Night Owl Quick Setup Guide
Wi-Fi IP Camera
STOP: Only install a camera in its final location AFTER it's paired and setup is complete.
Option 1: Standalone Camera - Connecting to your Wi-Fi Network:
- First Time User? Download Night Owl Protect. Create an account and log in with your username and password. Already have an account? Log in with your username and password!
[App Store] [Google Play] - Tap "Add New” or “+” and the app will guide you through the setup process.
Option 1 Setup Video
Option 2: Add on Camera - Connecting to your Night Owl Recorder:
2a Wired Bluetooth® DVR:
Series: BTD2/BTD8
Model #'s: DVR-BTD2-81, DVR-BTD8-41, DVR-BTD2-16, DVR-BTD2-161, DVR-BTD8-8, DVR-BTD8-81, DVR-BTD8-82
IMPORTANT - To add a Wi-Fi IP camera to your wired DVR both devices must be connected to the same Internet (Local Area Network).
- Ensure your wired DVR has been added to your Night Owl Protect account.
- Power on your new Wi-Fi IP camera using the provided power adapter.
- Log in to the Night Owl Protect App from your Smart Device.
- Tap on "Add New” or “+” and follow the simple on-screen steps.
NOTE: Our WNIP8 Series cameras cannot be added to our BTD2 Series DVRs.
Option 2a Setup Video
2b Wi-Fi Bluetooth® NVR
Series: BTWN8
Model #'s: WNVR-BTWN8-1
- Power on your new Wi-Fi IP camera using the provided power adapter.
- Log in to the Night Owl Protect App from your Smart Device.
- Tap on your existing BTWN8 Series Wi-Fi NVR.
- Tap on "Add New” or “+” to add your new Wi-Fi IP camera.
- Follow the on-screen steps to pair your new Wi-Fi IP camera.
NOTE: Internet is not required for pairing, but is required for remote viewing features.
Product images in setup videos may vary by model, but the setup is the same.
Option 2b Setup Video
2c Wi-Fi NVR
Series: WNIP2
Model #'s: WNVR-WNIP2-1
- Power on your new Wi-Fi IP camera using the provided power adapter.
- Ensure your existing WNIP2 Series Wi-Fi NVR is connected to a TV/Monitor (minimum 1080p resolution) via HDMI cable.
- Right click on the screen using your system's mouse and then click on the Startup Wizard.
- Follow the on-screen steps to pair your new Wi-Fi IP camera.
NOTE: Our WNIP2 Series Wi-Fi NVR is ONLY compatible with our WNIP2 Series cameras.
Option 2c Setup Video
NEED HELP?
Why Call? Our Support Site Has it All!
For system manuals, troubleshooting guides, FAQs, video tutorials and more:
- Please visit Support.NightOwlSP.com
- Enter WNIP2-CM (for our 1080p Wi-Fi IP Cameras) or WNIP8-CM (for our 4K Wi-Fi IP Cameras) into the Search bar.
For more Support Videos, go to www.youtube.com/nightowlsp
FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against frequency interference in residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed or used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communication. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on. The user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION!
The Federal Communications Commission warns the user that changes or modifications to the unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 8 inches between the radiator and your body.
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