HiLook DVR-208Q-M1 8 Channel 3K/5MP Lite Hybrid DVR with Human & Vehicle Detection

The HiLook DVR-208Q-M1 is an 8 channel hybrid CCTV DVR designed for homes, shops, offices and small business security systems.

This recorder supports multiple camera signal types, including HDTVI, AHD, CVI, CVBS and IP. This makes it a good choice for upgrading older analogue CCTV systems while still allowing some IP camera flexibility.

The DVR supports 3K/5MP Lite recording and can also support IP camera inputs up to 6MP. With enhanced IP mode, it can support up to 12 IP camera inputs, depending on setup and configuration.

Motion Detection 2.0 uses deep learning to help classify human and vehicle movement. This helps reduce false alerts caused by rain, insects, lights, leaves or general background movement.

The DVR supports H.265 Pro+ compression, helping reduce storage usage while keeping good recording quality. It includes 1 SATA hard drive bay, supporting up to 10TB storage.

Audio over coax is supported with compatible cameras, allowing audio to be transmitted through the same coax cable. The recorder also supports two-way audio through RCA audio input/output when configured correctly.

Key Features

8 channel HiLook hybrid DVR
 3K/5MP Lite recording support
 HDTVI, AHD, CVI, CVBS and IP camera input
 Up to 12 IP camera inputs in enhanced IP mode
 Up to 6MP IP camera support
 Motion Detection 2.0
 Human and vehicle detection
 H.265 Pro+ compression
 Audio over coax support
 Two-way audio support
 HDMI and VGA output
 1 SATA hard drive bay
 Supports up to 10TB HDD
 HiLookVision remote viewing
 Suitable for home and small business CCTV

Installer Notes

This is a good budget-friendly DVR for customers upgrading an existing coax CCTV system.

It is not a PoE NVR, so it does not power IP cameras directly. If IP cameras are added, they will need a separate power supply or PoE switch.

Do not advertise it as facial recognition unless your supplier confirms that exact feature. The safer and more accurate wording is human and vehicle detection.

Best For

Homes
 Small shops
 Offices
 Small businesses
 Existing coax CCTV upgrades
 Customers who want smart detection without changing all cables