Adding a FBWNIP4U Battery Camera to your Night Owl App or to a compatible Night Owl Recorder

Our 2K indoor/outdoor wire free camera can be viewed as a standalone camera 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 camera to the app as a standalone camera 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: Using the Micro USB Cable that came with the Camera, charge your camera for 3-4 hours before initial setup.

Important:  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 bottom of your 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 camera 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: Using the Micro USB Cable that came with the Camera, charge your camera for 3-4 hours before initial setup.

Important:  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 camera 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 camera'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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