Customer Ratings & Reviews

This cameras are amazing. You can talk to people outside. They are very clear even at night. The recording every single moment and you can go back on the phone and you can find out everything what happened in the past. If they have six I’ll give it six star. Thank you. Believe me I’m not person i will give good reviews and five stars easy.

These cameras have given us some very clear images in the past that we were very happy with. But before we knew it (less than a year), we started experiencing major issues. Heavy blur or distortion in one camera that came from nowhere and seems to be unfixable. Another stopped working completely one day. Another has a faulty wire and flashes the flash light and beeps if plugged in (essentially also rendering it completely unusable too). We are not expecting a long lifespan for these cameras after the issues we’ve already experienced. In short: Started out good, went downhill quickly.

What a great product. I had it for months now and so far no complaints. I’m not saying that the overall quality of the cameras are the best but it’s doing the deed. With no subscription or any extra fees just to be able to use the product, I can be at ease knowing that my home is being recorded 24hrs and the DVR is saving all my recordings over the last two months.

I really love the night all night camera DVR system we purchased from Best buy it beats all our expectations

These cameras are amazing. I have them all around my home for more than a year and they have not failed me. I am able to see live and rewind to see if I missed something. I highly recommend these cameras for peace of mind and safety. The price cannot be beat!

should have came with more functions and features for the price. live video quality and custom voice / siren alarms. and maybe some connectors to connect/extend the cables that come with the system.

Brought it for the barbershop. Had to get creative with the wiring but overall great picture. Great sound

Good quality picture. App is real easy to use. Really happy with the product

The cámaras work good. The quality is ok, not the best but still can distinguish good. Zoom is is blurry.

Excellent system, has been working 6 months so far with no issues

Very easy to learn how to use and understand its operation .

Great product with easy step by step setup instructions. Perfect clarity day or night

Easy installation! App is a plus! No extra monthly fees!

The Night Owl security system, they are not new when it comes to securing your home. This system is 2K HD with 8 cameras and a 1TB HDD DVR. All 8 cameras are wired with 2 way mic and they all support black and white night vision. In the box you get all necessary accessories to get you started. The cables are very long, approximately 60 feet. The built quality I was not impressed with. I think they could have done better. The cameras are very light giving the impression of low quality. However they can be used outdoors and they are rated IP65 water resistant. Setting it up seems to be easy if it works correctly. I tried the recommended setup which is connecting it via Bluetooth. That for me didn’t work so I had to do a manual setup, after that I was able to connect it Bluetooth. Once setup, navigating through the UI of the DRV is simple. At the main home screen you will have a view of all your cameras. To access the UI menu simply click on the right button of the included mouse. Be aware to access this system remotely you need to connect it hardwire via ethernet connection. It does not support wireless connection except the Bluetooth for setup. The Night Owl app is very simple, not hard to navigate and with this system you have basic options. Connecting the cameras are also super easy with the included power video cables. There’s a 4 way power splitter you have to use to connect 4 cameras to 1 power supply. When it comes to video quality they are ok. Images are really good in a very well lit environment. In limited brighter areas images are fine but the image colors are more in the cool temperature. The night vision is also average, the images are easily visible of course depending on the distance. The cameras are also equipped with spot light and two way mic. The lights are bright, not as bright as a spotlight but enough to be noticed. The speaker could be a little louder and the siren to be honest is a joke. This system does give you motion alerts. Alerts are pretty quick and that will also depend on your internet connection. There was an instance where it took approximately 5 seconds to get an alert. Overall this security system will get the job done and it comes with plenty of cameras to secure your home. It is easy to set up even in manual mode. It does come with all the necessary accessories to connect your system including mounting screws. It is 12 channels total meaning you can add 4 additional Wi-Fi IP cameras. The fact that you don’t have to pay for storage and you can view and download videos at any time and use a digital assistant is what makes this a lucrative security system. In the box you get 8 cameras, 1TB DVR, 3 power supply, mouse, 2 power splitters, 8 video power cables, RJ 45 cable (ethernet), mounting screws, HDMI cable, quick setup manual and security sticker.

