Hikvision VPro · AcuSeek AI · 8 CH · 8 PoE
The Hikvision DS-7608NXI-I2/8P/VPro brings Hikvision's flagship VPro AcuSeek AI down to a compact 8-channel format — perfect for Australian homes, retail counters, small offices, restaurants and clinics that want enterprise-grade smart features without enterprise pricing. Ships as a chassis only, ready for your choice of surveillance-grade HDD (sold separately or available pre-fitted at checkout).
At its core is Guanlan, Hikvision's large-scale AI model. Instead of scrubbing through hours of footage, you simply describe what you're looking for in plain English — *"a person in a red jacket at the front door yesterday afternoon"* — and the NVR finds it instantly. Add image-based AcuSearch, 8-channel facial recognition, Motion Detection 2.0 and on-device perimeter protection, and you have a recorder that doesn't just film events — it understands them.
Face Recognition
All 8 Channels
PoE Ports
8 × PoE (af/at)
Storage
2 × SATA · Up to 32 TB
AcuSeek — search your CCTV like you search Google
This is the feature that changes everything. AcuSeek is powered by Hikvision's Guanlan large-scale AI model, and it lets you query your recorded footage with natural language. Type what you're looking for and the NVR returns the matching clips across all 8 channels in seconds — no manual review required. For small Australian sites with 4–8 cameras, it turns hours of investigation into seconds.
Natural-Language Video Search
Type *"a person carrying a backpack at the side gate"* and AcuSeek returns matching clips across all 8 channels — no manual review required, no event tagging in advance.
AcuSearch by Image
Upload a reference image of a person or vehicle and AcuSearch finds every other appearance in your footage. Perfect for tracking suspects, missing persons or specific vehicles across multiple cameras.
8-Channel Face Recognition
Live facial recognition across every channel — enrol staff, family, regulars or banned persons and get instant push alerts on your phone when they appear.
Motion Detection 2.0
AI-powered motion detection classifies movement as human, vehicle, or other — eliminating wind, rain and shadow false triggers for genuinely smart alerts.
Perimeter Protection
Deep-learning line-crossing, intrusion and region-entry detection — far more accurate than traditional motion-zone setups, with no fences or beams required.
Powered by Guanlan AI
Built on Hikvision's proprietary large-scale AI model, the NVR continues to improve recognition accuracy through firmware updates — no cloud, no subscriptions.
Face recognition that works like your phone — but for your CCTV
You know how your iPhone Photos app automatically groups pictures of "Mum," "James," or "the kids"? The DS-7608NXI-I2/8P/VPro does exactly the same thing — but for your live security cameras. Snap a photo of each family member (or staff member, regular customer, courier, gardener) and add their name. From then on, when the NVR sees them at your gate, front door or counter, you get a push notification on your phone that says "James arrived at the front door" instead of just *"motion detected."*
It also works the other way around. Add a banned customer, a former employee, or anyone you don't want on the premises to a watchlist — and the NVR alerts you the instant they appear on any camera. Up to 100,000 faces can be stored locally on the recorder itself — no cloud subscription, no facial data leaving your premises, no monthly fees, ever.
Unlike battery-powered "smart" cameras that only recognise faces at the doorbell (and lose accuracy over time), the VPro NVR runs the same enterprise-grade Guanlan AI engine used in Hikvision's commercial sites — applied to every camera, every angle, around the clock.
Recommended AcuSeek-compatible cameras
For full AcuSeek, AcuSearch and face recognition support, pair this NVR with cameras from our verified Hikvision AcuSeek Cameras collection. Every model is independently confirmed on Hikvision's official compatibility checklist (April 2026), ships from our Australian warehouse, and runs the firmware AcuSeek needs out of the box. Four of the most popular picks:
ColorVu 3.0 Turret — DS-2CD2387G3-LIS2UY/SL
The current-gen flagship: 8MP, true 24/7 full-colour night vision, Smart Hybrid Light, built-in mic, speaker and strobe. The ideal partner for AcuSeek face capture in any light. View this camera →
ColorVu 3.0 Bullet — DS-2CD2T87G3-LIS2UY/SL
Long-range 8MP bullet with active strobe and audio deterrence — perfect for driveways, side gates and perimeters where AcuSeek vehicle and person classification matters most. View this camera →
AcuSense G2H Turret — DS-2CD2366G2H-IU
6MP AcuSense Gen 2H with DarkFighter low-light sensor and built-in mic — the smart value choice for front doors, entries and counters where face capture has to stay sharp in dim light. View this camera →
Smart Hybrid Light Bullet — DS-2CD2087G3-LI2UY/SL
8MP ColorVu 3.0 with Smart Hybrid Light — switches automatically between IR (stealth) and white-light (deterrent) based on what it sees. The smartest choice for driveways and front gates. View this camera →
Browse the full Hikvision AcuSeek Cameras collection for every verified-compatible turret, bullet and dome — all in Australian stock with 3-year warranty.
Watch the Hikvision AcuSeek AI NVR in action
Hikvision AcuSeek AI NVR Demonstration
Plug-and-play hardware for Australian homes & small businesses
Eight onboard PoE ports (IEEE 802.3 af/at) power and connect your cameras directly to the NVR via a single Cat6 run up to 100 m — no extra switch, no extra failure points. Two SATA bays accept surveillance-grade drives up to 16 TB each (32 TB total), giving you weeks to months of high-resolution recording. A compact 1U chassis fits a shelf, cabinet or wall-mount bracket easily.
