Dahua DHI-NVR4104HS-P-AI/ANZ 4 Channel 4PoE Wizsense Network Video Recorder‍‌‌‌‌‌‌​‌‌‌​​‌‌​​‍

Use Cases

Home CCTV System

This recorder is ideal for a standard home CCTV setup with cameras covering the front yard, driveway, side access and backyard. The built-in PoE ports make it easy to connect up to 4 cameras directly.

Typical setup:

• 1 x front entry camera
• 1 x driveway camera
• 1 x side path camera
• 1 x backyard camera

Small Retail Store

For a small shop, café or takeaway store, this NVR can record cameras positioned at the entry, counter, stock area and rear exit. Smart search and event playback can help locate incidents more quickly.

Useful areas to cover:

• Front door
• Cash register
• Display area
• Back room or stock room

Office or Warehouse

For small business premises, the Dahua NVR4104HS-P-AI/ANZ can be used to monitor entrances, roller doors, reception areas and parking spaces. Human and vehicle filtering can help reduce unnecessary notifications outside business hours.

Driveway and Vehicle Monitoring

When paired with suitable Dahua cameras, this NVR can assist with vehicle detection, driveway monitoring and event-based playback. Camera-side AI may also allow more advanced features such as ANPR when used with compatible Dahua ANPR cameras.

Upgrade from Basic Motion Recording

This unit is a good upgrade option for customers who want smarter alerts and more reliable event searching compared with older, basic NVRs.

Recording and Storage

The NVR has 1 SATA hard drive bay and supports up to a 20TB hard drive, depending on operating conditions.

Actual recording time depends on:

• Number of cameras
• Camera resolution
• Frame rate
• Compression format
• Bitrate settings
• Continuous vs motion/event recording
• Hard drive size

For many 4 camera systems, a surveillance-grade HDD such as WD Purple or Seagate SkyHawk is recommended.

Remote Viewing

The NVR supports mobile access for iOS and Android, allowing users to view live cameras and playback footage remotely when the system is connected to the internet and configured correctly.

This makes it suitable for customers who want to check their property from their phone while away from home or work.

Compatibility

The NVR is designed primarily for Dahua IP cameras, especially Dahua WizSense and AI models. It also supports ONVIF 23.12 Profile T, Profile S and Profile G, and Dahua lists third-party camera access support for brands including Panasonic, Sony, Hanwha, Axis, Pelco, Arecont, ONVIF and Canon.

For best results, Dahua cameras are recommended because AI features, event rules, plug-and-play setup and remote functionality are generally more reliable within the same ecosystem.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cameras can this NVR support?

This model supports up to 4 IP cameras.

Does it have built-in PoE?

Yes. It has 4 built-in PoE ports, allowing compatible PoE cameras to connect directly to the NVR. Dahua specifies 4 x 10/100Mbps PoE ports supporting IEEE 802.3af/at.

What is the maximum camera resolution?

The NVR supports IP cameras up to 16MP resolution.

Can it record 8MP cameras?

Yes. Dahua lists decoding support up to 4 channels of 8MP at 30fps when AI is disabled. With AI enabled, decoding capability changes depending on resolution and channel load.

Does it support human and vehicle detection?

Yes. The recorder supports SMD Plus, which can filter for human and motor vehicle targets and reduce false alarms caused by rain, leaves and lighting changes.

Does it support face recognition?

Yes. Dahua lists face detection and face recognition under AI by recorder and AI by camera. Recorder-side capacity includes up to 10 face databases and 20,000 face images.

Does it come with a hard drive?

This depends on the package being sold. The NVR itself has 1 SATA bay and supports up to 20TB. Check the product options to confirm whether a hard drive is included.

Can I view it on my phone?

Yes. Dahua lists mobile phone access for iOS and Android.

Does it work with non-Dahua cameras?

It can work with selected third-party IP cameras via ONVIF, but Dahua cameras are recommended for best compatibility and full AI feature support.

Does it have HDMI output?

Yes. It has 1 HDMI and 1 VGA output. HDMI supports up to 3840 × 2160 output resolution.

Is this suitable for a home?

Yes. It is a very suitable choice for a home or small business needing up to 4 cameras, especially where simple PoE cabling and smart human/vehicle alerts are required.

Is this suitable for a large commercial site?

Not usually. For larger sites, choose an 8, 16 or 32 channel Dahua NVR with higher storage capacity and more bandwidth.

Recommended For

• Homes
• Small offices
• Retail shops
• Cafés and restaurants
• Small warehouses
• Driveways and gates
• Small commercial premises
• Customers wanting smarter alerts than basic motion detection

Not Recommended For

• Sites needing more than 4 cameras
• Large commercial CCTV systems
• Projects requiring multiple hard drive bays
• High camera counts or very high bitrate recording
• Advanced enterprise VMS environments

Summary

The Dahua NVR4104HS-P-AI/ANZ is a compact and capable 4 channel WizSense PoE NVR for small CCTV systems. With support for high-resolution IP cameras, built-in PoE, smart AI event filtering, mobile viewing, face recognition features and up to 20TB storage, it is a strong option for residential and small business users who want a reliable Dahua-based CCTV recording solution.