NightOwl BTWN8 Wi-Fi NVR Security System User Guide
- June 6, 2024
- NightOwl
Table of Contents
Quick Setup Guide
Wi-Fi Network Video Recorder (WNVR) Product Setup
Wi-Fi NVR
Security System
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
Step 1: Connecting Your System
NOTE: Watch our Recorder Setup Video on YouTube.
Option 1: Easy Bluetooth® Wireless Setup
wireless setup, no TV / Monitor is required. Once you from the app on your
Smart Device. This is the preferred setup method for your system. Please
proceed to step 1.
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
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:
Download Night Owl Protect from your Smart Device’s App Store.
Click “Sign Up” to create an account.
or
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
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.
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.
Step 2: Download Night Owl Protect
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.
NOTE: Setup is the same for smartphones and tablets.
Create and verify your Night Owl Protect account. Proceed to Step 3.
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 to 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 vital for the
overall health of your system. If you are NOT connecting 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 the setup. Once complete, click on “Go to Live View” to begin viewing your cameras.
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.
- 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.
Need More Help?
For more information on your product’s compatibility, system manuals, troubleshooting guides, FAQs, video tutorials, and more:
- Please visit Support.NightOwlSP.com
- Enter the Series listed on the Product Support Sticker (on top of the WNVR) into the search bar.
- Access the support material needed.
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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