Dahua 8 Channel 5MP WizSense DVR Hybrid CCTV Recorder UK

Dahua 8 Channel 5MP WizSense DVR – Hybrid CCTV Recorder UK

Code: XVR5108HS-I3

The Dahua XVR5108HS-I3 is a compact 8 channel 5MP WizSense Digital Video Recorder (DVR) designed for residential and commercial CCTV installations across the UK. Supporting multiple video technologies, advanced AI analytics, and up to 12 IP cameras, this recorder offers a flexible upgrade path for both existing analogue CCTV systems and modern IP surveillance networks.

Built on Dahua’s trusted WizSense AI platform, the XVR5108HS-I3 delivers intelligent motion detection, perimeter protection, face recognition, and QuickPick 2.0 technology to help users identify important events faster while reducing false alarms.

Key Features

• 8 Channel Penta-brid DVR
• Supports HDCVI, AHD, TVI, CVBS and IP cameras
• Records analogue cameras up to 5MP
• Expandable to 12 IP camera channels
• Supports IP cameras up to 6MP resolution
• Dahua WizSense AI technology
• Intelligent Human & Vehicle Detection (SMD Plus)
• Face Detection and Face Recognition
• QuickPick 2.0 AI Search
• Perimeter Protection with intelligent intrusion detection
• AI Video Quality Analytics
• Smart H.265+, H.265, Smart H.264+ and H.264 compression
• HDMI and VGA simultaneous video output
• Remote viewing via iOS and Android
• Supports Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari browsers
• One SATA HDD bay supporting up to 16TB
• Compact 1U desktop design
• Ideal Applications

The Dahua XVR5108HS-I3 is suitable for:

• Home CCTV systems
• Retail shops
• Offices
• Warehouses
• Schools
• Restaurants
• Small businesses
• Industrial premises
• Property management
• Multi-site surveillance
• Advanced WizSense AI Functions

Unlike standard DVRs, the XVR5108HS-I3 includes intelligent AI features designed to improve security while reducing nuisance alerts.

Smart Motion Detection (SMD Plus)

The recorder intelligently distinguishes between:

• People
• Motor vehicles

This significantly reduces false alarms caused by:

• Rain
• Moving trees
• Shadows
• Animals
• Lighting changes

Supports:

• Up to 8 AI channels on the recorder
• Up to 12 AI camera channels
• Perimeter Protection

Monitor restricted areas using intelligent detection rules including:

• Tripwire Detection
• Intrusion Detection

Available Modes:

• Advanced Mode:
  – 2 AI channels
  – Up to 10 IVS rules per channel
• General Mode:
  – 4 AI channels
  – Up to 10 IVS rules per channel

Ideal for:

• Driveways
• Building entrances
• Loading bays
• Garden boundaries
• Commercial perimeters
• Face Detection & Face Recognition

The recorder supports intelligent facial analytics for enhanced security.

Features include:

• Detects facial images
• Recognises registered individuals
• Stores up to 10 face databases
• Up to 10,000 face images
• Analyses 6 facial attributes
• Supports 2 recognition channels

Suitable for:

• Offices
• Reception areas
• Staff entrances
• Commercial buildings
• QuickPick 2.0 AI Search

QuickPick 2.0 allows users to quickly locate recorded events by searching for:

• Specific people
• Vehicles

Instead of manually reviewing hours of footage, users can quickly filter relevant recordings.

Supports:

• 2 AI search channels
• AI Video Quality Analytics

Automatically detects camera image issues including:

• Blur
• Defexposure
• Overexposure
• Low contrast
• Colour cast
• Black & white image faults
• Scene changes
• Camera masking

Helping maintain reliable surveillance at all times.

Video Recording Performance

Supports analogue recording resolutions including:

• 5MP
• 4MP
• 1080p Full HD
• 720p HD
• 960H
• D1
• CIF

Supports IP camera recording up to:

• 6MP

Maximum bandwidth:

• Incoming: 64 Mbps
• Recording: 64 Mbps
• Outgoing: 64 Mbps
• Camera Compatibility

Supports multiple CCTV technologies in one recorder.

Compatible with:

• HDCVI
• AHD
• TVI
• CVBS
• IP Cameras

Automatically detects analogue camera format.

Third-party compatibility includes:

• ONVIF
• Panasonic
• Sony
• Hanwha Vision
• Axis
• Arecont
• Video Compression

Efficient compression saves storage without sacrificing image quality.

Supported codecs:

• AI Coding
• Smart H.265+
• H.265
• Smart H.264+
• H.264
• Storage

Supports:

• 1 SATA hard drive

Maximum capacity:

• Up to 16TB

Ideal for long-term CCTV recording.

Video Outputs Includes:

• HDMI Output
• VGA Output

Maximum display resolution:

• 1920 × 1080 Full HD

Supports simultaneous display.

Audio

Features include:

• 1 RCA Audio Input
• 1 RCA Audio Output
• Coaxial Audio (8 Channels)
• Two-way audio communication
• Remote Viewing

Access your CCTV system from virtually anywhere using your smartphone or computer.

Supported platforms:

• iPhone
• iPad
• Android phones
• Windows PC
• Mac

Compatible browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Microsoft Edge
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Network Features

Supports:

• IPv4 / IPv6
• HTTPS
• RTSP
• DHCP
• DDNS
• SMTP
• FTP
• SNMP
• UPnP
• P2P
• Auto Registration
• IP Search

Ideal for remote monitoring and secure network deployment.

Playback & Recording Modes

Recording options include:

• Continuous Recording
• Motion Detection
• Alarm Recording
• Intelligent Recording
• POS Recording

Playback features:

• Instant Playback
• Event Playback
• Smart Playback
• Tag Playback
• Alarm Functions

Supports alarms for:

• Motion Detection
• Video Loss
• Camera Tampering
• HDD Failure
• Low Disk Space
• Network Failure
• PIR Alarm
• Face Detection
• Face Recognition
• Perimeter Protection
• SMD Plus

Alarm actions include:

• Recording
• Snapshot
• Email Notification
• Audio Warning
• Buzzer
• Log Recording
• Connectivity
• 8 × BNC Video Inputs
• 1 × RJ45 Ethernet Port (10/100 Mbps)
• 1 × HDMI
• 1 × VGA
• 2 × USB 2.0
• 1 × RS-485
• 1 × SATA HDD Interface
• RCA Audio Input & Output
• Physical Specifications
• Specification Details
• Dimensions 260 × 237.8 × 47.6 mm
• Weight 0.97 kg
• Power Supply 12V DC, 2A
• Power Consumption Less than 7W (without HDD)
• Operating Temperature -10°C to +55°C
• Storage Temperature -20°C to +60°C
• Humidity 10–90% RH (Non-condensing)
• Installation Desktop
• What’s Included
• Dahua XVR5108HS-I3 Digital Video Recorder
• Power Supply
• Mouse
• User Documentation

(Hard drive sold separately unless stated otherwise.)

Why Choose the Dahua XVR5108HS-I3?

Whether you’re upgrading an existing analogue CCTV system or building a new hybrid surveillance solution, the Dahua XVR5108HS-I3 provides an excellent balance of performance, intelligent AI features, and future-proof flexibility. Its support for both analogue and IP cameras, advanced WizSense technology, efficient video compression, and up to 16TB of storage make it an ideal choice for homes, retail premises, offices, schools, and small businesses throughout the UK.