HiLook by Hikvision DVR-216Q-M2 16-Channel 5-in-1 H.265+ DVR (TVI/AHD/CVI/CVBS/IP)

The HiLook by Hikvision DVR-216Q-M2 is a professional-grade 16-channel 5-in-1 hybrid digital video recorder that works with HD-TVI, AHD, CVI, CVBS analogue and IP cameras. Below is the full feature set and technical specification — buy at trade prices from Zenith Security Co with fast UK delivery.

Key Features

• 16 analogue channels + up to 24-ch IP (mix-and-match)
• 5-in-1 — HD-TVI / AHD / CVI / CVBS / IP camera support
• Up to 5MP Lite recording
• H.265 Pro+ compression to cut storage costs
• 2 × SATA HDD bays & remote access via HiLookVision or Hik-Connect

Manufacturer Description

16-ch HD-TVI/AHD/CVI/CVBS video & 1-ch audio input; 8-ch IP video input (up to 24-ch IP); 2 SATA interfaces; 5MP Lite@20fps, 4MP Lite@15fps; H.265 Pro+/H.265 Pro/H.265 video compression; 1U case.

Who is the DVR-216Q-M2 for?

A 16-channel HD-TVI recorder with two drive bays and H.265+ — for larger coax systems that need both channel count and retention. Shops with a dozen cameras, restaurants, small industrial units and schools running on existing coax can upgrade to 4MP/5MP recording without pulling a single new cable, and the second drive bay keeps a month of footage where a single-bay DVR would manage two weeks. Any channel takes TVI, AHD, CVI or analogue; IP cameras can be added on top; HiLook coax PTZs are controlled over the coax. For audio over coax and person/vehicle filtering, the DVR-216U-M1/T; for 32 cameras, the DVR-232Q-M2.

What to add

• Two surveillance-grade hard drives — 2 × 4TB for 16 cameras; we fit and format to order.
• Coax cameras plus RG59 cable and 12V PSUs — the DVR does not power cameras.
• A network cable to your router for the free HiLookVision or Hik-Connect app; an HDMI monitor for local viewing.

Frequently asked questions

Why two drive bays?

Sixteen cameras fill a single drive quickly. Two drives roughly double retention and let you add capacity later without replacing the first.

Can I keep my existing analogue cameras?

Yes — they auto-detect as CVBS and can be replaced with HD cameras one at a time.

Does it record audio from mic cameras?

Audio over coax needs a "/T" or U-series DVR; this model has standard audio inputs.

Further reading: NVR vs DVR — which recorder?

Technical Specification

Supplied and supported by Zenith Security Co, a UK trade distributor of HiLook and Hikvision security & networking. Order online for fast UK dispatch.