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Name: Night Owl - 8-Channel, 4-Camera PIR Indoor/Outdoor Wired 1080p 1TB DVR Integrated Battery Backup Surveillance System
Brand: Night Owl
SKU: 5587702
Price: 449.99 USD
Rating: 4.1 (48 reviews)

Night Owl - 8-Channel, 4-Camera PIR Indoor/Outdoor Wired 1080p 1TB DVR Integrated Battery Backup Surveillance System

Model:: HDA10P-841-BBPIR; |
SKU:: 5587702

User rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars with 48 reviews.

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QuestionDo the cameras run cable wires to the DVR, or do they only need to be plugged into electrical outlet? And how long are the plug cords on cameras?
Asked 8 years ago by Moto.
- Answer The cables plug directly to the dvr and the cords are 60' long that come with the system.
  Answered 8 years ago by Mvnup8
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QuestionWhat does (pir) mean in the description
Asked 7 years ago by Hoodmoney.
- Answer Good Afternoon. PIR stands for Passive Infrared. This camera utilizes heat and motion to determine when an event has occurred, which drastically reduces false alarms and conserves hard drive space. Thank you for choosing Night Owl and Have a Great Day!
  Answered 7 years ago by Night Owl
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QuestionDo you have to have wifi? I don't see that it does. Making sure b/c do not have internet. Looking for something that does not need wifi. Thanks
Asked 8 years ago by Stephie.
- Answer No. You do not have to have internet for this to work. The internet is so you can view the cameras on your phone and to adjust the time.
  Answered 8 years ago by BE19101
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QuestionCan you print a picture from the video? Also, can more cameras b added?
Asked 8 years ago by chickadee.
- Answer Not sure about the picture because I don't have a router, but the DVR is capable of connecting up to 8 cameras. More information is available at www.NightOwlSP.com
  Answered 8 years ago by Jenn
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Questionare the Cameras wired and if they how much wire does it come for each camera?
Asked 8 years ago by Mitch.
- Answer Per the item description it comes with 60ft of cable for each camera. What's Included 2 x 4-Way Camera Power Splitter 4 - 60 ft. Bundles of Camera Cable 4 - Indoor/Outdoor 1080p Wired Infrared Cameras 6 ft. HDMI Cable,RJ-45 Cable (Ethernet) 8 Channel 1080p DVR with Integrated Battery Backup and pre-installed 1 TB Hard Drive DC 12V/5A DVR Power Adapter Mounting Hardware and Screws Remote Control (Includes Batteries) Software CD,Quick Setup Guide USB Mouse
  Answered 8 years ago by PghEagle
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QuestionCan it be set to always record 24/7, or do you have to set it to motion/heat activation? Thanks
Asked 8 years ago by Jazz360.
- Answer Yes, you can switch the record settings to 24/7 record, though this will eat through your HDD space much quicker. Thanks for choosing Night Owl!
  Answered 8 years ago by Night Owl
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QuestionHow difficult is it to install, do you need to hire an electrician?
Asked 8 years ago by Granny.
- Answer It depends on your level of comfortability with technology and cable installation. Running the cables through your walls or attic, tends to be the difficult part of installation that many customers hire installers for. Thanks for choosing Night Owl!
  Answered 8 years ago by Night Owl
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QuestionHow to set up to view on android? i have the Samsung DVR I can not set it up to view system by ip. Thank you.
Asked 7 years ago by Lethang.
- Answer Hello Lethang, Sorry you are having issues connecting to your android devices. Please contact our 24/7 technical support center at 1-866-390-1303 (Option 4) to troubleshoot this issue. One of our agents will be happy to assist you. Thanks for choosing Night Owl and Have a Great Day!
  Answered 7 years ago by Night Owl
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QuestionCan you view this on your Android phone
Asked 8 years ago by shelbymac.
- Answer Yes, this system is compatible with all Apple and Android smart phones and tablets. Thanks for choosing Night Owl!
  Answered 8 years ago by Night Owl
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QuestionCAN THE CAMERAS B PUT OUT IN THE RAIN
Asked 8 years ago by TRAILERMAN.
- Answer Yes, the cameras can be placed Indoors or Outdoors. However, we strongly recommend placing all Outdoor cameras under minimal protection of some kind, such as an eave or awning. Overexposure to the elements will drastically reduce their lifespan. Thanks for choosing Night Owl!
  Answered 8 years ago by Night Owl
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QuestionI only have a windows laptop for remote viewing will that work?
Asked 8 years ago by George.
- Answer Yes, our CMS software if compatible with PCs and Macs. Our HD Application, however, does not function with Windows phones. Windows PC will be fine though. Thanks for choosing Night Owl.
  Answered 8 years ago by Night Owl
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QuestionDo they have battery backup in case we lose power for some time if not do you have some you can point out to me
Asked 2 years ago by Battery.
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QuestionWhen rec where does the footage go to
Asked 5 years ago by Candy.
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QuestionI hope I can say this right my DVR is connected to a spare tv IS IT POSSIBLE TO RUN IT ON 2 TVS AT THE SAME TIME.
Asked 5 years ago by Miller.
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QuestionIs there a battery in the DVR to preventt memory loss in a power outage and if so what battery is used?
Asked 5 years ago by stinky.
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QuestionWhy does my system only record two channels and not all four ?
Asked 7 years ago by Skiboat.
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QuestionWhat is the minimum internet speed required for notifications to work correctly?
Asked 8 years ago by DB14K.
- Answer We strongly recommend 2Mbps upload and download per camera. Thank you for choosing Night Owl!
  Answered 8 years ago by Night Owl
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QuestionIn the description it shows this model as having two-way audio. Is that correct? And does it record audio also?
Asked 8 years ago by Lm.
- Answer Good Afternoon. The DVR with this system has both Audio Input and Audio Output ports. However, it does not come with audio enabled cameras. You can purchase a microphone and attach it to a select number of cameras and also connect the DVR to an amplified speaker. Yes, it is capable of recording audio. Thanks for choosing Night Owl!
  Answered 8 years ago by Night Owl
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QuestionCan a hard-wired Ethernet port (e.g. Linksys plug in port) be used for the Ethernet connection on the DVR?
Asked 8 years ago by T.
- Answer Good Afternoon. I am not certain what you are asking. Yes, your DVR must be manually connected to a Modem/router for remote viewing. Please feel free to contact our 24/7 tech support to troubleshoot connectivity at 1-866-390-1303.
  Answered 8 years ago by Night Owl
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Questionas a option will geek squad install it and set it up for a fee.
Asked 8 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer I was advised The Geek Squad was not installing them when I purchased mine last month, but I was told they would be very soon if they haven't started already
  Answered 8 years ago by Jenn
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Night Owl - 8-Channel, 4-Camera PIR Indoor/Outdoor Wired 1080p 1TB DVR Integrated Battery Backup Surveillance System

