DHI-NVR4108HS-8P-AI/ANZ WizSense 8-Channel PoE NVR

Product Overview The DHI-NVR4108HS-8P-AI/ANZ is a powerful AI-enabled 8-channel network video recorder from Dahua’s WizSense series. Designed for performance, it supports facial recognition, perimeter protection, and Smart Motion Detection (SMD), distinguishing humans and vehicles from other objects with high accuracy. It also offers up to 256 Mbps bandwidth (or 180 Mbps when AI is enabled), making it suitable for small to medium-sized installations. When connected to compatible IP cameras, Quick Pick technology significantly streamlines the search process by allowing users to locate human or vehicle events with ease. Ideal for retail, office, or commercial surveillance setups that demand smart, efficient monitoring. Key Capabilities AI Face Recognition Supports up to 10 face databases with a capacity of 20,000 face images. Helps identify and match people quickly in real time, enabling smart access and alert-based monitoring for secured zones. Smart Motion Detection Plus (SMD ) Filters motion alerts by accurately detecting people and vehicles. Reduces false alarms from irrelevant movement like shadows, animals, or tree branches. Quick Pick Search Automates and accelerates the search of video events. Select humans or vehicles of interest based on attributes such as colour or clothing, saving hours of manual reviewing. High Bandwidth Performance Up to 256 Mbps incoming/outgoing bandwidth ensures smooth multi-channel high-definition recording and playback, even under full load conditions. Third-Party Integration Offers compatibility with ONVIF-compliant IP cameras, expanding your system flexibility beyond Dahua’s ecosystem while still retaining advanced features. Key Features Smart H.265 /H.265/Smart H.264 /H.264/MJPEG decoding supported Supports up to 8 IP camera inputs with 8 PoE ports for easy plug-and-play AI capabilities including facial recognition and perimeter protection Compatible with third-party ONVIF-compliant network cameras Supports Quick Pick for fast and efficient video searches Max decoding capability: 16 x 1080p@30fps Security baseline 2.3 ensures enhanced cybersecurity and protection Specifications Summary Lens Type: N/A (Recorder only) Focal Length and FOV: N/A DORI Distance: N/A Audio Type: N/A Night Vision Range (IR): N/A Technical Specifications Number of Channels: 8CH PoE Ports: 8 x PoE Hard Disk Bays: 1 x SATA (Up to 10TB) Technology: WizSense AI Series Maximum Bandwidth: 256 Mbps (AI Off), 180 Mbps (AI On) Maximum Resolution Support: 16MP Decoding Capability: Max. 16 x 1080p@30fps Compression Format: Smart H.265 , H.265, Smart H.264 , H.264, MJPEG AI Functions: Face detection, perimeter protection, SMD Plus Additional Information Download DHI-NVR4108HS-8P-AIANZ Datasheet Dahua HDD Compatibility List for Dahua Recorders Add Hard Drives ImageNamePriceBuy4TB HDD - WD Purple / Seagate Surveillance Hard Drive for DVRs & NVRs$300.00 inc GST 3 Year Warranty & Support Choose one if you need to Choose one if you need to WD Purple Seagate Skyhawk 4TB HDD - WD Purple / Seagate Surveillance Hard Drive for DVRs & NVRs quantity Add to cart 6TB HDD - WD Purple / Seagate Skyhawk Surveillance Hard Drive for DVRs & NVR$480.00 inc GST 3 Year Warranty & Support 6TB HDD - WD Purple / Seagate Skyhawk Surveillance Hard Drive for DVRs & NVR quantity Add to cart 2TB HDD - WD Purple / Seagate Surveillance Hard Drive for DVRs & NVRs$240.00 inc GST 3 Year Warranty & Support 2TB HDD - WD Purple / Seagate Surveillance Hard Drive for DVRs & NVRs quantity Add to cart 3TB HDD - Surveillance HDD Hard Drive for DVRs & NVRs$300.00 inc GST 3 Year Warranty & Support 3TB HDD - Surveillance HDD Hard Drive for DVRs & NVRs quantity Add to cart 8TB HDD - WD Purple / Skyhawk Surveillance Hard Drive for DVRs & NVR$660.00 inc GST 3 Year Warranty & Support 8TB HDD - WD Purple / Skyhawk Surveillance Hard Drive for DVRs & NVR quantity Add to cart Product Video Samples NOTE: For best quality viewing, change YouTube settings to 2160p resolution using the gear icon. Full Specifications Table NUMBER OF CHANNELS 8CH NUMBER OF POE PORTS 8 x POE NUMBER OF HARD DISK BAY 1 x HDD TECHNOLOGY WizSense AI Series NETWORK BANDWIDTH 256 Mbps (AI Off), 180 Mbps (AI On) MAXIMUM RESOLUTION SUPPORT 16 MP The NVR has 1 SATA hard drive bay and supports up to a 20TB HDD, with Dahua noting