True 24/7 Full Colour
Smart Dual Light blends a 30 m IR illuminator with a 30 m warm-white LED. IR holds the scene at night with minimal light pollution; the warm light triggers on AI detection to record full-colour evidence of faces, clothing and number plates. Prefer no visible light? Switch to IR mode for discreet black-and-white night recording.
8MP 4K Detail
A 1/2.8" 8MP sensor outputs 3840×2160 — forensic-quality detail on faces and licence plates, well beyond standard HD, meeting evidential needs for insurance and law enforcement.
AcuPick-Ready Search
Pair the cameras with the 5-Series NVR5216-16P-AI/ANZ to unlock AcuPick — attribute-based search that finds every red car or every person in a hoodie across hours of footage in seconds.
16-Channel PoE Recorder
The 16CH AI NVR ships with 16 built-in PoE ports for true plug-and-play install, dual SATA bays for high-capacity surveillance storage, 4K HDMI output and remote viewing via the DMSS app.
Is this kit really full colour at night?
Yes. Smart Dual Light runs IR by default, then switches to a 30 m warm-white LED the moment AI detects a person or vehicle — recording full-colour 4K footage of the event before returning to IR.
Can I turn off the white light at night?
Yes. Smart Dual Light has three modes — Smart Dual (IR by default, warm light only on AI detection), full-colour (warm light always on) and IR-only. If you'd rather avoid any visible spotlight, set IR mode and the cameras keep recording clear black-and-white footage at night with no white light at all.
What's the difference between the two NVR options?
The NVR4216 is the standard 16CH AI recorder. The NVR5216 adds AcuPick attribute search and higher bandwidth. AcuPick only runs on the 5-Series, so choose the 5216 if fast footage search matters to you.
Does a hard drive come included?
No — the NVR has two SATA bays but ships without storage. We recommend a surveillance-grade Seagate SkyHawk or WD Purple HDD, available as an add-on above.
How are the cameras powered?
Each camera runs on a single Cat6 cable to one of the NVR's 16 built-in PoE ports — no separate power supplies or powerpoints at the camera.
Can I view it on my phone?
Yes. Remote live view, playback and AI alerts are free through the Dahua DMSS app on iOS and Android, plus Smart PSS Lite on desktop.
Is this kit NDAA compliant?
No. Dahua products are not NDAA Section 889 compliant. If you need NDAA-compliant cameras for US federal or critical-infrastructure projects, contact our team about Uniview, Hanwha or Axis options.
