The Hikvision iDS-7716NXI-M4/X is a 16-channel DeepinMind M Series network video recorder that brings the same centralised, dual-engine deep-learning analytics found on Hikvision's larger DeepinMind recorders down to a smaller channel count, without built-in PoE ports. It's aimed at sites that want facial recognition, perimeter protection and video structuralization running on the recorder itself, but don't need the 16-port PoE convenience of its sibling, the iDS-7716NXI-M4/16P/X, perhaps because cameras will be powered via a separate switch or existing PoE infrastructure.
Hikvision iDS-7716NXI-M4/X 16-Channel DeepinMind NVR
The recorder supports up to 16 IP camera channels, with decoding capacity tiered by resolution — up to 2 channels at 32MP, 2 at 24MP, 4 at 12MP, 8 at 8MP, or 16 at 4MP — so a genuinely mixed-resolution camera estate can be handled on a single system rather than assuming every camera is the same specification. Two independent AI engines can each be configured to run a different intelligent algorithm, meaning facial recognition and perimeter protection (for example) can run simultaneously across different camera groups rather than competing for the same processing budget.
Facial recognition supports up to 16 face picture libraries, with capacity for up to 100,000 pictures in a list library, 10,000 in a stranger library, and up to 5,000,000 in face capture storage, giving it broadly the same facial recognition ceiling as the PoE-equipped 16P/X sibling. Face comparison from live camera streams runs across up to 16 channels combined (24 channels per engine), at up to 48 comparisons per second.
Dual-Engine Analytics
Both AI engines can be independently configured, supporting facial recognition, perimeter protection (up to 16 channels) and video structuralization (up to 12 channels) across the connected camera estate, without one analytics workload starving another of processing resources.
Network & Remote Access
Two self-adaptive 10M/100M/1000M Ethernet interfaces provide network connectivity, with Hik-Connect and DDNS support simplifying remote access configuration, and web-based access available without a browser plug-in.
KEY BENEFITS
- Centralised deep-learning analytics without depending on individual camera-side intelligence
- Dual AI engines allow two independent analytics workloads simultaneously
- Facial recognition with list and stranger alarm modes
- Tiered decoding capacity supports a genuinely mixed-resolution camera estate
- Suits sites already using a separate PoE switch, avoiding paying for built-in ports you won't use
- Hik-Connect/DDNS support simplifies remote monitoring setup
KEY FEATURES
- 16-channel IP camera input
- Decoding: 2-ch@32MP / 2-ch@24MP / 4-ch@12MP / 8-ch@8MP / 16-ch@4MP
- H.265+ / H.265 / H.264+ / H.264 video compression
- 2 independent deep-learning AI engines
- Facial recognition — up to 16 libraries, up to 5,000,000 face captures
- Perimeter protection up to 16 channels
- Video structuralization up to 12 channels
- Up to 8-ch IP speaker connections
- 2 × self-adaptive 10M/100M/1000M Ethernet interfaces
- Hik-Connect & DDNS support
IDEAL FOR
- Small-to-mid sites needing centralised deep-learning analytics without built-in PoE
- Installations with existing PoE switching infrastructure already in place
- Retail, office or light industrial sites wanting facial recognition watchlists
- Facilities needing perimeter protection with reduced false-alert rates
- Sites wanting attribute-based video structuralization for faster investigations
- Mixed-resolution camera estates (1080p up to 32MP)
- Installations wanting two simultaneous, independent analytics workloads
- Sites upgrading from a non-AI NVR without needing the largest 32/64-channel models
| Specification |
Details |
| Brand |
Hikvision |
| Model |
iDS-7716NXI-M4/X |
| Product Type |
DeepinMind M Series Network Video Recorder |
| IP Video Input |
Up to 16 channels |
| Built-In PoE |
None (compare iDS-7716NXI-M4/16P/X, which includes 16 built-in PoE ports) |
| Decoding Capacity |
2-ch@32MP / 2-ch@24MP / 4-ch@12MP / 8-ch@8MP / 16-ch@4MP |
| Video Compression |
H.265+ / H.265 / H.264+ / H.264 |
| AI Engines |
2, independently configurable |
| Facial Recognition |
Up to 16 libraries; 100,000 list / 10,000 stranger / 5,000,000 face capture |
| Perimeter Protection |
Up to 16 channels |
| Video Structuralization |
Up to 12 channels |
| Audio |
Up to 8-ch IP speaker connections |
| Network |
2 × self-adaptive 10M/100M/1000M Ethernet |
| Remote Access |
Hik-Connect, DDNS |
| HDD / Power / Dimensions / Weight |
Not confirmed from the pages reviewed — verify before publishing |
| Warranty |
Manufacturer standard warranty (confirm current term before publishing) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between this and the iDS-7716NXI-M4/16P/X?
They share the same DeepinMind analytics platform, channel count and decoding capacity. The "16P" sibling has 16 built-in PoE ports for direct camera power delivery, while this model has no built-in PoE, so cameras need to be powered via a separate switch or existing PoE infrastructure.
How many cameras can it support?
Up to 16 IP camera channels, with decoding capacity tiered by resolution — for example 2 channels at 32MP or 16 channels at 4MP, depending on the resolution mix in your camera estate.
Can it run two different analytics types at once?
Yes, it has two independent AI engines that can each be configured for a different analytics task, so different camera groups can run different types of analysis simultaneously without one workload slowing the other down.
How does the facial recognition work?
The recorder compares faces captured from live camera streams against configured face libraries, supporting both "list" alarms for recognised individuals and "stranger" alarms for faces that aren't recognised, with capacity for up to 5,000,000 stored face captures.
What is perimeter protection here?
A deep-learning-based intrusion detection feature that flags movement crossing a defined boundary, while being tuned to reduce false alerts caused by environmental movement like foliage or shadows, supported across up to 16 channels on this model.
Does it support IP speakers?
Yes, up to 8 channels of IP speakers can be connected for audible alerts triggered by detected events.
How is remote access set up?
Via Hik-Connect and DDNS support, which simplify configuring remote viewing without extensive manual network setup, along with web access that doesn't require a browser plug-in.
Is this a good choice if I already have a PoE switch installed?
Yes, since it doesn't include built-in PoE ports, this model can be a more cost-effective option if your site already has PoE switching infrastructure in place, compared to paying for built-in ports you won't use.
