System Requirements
Ensure your devices meet these minimum requirements for optimal performance.
Mobile Devices
iOS Requirements
Component |
Minimum |
Recommended |
|---|---|---|
iOS Version |
14.0 |
16.0+ |
Device |
iPhone 8 |
iPhone 12+ |
Storage |
200 MB |
500 MB |
RAM |
2 GB |
4 GB+ |
Android Requirements
Component |
Minimum |
Recommended |
|---|---|---|
Android Version |
8.0 (Oreo) |
12.0+ |
Processor |
Quad-core 1.5 GHz |
Octa-core 2.0 GHz+ |
Storage |
200 MB |
500 MB |
RAM |
3 GB |
6 GB+ |
Desktop Applications
Windows
Component |
Minimum |
Recommended |
|---|---|---|
OS |
Windows 10 |
Windows 11 |
Processor |
Intel i3 / AMD Ryzen 3 |
Intel i5 / AMD Ryzen 5+ |
RAM |
4 GB |
8 GB+ |
Storage |
500 MB |
1 GB |
Graphics |
DirectX 11 compatible |
Dedicated GPU |
macOS
Component |
Minimum |
Recommended |
|---|---|---|
OS |
macOS 11 (Big Sur) |
macOS 14+ |
Processor |
Intel Core i3 / M1 |
M1 Pro/Max or Intel i5+ |
RAM |
4 GB |
8 GB+ |
Storage |
500 MB |
1 GB |
Network Requirements
Internet Speed
Usage |
Download |
Upload |
|---|---|---|
Single camera (720p) |
2 Mbps |
1 Mbps |
Single camera (1080p) |
5 Mbps |
2 Mbps |
Multiple cameras (4x 1080p) |
20 Mbps |
8 Mbps |
4K streaming |
25 Mbps |
10 Mbps |
Ports
The following ports must be open for proper functionality:
TCP: 80, 443, 8080
UDP: 1024-65535 (for video streaming)
Note
Most home routers automatically handle port forwarding via UPnP. If you experience connection issues, check your firewall settings.
Web Browser Support
Browser |
Minimum Version |
|---|---|
Google Chrome |
90+ |
Mozilla Firefox |
88+ |
Safari |
14+ |
Microsoft Edge |
90+ |
Warning
Internet Explorer is not supported. Please use a modern browser for the best experience.
Camera Compatibility
Night Owl Protect is compatible with all Night Owl security products:
Night Owl 4K Ultra HD cameras
Night Owl 1080p HD cameras
Night Owl DVR/NVR systems
Night Owl wireless cameras
Night Owl doorbell cameras
See our Cameras page for a complete compatibility list.