The Night Owl 12 Channel 2K DVR System… TLDR: Great security system with eight 2K cameras. Onto the review, this system comes with: > DVR: This system’s DVR has a 1TB HDD. It appears to be upgradeable, however there is no documentation provided (at least easily searchable) with any recommended specs/requirements of drives. Would be nice if Night Owl would provide this information (if they do, it’s not easily accessible). Since the drive itself comes with a 1TB 7,200RPM drive, i’m assuming any 7,200RPM drive will work. To Night Owl’s credit, they do provide a support page illustrating how to upgrade the drive… There are a total of 12 channels, with 8 being wired and 4 being wireless. Since this comes with 8 wired cameras already, if you need to expand your coverage then that means you’ll need to buy compatible wireless cameras. > Cameras: This system comes with 8 cameras that are 2K resolution (e.g., 2560 x 1440). The cable length is 60ft, which may or may not work out for you depending on the size of your house; in my case, the placement of the DVR was not ideal but i wanted to place my cameras in certain positions so I would have better coverage of my property. The camera’s provide a decent field of view, however compared to my Nest outdoor cameras it’s more narrow (e.g., my Nest cameras have a 130° field of view, not sure what the field of view is for the Night Owls but they aren’t 130°). The video quality is pretty much on par with my Nest cameras; neither really do well in low light conditions but are pretty good in well lit environments. The cameras also provide 2-way audio which is pretty good compared to my Nest cameras; Nest camera speaker and mics were lacking and tiny sounding compared to the Night Owl cameras. Setting up the system is pretty simple, but can be time consuming. Installation of the cameras took me ~3 hours to ensure I had the cameras where I’d ideally want them for the best coverage. The setup process via the app was pretty straight forward and took less than 30 minutes. The alerts/notifications are pretty much on par with my Nest system and do not go beyond 3–4 seconds when motion is detected. Overall, I would recommend this system to anyone that is looking for security without any monthly costs (e.g, Nest Aware, Ring Protect, etc.). You can’t go wrong with this system!

First Impressions - I opened the main box and dived into the internal packaging to check what exactly is included with this system. It offers a lot for the current price - Eight cameras and a recoding unit ! - It is comprised of the main "DVR" type box and eight wired cameras. It supports 2K recording and playback. This system includes eight wired cameras that support a 2K resolution and have a bright IR light set to support clear night time recording. I always bench test any electronic device prior to installing so I grabbed a camera, hooked the received up, plugged it into the LAN and turned it on. Notably I will be replacing a wired system that is about 4 1/2 years old that supports "HD" video - where the definition is a bit loose and really means "something higher than 480p". I did run new wiring for one camera location that will be new to this system. The manufacturer recommends running new wire for any installation however I chose to re-use my wiring for five of the cameras for six total installed. I will keep the last two cameras as spares. Usage over a one week span - I installed the received in place of my old unit and hooked up two cameras for an initial real world test. I checked my prior wiring and found it was compatible with this newer system. I was able to immediately see an incredible difference in the video quality - both "live" and in the recording. The cameras are sharp and clear and the night vision . . . let's just say there is no comparison with my old setup. I can clearly make out make and model of cars that pass the road side of my house, I can see tree branches and the leaves on those branches. . .the yard is obviously comprised of grass and not just a blurry dark area etc... you probably get the idea. Two way audio - It works ! My prior system did not even have audio at all. Now I can tease my dog when she is out in the yard with the built in speakerer. This will prove to be useful based on alerting when I have two cameras on and around the front porch. I was able to setup alerts for people and vehicles with only two cameras installed - i.e. when testing and that worked without significant delay most of the time. Setting realistic expectations on longevity - I have owned and installed multiple many-camera DVR systems in the past. While I cannot speak to the longevity of this system - I generally expect most of the cameras to last for five to seven years maximum. Ideally placing these under an overhang and out of direct sunlight will help extend that life. These appear to be well sealed and should last until it's time to replace them again ! What I love - No monthly fees and more cameras than I need - i.e. Spares ! 1TB recoding capacity ! Great image quality both in the day and at night. Room for improvement - The mobile app works but could use some refinements. I am able to view recorded video without issue and receive alerts. No integration for other home automation systems

I’ve been using these cameras for a little while now, and overall, I’m pretty satisfied with the performance—especially for the price. The picture quality is amazing, and the live feed is very clear, even during nighttime. I also found the sound quality to be quite good on my end. However, the voice projection feature is a little disappointing. While I can hear what’s happening near the camera just fine, when I try to speak through the app, the audio on the other end is so quiet that someone standing right on the porch can barely hear me. One of my few real frustrations has been with the notifications and motion detection. The face and human recognition needs improvement, as I’ve seen leaves blowing in the wind and even dust particles at night falsely flagged as people. This can result in a lot of unnecessary alerts. Also, it took me a bit of digging to figure out how to set the cameras to continuously record instead of just capturing motion events. It’s not super intuitive, but once you find the setting, it’s manageable. Bottom line: If you're looking for decent performance at a reasonable price, these cameras are a solid choice. Just be prepared for a few quirks and some trial and error during setup.

The Night Owl 12-Channel Security System delivers impressive 2K video clarity, especially for a wired setup at this price point. The 8 included cameras cover a wide area, and the 2-way audio is a great bonus feature — it really adds value when monitoring entry points or communicating remotely. The 1TB DVR provides ample storage, and the Night Owl app makes remote access fairly convenient once configured. However, setup took more time than expected. The instructions could be more detailed, and connecting the system to the app required a few retries and firmware updates. That said, once everything was up and running, the system has been reliable, clear, and secure. It’s a great fit for homeowners wanting an affordable yet powerful surveillance solution, just be prepared for a bit of technical patience during installation. However i didn't find an option to fast forward the recorded videos. that's little disappointing

purchase back April of last year. works great and night vision is clear.

Picture is nice audio is good. They worked perfect from my house.