Q: QuestionDo the cameras run cable wires to the DVR, or do they only need to be plugged into electrical outlet? And how long are the plug cords on cameras?

Q: QuestionWhat does (pir) mean in the description

Q: QuestionDo you have to have wifi? I don't see that it does. Making sure b/c do not have internet. Looking for something that does not need wifi. Thanks

Q: QuestionCan you print a picture from the video? Also, can more cameras b added?

Q: Questionare the Cameras wired and if they how much wire does it come for each camera?

Q: QuestionCan it be set to always record 24/7, or do you have to set it to motion/heat activation? Thanks

Q: QuestionHow difficult is it to install, do you need to hire an electrician?

Q: QuestionHow to set up to view on android? i have the Samsung DVR I can not set it up to view system by ip. Thank you.

Q: QuestionCan you view this on your Android phone

Q: QuestionCAN THE CAMERAS B PUT OUT IN THE RAIN

Q: QuestionI only have a windows laptop for remote viewing will that work?

Q: QuestionDo they have battery backup in case we lose power for some time if not do you have some you can point out to me

Q: QuestionWhen rec where does the footage go to

Q: QuestionI hope I can say this right my DVR is connected to a spare tv IS IT POSSIBLE TO RUN IT ON 2 TVS AT THE SAME TIME.

Q: QuestionIs there a battery in the DVR to preventt memory loss in a power outage and if so what battery is used?

Q: QuestionWhy does my system only record two channels and not all four ?

Q: QuestionWhat is the minimum internet speed required for notifications to work correctly?

Q: QuestionIn the description it shows this model as having two-way audio. Is that correct? And does it record audio also?

Q: QuestionCan a hard-wired Ethernet port (e.g. Linksys plug in port) be used for the Ethernet connection on the DVR?

Q: Questionas a option will geek squad install it and set it up for a fee.

QuestionDo the cameras run cable wires to the DVR, or do they only need to be plugged into electrical outlet? And how long are the plug cords on cameras?

QuestionWhat does (pir) mean in the description

QuestionDo you have to have wifi? I don't see that it does. Making sure b/c do not have internet. Looking for something that does not need wifi. Thanks

QuestionCan you print a picture from the video? Also, can more cameras b added?

Questionare the Cameras wired and if they how much wire does it come for each camera?

QuestionCan it be set to always record 24/7, or do you have to set it to motion/heat activation? Thanks

QuestionHow difficult is it to install, do you need to hire an electrician?

QuestionHow to set up to view on android? i have the Samsung DVR I can not set it up to view system by ip. Thank you.

QuestionCan you view this on your Android phone

QuestionCAN THE CAMERAS B PUT OUT IN THE RAIN

QuestionI only have a windows laptop for remote viewing will that work?

QuestionDo they have battery backup in case we lose power for some time if not do you have some you can point out to me

QuestionWhen rec where does the footage go to

QuestionI hope I can say this right my DVR is connected to a spare tv IS IT POSSIBLE TO RUN IT ON 2 TVS AT THE SAME TIME.

QuestionIs there a battery in the DVR to preventt memory loss in a power outage and if so what battery is used?

QuestionWhy does my system only record two channels and not all four ?

QuestionWhat is the minimum internet speed required for notifications to work correctly?

QuestionIn the description it shows this model as having two-way audio. Is that correct? And does it record audio also?

QuestionCan a hard-wired Ethernet port (e.g. Linksys plug in port) be used for the Ethernet connection on the DVR?

Questionas a option will geek squad install it and set it up for a fee.