HiLook NVR-216MH-C-16P 16CH NVR, 16x PoE NVR Network Video Recorder
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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§ 01Overview
What the NVR-216MH-C-16P is
The HiLook NVR-216MH-C-16P is a value 16-channel network video recorder with sixteen built-in PoE ports, aimed at homes and small businesses that want a larger camera count without a separate switch.
Each PoE port powers and connects an IP camera over one network cable, and the recorder accepts cameras up to 8MP with 160 Mbps of incoming bandwidth.
It outputs 4K over HDMI alongside a 1080p VGA feed, records efficiently with H.265+, and includes HiLook's Motion Detection 2.0, which classifies movement as a person or vehicle on up to four channels to reduce false motion alerts.
Two things are worth knowing before you buy: the recorder is supplied without a hard drive, so add a surveillance drive (up to 8TB per bay, two bays) to record; and the total PoE power budget is 150 W across all sixteen ports, which is ample for typical cameras but can be tight if every camera is a high-draw model running infrared at night — spread heavy loads or use a separate injector for the highest-power cameras.
You watch live and play back from anywhere with the free Hik-Connect app.
It is genuine Australian HiLook stock with local warranty and support.
§ 02Engineering
NVR-216MH-C-16P specifications
- Records IP cameras up to 8MP; 160 Mbps incoming bandwidth
- 4K HDMI plus simultaneous 1080p VGA output
- Motion Detection 2.0 human and vehicle classification on up to 4 channels
- Two SATA bays (up to 8TB each) — hard drive supplied separately
- H.265+ compression to extend recording time and cut bandwidth
- Remote live view and playback via the free Hik-Connect app
- Genuine Australian HiLook stock with 3-year warranty and local support
§ 03Full datasheet
Detailed specifications
Video
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| IP Video Input | 16-ch |
| Incoming Bandwidth | 160 Mbps |
| Outgoing Bandwidth | 80 Mbps |
| HDMI Output | 1-ch, 4K (4096 x 2160)/30 Hz, 4K (3840 x 2160)/30 Hz, 2K (2560 x 1440)/60 Hz, 1920 x 1080/60 Hz, 1600 x 1200/60 Hz, 1280 x 1024/60 Hz, 1280 x 720/60 Hz |
| VGA Output | 1-ch, 1920 × 1080/60 Hz, 1280 × 1024/60 Hz, 1280 × 720/60 Hz |
| Video Output Mode | HDMI/VGA simultaneous output |
| Decoding Format | H.265+, H.265, H.264+, H.264 |
| Recording Resolution | 8 MP/6 MP/5 MP/4 MP/3 MP/1080p/UXGA/720p/VGA/4CIF/DCIF/2CIF/CIF/QCIF |
| Synchronous playback | 16-ch |
| Decoding Capability | 1-ch@8 MP (30 fps)/3-ch@4 MP (30 fps)/6-ch@1080p (30 fps) |
| Stream Type | Video, Video & Audio |
Audio
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Audio Output | 1-ch, RCA (Linear, 1 KΩ) |
| Two-Way Audio | 1-ch, RCA (2.0 Vp-p, 1 k Ω) |
| Audio Compression | G.711ulaw/G.711alaw/G.722/G.726 |
AI & Deep Learning
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Human/Vehicle Analysis | 4-ch (Motion Detection 2.0) |
Network & Storage
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Remote Connection | 32 |
| Network Protocol | TCP/IP, DHCP, IPv4, IPv6, DNS, DDNS, NTP, RTSP, SADP, SMTP, SNMP, NFS, iSCSI, ISUP, UPnP, HTTP, HTTPS |
| Network Interface | 1, RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interface |
| SATA | 2 SATA interfaces |
| Capacity | Up to 8 TB capacity for each disk |
Interface
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| PoE Interface | 16, RJ-45 10/100 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interface |
| PoE Power | ≤ 150 W |
| PoE Standard | IEEE 802.3 af/at |
| USB Interface | 2 × USB 2.0 |
General & Environment
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz |
| Consumption | ≤ 15 W (without HDD and PoE off) |
| Working Temperature | -10 °C to 55 °C (14 °F to 131 °F) |
| Working Humidity | 10% to 90% |
| Chassis | 1U chassis |
| Dimension | 385 × 315 × 52 mm (15.2" × 12.4" × 2.0") |
| Weight | ≤ 2.6 kg (without HDD, 5.7 lb.) |
| FCC | Part 15 Subpart B, ANSI C63.4-2014 |
| CE | EN 55032: 2015, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN 50130-4, EN 55035: 2017 |
§ 04Why choose this
Built for the way you actually use the NVR-216MH-C-16P
4K recording on a budget
Records up to 8MP and outputs 4K over HDMI, with H.265+ to keep storage and bandwidth down — a lot of capability for a value NVR.
Smarter motion alerts
Motion Detection 2.0 classifies people and vehicles on up to four channels, so key areas raise fewer false alarms.
Size your own storage
Two SATA bays up to 8TB each let you fit exactly the storage your system needs rather than paying for a drive you may outgrow.
§ 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 a full set of cameras over entries, floors and car parks without adding a network switch.
Multi-building sites
Bring sixteen cameras across nearby buildings back to one recorder over PoE cabling.
Staged rollouts
Start with a few cameras and grow to sixteen channels over time, adding storage as the system expands.
§ 06Setup
Installation & setup
What's in the box
One NVR-216MH-C-16P recorder, power supply and mouse. A hard drive, 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 8TB 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 Hik-Connect. For high-draw cameras, check the 150 W PoE budget and use an injector where needed.
§ 07Questions
Frequently asked about the NVR-216MH-C-16P
Q.01
Does the NVR-216MH-C-16P come with a hard drive?
Q.02
How many cameras can it run?
Q.03
Will the 150 W PoE budget power sixteen cameras?
Q.04
What camera resolution does it support?
Q.05
Can it tell people and vehicles apart?
Q.06
How many cameras can I view and play back at once in high resolution?
Q.07
Can I view it on my phone?
Q.08
Which cameras work with it?
§ 09Bundles
Recommended packages
Add a hard drive (required)
The recorder ships without storage — add a surveillance drive such as a 2TB, 6TB or 8TB.
Add HiLook cameras
Fill the channels with HiLook IP cameras such as the 6MP IPC-T269-MU/SL or the 6MP IPC-T262H-MU.
Add a video doorbell
Record the front door alongside your cameras with the HA-KIT-IP2 IP intercom kit on the same network.
