Night Owl Security Camera Review: Do They Actually Work? [2025]

Night Owl Security Camera - The Night Owl security camera system lacks convenience that bigger names bring, but isn't without its charms.

Our testing revealed a system that's a good fit for small businesses or tech-savvy folks that don't mind stringing a few cables around the house.

Still, most folks might find the system too much of a hassle to install compared to wireless cameras that are affordable.

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[markthomas]

I bought 4 Night Owl cameras, 1080P wireless ones, about 7 years ago. They have been working great for all these years. They caught a car thief, and they caught a guy who steals catalytic converters. Mr. Catman was wearing a baseball cap that had a local plumbing supply store written on it. The cops took the video clips that I gave them... to the plumbing supply store, and they said, "Yeah we know him! That's Billy." If you add night time outdoor lighting to the area near the cameras? They will film crystal clear... ALL night long. I am talking just 2 cabinet lights... a little light bar that uses 15 watts. Put them on a timer, and have the lights come on at midnight and they go off at 7 AM. People drive up, sit for a minute, and drive off-- because they now see the cameras.

[darinjohnson]

Mine hasn't since I bought it new. It's impossible to get any kind of support. When you finally do they don't let you talk to a supervisor

[harrichansingh]

Does it come with a SD card and if not which one do I need please?

[Collective]

How many camera views can you see in first set of Night Owl Camera System I could see all 8 cameras in latest 8 camera system I can only view 2 at a time, that sucks....I need to know all the camera system features where do we find that?

[anmarleymiller]

Thanks 4 it was short, n GeT2D point, just LiKe what i was looking4👍

[lauramater]

Yeah they do not answer for support I'm about to pack it out and get money back.

[jamesgrim]

I've had mine for a year and still don't work can't talk to a supervisor and they won't replace it what a waste of money do not buy

[nbagemini]

What size and kind of TV do you recommend?

[lulufang-dtpv]

Do Not BUY! The software is a total dumpster fire. I am technical and I could never log in to the NVR to even begin the setup. No technical support. Crap directions. I have no idea if this product is of any quality. Other than unpack, I could get no further. No one answers the phone in sales. On your packing slip, they don't even have a correct phone number. AVOID!

[leolucifer]

Everyone that has talked bad about this is because they aren’t bright and don’t know how stuff works who needs support on a phone when they can figure the shit out themself but like I said are stupid stupid people and can’t fix a flat tire that just needs air🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️ I got the 4k 8chamnel wired it myself thru the attic and WORKS PERFECT

[leonbayagbag]

dont buy nightowl cctv youll regret it

[angelpierce]

The customer service for night owl. Is horrible. I’ve called. I ought extended warranty. Just wasted my money

[brainwashed]

I've had night out for a couple years I got it for free or I would have thrown it in the garbage because that's all it is is garbage the app sucks the people at the support center are nice but they can't help that their equipment sucks if you have a computer on the same network and you think that you're going to be able to view it from your computer or laptop you're sadly mistaken for the last 2 years they've been telling me they're working on it so either they're liars or they suck so pick one of those and there you go you got which one they are I think they're both

[brendierankine]

They do not capture images at all. Not good

[BlueB-wj]

Arlo is a scam, stay away from Arlo when you can

[jamisonmunn]

DO NOT BUY! Worst system ever and that is coming from a professional installer.