Night Owl FTD4-82-4L 2-Way Audio 12 Channel DVR Video Home Security Camera System: 2-way audio communication
Looking to beef up your home or business security? Meet the Night Owl 2-Way Audio 12 Channel DVR Video Home Security Camera System. It's not just a mouthful to say—it's packed with features that'll make you sleep easier at night. You get 4 wired 2K HD indoor/outdoor deterrence cameras (because who wants blurry footage of the bad guys?) and a 2TB hard drive that's basically a bottomless pit for all your video storage needs. And yes, you can actually talk back to whoever's on the other side of the camera thanks to the 2-way audio. All you need is the free mobile app, and you're good to go—even if you're halfway across the world.
Here's the lowdown on what makes this system a game-changer:
- See in the dark like a superhero with night vision that stretches up to 100 feet. No more guessing what that shadow was.
- The 12-channel DVR is like the octopus of security systems—it can handle up to 4 extra wired and 4 Wi-Fi cameras. Because more eyes are always better.
- With a secure wired connection, you're not left hanging if your internet decides to take a nap. 24/7 local viewing and recording? Check.
- Got an uninvited guest? The preset audio alerts and camera siren will scare them off before they can say "oops, wrong house."
- And because we know you're busy, the system sends immediate alerts straight to your phone when it spots humans or vehicles. No more false alarms from the neighbor's cat.
Best part? You can upgrade your current setup without diving into a rabbit hole of hidden fees or pricey plans. Simple, effective, and no surprises—just how we like it.
- 2K HD video resolution
- 12-channel DVR system
- Night vision up to 100 feet
- Secure wired connection
- Expandable with additional cameras
- 2-way audio communication
General specs
- Brand: Night Owl
- Model: FTD4-82-4L
- Seller: Amazon
- connectivity_technology: Wired
- video_capture_resolution: 2K
- number_of_channels: 12
- memory_storage_capacity: 2 TB
- night_vision_range: 100 Feet
- frame_rate: 30 FPS
- viewing_angle: 80 Degrees
- First listed by seller: 6/29/25
If you are interested in more details, you can find full information on the seller's page.
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Brand | Night Owl | Night Owl | Night Owl | Night Owl | Night Owl | Night Owl |
Model | FTD4-82-4L | FTD4-82-8L | FTD4-81-8L | FTD8-162-2B10DML | BTWN81-F4-4L | BTWN81-F4-4L |
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Price | $329.99 | $399.99 | $369.99 | $499.99 | $579.99 | $469.99 |
Seller | Amazon | Amazon | Amazon | Amazon | Amazon | Amazon |
Update | June 29, 2025 | June 27, 2025 | June 27, 2025 | June 27, 2025 | June 27, 2025 | June 29, 2025 |
connectivity_technology | Wired | Wired | Wireless, Wired | Wired | Plug-In Wireless | Plug-In Wireless |
video_capture_resolution | 2K | 2K | 1520p | 2K | 2K | 2K |
number_of_channels | 12 | 12 | 10 | |||
memory_storage_capacity | 2 TB | 2 TB | 2 TB | 1 TB | 1 TB | |
night_vision_range | 100 Feet | 100 Feet | 100 Feet | 100 Feet | ||
frame_rate | 30 FPS | up to 30 fps | 24 FPS or 30 FPS | |||
viewing_angle | 80 Degrees | 100 Degrees | 75 Degrees | |||
recording_mode | 2K video, 2-way audio | 4K color video | Video | |||
power_source | Corded Electric | Plug In | Plug In |
Samuel W.
San Antonio, TX
July 2, 2025
i had a problem with my old setup not catching details well, especially at night, so i got this system hoping for a solution. it does let me see in the dark and store plenty of video, which is a big improvement. the bottom line is, it works okay for basic security, but it's not perfect—there are quirks that can be annoying. compared to others in the same price range, it's decent but not the best. :)
- Pros: the ability to see clearly at night over a good distance was quite impressive, and i liked that i could add more cameras later without much hassle. the storage holds a lot of footage, which is great for keeping an eye on things over time. being able to talk through the camera and hear responses was a nice touch, making it feel more interactive.
- Cons: setting it up was a bit fiddly, and the app didn't always work smoothly, which was frustrating. the alerts sometimes went off for no good reason, like when a small animal wandered by, and the audio quality when speaking back wasn't as clear as i'd hoped. it seemed to me that for the price, some aspects could be better refined.