that maximum HDD capacity can vary depending on environmental temperature. Recording time depends on: Number of cameras Camera resolution Frame rate Bitrate Compression format Continuous recording vs motion/event recording Hard drive size Scene complexity For CCTV use, a surveillance-grade hard drive such as WD Purple or Seagate SkyHawk is recommended. Remote Viewing The NVR supports mobile access on iOS and Android, allowing users to view live cameras and playback footage remotely when the recorder is connected to the internet and configured correctly. This makes it suitable for home owners, business owners and managers who want to check their site while away. Compatibility The NVR is designed primarily for Dahua IP cameras and works best within the Dahua ecosystem. Dahua also lists third-party camera access support for brands including Panasonic, Sony, Hanwha, Axis, Pelco, Arecont, ONVIF and Canon, along with ONVIF 23.12 Profile T, Profile S and Profile G support. For the most reliable plug-and-play setup and full AI functionality, Dahua cameras are recommended. PoE Power This model has 8 x 10/100Mbps PoE ports supporting IEEE 802.3af/at. Dahua lists total maximum PoE output power as 78W, with a maximum of 25.5W per single port. This is suitable for many standard fixed turret, dome and bullet cameras. For higher-power devices such as some PTZ cameras, check the camera’s power requirement before connecting directly to the NVR. Frequently Asked Questions How many cameras can this NVR support? It supports up to 8 IP cameras. Does it have built-in PoE? Yes. It has 8 built-in PoE ports, allowing compatible PoE cameras to be connected directly to the recorder. What is the maximum camera resolution? It supports IP cameras up to 16MP. Can it record 8MP cameras? Yes. Dahua lists decoding capability up to 4 channels of 8MP at 30fps when AI is disabled, and up to 3 channels of 8MP at 30fps when AI is enabled. Does it support human and vehicle detection? Yes. It supports SMD Plus, which filters events for humans and motor vehicles to help reduce false alarms. Does it support face recognition? Yes. Dahua lists face detection and face recognition support. Recorder-side face database capacity is up to 10 face databases with 20,000 images. Does it support ANPR? The NVR supports ANPR by camera, meaning ANPR functionality depends on using a compatible Dahua ANPR camera. Does it come with a hard drive? That depends on the package being sold. The recorder has 1 SATA bay and supports up to 20TB HDD, but check the product options to confirm whether a hard drive is included. Can I view cameras on my phone? Yes. The NVR supports mobile access for iOS and Android. Does it work with non-Dahua cameras? Yes, selected third-party cameras can be supported via ONVIF, but Dahua cameras are recommended for best compatibility and full AI feature support. Does it have HDMI output? Yes. It has 1 HDMI and 1 VGA output. HDMI supports up to 3840 × 2160. Is this suitable for a home? Yes. It is a good choice for homes needing more than 4 cameras, especially if the customer wants smart alerts, easy PoE wiring and remote viewing. Is this suitable for a business? Yes. It is suitable for small businesses, shops, offices, warehouses and workshops requiring up to 8 cameras. Is this suitable for a large commercial site? For larger commercial sites, a 16, 32 or higher channel NVR with more hard drive bays may be better. Recommended For Homes needing 5–8 cameras Small shops Cafés and restaurants Small offices Warehouses Workshops Small commercial units Driveways and car parks Customers wanting smart human and vehicle alerts Not Recommended For Sites needing more than 8 cameras Large commercial CCTV systems Projects needing multiple hard drives Large camera systems with very long retention requirements High-power PTZ-heavy systems unless power requirements are checked Summary The Dahua NVR4108HS-8P-AI/ANZ is a compact and capable 8 channel PoE WizSense NVR for residential and small business CCTV systems. With 8 built-in PoE ports, support for up to 16MP IP cameras, smart AI features, SMD Plus human and vehicle filtering, mobile viewing, HDMI output and up to 20TB HDD support, it is a strong choice for customers wanting a clean, reliable and intelligent Dahua CCTV recording solution. 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