Adding a (BW4 Solar) to your Night Owl App or to a compatible Night Owl Recorder

Our 2K Solar Wireless Battery Camera can be viewed as a standalone device with a Wi-Fi connection via the Night Owl Protect App or added to a compatible recorder. This article will walk you through both adding the doorbell to the app as a standalone device and adding it to a recorder.

Follow the detailed steps below:

Option 1 - Add to the Night Owl App as a Standalone device

STEP 1: Download the Night Owl App. If you are a first-time user, go ahead and download the Night Owl mobile app. Quickly create an account and log in. Already have an account? Simply log in.

STEP 2: Getting started is simple! Before installing your Video Doorbell (wired or battery powered), be sure to insert the included batteries into the dedicated compartment on the back of the device. Ensure that the Video Doorbell is fully charged by using the included Type C USB cable.

Note:  For initial setup/pairing, have your camera within 1 to 3 feet of your router.

STEP 3: From within the app, proceed to the Devices page and Tap on “Add New” or “+” and scan the QR code on the side of the Camera.

IMPORTANT:  The app may prompt you to grant access to your mobile device's camera to scan the QR Code.

STEP 4:  The app will now access the camera's WLAN network. Once this occurs it will search for available Wi-Fi networks. Please ensure you have the name and password for your Wi-Fi network handy. Tap "Join" to continue.

STEP 5: Your mobile device is now connected to your doorbell and will search for available Wi-Fi networks. Choose your Wi-Fi network.

STEP 6: Enter the password for your Wi-Fi network.

STEP 7: Your camera will now check for available firmware (FW) updates. DO NOT disconnect your camera during this search. May take 1 to 3 minutes to search for and update the FW.

STEP 8: You will now be required to name your camera You can choose a preset option or customize the name. Additionally, you may adjust your camera's recording and notification settings at this time or circle back later on.

STEP 9: Your camera is now set up and ready for live view!

Option 2 - Add to a Compatible Wi-Fi Recorder from Night Owl Protect App

STEP 1: Download the Night Owl App. If you are a first-time user, go ahead and download the Night Owl mobile app. Quickly create an account and log in. Already have an account? Simply log in.

STEP 2: Getting started is simple! Before installing your Video Doorbell (wired or battery powered), be sure to insert the included batteries into the dedicated compartment on the back of the device. Ensure that the Video Doorbell is fully charged by using the included Type C USB cable.

Note:  For initial setup/pairing, have your camera within 1 to 3 feet of your router.

STEP 3: From within the app, proceed to the Devices page and Tap on “Add New” or “+” and scan the QR code on the side of the Doorbell.

IMPORTANT:  The app may prompt you to grant access to your mobile device's camera to scan the QR Code.

STEP 4:  The app will now access the camera's WLAN network. Once this occurs it will search for available Wi-Fi networks. Please ensure you have the name and password for your Wi-Fi network handy. Tap "Join" to continue.

STEP 5: Your mobile device is now connected to your doorbell and will search for available Wi-Fi networks. Choose your Wi-Fi network.

STEP 6: Enter the password for your Wi-Fi network.

STEP 7: Your camera will now check for available firmware (FW) updates. DO NOT disconnect your camera during this search. May take 1 to 3 minutes to search for and update the FW.

STEP 8: On the Storage screen, tap "Add Camera to My Recorder" then choose the recorder you wish to add the camera to.

STEP 9: You will now be required to name your camera. You can choose a preset option or customize the name. Additionally, you may adjust your doorbell's recording and notification settings at this time or circle back later on.

STEP 10: Your camera is now set up and ready for live view!

Option 3 - Manually Adding Your Doorbell to a Compatible Recorder

STEP 1: Log in to your compatible Night Owl recorder.

STEP 2: Click the "+" at the bottom of your live view screen.

STEP 3: Ensure the camera is powered on and near your recorder. and click "Continue."

STEP 4: Your recorder will now search for your new camera. Once you see all connected cameras, including your new camera, in the right Search Result field click "Continue."

STEP 5: Confirm that you see the live view for all connected doorbells/cameras and then click "Continue."

STEP 6: You can now live view your camera!

 

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