Category - Quick Start

ZowieBox Pro supports two flexible power supply solutions: USB-C Power InputConnect a standard USB-C power adapter (5V–20V wide voltage compatible) to the Type-C Power Input port. The device boots automatically once powered. PoE+ Power SupplyConnect the LAN port to a PoE-enabled network switch via a Cat5e+ Ethernet cable. No separate power adapter is needed. Warning:...

Yes. ZowieBox Pro features a PoE+ compatible LAN port, supporting both data transmission and power delivery over a single Ethernet cable. It works with standard PoE+ network switches, eliminating the need for an external power adapter in fixed installation scenarios.

ZowieX is the unified management tool for all Zowietek devices: Install ZowieX on a computer connected to the same LAN as your ZowieBox Pro. Open ZowieX — it will automatically scan and list all Zowietek devices on the network. Locate your ZowieBox Pro in the list and click to open the web UI directly. Additional...

Default username: admin Default password: admin Tip: For security, please change the default password after your first login in Setting > System > User Account.

Log in to the web UI and go to Setting > Network > LAN. By default, DHCP is enabled — the device obtains an IP automatically from your router. To set a static IP: Switch IP Mode to Static IP Enter your desired IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS servers Click Save and...

Two off-network access methods are available: Device Hotspot ZowieBox Pro broadcasts a Wi-Fi hotspot by default (SSID: ZowieBoxPro-XXXXX) Connect your phone/computer to this hotspot (default password: 12345678) Open a browser and enter 170.128.88.1 to access the web UI Direct Ethernet Connection Connect the device directly to your computer via Ethernet cable Set your computer’s IP...

Log in to the web UI. Go to Setting > System > Default. Select Factory Restore and confirm the operation. The device will reboot and restore all settings to factory defaults. Note: All custom configurations (network settings, streaming presets, user accounts) will be erased.

Yes. All configuration settings are stored in the device’s internal flash memory. Settings will persist after power loss and automatically restore when the device is powered back on.

Download the latest firmware file from the Zowietek official website. Do NOT unzip the file. Log in to the web UI and go to Setting > System > Upgrade. Click Upload, select the firmware .img file, and start the upgrade. Keep the device powered on during the upgrade process. The device will reboot automatically when...

Prepare a USB drive or TF card formatted as exFAT or FAT32. Extract the firmware file to the root directory of the storage device. Insert the storage device into ZowieBox Pro, then restart the device. The device will detect the firmware file and start the upgrade automatically. Wait for the device to reboot fully before...

Log in to the web UI and go to Setting > System > Working Mode. Locate the USB OTG option and toggle between: Host Mode (default): For USB recording, UVC camera input, and serial control Device Mode: For UVC output (use ZowieBox Pro as a USB webcam) The setting takes effect immediately.

ZowieBox Pro supports encoding and decoding modes (mutually exclusive, cannot run simultaneously): Log in to the web UI. Go to Setting > System > Working Mode. Select Encoder or Decoder as needed. The device will switch modes automatically. You can also access the mode selection screen via the icon in the bottom-left corner of the...

The Nintendo Switch itself does not have a video out port – you cannot connect it directly to ZowieBox, no matter what adapter you try to use. Instead, you must connect it to the special Nintendo Switch Dock that comes with the Nintendo Switch.  That Dock has HDMI out. 1) Plug one end of an HDMI Cable into the HDMI...

Connect the HDMI output port of PS5/4 to the HDMI IN of ZowieBox, and also connect the HDMI OUT of ZowieBox to a TV or monitor. Then, visit the Settings > System section of the PlayStation 5/4 interface, and turn off Enable HDCP. After that, you can use your PlayStation 5/4 with ZowieBox .

ZowieBox connects to the Xbox Series using HDMI.  It can passthrough video to a TV set also using HDMI.  An HDMI cable is included in the box. Before you set things up, make sure to connect your Xbox Series directly to your TV set or display via HDMI, without using ZowieBox. After that, you can use your Xbox Series with ZowieBox .

Log in to the web UI and go to Setting > Video > Output. Enable the Loopout toggle for zero-latency HDMI pass-through (the input signal is output directly without processing). Disable Loopout to use processed/decoded video output. You can adjust output resolution, frame rate, and color space in this menu. Click Save to apply changes.

The DC Out port provides 8.4V power output for auxiliary devices (monitor, PTZ camera, etc.). Go to Setting > System or use the dashboard quick controls to toggle DCOUT on/off. Connect your device to the DC Out port via a compatible cable. Warning: Do NOT use this port to power ZowieBox Pro itself. Keep the...

Ensure the PTZ camera and ZowieBox Pro are on the same network, or connected via serial cable. Go to Setting > PTZ in the web UI. Select your control protocol (VISCA over IP, Serial VISCA, Pelco D, Pelco P, UVC, NDI). Enter the camera’s IP address, port, and address number. Save settings and use the...