NVR502-16B-P16-IQ | Uniview 12MP PoE 16-Channel NVR Smart AI, 4K Output, Plug-and-Record

Meet the Uniview NVR502-16B-P16-IQ a high-performance 16-channel NVR with 16 built-in PoE ports, Ultra 265/H.265/H.264 compression, and 4K HDMI output for crystal-clear live view and playback. Record up to 16MP, decode up to 2×16MP / 4×4K / 16×1080p, and leverage onboard AI like Face Recognition, AcuSearch, and fisheye dewarp for faster incident review. With 320 Mbps incoming / 160 Mbps outgoing bandwidth, dual-bay storage (2×SATA up to 10TB/drive), ONVIF S/G/T interoperability, 8/2 alarm I/O, and EZView mobile access (QR setup & cloud upgrade), it’s a rock-solid, scalable core for small-to-mid sized surveillance systems.

Key Takeaways

Stage 1  Plug-and-Record Simplicity

• 16 PoE ports power and connect cameras directly
• QR code onboarding and EZView app for fast remote setup

Stage 2  High-Fidelity Video

• Up to 16MP recording with 4K HDMI & 1080p VGA outputs
• Flexible decoding: 2×16MP / 4×4K / 16×1080p

Stage 3  AI-Accelerated Operations

• Face Recognition & AcuSearch for rapid evidence retrieval
• Fisheye dewarp delivers usable views from 360° cameras

Stage 4  Storage & Efficiency

• 2×SATA (up to 10TB/drive) → up to 20TB local storage
• Ultra 265/H.265 reduces bandwidth & disk consumption
  

Stage 5  Throughput & Interoperability

• 320 Mbps in / 160 Mbps out keeps multi-camera systems smooth
• ONVIF S/G/T compatibility for mixed-brand camera fleets; 8/2 alarm I/O & 1-in/1-out RCA audio

Who Should Listen

• Security integrators building SMB and mid-market NVR solutions
• Facilities & security managers for retail, schools, and warehouses
• Construction/property teams standardizing on PoE recorders
• IT admins needing ONVIF-friendly recording with AI search
• Resellers/installers evaluating Uniview’s NVR lineup
  

References

• NVR502-16B-P16-IQ | Uniview 12MP PoE 16-Channel NVR
  
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