Need Help?
Why call? Our 24/7 online support site has it all!
For system manuals, troubleshooting guides, FAQs, video tutorials and more:
- Visit Support.NightOwlSP.com
- Enter the Series listed on the product support sticker into the search bar
- Access the support material needed
Product support information can be found on the top of your Recorder.
Step 1: Connecting Your System
NOTE: Watch our Recorder Setup Video on YouTube.
Option 1: Easy Bluetooth® Wireless Setup
With our easy Bluetooth® wireless setup, no TV / Monitor is required. Once your system is connected using the steps below, you can quickly finish the setup right from the app on your Smart Device. This is the preferred setup method for your system. Please proceed to step 1.
NOTE: You may still use a TV / Monitor, it is just not required for initial setup.
Illustration showing a smartphone connecting wirelessly to a Night Owl WNVR unit.
Option 2: Manual Setup (TV / Monitor)
While our easy Bluetooth® wireless setup is preferred, you may still want to locally view your system from a TV / Monitor. The choice is yours based on your setup needs. If you want to connect a TV / Monitor, complete the two steps below then continue to finish connecting your system.
a
Diagram showing an HDMI cable connecting to the HDMI port on the back of the WNVR and to a TV/Monitor.
Plug one end of the included HDMI cable into the HDMI port on the back of the WNVR. Plug the other end of the cable into your TV or Monitor.
NOTE: To view cameras, TV or Monitor must be tuned to the same input the HDMI is plugged into.
b
Diagram showing a USB mouse connecting to the USB port on the back of the WNVR.
Plug the USB mouse into the USB port on the back of the WNVR.
Night Owl Support Videos
Step-by-step instructions make it even easier to connect your system! Follow along as our videos guide you through topics including:
- System Setup
- System Features
- Setting up the App
- App Features
For more Support Videos, go to Night Owl's YouTube page by typing www.youtube.com/nightowlsp into your web browser.
Night Owl Technical Support
If you require Technical Support, you should always go to Support.NightOwlSP.com first. With 24/7 access to system manuals, troubleshooting guides, FAQs, video tutorials, and more, you'll have all the support you could need.
Still need more support? Before calling Night Owl Technical Support, keep in mind we can only provide phone support if:
- Your device is running the latest firmware version.
- Your device is registered. To register your device:
- a. Download Night Owl Protect from your Smart Device's App Store. Click "Sign Up" to create an account.
- or
- b. Go to www.no-protect.com and manually register your device.
- You are in front of the device with it powered on.
Thank you for being a Night Owl Customer! Secure, Protect, Connect your world!
What's in the Box
WNVR / Accessories
- WNVR
- WNVR Power Adapter (x1)
- 6 ft. HDMI (x1)
- 6 ft. Ethernet (x1)
- USB Mouse (x1)
- WNVR Antenna (x2)
Compatible Devices
Your Wi-Fi NVR is compatible with multiple Night Owl® Wi-Fi devices. The Wi-Fi devices included with your system will vary based on your model number. Please scan the QR Code for more information on all compatible Wi-Fi devices, including setup instructions.
Illustration of a Night Owl WNVR unit and two Night Owl Wi-Fi cameras, with a QR code next to them.
QR Code Link: https://scnv.io/j86E
Items Not Included
- Monitor (Not required for Bluetooth® Setup)
- Router / Network Access Point
NOTE: If connecting to a TV or Monitor (Not Required), it must have a minimum resolution of 1080p HD. Use all of the included Night Owl accessories. Third-party accessories may not work correctly.
DISCLAIMER: The exact components of your system, images, and quantities may vary depending on your model number. While these may vary, this QSG addresses the setup of your WNVR and cameras. While we make every effort to provide accurate information, inaccuracies or errors may occur. We reserve the right to make changes, corrections, and/or improvements to the information and to the products, at any time without notice.
Follow The Steps Below to Continue Setting up your System For Both Options
- Connect the two provided WNVR antennas to the antenna ports on the rear of the recorder.
