameras and retention.
Choose matching cameras
Pair it with Dahua WizSense cameras such as 8MP Smart Dual Light or 6MP Smart Dual Light bullets for full SMD and Quick Pick search.
Step up to AcuPick
If you need AcuPick search, the NVR5 series NVR5208-8P-AI/ANZ is the equivalent 8-channel upgrade. Add quality Cat6 cable for camera runs.