NVR

The network recorder for your IP cameras

Records the footage from your IP cameras, stores it on a hard drive and lets you watch live and search back via a screen or the app.

From 4 to 128 channels, often with PoE. Choose by number of channels below.

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NVR

The network recorder for your IP cameras

An NVR records the footage from your IP cameras, stores it on a hard drive and is the point where you watch live and search back, via a screen or the app. From a compact model for 4 cameras to a recorder for 128 channels.

These recorders are for IP cameras. If you work with coax, see the XVR recorders.

Choose to suit your needs

Channels, resolution and storage

Three things determine which NVR suits you. You can filter directly by number of channels below.

The number of channels is the number of cameras the recorder records at the same time. If you currently have five cameras, choose an 8-channel model and keep room to expand later.

The resolution the NVR can handle must keep up with your cameras. If you record in 4K, the recorder must be able to process and store it. A higher resolution gives a sharper image, but requires more bandwidth and storage.

Storage determines how far back you can look. As a rough guideline: 4 cameras of 3 Mbps recording 24 hours a day and keeping footage for 30 days require approximately 105 GB per month in a single calculation. For a precise estimate with more cameras or a higher resolution, we are happy to help. For continuous use we recommend a drive made for that purpose, such as the WD Purple, which withstands the vibrations and day-and-night use of a surveillance system.

Connecting

PoE and cabling

Many NVRs have built-in PoE ports. PoE (Power over Ethernet) means that the camera receives its power over the same network cable, so you only need to run one cable per camera and do not need a power socket at the camera.

If you connect more cameras than there are PoE ports on the NVR, you expand with a PoE switch. This is useful for larger installations or cameras that are further away.

Smart functions

AI only works if the recorder supports the series

Many Dahua NVRs support smart functions, depending on the model: distinguishing between people and vehicles, filtering out animals and weather to limit false alarms (Smart Motion Detection), face recognition with its own database, and people counting. Which functions you get depends on the series.

Important: these functions only work if the recorder can support the series of your camera. An AI camera connected to an entry-level recorder simply records the image, without the extra layer. How to read this from the model number is explained on the page about Dahua series and model codes.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about NVRs

How many channels do I need?

The number of channels is the number of cameras recorded at the same time. Count your current cameras and allow room for expansion: if you have five cameras now, an 8-channel NVR gives you more room than a 4-channel one. You can filter directly by channels below.

Does it come with a hard drive?

That differs per model: some NVRs are supplied with a drive, others without. Check this on the product page. For 24/7 surveillance we recommend a drive made for that purpose, such as the WD Purple, instead of an ordinary desktop drive.

How much storage do I need?

That depends on the number of cameras, the resolution and how long you want to keep footage. As a rough guideline, 4 cameras of 3 Mbps recording 24/7 for 30 days require approximately 105 GB. More cameras, a higher resolution or a longer retention period add up proportionally. If you are unsure, we will calculate it with you.

What does PoE mean on an NVR?

PoE ports supply power to the camera over the network cable, so you only need to run one cable per camera. If you have more cameras than ports, you add a PoE switch.

Does the AI of my camera work automatically on the NVR?

Only if the recorder supports the camera's series. Therefore choose an NVR that is at least in the same class as your cameras; see Dahua series and model codes. Otherwise the recorder will record the image, but without the smart functions.

Can I connect cameras from another brand?

Most NVRs support the ONVIF protocol, which allows cameras from different brands to work together. The smart AI functions work most reliably within the same brand and the same series. Ask us if you want a specific combination.

Also of interest

Further reading

IP cameras

The network cameras you connect to an NVR.

XVR recorders

The recorder for coax cameras, if you have existing coax cabling.

Camera accessories

Hard disks, PoE switches, power supplies and mounting materials.