Adding a Smart Video Doorbell (WNIP2 Series) to a BTWN8 Series Wi-Fi NVR

Stop_sign.gif The steps below show you how to add a WNIP2 Series Smart Video Doorbell to your BTWN8 Series Wi-Fi NVR using the Night Owl Protect App (preferred method). For instructions on adding your Smart Video Doorbell to your recorder from a TV or Monitor, refer to your BTWN8 Series Manual by clicking HERE .

 

IMPORTANT: Ensure you have downloaded the Night Owl Protect App to your Smart Device and have added your BTWN8 Series Wi-Fi NVR to the app. For more information on downloading and setting up your account, please view the video tutorial below. 

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Adding a Smart Video Doorbell from an Android Smart Device:
 Switch to iOS

  1. Open the Night Owl Protect App and tap on your BTWN8 Series recorder from the list of devices.

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  2. At the bottom of the Device Details page, you will see cameras that have been added to the recorder.

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  3. Tap on the "+" sign to add your doorbell.
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  4. Ensure your doorbell is in pairing mode and tap "Continue."

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    NOTE:     Your doorbell should be in pairing mode. However, if the doorbell is not in pairing mode, tap "How to Set the Camera in Pairing Mode" or refer to your Smart Video Doorbell Quick Setup Guide (QSG).

  5. The recorder will now search for your doorbell and will display a list of already paired cameras.

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  6. When the recorder locates your doorbell, you will hear "Please be patient as doorbell connects to Wi-Fi". 

  7. Once the doorbell has been paired, you will hear "Woo Hoo! Doorbell setup is complete!" and the new doorbell will now show in the list of cameras.

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  8. Tap the " ✓ " at the top of the page to end the pairing process.

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  9. Return to the Device Details page for your BTWN8 Series recorder and you will now see the doorbell is paired. Tap on the doorbell to begin viewing!

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Adding a Smart Video Doorbell Camera from an iOS Smart Device:
Switch to Android

  1. Open the Night Owl Protect App and tap on your BTWN8 Series recorder from the list of devices.

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  2. At the bottom of the Device Settings page, you will see cameras that have been added to the recorder.

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  3. Tap on the "+" sign to add your doorbell.
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  4. Ensure your doorbell is in pairing mode and tap "Continue."

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    NOTE:     Your doorbell should be in pairing mode. However, if the doorbell is not in pairing mode, tap "How to Set the Camera in Pairing Mode" or refer to your Smart Video Doorbell Quick Setup Guide (QSG).

  5. The recorder will now search for your doorbell and will display a list of already paired cameras.

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  6. When the recorder locates your doorbell, you will hear "Please be patient as doorbell connects to Wi-Fi". 

  7. Once the doorbell has been paired, you will hear "Woo Hoo! Doorbell setup is complete!" and the new doorbell will now show in the list of cameras.

  8. Tap the " Continue " at the top of the page to end the pairing process.

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  9. Verify that you can see the live view of your new doorbell and tap the "Continue" button.

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  10. Return to the Device Settings page for your BTWN8 Series recorder and you will now see the doorbell is paired. Tap on the doorbell to begin viewing!

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