For you to install the Night Owl doorbell without an existing doorbell, you will need; an AC transformer with 16-24 volts and a good drilling skill coupled with the basic pairing technology. The process is very simple.
You can do it alone without employing someone to get it done for you. However, we’ve provided a step-by-step guide in this article on how to install a Night Owl Doorbell without an existing doorbell.
What are the Things you will Need for the Process?
Before you start your installation, there are some things you will need to get to make the process easy. You will need the following tools for the process:
Night Owl Doorbell cameraTablet or SmartphoneAn internet routerA DrillerAC TransformerWireUSB charging port or USB power adapterScrewdriver
So, let’s proceed to how you can complete the installation process.
Steps to Install Night Owl Doorbell without existing doorbell
As mentioned earlier, this process is very simple. So, let’s get started already.
Step 1: Preparing your Doorbell Camera
First, unpack your Night Owl Doorbell camera from its container. Remove the installation guide and go through it to ensure everything you need. After unpacking, check if the camera is properly working before fixing it outside your home. How do you check the functionality?
Remove the camera from the faceplate using your thumbs. Remove the cover on the camera’s USB port surface using your nail or a flathead screwdriver. Use the provided USB cable in the pack to connect your doorbell camera to a USB adapter. Connect the doorbell camera to a wall outlet using a USB adapter. After connecting to an outlet, wait for the doorbell camera to power up, which might take a couple of minutes. After that, you will hear “Doorbell is ready for use,” and afterward, you will hear “Doorbell is in pairing mode. ”The white LED on the doorbell camera will spin clockwise after telling you that it is in pairing mode.
However, allow your doorbell to keep charging until you can mount it.
Step 2: Connect your Tablet’s or Smartphone’s Night Owl Connect App to the Doorbell Camera
This process doesn’t take a long period. You must connect your tablet or smartphone to the doorbell camera using the Night Owl Connect App. So, how do you connect them?
Visit your Android Google Playstore or iOS App store to download the Night Owl Connect App on your tablet or smartphone. Open the App after installation to create a new account or log in to your Night Owl Connect App. Hence, verify and set up the account for use. After the verification process, tap the plus (+) symbol and follow the displaying guide on your screen to link your smartphone to the doorbell camera.
Hence, you are ready for the drilling process.
Step 3: Drilling and Wiring Process
You will need a spot to install your camera. Use the driller while using the faceplate as the template to mark where you will install the camera. However, ensure that the hole is wider in the middle for the doorbell to fit very well.
After the drilling, connect the AC transformer to the doorbell using wires (cables). Ensure that the wire is long enough for use. No one will question you if the cable is too long; however, your connection is at risk if it is too short.
WARNING: You might need to switch off the breaker before starting this process to avoid accidents.
Step 3: Installing Doorbell Camera to the Wall
After removing the USB cable from your doorbell camera, cover the camera’s USB port with the plastic you removed before installing it on the wall. So, what are the procedures to install the Night Owl Doorbell Camera on the wall?
Connect the cable from the AC transformer to the terminal of the doorbell. Place your doorbell in the hole and screw it. Screw the faceplate while placing it on the doorbell. Connect the AC transformer to an outlet from the second end. Turn the breaker back on, and you will notice the doorbell trying to connect. The doorbell will chime via its built-in speaker, while a notification from the Night Owl Connect App will appear on your connecting device.
You are good to go!
Conclusion
If you don’t have an existing doorbell in your home, you can still install Night Owl Doorbell at your doorstep to monitor every activity around it. Instead of receiving notification through an indoor doorbell in the case of an existing doorbell, your smartphone serves as the notifier through the Night Owl Connect App.
What are the Night Owl Doorbell power requirements?
A regular doorbell requires between 12 to 24 volts to work. However, Night Owl supports 16-24 volts with 20-30 A output to work efficiently. Using an AC transformer and avoiding AC mains while connecting the doorbell to electricity.
