TP-Link VIGI 8MP 4K-UHD VIGI 4 Channel PoE+ Network Video Recorder - VIGI-NVR1004H-4P
TP-Link VIGI NVR1004H-4P: a compact 4-channel recorder with four built-in PoE+ ports and one drive bay. Choose the drive size in the options.
- ✓4 IP channels, recording up to 8MP
- ✓4 PoE+ ports, 53 W total
- ✓80 Mbps incoming bandwidth
- ✓1 SATA bay, up to 10TB
- ✓4K HDMI and VGA output
- ✓VIGI app for remote viewing

Four cameras, one cable each.
4 PoE+ ports. 53 W. Up to 8MP.
This is the VIGI NVR1004H-4P: a compact recorder that powers and records up to four IP cameras through its own four PoE+ ports, with one drive bay of up to 10TB.
In one sentence: the VIGI-NVR1004H-4P is a TP-Link VIGI 4-channel network video recorder in a compact desktop case, with 4 PoE+ ports sharing 53 W, recording up to 8MP per camera, 80 Mbps incoming bandwidth and one SATA bay of up to 10TB.
Recorder only, unless you choose a drive.
The recorder needs a hard drive to record. Choose the drive size in the options above, or select No HDD and fit your own surveillance drive in the single bay.
- VIGI NVR1004H-4P recorder
- Power adapter and power cables
- Mouse
- Rubber feet
- Quick installation guide
- Hard drive, only if chosen in the options
- IP cameras, up to four
- A Cat5e or Cat6 cable from each camera
- A TV or monitor with HDMI or VGA
- A network cable to your router, for the VIGI app
A small PoE switch and a recorder in one box.
Four PoE+ ports (802.3af/at) on the back supply up to 30 W each and 53 W in total, so each camera needs only one network cable. The recorder takes up to 80 Mbps from the cameras and records up to 8MP per channel in H.265+, H.265, H.264+ or H.264.

Front
A light for every port.
Status lights for system, network, drive and PoE load, plus link and PoE lights for each of the four cameras. One USB 2.0 port on the front for the mouse or a backup stick.

Connections
Four PoE+ ports and a 4K HDMI output.
4 × 10/100 Mbps PoE+ ports and one 10/100 Mbps LAN port to your router. HDMI up to 3840 × 2160 and VGA up to 1920 × 1080, both at once. RCA audio in and out, a rear USB 2.0 port, a grounding terminal and a security slot.
How it goes in
From the shelf to the first camera.
01
Place the recorder
246.2 × 148.2 × 45 mm. Put it on a shelf or in a cabinet with air around it, near your router, and plug in the power adapter.
02
Fit the drive
One SATA drive of up to 10TB. If you chose a drive in the options, it comes with the recorder. A drive must be fitted for it to record.
03
Plug in the cameras
One network cable from each camera to a PoE+ port. Keep within 30 W per port and 53 W in total.
04
Set it up
Connect a screen and the mouse, run the start-up wizard, add the cameras, then add the recorder to the VIGI app on your phone.
At a glance
VIGI NVR1004H-4P
Show specs
Model
VIGI NVR1004H-4P (hardware V1)
Channels
4 IP cameras
PoE
4 × 10/100 Mbps PoE+ ports, 802.3af/at; 30 W per port, 53 W total
Recording
Up to 8MP per channel (8MP, 5MP, 4MP, 3MP, 1080p and lower)
Compression
H.265+ / H.265 / H.264+ / H.264
Bandwidth
80 Mbps incoming, 60 Mbps outgoing
Decoding
25 fps: 2-ch @ 8MP or 4-ch @ 4MP; 30 fps: 4-ch @ 4MP or 3-ch @ 5MP
Playback
Up to 4 channels at once (fewer if the total is over 16MP)
Live view
1/4 split
Video output
1 × HDMI (up to 3840 × 2160), 1 × VGA (up to 1920 × 1080), simultaneous
Drive
1 × SATA, up to 10TB
Network
1 × 10/100 Mbps LAN port
USB
1 front USB 2.0, 1 rear USB 2.0
Audio
1 RCA input, 1 RCA output
Alarm terminals
None (smart alarms come from the cameras)
Smart alarms with cameras
Motion, tampering, line crossing, intrusion, region entering and exiting, loitering, object left or removed, human, vehicle, abnormal sound
Interoperability
ONVIF Profile S, CGI; VIGI app for Android and iOS
Power
53.5 V DC, 1.31 A adapter; 4.25 W without a drive, 13.10 W with
Chassis
246.2 × 148.2 × 45 mm (W × D × H)
Environment
−10 °C to 55 °C, 10–90% RH non-condensing
Warranty
3 years, TP-Link Australia

