Remote-access Guide

how to remote access night owl cameras online

by Mr. Dudley Armstrong Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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All Night Owl products include free remote viewing! All you need to do is connect your device to the Internet and download the compatible app or CMS. This ensures our customers have 24/7 access to their security, no matter where they travel, all from the convenience of their Smart Device or computer.

Device Login Issues
To remotely view your system, you will need to add it to the Night Owl HD App. When doing so, you will be asked to enter the username and password for the system. By default, the username is admin. If you are NOT the admin, log in with your username credentials.

Full Answer

Does night owl have free remote viewing?

All Night Owl products include free remote viewing! All you need to do is connect your device to the Internet and download the compatible app or CMS. This ensures our customers have 24/7 access to their security, no matter where they travel, all from the convenience of their Smart Device or computer.

Can I access my Night Owl recorder from my computer?

You can locally access the recorder from a TV/monitor, but not remotely from a Smart Device, PC or Mac. Plug an Ethernet cable from your router (network) to your Night Owl recorder. Wait until a system prompt appears stating “ Internet Detected .”

How to get Night Owl protect on PC?

CMS (Control Management Software) lets you access your Night Owl Protect device from the convenience of your PC or Mac. To download the Night Owl Protect CMS for your PC or Mac, please click on the icon below. NOTE: Your Night Owl device must be connected to the Internet to view and open this software.

How do I get Started with my Night Owl product?

Please click on the app / CMS that your Night Owl product uses to get started! Each of our systems and products is ONLY compatible with a specific app / CMS. If you are uncertain which app / CMS your product uses, please view your Quick Setup Guide, Manual, Series Support Page or click an icon below to see a compatibility list.

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How do I access Night Owl camera remotely?

In order to remotely view your system, you must manually connect an Ethernet cable from your modem/router to the DVR. If you do not want remote viewing, you can simply connect the system to a TV or computer monitor to view live video feed and recordings.

Can I view my Night Owl cameras on my phone?

To download the Night Owl Connect App for viewing on your iOS or Android Smart Device, please visit the App Store or Google Play Store on your Smart Device and search for Night Owl Connect.

How do I watch Night Owl DVR on my computer?

NOTE: Your Night Owl device must be connected to the Internet to view and open this software....For PC:Right click the file.Select “Extract All.”Click “Extract.”Click on the PC version of the software and complete the install.Open the software.

How do I connect my Night Owl camera to my phone?

3:448:02Night Owl Connect App - Initial Setup - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipOnce the application finds your wireless. Camera it will be listed as an O I P select the NOI PMoreOnce the application finds your wireless. Camera it will be listed as an O I P select the NOI P camera network to continue select a Wi-Fi network from the list and tap next to continue.

How do I connect my Night Owl camera to my Iphone?

Log into the Night Owl Protect app by entering the PIN you created or by tapping Use FaceID. ... Tap Add New.Tap Recorder.If a notice displays requesting access to the camera, tap OK.Ensure the recorder is connected to your Internet using the included Ethernet cable.At this point you can add the recorder by.

Can you access Night Owl cameras on computer?

You can view your system using the Night Owl HD CMS Software on a PC/Mac® or by downloading the Night Owl HD app on your Smart Device.

Can you use Night Owl camera without DVR?

The short answer: absolutely YES! To simply put, a DVR or NVR is mainly designed to store the security camera footage. Without DVRs or NVRs, IP cameras can still work independently as standalone surveillance devices, just like the security cameras with SD card.

Do you need WIFI for Night Owl cameras?

A: The Night Owl 4-Camera Indoor/Outdoor Wired Surveillance System does not require Internet or wifi access to record to the DVR.

What is the default password for Night Owl DVR?

The default password for the latest Night Owl recorders The end-user or the installer has to create a new password once the recorder runs up for the first time. During the Startup Wizard, you will be able to set up the Admin Password (The default Username for the Administrator Account is “admin”).

How do I connect my night owl DVR to my laptop?

0:020:32Night Owl- Connecting your DVR via HDMI Cable.mp4 - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipFirst connect one end of the cable into the HDMI port on the DVR. And then connect the other end ofMoreFirst connect one end of the cable into the HDMI port on the DVR. And then connect the other end of the cable into the HDMI port on the TV or monitor.

How do I connect my security camera to my phone?

HOW TO CONNECT CCTV TO ANDROID OR IPhone ?Step 1: CONNECT DVR TO MONITOR DIRECTLY. ... Step 2: CONFIGURE CCTV DVR SETTINGS. ... Step 3: NOW CONFIGURE WIFI ROUTER FOR DVR. ... Step 4: CONNECT DVR TO WIFI VIA LAN CABLE. ... Step 5: CHECK THE SETTINGS. ... Step 6: NOW CONNECT TO ANDROID PHONE.

Why won't my phone connect to my Night Owl?

Reboot your Smart Device. Remove and reinsert the battery. If the device doesn't have a removable battery, press and hold the power button and volume down button for up to 15 seconds until the device resets. Turn the device back on and reopen the Night Owl HD App.

