HIKVISION 4-ch 8MP 1U H.265 eSSD AcuSense DVR

The HIKVISION 4-ch 8MP 1U H.265 eSSD AcuSense DVR (IDS-E04HUHI-B) is a digital video recorder (DVR) for small systems of up to four cameras. Storage is built in, so there is no separate drive to buy.

What each spec means in use

• 4 channels: one camera per channel, four cameras in total.
• Up to 8MP at 8 fps: encoding capability reaches 8 megapixels (MP) at 8 frames per second (fps). Expect detailed stills of a scene, not smooth fast motion.
• Built-in eSSD: solid-state storage inside the recorder. Compared with a traditional hard disk it gives faster access, improved reliability and lower power consumption.
• H.265 with scene-adaptive bitrate: H.265 is a video compression standard. The bitrate rises and falls with scene activity, which keeps storage use efficient.
• AcuSense Motion Detection 2.0: deep learning sorts human and vehicle targets from other movement, so fewer false alarms from the environment. Deep learning-based perimeter protection adds event detection at a boundary.
• HDMI and VGA, Full HD: plug a monitor straight into either output for local viewing.
• Audio via coaxial cable: sound travels on the same cable as the video, so no separate audio lead.

What else you need

Up to four cameras and a monitor with an HDMI or VGA input. The 1U case is compact, and the design suits residential, retail and small commercial surveillance.