HiLook DVR-216Q-M1/T 16 Channel 2MP/3K Lite DVR
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The HiLook DVR-216Q-M1/T is a 16-channel HiLook 5-in-1 hybrid DVR — HD-TVI, AHD, HDCVI, CVBS analogue and IP on its 16 BNC inputs, up to 2 MP (3K Lite) per channel. 1 × SATA bay (up to 10 TB each), H.265 Pro+ compression, 4K HDMI + VGA output, 1 Gigabit Ethernet.
Connects up to 24 IP channels by re-allocating analogue inputs. Motion Detection 2.0, Tampering, Video Loss detection across all channels. Supports Hik-Connect P2P, ONVIF, HiLook View Pro mobile app and iVMS-4200.
Key Features
- 16-channel BNC analogue input — HD-TVI / AHD / HDCVI / CVBS auto-detect (5-in-1 hybrid)
- Up to 2 MP (3K Lite) HD-TVI per channel recording
- 1 × SATA 3.5″ HDD bay, up to 10 TB capacity
- H.265 Pro+ / H.265 / H.264+ / H.264 compression — up to 75% storage saving vs H.264
- Dual output: 1 × HDMI (4K @ 30 Hz) + 1 × VGA (1080p @ 60 Hz) — independent or simultaneous
- 1 × RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet
- Compact 320 × 240 × 48 mm, ≤ 1.16 kg (without HDD), 12 VDC PSU
- Hik-Connect P2P + HiLook View Pro mobile app for remote access
Note: HiLook DVR-2xx is the budget/installer tier — no on-DVR AcuSenseHikvision AcuSense NVR Range 2026: Sizing Guide AI (human/vehicle classification). For on-DVR AcuSenseHikvision AcuSense NVR Range 2026: Sizing Guide, step up to the Hikvision iDS-72xx Pro range.
HiLook DVR-216Q-M1/T — 16-Channel Hybrid DVR
16-channel 5-in-1 hybrid DVR (HD-TVI / AHD / HDCVI / CVBS / IP), up to 2 MP (3K Lite) per channel, 1 × SATA HDD bay (up to 10 TB each), 4K HDMI + VGA.
Overview
The HiLook DVR-216Q-M1/T is a 16-channel HiLook DVR-2xx series 5-in-1 hybrid recorder — HD-TVI, AHD, HDCVI, CVBS and IP on its 16 BNC inputs (5-in-1 auto-detect), with up to 2 MP (3K Lite) per channel recording. H.265 Pro+ compression reduces storage by up to 75% vs H.264. 1 × SATA hot-swap bay accept HDDs up to 10 TB.
The HiLook DVR-2xx range is the budget/installer tier — no on-DVR AcuSenseHikvision AcuSense NVR Range 2026: Sizing Guide AI, no AcuSenseHikvision AcuSense NVR Range 2026: Sizing Guide channels. For sites that need on-DVR human / vehicle classification, step up to the Hikvision iDS-72xx Pro range. For the AcuSenseHikvision AcuSense NVR Range 2026: Sizing Guide classifications HiLook supports, those events are passed through from camera-side analytics.
Output: 1 × HDMI up to 4K (3840 × 2160 @ 30 Hz) plus 1 × VGA up to 1080p — independent or simultaneous for dual-monitor display. Network: 1 × RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet for IP-camera connections, remote view via Hik-Connect P2P, and integration with iVMS-4200 / HiLook View Pro mobile app. Motion Detection 2.0, Tampering and Video Loss detection across all channels.
Form factor: 1U desktop chassis (320 × 240 × 48 mm, ≤ 1.16 kg without HDD), 12 VDC PSU at ≤ 25 W. UK CE / UKCA certified. Sits below the Hikvision iDS-72xx Pro Series AcuSenseHikvision AcuSense NVR Range 2026: Sizing Guide range — pick HiLook DVR-2xx for value installs where AcuSenseHikvision AcuSense NVR Range 2026: Sizing Guide AI is not required.