How do you use the Night Owl app?

Download the NightOwl Companion app from the Apple App Store or Google Play. Once installed, open it and click the button that says “I Have an Activation Code.” Scan the code using your phone's camera, or manually enter it from the email you received. Once complete, read and accept the Terms & Conditions.

How do I connect my Night Owl camera to my TV without a DVR?

How to Connect CCTV Security Cameras to a TV/Monitor without DVRs/NVRsStep 1: Connect your camera to the VCR with an RCA cable.Step 2: Plug your camera into the power source with the power adapter.Step 3: Hook up the VCR to your TV via another RCA cable.More items...

How to view live footage on Night Owl?

To access live view, click the “ Details ” tab for the device you want to view on the My Devices page. Under Settings, click on “ Open Live View Page .”. You will now see the Live View for your connected cameras.

How to login to Night Owl Protect?

With Night Owl Protect, there is more than one way to login. You can enter your phone number, username ( recommended) or email followed by your password. Enter your Night Owl Protect login credentials and then click “ Log In .”. Again, username and password is recommended .

How to playback a recording on Night Owl?

To playback picture-in-picture, click on the three dots on the playback screen, then select “ Picture in Picture .” You can then minimize the Night Owl CMS screen and keep watching the recording.

What is live view on Night Owl?

Live View will show live footage from the cameras connected to your Night Owl device.

Where is Night Owl Protect CMS?

For PC: Click on “ Night Owl Protect CMS ” in the upper left corner of your computer screen. The software version number will display.

Can you save recordings from Night Owl?

Additionally, you can save the recording directly to your PC or Mac for long-term storage or sharing.

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How to add a camera to a router?

Step 1. Log into your router’s management page (http://www.tp-link.us/faq-87.html). Go to Forwarding > Virtual Servers and click Add New. Step 2. Type the IP address and the port used by the camera in the corresponding field. For the Protocol, we recommend you select ALL.

How to find the HTTP port number on a camera?

Go to SETTING > BASIC > Network > Information to find the HTTP port number used by the camera. The default is 80.

What port is used for the camera?

Port 3333 can now be used by the camera.

How to remotely access a security camera?

Start by physically connecting your security camera to your computer (server). Then install the FlexiHub software on both the server and the remote computer (client) that will be accessing the camera remotely.

How to make a security camera available for remote viewing?

You can make your security camera available for remote viewing through the use of the DDNS service in such a way that the only thing you’ll have to remember is your camera’s hostname. Get the port numbers. You need to know exactly which port your camera is connected to.

How to share a security camera?

To share the security camera over the Internet, simply start the software on both machines using the same login credentials. Click 'Connect' on the remote computer to access a security camera. Once connected, you can use any specialized software to access and remote control the security camera.

Can you view CCTV footage online?

Finally, you’ll be able to view real-time footage from your CCTV camera online, even if at the moment you are outside your LAN.

Can I access security cameras remotely?

Here’s an easy-to-understand guide on accessing security cameras remotely with the use of port forwarding. This method works just fine for any IP camera make, and you can apply it to access security cameras outside of your LAN or Wi-Fi network. Plus, it’s pretty good for remote viewing of your NVR footage.

What is the goal of Night Owl security?

With respect to the technical support, our goals are to (i) determine if an issue may require repair or replacement, (ii) aid in basic set-up of the product, and (iii) help customers synch their new Night Owl security product to their network and the internet for the purpose of computer or smart device-based viewing and/or control.

What is Night Owl's goal?

Our goal is to get you operating as quickly and efficiently as possible. As noted above, many of Night Owl’s products have a networking component or advanced features. Given our technical support goals, the following may be considered abuse:

How long does it take to get a refund from Night Owl?

If the product is defective and is being used for the first time, Night Owl SP LLC will replace the product at no charge to the customer (shipping and handling charges may apply) or the customer has the option to return the product for a full refund within 30 days from the shipping date. If the product is discontinued, Night Owl SP LLC will automatically upgrade you to a comparable or better system.

How long does it take for Night Owl to return?

Return authorizations may be requested within 30 days from shipping date. Once return (RMA) is approved the product must be delivered to our Naples, FL warehouse within 14 days from the RMA approval date. See below for details about Night Owl’s Return Policy.

Why are remote access sessions recorded?

All communications including remote access sessions, emails, and phone conversations are recorded for quality, training and assessment purposes. These are not accessible to customers.

Does Night Owl ship to Alaska?

Free Shipping on all Night Owl products (UPS Ground Shipping to Contiguous U.S. - not including Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, or Canada.)

Does Night Owl Security take longer than normal delivery?

Under rare circumstances packages can take longer than the average delivery time. Night Owl Security Product’s goal is to provide you with an efficient, hassle free delivery process. If you do not receive your package and the tracking information says it has been delivered, please contact us at webstore@nightowlsp.com and provide us with your full name, complete shipping and billing address, order number, the product you ordered, contact phone number and best time to reach you. We will then personally contact you to resolve any issues.

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