NVR2116HS-I2 - is a compact 16-channel network video recorder ( NVR ), part of the WizSense series, designed to offer advanced artificial intelligence features in video surveillance. It supports IP cameras up to 12 MP and integrates technologies such as facial recognition, perimeter protection and the SMD Plus function for intelligent detection of people and vehicles. Equipped with Smart H.265 + and H.264 + video compression, it guarantees efficient storage space management. It has HDMI 4K and VGA video outputs, supports a SATA disk up to 10 TB and offers connectivity via Gigabit LAN port and two USB 2.0 ports. Dahua
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NVR2116HS-I2 | 16-CHANNEL IP NVR UP TO 12MP 4K ULTRA-HD WITH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Dahua NVR2116HS-I2 is a compact 16-channel network video recorder (NVR), part of the WizSense series, designed to offer advanced AI capabilities in video surveillance. It supports up to 12 MP IP cameras and integrates technologies such as facial recognition, perimeter protection and SMD Plus function for intelligent detection of people and vehicles. Equipped with Smart H.265+ and H.264+ video compression, it ensures efficient storage space management. It has HDMI 4K and VGA video outputs, supports a SATA disk up to 10 TB and offers connectivity via Gigabit LAN port and two USB 2.0 ports.
Main specifications:
- Video Channels: Supports up to 16 IP channels with maximum resolution of 12MP, ensuring detailed surveillance.
- Integrated Artificial Intelligence: Includes advanced functions such as facial recognition, perimeter protection and intelligent motion detection (SMD Plus), improving the effectiveness of the security system.
- Decoding Performance: Up to 6 channels decoding capability at 1080p@30 fps, ensuring smooth image display
- Versatile Connectivity: Equipped with 4K HDMI and VGA video outputs, 2 USB 2.0 ports, 1 RCA audio input and output, and a Gigabit LAN port for easy integration into your existing system.
- Expandable Storage: Supports up to 10TB SATA hard drive, providing ample space for data recording.
- Compact design: 1U form factor, ideal for space-limited installations, with power consumption less than 10W without HDD.
Further details
✅ HDMI 4K and VGA Video Outputs:
✅ Perimeter Protection:

Technical data sheet
Model: DVR | NVR2116HS-I2 |
SYSTEM | |
Main Processor | Industrial-grade embedded processor |
Operating System | Embedded LINUX |
Operating Interface | Web, Local GUI |
TO THE | |
AI by Camera | Face detection; face recognition; perimeter protection; SMD Plus |
AI by Device | Face detection; face recognition; perimeter protection; SMD Plus |
Perimeter Protection | |
Perimeter Performance of AI by Device (Number of Channels) | 1 |
Perimeter Performance of AI by Camera (Number of Channels) | 4 |
Face Detection | |
Face Attributes | 6 attributes: Gender; age group (6); glasses; expressions (8); mouth mask; beard |
Face Detection Performance of AI by Device (1080P) (Number of Channels) | 1 (up to 12 face images/second) |
Face Detection Performance of AI by Camera (Number of Channels) | 5 |
Face Recognition | |
Face Database Capacity | Up to 10 face databases with 5,000 images |
Face Detection Performance of AI by Device (1080P) (Number of Channels) | 1 (up to 4 face images/second) |
Face Recognition Performance of AI by Camera (Number of Channels) | 5 |
SMD Plus | |
SMD Plus by Recorder | 4 |
SMD Plus by Camera | 6-channel SMD Plus (AI by camera): Detects tripwire and intrusion of human or vehicle; filters false alarms caused by leaves, raindrops and change of brightness away |
Audio and Video | |
IP Camera Input | 16 channels |
Network Bandwidth | AI off: Access: 144 Mbps; Storage: 144Mbps; Forward: 72Mbps AI on: Access: 72 Mbps; Storage: 72Mbps; Forward: 36Mbps |
Resolution | 12MP; 8MP; 5MP; 4MP; 3MP; 2MP; 720p; Q1 |
Decoding Capability |
AI disabled: 1-channel 12MP@30 fps; 1-channel 8MP@30fps; 2-channel 5MP@30fps; 3-channel 4MP@30fps; 6-channel 1080p@30fps |
Video Output |
1 × VGA, 1 × HDMI (simultaneous) |
Multi-screen display | 1, 4, 8, 9, 16 views |
Third Party Camera Access | ONVIF |
Standard Compression | |
Video Compression | Smart H.265+; H.265; Smart H.264+; H.264; MJPEG |
Audio Compression |
PCM; G711A; G711U; G726 |
Network | |
Network Protocol | HTTP; HTTPS; TCP/IP; IPv4; RTSP; UDP; NTP; DHCP; DNS; SMTP; UPnP; IP Filter; DDNS; Alarm Server; IP Search (Supports Dahua IP camera, DVR, NVS, etc.); P2P;Auto Registration |
Mobile Phone Access | iOS; Android |
Interoperability | ONVIF (profile T; profile S; profile G); CGI; SDK |
Browser | Chrome; IE9 or later; Firefox |
Recording Playback | |
Multi-channel Playback | Up to 16 channels |
Record Mode | Manual record; alarm recordings; motion detection recordings; scheduled recordings |
Storage | Local HDD and network |
Backup Method | USB device |
Playback Mode | 1.Play; pauses; stop; fast forward; fastbackward; rewind; play by frame 2.Full screen; backup (video clips/files); partially zoom in; audio on/off |
Alarm | |
General Alarm | Motion detection; privacy masking; video loss; PIR alarm; IPC alarm |
Anomaly Alarm | Camera offline; storage errors; disk full; IP conflict; MAC conflict; login lock; cyber security exception |
Smart Alarm | Face detection; face recognition; perimeter protection (intrusion and tripwire); IVS; SMD Plus |
Alarm Linkage | Recordings; snapshot; buzzers; log; presets; e-mail; tours |
External Port | |
HDD | 1 SATA port, up to 10 TB. The maximum HDD capacity varies with environment temperature |
USB | 1×front USB2.0; 1 × USB2.0 back |
HDMI | 1 (max. resolution: 4K) |
VGA | 1 |
Network Port | 1 × RJ-45, 10/100/1,000 Mbps |
RCA Input |
1 |
RCA Output | 1 |
RCA Output | 1 |
General | |
Power Supply | 12V DC, 1.5A |
Power Consumption | Total output of NVR is ≤ 10W (without HDD) |
Net Weight | 0.81 kg (1.79 lb) |
Gross Weight | 1.38 kg (3.04 lb) |
Product Dimensions |
260.0 mm × 232.5 mm × 47.6 mm(10.24" × 9.15" × 1.87") (W × D × H) |
Packaging Dimensions | 89 mm × 333 mm × 315 mm (3.50" × 13.11" × 12.40") (W × L × H) |
Operating Temperature | –10 °C to +55 °C (+14 °F to +131 °F) |
Storage Temperature |
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) |
Operating Humidity |
10%–93% |
Storage Humidity |
30%–85% |
Operating Altitude |
3,000 m (9,842.52 ft) |
Installation |
Desktop |
Certifications |
FCC:47 CFR FCC Part15,SubpartB,Class A |