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Name: Night Owl - 8-Channel, 8-camera Indoor/Outdoor Wired 4K Ultra HD 2TB DVR Spotlight Surveillance System - White
Brand: Night Owl
SKU: 6492493
Price: 275.99 USD
Rating: 4 (239 reviews)

Night Owl - 8-Channel, 8-camera Indoor/Outdoor Wired 4K Ultra HD 2TB DVR Spotlight Surveillance System - White

Model:: BTD8-82-8LSA; |
SKU:: 6492493

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QuestionWill theses cameras work with BNC cables from an older model (AHD10B-81-rs-2)?
Asked 3 years ago by Gladiator.
- Answer No this is a POE Camera system. Could use old cords to pull the new cords to old camera mounts.
  Answered 3 years ago by Brewc
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QuestionAre the power cables for the cameras supposed to be included? I tried to install mine and there are no power cables in the box.
Asked 3 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer The cables are all in one. Video and power on same line.
  Answered 3 years ago by Brewc
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QuestionHow many mbps do I need for Wi-Fi to work for cameras
Asked 3 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer I live outside a major city and only have 50mbps and I can see the cameras. But during peak times, it will buffer.
  Answered 3 years ago by XMan77
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QuestionOurs didn't come with an owners manual. I have no idea how to use this!
Asked 3 years ago by StephandJoe.
- Answer Go to night owl's website and they have great video tutorials.
  Answered 3 years ago by Tuner
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QuestionIf the night owl system is 4k, does the monitor/ tv need to be 4k to view.
Asked 3 years ago by Lee.
- Answer 1080p at least
  Answered 3 years ago by Adrianj
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QuestionCan I upgrade the hard drive to a larger capacity?
Asked 3 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Not sure. It comes with 2tb. Good size
  Answered 3 years ago by XMan77
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QuestionCan the corded mouse be swapped out with a wireless mouse.
Asked 3 years ago by Blonde.
- Answer Yes there is 2 USB ports on MVR. Works
  Answered 3 years ago by BestBuyer2020
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QuestionCan i use this camera outside the US and if yes what is voltage?
Asked 3 years ago by Alex.
- Answer Night Owl products are available in the US, Canada, and Mexico.
  Answered 3 years ago by Night Owl
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QuestionI have an older 1080p Night Owl system with 8 cameras. Can I reuse the co-ax/power cables from that system with this one, or will I need to use new 4K cables?
Asked 3 years ago by LouH.
- Answer I reused all my cables from my previous system that I installed 3 years ago, everything works great
  Answered 3 years ago by fawnbuster
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QuestionHow much is it for description?
Asked 3 years ago by Maggie.
- Answer We don't charge any money to read the description. Feel free to read it as many times as you need.
  Answered 3 years ago by Night Owl
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QuestionDoes this set record audio?
Asked 3 years ago by J.
- Answer No it does not record audio
  Answered 3 years ago by Jigmaster
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QuestionCan the cameras get rained on?
Asked 3 years ago by J.
- Answer Yes but an installation out of the rain would be better, because if the lenses have rain spots on them it will be hard to make out image when reviewed
  Answered 3 years ago by Jigmaster
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QuestionCan the spotlight function be turned off?
Asked 3 years ago by Ray.
- Answer Yes
  Answered 3 years ago by XMan77
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Questionone reviewer said it has to be connected to the internet to enable recording. is this true or can i install it as a standalone security system?
Asked 4 years ago by Roy.
- Answer No it does not have to be connected to internet for recording. It will record whatever you tell it to record in setup but to view it remotely (from phone, etc.) it will need to be connected to internet.
  Answered 3 years ago by Jigmaster
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Questionhow long are the cables going from box to cameras
Asked 4 years ago by walkjk.
- Answer 60 feet
  Answered 3 years ago by LouH
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QuestionWhat add on cameras are compatible with this system I’m looking for one more camera and a door bell camera to add to the system
Asked 4 years ago by Jb.
- Answer Only night owl cameras for this DvR can be used. They do offer a door bell to connect to this DVR
  Answered 3 years ago by XMan77
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QuestionWhat is difference between dvr vs. nvr? Do the 4k cameras use cat6? I am remodeling house so can run any power or Ethernet to area, looking for best path for now and future.
Asked 1 year ago by Ian.
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QuestionOne camera stop showing. Can i purchase just the camera or wire?
Asked 1 year ago by Ritch.
- Answer Thank you for the question and sorry to hear you are experiencing an issue with your camera. Your purchase includes a one year warranty to protect against product defect. Please email techteam@nightowlsp.com, providing your name, contact information, best time of day to reach you and a brief description of all ongoing issues. One of our internal advanced support agents will promptly reach out and work with you on a resolution. We look forward to hearing from you. Thanks, Night Owl SP Digital Support Team
  Answered 1 year ago by Night Owl
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QuestionHow can I recover my account?
Asked 2 years ago by Joelvin.
- Answer Thank you for the question and happy to help. Please contact our support team via techteam@nightowlsp.com at your convenience. Provide your name, contact information, best time of day to reach you and a brief description of all ongoing issues. One of our internal advanced support agents will promptly reach out and work with you on a resolution. We look forward to hearing from you. Thanks, Night Owl SP Digital Support Team
  Answered 2 years ago by Night Owl
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QuestionCan I set up the cameras 200 feet from the internet source with 200 feet of cable ?? I want them on the outside of a 200 foot building. Can this be done?
Asked 2 years ago by Scott.
- Answer Thank you for the question and happy to help. Yes, this system is capable of being run up to 300 feet. Higher distances would require signal boosters. Please let us know if you have any other questions. Thanks, Night Owl SP Digital Support Team
  Answered 2 years ago by Night Owl
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Night Owl - 8-Channel, 8-camera Indoor/Outdoor Wired 4K Ultra HD 2TB DVR Spotlight Surveillance System - White