Key Features
- 16-channel BNC input — HD-TVI / AHD / HDCVI / CVBS auto-detect (5-in-1 hybrid)
- Up to 2 MP (3K Lite) HD-TVI per channel; 4 MP / 3 MP / 1080p / 720p downscaling
- Motion Detection 2.0, Tampering, Video Loss across all channels (camera-side AcuSenseHikvision AcuSense NVR Range 2026: Sizing Guide passthrough on supported cameras)
- 1 × SATA 3.5″ HDD bay, up to 10 TB each
- H.265 Pro+ / H.265 / H.264+ / H.264 compression — up to 75% storage saving vs H.264
- 4K HDMI (3840 × 2160 @ 30 Hz) + 1 × VGA (1920 × 1080 @ 60 Hz) outputs
- HDMI / VGA simultaneous or independent (dual-monitor)
- 1 × RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbps self-adaptive Gigabit Ethernet
- Adds up to 8 IP channels via re-allocation (24 total inputs)
- 1-ch RCA audio in / 1-ch RCA audio out + 1-ch two-way audio (uses audio input)
- 4 alarm inputs / 1 alarm output, 1 × RS-485 half-duplex for keyboard / PTZ control
- Front: 2 × USB 2.0 for mouse / backup; rear: 1 × USB 3.0 for fast HDD backup
- POS information overlay on live view + playback; POS-triggered recording and alarm
- ONVIF Profile S / G / T, Hik-Connect P2P, Hik-Central, iVMS-4200, plug-in-free web access
- Stream-over-TLS encryption; HTTPS, IP filter, digest auth
- 1U desktop chassis (320 × 240 × 48 mm, ≤ 1.16 kg without HDD), 12 VDC PSU at ≤ 25 W
- UK CE / UKCA certified
Typical Applications
- Mixed-tech sites — legacy HD-TVI / AHD / CVI analogue cameras alongside newer Hikvision IP cameras on a single recorder
- Upgrades from older 2 MP DVRs — per-channel resolution up to 2 MP (3K Lite) without recabling
- SMB retail, hospitality, offices — up to 16 cameras with POS overlay for till integration
- Perimeter / line-crossing applications where analogue cameras are already in place
- Trade installs needing same-day stock — Netview CCTV Leicester ships from UK stock
Compatible Hikvision Devices
- Hikvision Turbo HD AcuSenseHikvision AcuSense NVR Range 2026: Sizing Guide bullet / turret cameras — DS-2CE7xDxT-LTS series (matches AcuSenseHikvision AcuSense NVR Range 2026: Sizing Guide classification with on-camera analytics)
- Hikvision Turbo HD ColorVuHikvision AcuSense vs ColorVu: UK Installer Guide for 2026 cameras — DS-2CE7xDxT-LFS / LMFS for 24/7 colour analogue
- Standard Turbo HD bullet / turret / dome cameras — 2 MP / 5 MP / 8 MP across the -E / -F / -PIRXO model lines
- Hikvision Pro Series IP cameras — G3 ColorVuHikvision AcuSense vs ColorVu: UK Installer Guide for 2026, AcuSenseHikvision AcuSense NVR Range 2026: Sizing Guide, DarkFighter — up to 8 channels via re-allocation
- Hikvision PoE switches — DS-3E0xxxP / DS-3E1xxxP for IP-camera supply
- Hikvision PTZ cameras — HD-TVI Turbo PTZ via coax (DS-2AE / PTZ-T) or IP PTZ via the Gigabit uplink
- Hik-Connect mobile (iOS / Android) for remote view, playback and push alerts
- iVMS-4200 desktop client (Windows / macOS) — multi-site centralised management
- Hik-Central VMS / Hik-Central Professional for enterprise deployments
- Surveillance-grade HDDs — Seagate SkyHawk / WD Purple recommended; available pre-fitted in the DVR-216Q-M1/T-BB bundle SKU
What's in the Box
- 1 × HiLook DVR-216Q-M1/T 16-channel Hybrid DVR
- 1 × power adapter + UK power cord
- 1 × USB mouse
- 1 × HDD mounting screws + cable harness
- 1 × quick start guide
- 1 × IR remote (model-dependent)
📄 Download: HiLook DVR-216Q-M1/T Hybrid DVR Datasheet (PDF) — full technical specification including I/O diagrams, recording-resolution matrix, accessory list and approval certificates.
Detailed Specifications — HiLook DVR-216Q-M1/T
Full technical specification taken from the official HiLook DVR-216Q-M1/T Hybrid DVR datasheet.