4K HDMI & VGA Outputs
Drive a 4K monitor for sharp playback, plus an independent VGA output to run a second display or auxiliary workstation simultaneously.
Hik-Connect P2P
Remote live view, AcuSeek search and playback on iOS and Android via the Hik-Connect app — no static IP or port forwarding required.
8 IP Speakers Connectable
Connect up to 8 Hikvision IP speakers for audio warnings, scheduled announcements or live talk-down — directly from the NVR.
ONVIF Compatible
Works with the full Hikvision IP range and most third-party ONVIF cameras — flexibility for hybrid and multi-vendor sites.
Full technical specifications
Hikvision VPro NVR — DS-7608NXI-I2/8P/VPro
| Model |
DS-7608NXI-I2/8P/VPro |
| Series |
Hikvision VPro AcuSeek AI NVR |
| Form Factor |
1U Desktop / Rack-Mount Compatible |
| AI Engine |
Guanlan Large-Scale AI Model |
| Video Inputs |
8-channel IP, up to 32 MP per channel |
| Incoming Bandwidth |
320 Mbps |
| Outgoing Bandwidth |
256 Mbps |
| Video Compression |
H.265+ / H.265 / H.264+ / H.264 |
| Decoding Capability |
Up to 32-ch @ 1080p (30 fps) · multi-stream 4K decoding |
| Recording Resolution |
32 MP / 24 MP / 12 MP / 8 MP / 6 MP / 5 MP / 4 MP / 3 MP / 1080p / UXGA / 720p / VGA |
| Synchronous Playback |
Up to 8 channels |
| AcuSeek |
Natural-language video search across all 8 channels |
| AcuSearch |
Target-image search across all 8 channels |
| Facial Recognition |
All 8 channels (face picture comparison) |
| Perimeter Protection |
Line-crossing, intrusion, region entry/exit (multi-channel) |
| Motion Detection 2.0 |
All 8 channels — human/vehicle classification |
| Other AI Features |
Video structuralisation · ANPR · People Counting · Heat Map · VCA |
| HDMI Output |
4K (3840 × 2160) @ 60 Hz · 2K · 1920 × 1080 @ 60 Hz |
| VGA Output |
1920 × 1080 @ 60 Hz (independent output) |
| Audio In / Out |
1-ch RCA in · 1-ch RCA out · Two-way audio |
| IP Speaker Support |
Up to 8-ch IP speakers connectable |
| Network Interface |
1 × RJ45 10/100/1000 Mbps Self-Adaptive Ethernet |
| PoE Interfaces |
8 × Independent 10/100 Mbps PoE (IEEE 802.3 af/at) |
| PoE Budget |
120 W total, max 30 W per port |
| Network Protocols |
TCP/IP, DHCP, IPv4, IPv6, DNS, DDNS, NTP, RTSP, SADP, SMTP, SNMP, NFS, iSCSI, ISUP, UPnP, HTTP, HTTPS, ONVIF, OTAP |
| HDD Bays |
2 × SATA, up to 16 TB per drive (32 TB total — HDD not included) |
| USB Interfaces |
1 × USB 3.0 (front) · 1 × USB 2.0 (rear) |
| Alarm In / Out |
4 in / 1 out |
| Power Supply |
100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz |
| Power Consumption |
≤ 15 W (without HDD and PoE off) |
| Working Temperature |
−10 °C to 55 °C |
| Working Humidity |
10% – 90% |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) |
385 × 315 × 52 mm |
| Weight (without HDD) |
≤ 3 kg |
| Mobile Apps |
Hik-Connect, Hik-Central, iVMS-4200 |
| Australian Warranty |
3 Years — CCTV Guru / Hikvision Australia |
Downloads & resources
Download official Hikvision documents for setup, specifications, and recorder details.
Frequently asked questions
What is AcuSeek and how does it work?
AcuSeek is Hikvision's natural-language video search powered by the Guanlan AI model. Instead of filtering by date, channel or event type, you describe what you're looking for in plain English — and the NVR returns matching clips across all 8 channels in seconds.
Does it come with a hard drive?
This SKU ships as a chassis only — choose your preferred HDD capacity (2 TB to 16 TB per bay) at checkout, or fit your own surveillance-grade drives later. We recommend Seagate SkyHawk or WD Purple for 24/7 reliability.
Do I need special cameras for the AI features?
No. The VPro NVR runs AcuSeek, AcuSearch and facial recognition on any compatible Hikvision or ONVIF IP camera. Pairing with Hikvision AcuSense / ColorVu cameras improves accuracy further.
Are there ongoing subscription fees for the AI features?
No. All AI processing — AcuSeek, AcuSearch, facial recognition, ANPR — runs on-board the NVR. There are no recurring cloud fees, ever.
How many days of recording will I get?
At full 4K H.265+ on all 8 channels with 24/7 recording, expect roughly 7–10 days per 4 TB drive. Motion-only recording typically triples that figure. Fit two 16 TB drives for months of retention.
Do you ship to my city?
We ship Australia-wide from our local warehouse — Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra and Darwin — with most metro orders arriving in 1–3 business days.
