• VIGI NVR2016H-16P recorder and power adapter
• Mouse
• HDD data cables, power cables and screws
• Terminal blocks for the alarm ports
• Mounting brackets, screws and rubber feet
• Quick installation guide
• A hard drive, only if chosen in the options

• IP cameras, up to sixteen
• 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

01

Place the recorder

330 × 285 × 45 mm. Put it on a shelf or desk with air around the vents, near your router. Brackets are in the box; on rack angle rails TP-Link recommends a tray (not included).

02

Fit the drive

Two SATA bays take drives of up to 16TB each. If you chose a drive in the options, it comes with the recorder. Power off before fitting a drive.

03

Plug in the cameras

One network cable from each camera to a PoE+ port. Keep within 30 W per port and 90 W across all sixteen ports.

04

Connect a screen and the app

Plug in an HDMI or VGA screen and the mouse, set up the recorder, then connect the LAN port to your router and add it to the VIGI app.

Storage

A surveillance drive

Choose the drive size in the options above, or fit your own. Each of the two bays takes up to 16TB.

Cameras

VIGI and InSight cameras

TP-Link VIGI and InSight cameras such as the InSight S485, S385 and S285 plug straight into the PoE+ ports. ONVIF cameras from other brands 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.

Power

A UPS

Keeps the recorder and every PoE camera running through short power cuts, and protects the drive from sudden shutdowns.

Shops and showrooms

Counters, entries, stockroom and car park, all powered from the recorder.

Offices

Reception, corridors, every entry and the parking area.

Warehouses and workshops

Roller doors, loading bays and yard, with line-crossing alarms from the cameras.

Large homes and acreage

House, sheds, gates and driveway on one recorder.

Strata and apartments

Car park, lobbies, bin rooms and letterboxes.

Cafes, clubs and clinics

Front of house, back door and till, viewed on the VIGI app.

Does this NVR power the cameras?

Yes. It has 16 PoE+ ports (802.3af/at) supplying up to 30 W per port and 90 W in total.

Is 90 W enough for sixteen cameras?

It depends on the cameras. 90 W across 16 ports is about 5.6 W per camera on average. Add up the maximum PoE draw on each camera's datasheet; cameras with floodlights can need more, so ask us if you are close.

Is a hard drive included?

Not as standard. Choose the drive size in the options above, from 2TB to 10TB, or fit your own surveillance drive. The recorder needs a drive to record.

How much storage can it hold?

Two SATA drives of up to 16TB each, 32TB in total, plus an eSATA port for an external storage device.

What camera resolution does it record?

Up to 8MP (4K) per camera, within 160 Mbps of incoming bandwidth in total.

How many cameras can I play back at once?

Up to 16 channels together, fewer if their total resolution passes 32MP. At 30 fps it decodes 2 channels at 8MP or 5 channels at 4MP.

Can I connect two screens?

Yes. HDMI up to 3840 × 2160 and VGA up to 1920 × 1080 can show the same picture or different views.

Will it work with other camera brands?

Yes, ONVIF Profile S and T cameras. TP-Link notes some features may not work fully with other brands and recommends VIGI cameras for the best results.

Where do the human and vehicle alarms come from?

From the cameras. Line crossing, intrusion, human and vehicle detection and the other smart alarms need a camera that supports them. The recorder then records the event, can sound its buzzer, and lets you play back by event.

Can I watch the cameras on my phone?

Yes, with the VIGI app for Android and iOS, the PC client, or a web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge or Safari).

Can it go in a rack?

Mounting brackets are in the box. Because of its weight, TP-Link recommends a tray (not included) when mounting it on rack angle rails.

Which hardware version is this?

This page describes V2, the current version on TP-Link Australia's site: 160 Mbps, 6 alarm inputs and 4 outputs. The earlier V1 had 80 Mbps and no alarm terminals. Ask us if you need a particular version.