What's in the box
Every part in this kit and how many of each you get. Tap a part to see its full specification.
it reuses the round coax cable an older system left behind.
The recorder
Hikvision 4-ch 1080p 1U H.265 DVR
The box that saves everything and runs the app
The hard drive
Seagate 1TB - HDD 3.5" SATA Hard Drives – Free Installation with Any CCTV Kit or Package -Ideal for 24/7 continuous recording
Where the footage is kept
Want different cameras, a bigger drive or longer cable runs? Open this exact kit in the builder and change any part — everything is re-checked against the rest as you go, so you cannot end up with parts that do not work together.
Product Description
This is a 4-channel DVR that records at 1080p per camera and comes with a 1TB hard drive already fitted inside — you don't need to buy or fit a drive separately before you start recording.
H.265 is the video compression the DVR uses. In plain terms, it packs the same picture quality into a smaller file than the older H.264 standard, so your 1TB drive stretches further before old footage gets overwritten.
The 1U case size refers to the recorder's height in a standard rack unit — it's a compact box that sits flat, not something you need rack cabinets for in a typical home or small-office install.
Who this suits
With only 4 channels, this DVR is built for small setups — a house, a single shop, a small office with a handful of cameras covering entrances and key rooms. If you're covering a larger site with more entry points or need room to add cameras later, look at a higher-channel Hikvision DVR instead, since this model has no spare channels to grow into.
Before you buy, check
- You have (or are buying) 4 or fewer HD analogue cameras compatible with Hikvision's HGHI-series DVRs
- 1080p recording meets your needs for identifying faces or number plates at your camera's distance
- 1TB gives you enough retention days at your chosen recording settings — more channels recording continuously will fill the drive faster than fewer, lower-activity ones
Specifications
- System type
- Analog (HD over coax)
- Recorder
- 4-channel Hikvision 4-ch 1080p 1U H.265 DVR
- Storage
- 1TB HDD
- What's in the box
- 1× Hikvision 4-ch 1080p 1U H.265 DVR; 1× Seagate 1TB - HDD 3.5" SATA Hard Drives – Free Installation with Any CCTV Kit or Package -Ideal for 24/7 continuous recording
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this DVR come with a hard drive fitted?
Yes, it's supplied with a 1TB hard drive already installed, so there's no separate storage purchase needed before you start recording.
How many cameras can I connect?
Up to 4 channels — this model suits small homes, shops or single offices rather than larger sites needing more camera inputs.
What does H.265 mean for storage?
H.265 is a compression standard that produces smaller video files than older H.264 recorders, generally giving you more recording days on the same 1TB drive.
Is this DVR rack-mountable?
It's a 1U case, meaning it's sized to a standard rack unit height, but it works perfectly well as a standalone box in a typical home or small-office install.