Q: QuestionWill theses cameras work with BNC cables from an older model (AHD10B-81-rs-2)?

Q: QuestionAre the power cables for the cameras supposed to be included? I tried to install mine and there are no power cables in the box.

Q: QuestionHow many mbps do I need for Wi-Fi to work for cameras

Q: QuestionOurs didn't come with an owners manual. I have no idea how to use this!

Q: QuestionIf the night owl system is 4k, does the monitor/ tv need to be 4k to view.

Q: QuestionCan I upgrade the hard drive to a larger capacity?

Q: QuestionCan the corded mouse be swapped out with a wireless mouse.

Q: QuestionCan i use this camera outside the US and if yes what is voltage?

Q: QuestionI have an older 1080p Night Owl system with 8 cameras. Can I reuse the co-ax/power cables from that system with this one, or will I need to use new 4K cables?

Q: QuestionHow much is it for description?

Q: QuestionDoes this set record audio?

Q: QuestionCan the cameras get rained on?

Q: QuestionCan the spotlight function be turned off?

Q: Questionone reviewer said it has to be connected to the internet to enable recording. is this true or can i install it as a standalone security system?

Q: Questionhow long are the cables going from box to cameras

Q: QuestionWhat add on cameras are compatible with this system I’m looking for one more camera and a door bell camera to add to the system

Q: QuestionWhat is difference between dvr vs. nvr? Do the 4k cameras use cat6? I am remodeling house so can run any power or Ethernet to area, looking for best path for now and future.

Q: QuestionOne camera stop showing. Can i purchase just the camera or wire?

Q: QuestionHow can I recover my account?

Q: QuestionCan I set up the cameras 200 feet from the internet source with 200 feet of cable ?? I want them on the outside of a 200 foot building. Can this be done?

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QuestionWill theses cameras work with BNC cables from an older model (AHD10B-81-rs-2)?

QuestionAre the power cables for the cameras supposed to be included? I tried to install mine and there are no power cables in the box.

QuestionHow many mbps do I need for Wi-Fi to work for cameras

QuestionOurs didn't come with an owners manual. I have no idea how to use this!

QuestionIf the night owl system is 4k, does the monitor/ tv need to be 4k to view.

QuestionCan I upgrade the hard drive to a larger capacity?

QuestionCan the corded mouse be swapped out with a wireless mouse.

QuestionCan i use this camera outside the US and if yes what is voltage?

QuestionI have an older 1080p Night Owl system with 8 cameras. Can I reuse the co-ax/power cables from that system with this one, or will I need to use new 4K cables?

QuestionHow much is it for description?

QuestionDoes this set record audio?

QuestionCan the cameras get rained on?

QuestionCan the spotlight function be turned off?

Questionone reviewer said it has to be connected to the internet to enable recording. is this true or can i install it as a standalone security system?

Questionhow long are the cables going from box to cameras

QuestionWhat add on cameras are compatible with this system I’m looking for one more camera and a door bell camera to add to the system

QuestionWhat is difference between dvr vs. nvr? Do the 4k cameras use cat6? I am remodeling house so can run any power or Ethernet to area, looking for best path for now and future.

QuestionOne camera stop showing. Can i purchase just the camera or wire?

QuestionHow can I recover my account?

QuestionCan I set up the cameras 200 feet from the internet source with 200 feet of cable ?? I want them on the outside of a 200 foot building. Can this be done?