# Night Owl Pro

> Business

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id584714962](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id584714962)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id584714962`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Night Owl SP, LLC
- **Category:** Business
- **Rating:** 1.90 / 5 (146 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.3
- **Last updated:** 2015-08-04
- **First published:** 2012-12-10
- **Size:** 30 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-06-09
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/night-owl-pro/id584714962)
- **Website:** [http://www.nightowlsp.com/](http://www.nightowlsp.com/)

## Description

Night Owl Pro enables real-time remote monitoring of your Night Owl DVRs from your mobile device. View live audio/video, receive motion alerts, and manage multi-channel feeds (4/8/16/32) with quick setup via Owl Scan. It also supports playback, PTZ control, and on-demand recording from anywhere.

Privacy and reliability are central: streams come directly from your DVR to your device with no third-party buffering, and you can log into multiple DVRs (up to 100 devices). Compatible with an extensive range of Night Owl systems.

## Review summary

The Night Owl Pro iOS app is plagued by instability and compatibility problems, with many users reporting crashes, black screens, and failure to load cameras or playback. Compatibility problems after iOS updates and a perceived lack of updates or support from the developer are common, leading to poor remote viewing reliability. A minority of users report stable performance for years, but overall feedback centers on unreliable connectivity, slow startup, and weak customer support.

### Pros

- Some users report the app works well for extended periods (e.g., years) and they are happy with the system when it functions.
- The app is designed to work with Night Owl DVR hardware, enabling remote viewing as part of an established setup.
- A subset of users have experienced stable performance and continued use over time.

### Cons

- Frequent crashes and instability; the app won’t stay open or operate reliably.
- Cameras fail to load or show a black screen, preventing live viewing.
- App is outdated and no longer updated or supported by the developer, with poor or no compatibility to current iOS versions.
- Login/connection issues, including failures to connect to the DVR or server, and trouble logging in remotely.
- Very slow loading and startup delays for video, especially after iOS updates, making quick viewing difficult.

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