Hikvision iDS-7216HQHI-M1/XT 16 Channel 1080P/3K Lite AcuSense DVR

Overview

The Hikvision iDS-7216HQHI-M1/XT is a 16-channel Pro Series AcuSenseHikvision AcuSense NVR Range 2026: Sizing Guide DVR — the on-DVR AI tier of Hikvision's mid-range hybrid recorder line. It accepts HD-TVI, AHD, HDCVI and CVBS analogue signals on its 16 BNC inputs (5-in-1 auto-detect), and re-allocates spare inputs to IP cameras for a maximum of 24 total channels (16 analogue + 8 IP). Per-channel coax recording supports up to 2 MP (3K Lite), with H.265 Pro+ compression reducing storage by up to 75% vs H.264.

The defining feature of the Pro-tier "i" in the iDS prefix is on-recorder AcuSenseHikvision AcuSense NVR Range 2026: Sizing Guide AI: up to 16 channels of human / vehicle classification run on the DVR itself in advanced mode, filtering out false alarms from animals, foliage movement and weather. Classified events feed Perimeter Protection, Line Crossing Detection, Intrusion Detection and Region Entrance / Exit triggers — available across both analogue and IP channels.

Storage is a single hot-swap SATA bay accepting drives up to 10 TB, suitable for sites needing 30–60 days of continuous recording across 16 cameras at 4 MP. The HDMI output drives 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 Hz, with VGA at 1080p for a secondary monitor; both can run independently or simultaneously. A 1 × Gigabit RJ-45 Ethernet handles IP-camera connections, remote view via Hik-Connect P2P, and integration with Hik-Central and iVMS-4200.

Form factor is the 1U desktop chassis (320 × 240 × 48 mm, ≤ 1.16 kg without HDD), 12 VDC PSU at ≤ 25 W. UK CE / UKCA certified. Sits between the DS-7208HQHI tier (no AcuSenseHikvision AcuSense NVR Range 2026: Sizing Guide) and the iDS-73xx Ultra range (4 HDD bays). For PoCWhat is Hikvision PoC (Power-over-Coax) variants, see the matching /PXT model.

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
• Up to 16-channel on-DVR AcuSenseHikvision AcuSense NVR Range 2026: Sizing Guide human / vehicle classification (advanced mode)
• Perimeter Protection, Line Crossing, Intrusion, Region Entrance / Exit — all classifiable by target type
• 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
• Sites needing on-recorder AcuSenseHikvision AcuSense NVR Range 2026: Sizing Guide AI — false-alarm filtering without per-camera licensing
• 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 iDS-7216HQHI-M1/XT-BB bundle SKU

What's in the Box

• 1 × Hikvision iDS-7216HQHI-M1/XT 16-channel AcuSenseHikvision AcuSense NVR Range 2026: Sizing Guide Pro 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)