| Video & Audio | |
|---|---|
| Analogue Video Input | 16 × BNC (1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω) — HD-TVI / AHD / HDCVI / CVBS auto-detect (5-in-1) |
| HD-TVI Input | 2 MP / 3K Lite / 5 MP / 4 MP / 3 MP / 1080p25 / 1080p30 / 720p25 / 720p30 / 720p50 / 720p60 |
| AHD Input | 8 MP / 4 MP / 3 MP / 1080p / 720p |
| HDCVI Input | 8 MP / 4 MP / 1080p / 720p |
| CVBS Input | PAL / NTSC |
| IP Video Input | Up to 8 channels via re-allocation (24 total inputs) |
| HDMI Output | 4K (3840 × 2160) @ 30 Hz / 2K (2560 × 1440) @ 60 Hz / 1920 × 1080 @ 60 Hz / 1280 × 1024 @ 60 Hz / 1024 × 768 @ 60 Hz |
| VGA Output | 1920 × 1080 @ 60 Hz / 1280 × 1024 @ 60 Hz / 1024 × 768 @ 60 Hz |
| Video Output Mode | HDMI + VGA simultaneous or independent (dual-monitor) |
| Audio Input | 1-channel RCA (2.0 Vp-p, 1 KΩ) + coaxial audio (per HD-TVI channel) |
| Audio Output | 1-channel RCA (Linear, 1 KΩ) |
| Two-Way Audio | 1-channel (uses audio input) |
| Recording & Playback | |
| Compression | H.265 Pro+ / H.265 Pro / H.265 / H.264+ / H.264 |
| Recording Resolution | 2 MP / 3K Lite / 5 MP / 4 MP / 3 MP / 1080p / 720p / WD1 / 4CIF / VGA / CIF |
| Frame Rate | Main stream: 2 MP @ {12,15,25} fps / 1080p @ 25 fps / 720p @ 25 fps. Sub-stream: WD1 / 4CIF / CIF @ 25 fps |
| Bit Rate | 32 Kbps to 10 Mbps per channel |
| Synchronous Playback | 16-channel |
| Stream Type | Video, Video & Audio |
| Audio Compression | G.711ulaw / G.711alaw / G.722.1 / G.726 / MP2L2 / PCM / AAC |
| Smart Function | |
| Motion Detection 2.0 | All channels |
| VCA Events | Motion / Tampering / Video Loss / Sudden Scene Change |
| AcuSense AI | None on-DVR — passes through camera-side AcuSense events for supported Hikvision cameras |
| POS Function | POS information overlay on live view + playback, POS-triggered recording and alarm |
| Network | |
| Network Interface | 1 × RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbps self-adaptive Gigabit Ethernet |
| Network Protocols | TCP/IP, PPPoE, DHCP, Hik-Connect, DNS, DDNS, NTP, SADP, SMTP, NFS, iSCSI, UPnP™, HTTPS, ONVIF |
| Remote Connections | 128 |
| Cloud / VMS | Hik-Connect P2P, ONVIF Profile S/G/T, Hik-Central, Hik-Central Professional, iVMS-4200, plug-in-free web access |
| Security | HTTPS, stream encryption, digest authentication, IP address filter |
| Storage | |
| SATA Bays | 1 × SATA 3.5″ (hot-swap) |
| Max HDD Capacity | 10 TB per HDD (raw 10 TB) |
| HDD Quota | Per-channel quota (capacity or duration based) |
| ANR (Auto Network Replenishment) | Yes — fills recording gaps from camera-side SD on network recovery (IP channels) |
| Interfaces | |
| USB Interface | Front panel: 2 × USB 2.0; Rear panel: 1 × USB 3.0 |
| Alarm I/O | 4 in / 1 out |
| Serial Interface | 1 × RS-485 (half-duplex) |
| General | |
| Power Supply | 12 VDC adapter |
| Power Consumption | ≤ 25 W (without HDD) |
| Chassis | 1U desktop |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 320 × 240 × 48 mm |
| Weight | ≤ 1.16 kg (without HDD) |
| Operating Temperature | -10 °C to 55 °C (14 °F to 131 °F) |
| Operating Humidity | 10% to 90% (non-condensing) |
| Approvals | FCC, CE, UKCA, RoHS, REACH, WEEE |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cameras does the HiLook DVR-216Q-M1/T support?
16 coax channels, plus up to 24 IP channels.
What cameras can I connect?
A 5-in-1 hybrid input — HD-TVI, AHD, HDCVI and CVBS analogue cameras, plus IP cameras.
What resolution does it record?
Up to 2MP / 3K Lite per channel.
Does it support audio over coax?
Yes — AoC lets compatible HiLook/Hikvision cameras send audio down the coax.
What storage and outputs does it have?
One SATA bay (up to 10TB), 4K HDMI + VGA output, with H.265 Pro+ compression.
How do I view it remotely?
Via the free Hik-Connect app.
Do you stock it?
Yes — in stock at Netview CCTV, Leicester, with same-day dispatch and trade pricing for installers.
Documentation — HiLook DVR-216Q-M1/T Hybrid DVR
Download the official HiLook datasheet for the DVR-216Q-M1/T Hybrid DVR, plus browse related categories on netviewcctv.co.uk.
| Document | Format | Link |
|---|---|---|
| DVR-216Q-M1/T Product Datasheet | Download datasheet | |
| Browse all 16-Channel DVRs at Netview CCTV | Web | View 16-channel DVR range |
| Browse all DVRs at Netview CCTV | Web | View all DVRs |
| Contact Netview CCTV (trade pricing & support) | Web | Contact our trade team |
Netview CCTV — authorised HiLook wholesale distributor (Leicester, UK). For trade pricing on the DVR-216Q-M1/T and the matching HDD-bundle (-BB) variant, contact our trade team on 0116 3800 838 or [email protected].