NIGHT OWL WNIP2 Series Stand Alone or Add On Camera User Guide

: June 5, 2024
: NIGHT OWL

Table of Contents

What’s in the Box
Option #2 Stand-Alone Camera Setup
Using Night Owl Connect
Quick Tips
Frequently Asked Questions
CONTACT US
Documents / Resources

WNIP2 Series Stand Alone or Add On Camera
User Guide
Home & Business
SECURITY SYSTEMS

What’s in the Box

Package Contents
DISCLAIMER: The exact components of your product, images, and quantities may vary depending on your model number.
CCTV Camera Model # WNIP-2LTAW-BS-U

Testing with a Smart Device NOTE: Night Owl recommends using your cell phone to test the location for your Wi-Fi signal strength before installing the camera.
Camera Status Light Key
NOTE: The Status Light is found on the base of the camera’s cord.
Quickly Flashing – Pairing Mode (default). Slowly FlashingCamera is not connected to your WNVR or Wi-Fi network. Solid LightCamera is connected to a network and functional.

Add-On or Stand-Alone
Night Owl gives you options! Your camera can be used as an add-on to an existing Night Owl Wireless NVR kit or as a stand-alone camera that records to a microSD card.
Option 1:
Pairing to your existing Wireless NVR System
When used as an add-on to your existing Wireless NVR System, you can view the camera in the same Night Owl App as the system’s other cameras. Please follow OPTION #1 setup instructions to add your camera. NOTE: You must complete the add-on camera set up in the same room as the NVR.
Option 2:
Stand-alone Camera Pairing to your Router

To use as a stand-alone camera, please follow the Option #2 setup instructions found on page 6. You will need to download and install the Night Owl Connect App to view and control the camera. A microSD card (not included) will be required to use the recording function.
NOTE: The camera will be in pairing mode when first powered on. If the camera is not in pairing mode please follow the pairing instructions found on page 9.
Option #1: Pairing to existing Wireless NVR System
By default, the camera will be in pairing mode when it’s first powered on. Pairing allows for the wireless transmission coming from the camera to be detected by the Wireless NVR.
To pair an add-on camera to your Night Owl Wireless NVR, please use the following steps:
NOTE: When pairing the camera to your NVR make sure you are in the same room as the NVR. ALWAYS test the camera locally before installing it.

Power on the add-on camera using the camera power adapter. You will hear the camera say, “Camera is in pairing mode” and the status light will flash quickly. If the camera is not in pairing mode, please refer to page 9 for pairing instructions.
With the NVR connected to a TV/Monitor, log in, then right-click on your mouse and navigate to the Main Menu using the options bar.
A Go to the Camera Menu and Select the Add Camera tab on the left side of the menu.
B The top portion of the screen will list cameras that have been found but not yet paired.
C The bottom portion of the screen will show all cameras that are currently paired to the NVR.
NOTE: Please be patient as NVR locates the add-on camera. May take up to 3 minutes.
A With the camera in pairing mode Click on Wireless Add located on the Add Camera screen. Your NVR will now search for new cameras.
B NOTE: The add-on camera will not appear in the bottom screen with the other paired cameras until the NVR finds and pairs the new camera.
Within the Wireless Add screen, the “Number of Cameras Connected” signifies those cameras that are already paired to the Wireless NVR and will not immediately reflect this new camera.
NOTE: You cannot exceed the number of Wireless NVR channels you have. If you have a 4 channel system, the maximum number of cameras you can have paired is 4.
Pairing to existing Wireless NVR System
If you have not exceeded the channel limitation, the new camera will appear in a vacant video field once paired.
WooHoo! Your add-on camera has now been paired to the Wireless NVR using the Wireless NVR’s built-in Wi-Fi.

Option #2 Stand-Alone Camera Setup

Don’t have a Wireless NVR or want to use the camera on its own? No problem! To use as a Stand-Alone camera the following technical requirements must be met.

Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz Router compatible with 802.11 b/g/n.
High-Speed Internet Connections with a minimum of 2 Mbps upload speed.
Optional microSD Card needed to record (not included).

To use as a Stand-alone camera:

Be in the same room as the router during setup, if possible.
Power on the camera using the camera power adapter.
The camera will be in pairing mode:
The status light will flash quickly. B Camera will say “Camera is in pairing mode”.
NOTE: If the camera is not in pairing mode please refer to page 9 for pairing instructions.
Know the name and password of the Wi-Fi network being used.
NOTE: If you don’t know your Wi-Fi password, please contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Night Owl will not be able to provide this information.

Using Night Owl Connect

Download and Install Application

Download the app from the App Store or Google Play Store and install the application on your device.
NOTE: Night Owl Connect will lead you through a step-by-step process for adding your camera to the app.
NOTE: Setup is the same for smartphones and tablets.
Create an account using an email address for the username and a password between 820 characters.
To confirm your email address, enter the verification code found in the confirmation email from: No_Reply@NightOwlSP.com.
NOTE: Check your spam/junk inbox.
Login to Night Owl Connect
Long into the app to complete the Setup process. The camera should be in pairing mode (default mode). If the camera is not in pairing mode, please refer to page 9 for pairing instructions.
Click the plus symbol to begin setup. The app will lead you through the rest of the setup process.

Night Owl Connect CMS Software
The Night Owl Connect CMS Software allows you to view your Night Owl Security system remotely from a PC or Mac®. Additionally, you can playback recorded video, save video and images directly to your PC or Mac®, configure numerous settings such as channel names, and set record preferences.
To download the CMS Software:

Go to www.NightOwlSP.com.
Click on the Support tab.
In the search bar, type “Connect CMS”.
Download the Night Owl Connect CMS software.
Once downloaded, select PC or Mac®.

Quick Tips

To Pair Camera:
For WNIP-2LTAW-BS-U Press and hold the reset button until you hear the camera say “Please be patient. Camera is resetting”. Once the camera resets, you will hear “Camera is in pairing mode” and the Status light will flash quickly.
Using a MicroSD Card:
Recommended compatibility: Class 10, maximum space 128GB. If an SD card is used, video files will be stored on the SD card. microSD card is not included.
Remove the plastic cover to open the microSD card slot. Slide microSD Card into SD card slot.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs

Does my wireless NVR have to be connected to the Internet to work?
No, your wireless NVR does not have to be connected to the Internet to work. You can view live feed and recordings by connecting it to a TV/Monitor via HDMI or VGA.
Will I be able to view my system while away from home?
To view your wireless system remotely, your NVR will need to be manually connected to a modem/router via the included Ethernet cable. You can view your system via the FREE Night Owl Connect App or by utilizing the FREE Night Owl Connect CMS software on a PC/Mac®.
How do the cameras transmit video to the NVR?
Our wireless NVRs have built-in Wi-Fi for communicating with the cameras. Each camera comes paired to the wireless NVR by default, so your initial setup should be hassle-free. NOTE: Add-on cameras will come in pairing mode and will need to be paired to the NVR.
Are my cameras weatherproof?
WNIP-2LTAW-BS-U c ameras are weatherproof (not waterproof) and will endure minimal moisture and dirt/debris. However, Night Owl strongly recommends placing all outdoor cameras under an eave or awning to help shield them from overexposure to the elements, which could reduce your camera’s lifespan.

CONTACT US

PHONE (English, Spanish & French)
Sales/Technical Support
1.866.390.1303 Live Chat 24/7, 365 days a year
EMAIL
Sales Support
Sales@NightOwlSP.com
Technical Support
Support@NightOwlSP.com
WEBSITE
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How-To Videos
Manuals

Need Help?
For system manuals, troubleshooting guides, FAQs, video tutorials and more:

Please visit www.NightOwlSP.com.
Click the Support tab.
Enter your product’s model number in the search bar.
Access the support material needed.

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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 a 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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Documents / Resources

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