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Dahua DHI-NVR2116-I2 16 Channel 4K WizSense AI NVR with Face Detection

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SKU: DHI-NVR2116-I2
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  • 16-Channel Recording — Connect up to 16 IP cameras for full property coverage.
  • 4K Ultra HD Output — View live and playback footage in crisp detail on HDMI.
  • AI by NVR — 1-channel face detection, 1-channel perimeter protection, and 4-channel SMD Plus.
  • Smart H.265+ Compression — Saves up to 75% storage space compared to H.264.
  • 1 HDD Bay — Supports up to 10TB for extended recording time.
  • Free Remote Access — View your system via DMSS, Smart PSS, or DSS app from anywhere.
  • ONVIF Compliant — Works with most third-party IP cameras for flexible setup.

Dahua 16 Channel NVR — 4K Recording with AI Analytics

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AI-Powered Security — Smarter Alerts, Less Noise

This NVR uses AI to filter out false alarms. With 4-channel SMD Plus, it detects only people and vehicles, ignoring leaves, rain, or animals. You also get 1-channel perimeter protection and 1-channel face detection directly from the NVR. Store up to 10 face databases with 5,000 images for quick person search.

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Record in 4K with Smart Compression

Record up to 16 cameras at resolutions from 2MP to 8MP. The NVR supports adaptive decoding with a max of 6 × 1080p@30 fps. Smart H.265+ compression cuts storage needs by up to 75% compared to H.264, so your 10TB HDD lasts longer.

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Easy Setup and Remote Access

This NVR works with any ONVIF-compliant IP camera, so you are not locked into one brand. Use the free DMSS app or Smart PSS software to view live feeds and playback from your phone or PC. The 1×HDMI output supports 4K resolution for clear monitoring.

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Specification

System

Main Processor Industrial-grade embedded processor
Operating System Embedded Linux
Operation Interface Web; local GUI

AI

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 AI by Device(Number of Channels) 1
Perimeter Performance of AI by Camera (Number of Channels) 4

Face Detection

Face Attributes 6 attibutes: 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 Recognition 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 Device 4
SMD Plus by Camera 6-channel SMD Plus (AI by camera): Detects tripwire and intrustion of human or vehicle; filters false alarms caused by leaves, raindrops and change of brightness away

Video

Access Channel 16 channels
Network Bandwidth AI off: Access: 144 Mbps; Storage: 144 Mbps; Forward: 72 Mbps
AI on: Access: 72 Mbps; Storage: 72 Mbps; Forward: 36 Mbps
Resolution 12MP; 8MP; 5MP; 4MP; 3MP; 2MP; 720p; D1
Decoding Capability AI disabled: 1-channel 12MP@30 fps; 1-channel 8MP@30 fps; 2-channel 5MP@30 fps; 3-channel 4MP@30 fps; 6-channel 1080p@30 fps
AI enabled: 1-channel 8MP@30 fps; 1-channel 5MP@30 fps; 2-channel 4MP@30 fps; 4-channel 1080p@30 fps
Video Output 1 × VGA, 1 × HDMI (simultaneous)
Multi-screen Display 1, 4, 8, 9, 16 views
Third Party Camera Access Onvif

Compression

Video Smart H.265+; H.265; Smart H.264+; H.264; MJPEG
Audio 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 Android; iOS
Interoperability ONVIF (profile T; profile S; profile G); CGI; SDK
Browser Chrome; IE9 or later; Firefox

Record 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 USB device
Playback Function 1\. Play; pause; stop; fast forward; fast backward; rewind; play by frame
2\. Full screen; backup (vide clip/file); partially zom in; audio on/off

Alarm

General Alarm Motion detection; privacy masking; video loss; PIR alarm; IPC alarm
Anomaly Alarm Camera offline; storage error; disk full; IP conflict; MAC conflict; login lock; cyber security exception
Intelligent Alarm Face detection; face recognition; perimeter protection (intrusion and tripwire); IVS; SMD Plus
Alarm Linkage Recording; snapshot; buzzer; log; preset; email; tour

External Port

HDD 1 SATA port, up to 10 TB. The maximum HDD capacity varies with environment temperature
USB 2 rear USB 2.0 ports
HDMI 1 (max. resolution: 4K)
VGA 1
Network 1 × RJ-45, 10/100/1,000 Mbps
RCA Input 1
RCA Output 1
RCA Output 1

General Parameter

Power Supply 12 V DC, 1.5 A
Power Consumption Total output of NVR is ≤ 10 W (without HDD)
Net Weight 0.45 kg (0.99 lb)
Gross weight 1.07 kg (3.04 lb)
Product Dimensions 204.6 mm × 206.4 mm × 48.1 mm(8.06" × 8.13" × 1.89") (W × L × H)
Package Dimensions 96 mm × 364 mm × 261 mm (3.78" × 14.33" × 10.28") (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
CE-EMC:EN 55032:2015,Class A;EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019;EN 61000-3-3:2013+A1:2019;EN 55024:2010+A1:2015;EN 55035:2017;EN 50130-4:2011+A1:2014
CE-LVD:EN 62368-1:2014+A11:2017

FAQ

How many cameras can this 16 channel NVR support?

It supports up to 16 IP cameras simultaneously. You can mix different resolutions from 2MP to 8MP.

Does this NVR have built-in PoE ports?

No, this model does not include PoE ports. You will need a PoE switch or injector to power your cameras.

Can I use this NVR with non-Dahua cameras?

Yes, it works with any ONVIF-compliant IP camera. Just add them via the network menu.

What AI features are built into the NVR?

The NVR includes 1-channel face detection, 1-channel perimeter protection, and 4-channel SMD Plus for human/vehicle detection.