- Plug one end of the included Ethernet cable into the LAN port on the back of the WNVR. NOTE: Night Owl recommends connecting to the Internet for the best user experience.
- Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into a port on the back of your router / network access point. NOTE: As long as your WNVR is hardwired using Ethernet cabling, you can connect to any working network access point. See your product manual for more details.
- Connect the WNVR power adapter to the Power Input on the rear of the WNVR.
- Plug the WNVR power adapter into a surge protector or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). Some systems beep upon booting up. NOTE: Make sure the UPS or surge protector is switched ON.
IMPORTANT: Your Wi-Fi NVR is compatible with multiple Night Owl® Wi-Fi devices. The Wi-Fi devices included with your system will vary based on your model number. Please scan the QR Code for more information on all compatible Wi-Fi devices, including setup instructions.
QR Code Link: https://scnv.io/j86E
Step 2: Download Night Owl Protect
2a If you're a First Time User, download Night Owl Protect from the App Store or Google Play Store onto your Smart Device. If you already have an account skip to Step 3.
2b Create and verify your Night Owl Protect account. Proceed to Step 3.
NOTE: Setup is the same for Smartphone and Tablet.
Step 3: System Configuration
Now that your system's hardware is connected and you have the app setup on your Smart Device, it is time to configure your system. Based on whether you chose Option 1: Easy Bluetooth® Wireless Setup or Option 2: Manual Setup (TV / Monitor), follow the steps below.
Option 1: Easy Bluetooth® Wireless Setup
NOTE: If you have a TV / Monitor connected, you will see setup information appear on the screen as you complete the Bluetooth® setup. A TV / Monitor is not required for this setup, but can be used for viewing.
- Log in to the app. If your device's Bluetooth® is not enabled, you will be asked to allow access.
- The app will now use Bluetooth® to find the WNVR. Tap "Continue" to add the WNVR to your Night Owl Protect account.
- Take a moment to name your recorder.
- The app will now pair to the WNVR. Once finished, complete the remainder of the Startup Wizard right from the app and begin viewing your cameras.
NOTE: If the WNVR is not connected to the Internet, you will not be able to live view the cameras from the app.
Option 2: Manual Setup (TV / Monitor)
NOTE: Connecting your system and using the Night Owl Protect App is preferred and offers added security benefits and convenience to your mobile lifestyle.
We strongly recommend you connect your WNVR to the Internet to search for the latest firmware. Keeping your firmware updated is vital for the overall health of your system. If you are NOT connecting your WNVR to the Internet, please manually upgrade the firmware and register your device.
- If you have not already done so, connect your WNVR to a TV / Monitor using the provided HDMI cable. Follow the steps in Connecting Your System.
- You will now begin the Startup Wizard. When you get to the following screen, click "Manual Setup (not recommended)."
- Proceed through the rest of the Startup Wizard to finish setup. Once complete, click on "Go to Live View" to begin viewing your cameras.
We still recommend downloading the Night Owl Protect App to your Smart Device for additional security benefits. To easily set up and view your system from the app:
- Enable Bluetooth® on your Smart Device.
- Download the Night Owl Protect App and log in.
- The device should automatically pop up. Click "Continue".
NOTE: You MUST be within 5 ft. of your recorder for the Bluetooth to pair to your Smart Device.
Not Connecting to the Internet?
Night Owl strongly recommends connecting the WNVR to the Internet. If you have decided not to connect, follow the onscreen prompts within the Startup Wizard. Please note that not connecting your WNVR means:
- You must manually update the device's firmware to the latest version to receive Technical Phone Support. The latest firmware version is available on the device's support page on the Night Owl Support Site.
- The WNVR must be registered to receive Technical Phone Support.
- You cannot view your system remotely.
- Resetting your password is a much longer process to ensure security.
Legal and Compliance
FCC RADIATION NORM
FCC
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.
FCC Compliance Statement 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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