The Dahua XVR5116HS-5M-I3/T is a 16-channel Penta-brid WizSense digital video recorder with 5MP recording and two-way talk over coax, in stock at Mascom International for KSh 16,500. It arrives brand new and sealed, with a single SATA bay for a hard drive of up to 16TB, a gigabit network port and 4K HDMI output. Penta-brid means the Dahua XVR5116HS-5M-I3/T reads HDCVI, AHD, TVI and CVBS cameras and also adds IP cameras, up to 24 channels in all. Our store is on Kimathi Street in Nairobi CBD, first floor of Old Mutual Building, where you can see it working.
Built for warehouses, schools, SACCO branches, hotels and gated estates across Kenya, the Dahua XVR5116HS-5M-I3/T runs a full site from one recorder. Larger sites often end up with two small recorders, two apps to check and two drives to manage. The Dahua XVR5116HS-5M-I3/T brings all sixteen cameras under one login, so a manager in Upper Hill can review a warehouse in Industrial Area from a single phone screen. Face recognition on four channels lets a school or estate gate compare visitors against a stored list, and the watchman can speak through a talk-capable camera without leaving the guard hut.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that hand over a recorder and wish you luck, Mascom International stocks the Dahua XVR5116HS-5M-I3/T alongside the Dahua cameras that pair with it, so one counter visit covers the whole system. Buyers throughout Kenya report that the gigabit port makes playback over the DMSS app noticeably quicker on busy systems. Installers working on estates in Ruaka and Kitengela say a single 16-channel box is easier to maintain than two smaller ones. Visit us to see the Dahua XVR5116HS-5M-I3/T running, or order on WhatsApp for pay-on-arrival delivery across all 47 counties.
Common Questions About the Dahua XVR5116HS-5M-I3/T
What is the Dahua XVR5116HS-5M-I3/T price in Kenya?
The Dahua XVR5116HS-5M-I3/T sells for KSh 16,500 brand new at Mascom International on Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. The price includes our 12-month warranty and pay-on-arrival delivery to all 47 counties, but not a hard drive, which you choose by camera count. The 8-channel Dahua XVR5108HS-5M-I3/T costs KSh 10,500, so the extra KSh 6,000 buys eight more camera inputs, a 1000 Mbps network port, a USB 3.0 port and face recognition on four channels instead of two.
Is the Dahua XVR5116HS-5M-I3/T better than the Dahua XVR1B16-I/T?
For 5MP cameras, yes: the Dahua XVR5116HS-5M-I3/T records 5MP-class video, while the Dahua XVR1B16-I/T at KSh 9,900 records at 1080N. Both are 16-channel Penta-brid WizSense recorders with two-way talk. The XVR1B16-I/T suits sites where every camera is 2MP and the aim is coverage, not fine detail. The XVR5116HS-5M-I3/T adds face recognition, perimeter protection and a gigabit port. Pick it when you need to identify faces or plates; pick the XVR1B16-I/T when budget comes first and cameras are 2MP.
How many cameras record at full frame rate on the Dahua XVR5116HS-5M-I3/T?
The Dahua XVR5116HS-5M-I3/T records 5MP at up to 25 frames per second on channels 1 to 4, and up to 12 on channels 5 to 16. At 4MP or 1080p, the first four channels run at 25 or 30 frames per second and the rest at up to 15. Plug gates, cash points and main entrances into the first four inputs, where smooth motion matters most. Corridors, stores and perimeter walls do fine at 12 frames per second, which still captures a person walking clearly.
How does the Dahua XVR5116HS-5M-I3/T cope with dust and heat in a Kenyan warehouse?
The Dahua XVR5116HS-5M-I3/T is rated to run from -10°C to +55°C with humidity between 10% and 90%. That covers most Kenyan rooms, including a hot store in Mombasa or a tin-roofed office in Industrial Area. Dust is the bigger risk: fine dust clogs the vents and heats the hard drive. Keep the recorder in a closed cabinet or office rather than on the warehouse floor, and blow out the vents every few months. Dahua notes the supported drive size drops as ambient temperature rises.
Does face recognition on the Dahua XVR5116HS-5M-I3/T work for a school or estate gate?
Yes, the Dahua XVR5116HS-5M-I3/T runs face recognition on four analogue channels, comparing faces against stored lists of known or barred people. Face detection also runs on four channels, saving face shots you can search later. Use a 5MP camera at head height, aimed at a narrow gate where people walk toward the lens. Face recognition, face detection, perimeter protection and AcuPick switch off once IP extension is turned on, so plan whether you need extra IP cameras or the AI features.
Can I add IP cameras to the Dahua XVR5116HS-5M-I3/T later?
Yes, the Dahua XVR5116HS-5M-I3/T takes up to 24 IP channels: eight by default, plus the sixteen analogue inputs converted to IP when needed. Incoming IP bandwidth is 128 Mbps. That lets a site keep its coax cameras today and add network cameras over the years without changing the recorder. A school might start with sixteen HDCVI cameras around classrooms and add eight IP units on a new block. Converting analogue inputs to IP does switch off some AI features, so plan the mix early.
Will the Dahua XVR5116HS-5M-I3/T run on a solar or UPS backup?
