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Night Owl Lite

Night Owl Lite

by Night Owl SP, LLC

195 ratings
78 reviews
🔧 Utilities
💼 Business

Archived App (Last seen on 11 Jun 2026)

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 15, 2012
  • January 5, 2018

Developer

Night Owl SP, LLC
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About

Access and monitor multiple Night Owl DVR surveillance systems and cameras remotely from your smart device. View live video streams, capture images, and control PTZ cameras with direct stream connection for enhanced security.

✓Live video streaming
✓Add multiple DVR systems
✓Quad view (4 channels per screen)
✓Capture still images
✓Control PTZ cameras
✓Direct stream connection
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Night Owl Lite. Based on 195 reviews and a 2.5/5 average, it highlights the 6 positives and 11 negatives reviewers mention most about this Business app.

Positive things

  • 📷Good camera hardware quality
  • 🚀Fast connection time
  • ⚙️Easy setup out of the box
  • 💰No subscription fees
  • 📱Works on iPhone devices
  • 🎥Wireless IP system functionality

Negative things

  • 🐛App crashes frequently
  • 📱Incompatible with iOS updates
  • 🔌Requires constant reconnection
  • ⚠️Lags significantly during live feed
  • 🚫Non-functional after app updates
  • 📊Poor video quality and compression
  • 🔧Lacks basic functionality
  • 📡Does not work with LTE/mobile data
  • 🖥️Not available for iPad
  • ❌Abandoned by developers
  • ⏱️No updates for years
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What's New in Night Owl Lite

2.0.2

January 5, 2018

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. WooHoo! Celebrate the new year with the update you have been hoping for. Night Owl Lite now supports iOS 11! We appreciate your patience and wish you a SAFE and secure 2018!

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User reviews

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Night Owl Needs IT help

Night Owl needs some major IT upgrades there to just run basic system functions.. Love the product, to bad the app is useless will definitely be going with another system in the future!
First bank customerFirst bank customer

Response from developer

Hi First bank customer, I'm sorry for the issues you are having. The developer of the Night Owl Lite by Night Owl, ceased operations, so we moved you to our in-house designed and maintained app, Night Owl Protect / Connect, are the latest applications created to match todays technologies, please reach out to our tech support at +18663901303. Regards, Night Owl team.

Nite owl Lite stopped working with new IOS Updates

I have used Nite Owl Lite for years with my iPhone, various models. After a recent IOS upgrade the app won’t open at all. I get the opening screen and then it closes right away. I’ve done nothing but kept IOS ip to date.
Fencible39Fencible39

Response from developer

Hello Fencible39, As technologies move forward so is the security of all mobile devices and applications. Night Owl Lite has ceased to create updates from the developer. Please check our newest applications and products at www.nightowlsp.com Regards, Night Owl Team.

Don’t waste your money

The cameras are good quality but the application is garbage. A baby could have made a better app.
Bryant702Bryant702

Do not buy!!!

Might as well not even have a camera system. I’ve tried all of the apps and only the NightOwl Connect will show live feed and it lags so much it’s useless. I’m taking this thing back to get a refund.
TheMowerManTheMowerMan

Response from developer

Thank you for your feedback, we will ensure to pass it on to our app developers. please, be patient as our developers are currently working on resolving issues from feedback such as yours. Thank you for being a Night Owl Customer.

Domain

Does anyone know if the Night Owl 1080p HD 2.0 will work with this app if I buy a domain? I have the Night Owl X app but the video is kinda choppy on my iPhone. I want clear quality video on an app. Thanks
GilNDeziGilNDezi

Response from developer

Hello, Unfortunately, the Night Owl Lite Application was meant to be used by analog DVRs and the connection differs from the Night Owl 1080p Product Series. if you have recently upgraded your DVR to a 1080p Sytem you may use the Night Owl HD application.

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

11 issues

App closes immediately upon opening

Bug

IP address changes to 1.0.0.0 unexpectedly

Bug

Camera switching causes disconnection

Bug

Delete function crashes app

Bug

Connection failures and timeouts

Bug

Device disconnected warnings

Bug

Aspect ratio/skewed camera images

Bug

Max user error messages

Bug

App incompatible with iOS 11 and newer

Bug

Remote viewing stops working

Bug

Live feed lags excessively

Bug
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Requested Features

9 requests

Audio support for live feed

Feature

iPad/tablet compatibility

Feature

LTE/mobile data support

Feature

Advanced controls (email, motion settings)

Feature

Skip through recordings functionality

Feature

Better video resolution and quality

Feature

Delete function that doesn't crash

Feature

Port configuration in app

Feature

Backward compatibility with older DVRs

Feature

FAQ

What does Night Owl Lite do?

Night Owl Lite allows you to view multiple Night Owl DVR surveillance systems and cameras directly on your iOS or Android smart device. You can monitor your property from anywhere in the world, providing peace of mind and enhanced security.

What are the key features of Night Owl Lite?

Key features include live video streaming of your DVR(s), the ability to add multiple DVR systems, view up to 4 channels simultaneously (quad view), capture still images, and control PTZ (Pan, Tilt, Zoom) cameras. It also offers a direct stream connection, bypassing third-party servers.

Is Night Owl Lite free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. There are no advertised costs or in-app purchases mentioned in the description, indicating it is a complimentary tool for Night Owl DVR users.

What Night Owl DVR systems are compatible with Night Owl Lite?

The app is compatible with various Night Owl DVR series, including TL, L, P, WMC, LTE, BUL, STA, Apollo, Poseidon, Zeus, 4BL, 8BL, 16BL, and NODVR108 series. Compatibility is generally based on the model number prefix.

Can I use Night Owl Lite on mobile data?

Yes, you can use Night Owl Lite on your 3G/4G network. However, be aware that the live video feed will be considered 'downloads' by your phone service provider and may contribute to your data plan limits, potentially incurring additional charges if exceeded.