246.2 × 148.2 × 45 mm. Units mm.
Pair it with
What this recorder does not include
Storage
A surveillance drive
Choose the drive size in the options above. The single bay takes one SATA drive of up to 10TB.
Cameras
VIGI cameras
TP-Link recommends VIGI cameras for the best results with this recorder. Other ONVIF Profile S cameras also record.
Security
A lockable cabinet
Keep the recorder out of reach so a thief can't take the footage with it. Ask us about the 24SECCAB security cabinet.
Growing
More than four cameras
For more cameras, step up to an 8 or 16-channel VIGI recorder, or ask us about a PoE switch for the extra runs.
Where it is used
Sites that need up to 4 cameras.
Homes
Front door, driveway, side gate and back yard, all powered from the recorder.
Small shops
Counter, entry, stockroom and rear door.
Cafes and takeaways
Register, dining area and the back entry.
Small offices
Reception, the front door and the car park.
Sheds and garages
Roller doors and the tool store.
Holiday houses
Check the entries from your phone with the VIGI app while you are away.
VIGI NVR1004H-4P or VIGI NVR1008H-8MP
| VIGI NVR1004H-4P (this recorder) | VIGI NVR1008H-8MP | |
|---|---|---|
| Channels and PoE+ ports | 4 and 4 | 8 and 8 |
| PoE budget | 53 W | 113 W |
| Incoming bandwidth | 80 Mbps | 80 Mbps |
| Drive bay | 1, up to 10TB | 1, up to 16TB |
| Live view split | 1/4 | 1/4/6/8 |
| Size | 246.2 × 148.2 × 45 mm | 294 × 180 × 44 mm |
Figures come from each recorder's own TP-Link datasheet. The NVR1004H-4P-2TB on the same datasheet is the same recorder with a 2TB drive already fitted.
Common questions
Does this NVR power the cameras?
Yes. It has 4 PoE+ ports (802.3af/at) supplying up to 30 W per port and 53 W in total.
Is a hard drive included?
Only if you choose one. Pick the drive size in the options above, or choose No HDD and fit your own. A drive must be fitted for the recorder to work.
How much storage can it hold?
One SATA drive of up to 10TB.
What resolution can it record?
Up to 8MP per camera, within 80 Mbps of incoming bandwidth in total.
How many cameras can it play back at once?
Up to 4 channels at the same time. Fewer, or none, if the total resolution is over 16MP.
Can I connect a TV and a monitor?
Yes. It has one HDMI output up to 3840 × 2160 and one VGA output up to 1920 × 1080, and both work at the same time.
Can I watch the cameras on my phone?
Yes. Connect the LAN port to your router and add the recorder to the VIGI app on Android or iOS. The web interface works in Chrome, Firefox and Edge.
Will it work with other camera brands?
It supports ONVIF Profile S, so most ONVIF cameras record. TP-Link recommends VIGI cameras, as some features may not work fully with other brands.
Does the recorder do person and vehicle detection itself?
No. Smart alarms such as human, vehicle and line-crossing detection come from the camera; the recorder records and alerts on them.
Does it have alarm input terminals?
No. Alarm in and out is not available on this model. The VIGI NVR2008H-8MP and NVR2016H-16MP have 6 alarm inputs and 4 outputs.
What warranty does it have?
3 years, under TP-Link Australia's warranty. Contact us first and we will look after the claim.
Who can install the camera cabling?
Concealed cabling between the cameras and the recorder is customer cabling under AS/CA S009 and needs an ACMA-registered cabler. Plugging the recorder into an existing power point is normal use.
Supported by InFront Technologies.
Not sure which cameras or drive size to choose? Send us your camera list and how long you want to keep footage: call 1300 736 970 or email [email protected].
Installation and safety
Power. The recorder runs from its 53.5 V DC power adapter plugged into an existing power point. A new circuit or any switchboard work needs a licensed electrician. Unplug it before fitting or removing the drive.
Camera cabling. Concealed cabling between the cameras and the recorder is customer cabling under AS/CA S009 and needs an ACMA-registered cabler.
Privacy and audio. Recording people and conversations is covered by state and territory surveillance laws. Point cameras at your own property and check the rules before you record audio.
What it does not do. It has no alarm terminals, no eSATA port and no analogue (coax) inputs. The LAN port is 10/100 Mbps. PoE stops at 53 W in total.
Figures. From the TP-Link VIGI NVR1004H-4P datasheet (hardware V1).
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