The Dahua XVR5116HS-5M-I3/T runs on 12V DC at 2A and draws under 12W before a hard drive is fitted, so a UPS or solar backup handles it easily. The bigger load is sixteen cameras, which usually run from one central power supply. Put both the recorder and that supply on the same UPS, or the recorder will keep running with blank screens. Sites in areas with long KPLC outages, such as farms and estates on the edge of Nairobi, often pair a UPS with a solar inverter.
Who should buy the Dahua XVR5116HS-5M-I3/T and who should skip it?
Buy the Dahua XVR5116HS-5M-I3/T if you need nine to sixteen wired cameras with 5MP detail, face recognition and talk-back in one box. Warehouses, schools, hotels, SACCO branches and estates fit this profile. Skip it if you run eight cameras or fewer; the Dahua XVR5108HS-5M-I3/T saves KSh 6,000. Skip it as well if every camera is 2MP and you only need coverage, where the Dahua XVR1B16-I/T at KSh 9,900 is enough. A site with only IP cameras is better served by a network video recorder.
Technical Specifications
Recording and Compression
- 5MP recording at up to 25fps on channels 1 to 4 — the smoothest video goes to the cameras you plug in first.
- Channels 5 to 16 record 5MP at up to 12fps — enough to follow a person walking along a wall or corridor.
- 4MP and 1080p at 25 or 30fps on the first four channels, up to 15fps on the rest — handy when mixing camera types.
- AI Coding, H.265+, H.265, H.264+ and H.264 compression — keeps file sizes down so the drive holds more days.
- AI Coding on all 16 channels — compresses still backgrounds harder than moving people, saving disk space without blurring faces.
Camera Inputs and Compatibility
- Sixteen BNC inputs reading HDCVI, AHD, TVI and CVBS — older analogue cameras and new 5MP units run side by side.
- Up to 24 IP channels with 128 Mbps incoming bandwidth — add network cameras later without changing the recorder.
- Two-way talk over coax on all 16 channels — speak through talk-capable cameras over the existing video cable.
- Local and network talk share channel 1's audio input — put the main gate camera on input 1 for talk-back.
- Pairs with every Dahua HDCVI camera in our range — from 2MP bullets to the 5MP Dahua HAC-HDW1500CLQP-IL-A eyeball.
WizSense AI Detection
- SMD Plus on 16 channels and SMD by camera on 24 — sorts people and vehicles from wind, shadows and animals.
- Perimeter protection on 8 channels with 10 IVS rules each — sets virtual fences along a wall or loading bay.
- Face recognition and face detection on 4 channels each — matches faces at a gate against stored lists.
- AcuPick on 8 channels at 1080p — find one person across several cameras by picking them from a clip.
- Video quality analytics on 16 channels — warns you when a camera is covered, moved or out of focus.
Storage and Backup
- One SATA bay for a single drive up to 16TB — a large drive suits a busy 16-camera site.
- Supported drive size drops as ambient temperature rises — a cool room protects both the limit and drive life.
- Rear USB 3.0 port — copies long clips to an external drive much faster than USB 2.0.
- Front USB 2.0 port — handy for the mouse or a quick flash-drive export at the desk.
- Network-based external storage supported — send copies of footage to a storage device on the office network.
Network and Remote Viewing
- One RJ-45 port at 10/100/1000 Mbps — gigabit speed keeps playback quick when several people view at once.
- Free Dahua DMSS app for Android and iPhone — live view, playback, AI alerts and talk-back on your phone.
- Separate main and sub streams — choose the light stream on mobile data and the full stream for evidence.
- Works with home fibre or a 4G router — suits sites in towns where fibre has not yet arrived.
- Multiple managers can view the same system from different phones — useful for owners, supervisors and security firms.
Build and Power
- 1U compact chassis of 260.0 x 237.8 x 47.6 mm — fits a standard network cabinet shelf.
- Net weight of 1.00 kg — easy to wall-mount inside a lockable cabinet away from intruders.
- 12V DC 2A input, under 12W without a hard drive — a small UPS carries it through outages.
- Operating range of -10°C to +55°C and 10% to 90% humidity — fine for most offices and stores.
- HDMI up to 3840 x 2160 and VGA up to 1920 x 1080 — show sixteen feeds on a 4K TV at the guard post.
Package Contents
Expect the Dahua XVR5116HS-5M-I3/T to come with the recorder, a 12V power adapter, a USB mouse, screws for fitting the hard drive and a quick start guide; ask us on WhatsApp to confirm the box contents of the unit in stock. There is no hard drive inside, so choose one to match sixteen cameras. Cameras, coaxial cable, BNC connectors and a central camera power supply are separate items, and we can quote them together as one bundle.
Warranty
The Dahua XVR5116HS-5M-I3/T ships with a 12-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. Bring the recorder and your receipt to our Nairobi CBD service desk and our team handles the claim from there.
Buying the Dahua XVR5116HS-5M-I3/T from Mascom International
Find the Dahua XVR5116HS-5M-I3/T at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Installers are welcome to bring a sample camera and watch the recorder detect it before buying. Units in this range normally ship in a black finish; message us on WhatsApp to confirm the one on the shelf.
For a quote on the recorder with cameras, cable and a drive, contact us:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Every order goes out pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Nairobi and its environs get same-day delivery, and major towns like Thika, Machakos, Nyeri and Kisumu receive orders the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Your purchase carries the 12-month warranty above. We stand behind honest specifications, accurate pricing and after-sales support from a real Nairobi shop you can walk into whenever the system needs attention.
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