Hikvision iDS-7108HQHI-M1/S 8 Channel 1080P Mini 1U H.265 AcuSense DVR

Hikvision iDS-7108HQHI-M1/S 8 Channel 1080P Mini 1U H.265 AcuSense DVR

The Hikvision iDS-7108HQHI-M1/S is an 8-channel AcuSense DVR from Hikvision's combined AcuSense/Value Series, built for shops, offices, and homes that want smarter, deep-learning-based motion filtering alongside standard Turbo HD recording. It builds on the standard DS-7108HGHI-M1/T by adding AcuSense analytics and a higher default IP camera allowance, while keeping the same compact Mini 1U footprint.

Video Compression and Recording Performance

The iDS-7108HQHI-M1/S uses H.265 Pro+/H.265 Pro/H.265/H.264+/H.264 video compression to keep bandwidth and storage usage efficient across all 8 channels. It supports recording resolutions up to 4MP Lite and 1080p at 15fps, with dual-stream support, continuous, motion-detection, scheduled, and AcuSense smart-event recording modes. AcuSense Motion Detection 2.0 uses deep-learning classification to distinguish human and vehicle movement from irrelevant triggers, cutting down significantly on false alarms compared to standard motion detection.

Multi-Format Camera Compatibility

This DVR supports HDTVI, AHD, HDCVI, CVBS, and IP cameras across its 8 channels, with 4 IP camera channels available by default and up to 12-ch total IP camera input at resolutions up to 6MP, both higher than the standard DS-7108HGHI-M1/T. This gives more flexibility for businesses running a mix of IP and analog cameras, or planning a gradual shift toward IP. All 8 channels support audio-over-coaxial cable with two-way audio on the first channel.

Network Access and Remote Monitoring

The unit connects through a single RJ45 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port and integrates with the Hik-Connect app for remote live viewing and playback from a smartphone or PC client. It is ONVIF-compliant with P2P cloud access via Hik-Connect, and supports DDNS, SMTP, NFS, and iSCSI among other protocols. Up to 64 remote users can connect simultaneously, suitable for a small team or multiple staff members checking footage at once.

Storage, Playback and Backup

A single SATA interface supports hard drives up to 10 TB, more than double the capacity headroom of the standard DS-7108HGHI-M1/T despite sharing the same 8-channel count. Playback runs in 8-channel synchronous mode with AcuSense-powered smart playback and smart search, letting footage be filtered specifically by human or vehicle activity. Backup is available through the two rear USB 2.0 ports or over the network. Pairing this DVR with a surveillance-grade drive from Softlink BD's HDD collection is recommended to take full advantage of its extended 10TB storage support.

Design and Power Efficiency

The recorder ships in the familiar Mini 1U chassis at 200 × 200 × 48 mm, weighing under 1.0 kg without a hard drive installed. It runs on a 12 VDC, 1.5 A power supply and consumes 12 W or less without a drive, in line with the rest of the value lineup. The white plastic-and-metal housing is rated for -10°C to 55°C operating temperatures.

Buy from Softlink BD

The Hikvision iDS-7108HQHI-M1/S is available at Softlink Computers BD, along with the full range of AcuSense and standard DVR recorders and compatible CCTV cameras needed to build a smart surveillance system. This product comes with a 1-Year manufacturer warranty covering structural parts and labor, with hard drives sold separately and not covered under the default DVR bundle warranty.