How Do I Connect My Swann Security Camera To My Phone?

How do I connect my Swann camera to my phone?

Pair your IP Camera on Swann Security app

1. Tap Menu (upper left) then select Pair Device.
2. Scan the QR code sticker attached to your camera.
3. Once you reach this, enter the WiFi password then tap Next.
4. Enter your desired camera name.
5. Set the camera to Pairing mode by pressing and holding the reset or pair button.

How do I connect my Swann security camera to my android?

To pair your first Swann device, after the app is launched, tap the Pair Device button that is displayed. Then follow the in-app instructions to set up and pair your device to your Swann Security account. Once the pairing process is complete, your device will be displayed on the Live View tab.

How do I access my Swann security cameras online?

Open the PC-DVR-4-Net software and login by clicking the padlock button. Leave the default username and password (SYSTEM – “blank”) and click OK. Now that you’re logged in, click on the “Config” button (looks like a wrench). Click on the “Return” button so that you see your cameras on the screen again.

Why won’t My Swann security camera connect?

Make sure that the connection is successful by checking your router and ensuring that your Wi-Fi password is correct. If the camera is still having issues connecting to Wi-Fi, reset the router and try again once it’s back up.

Why won’t my phone connect to my security camera?

Reboot the Security Camera to Fix Issues. The ”Golden Rule” in IT troubleshooting, especially for the not working security cameras, is to reboot the device. You can reboot your security camera to release the cache to flush, settings to recalibrate, and connections to self revise.

How do I play Swann security cameras on my Iphone?

Tap the Playback icon. Tap the camera icon. Set a Start and End date and time.
Searching recordings

1. Tap on the recorder below the calendar.
2. Choose a camera (radio button at the right will be ticked).
3. Tap on Start playback.

What is the admin password for Swann?

12345
The default, all-access username is “admin”, the default password is “12345”. To ensure your on-going privacy, we strongly recommend setting a password as soon as possible.

Do you need WIFI for Swann security cameras?

Swann security cameras require an internet connection. The company’s wired cameras use a cable to transmit an internet connection, while the wireless cameras connect wirelessly.

Can I connect my Swann DVR to the Internet wirelessly?

Use the USB Wi-Fi Antenna to replace the network cable connecting the DVR/NVR to the internet router. Going wireless on the network connection lets you choose more secretive spots to hide your DVR/NVR, as it no longer needs to reach the router via cable, making your video evidence more secure.

Why is my Swann camera flashing?

CCTV Cameras can Flicker due to Lighting or Electrical issues. Some lightbulbs can operate at a frequency that will cause the camera viewing it to flicker. The frequency of power being sent to the camera can be incompatible and also cause flickering. Insufficient power is another possible cause.

How do I watch recordings on the Swann app?

You can find your app recordings in Menu > Recordings. Return to the Live View multicamera screen.

Where is the QR code on Swann floodlight camera?

At this point, you should also make sure that your phone is connected to a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network and you have the Wi-Fi network password handy. Tap the Start button to proceed. Scan the camera’s QR code. The QR code’s location is generally found on the back of the camera, as shown below.

Where is the IP address on a Swann camera?

Click on “Open the SwannEye Search Tool”, it will open the following window: Click “Search (F3)”, it will search for connected cameras within the same network. If it finds any cameras, it will be listed in the Device list. Select a camera device, the camera’s IP address will be displayed on the right-hand side.

How do I reset my Swann password?

Resetting the password

1. Get to the login screen on the recorder.
2. Click on Forgot Password.
3. Enter the MAC address that you took and replace ” – ” with ” : “. It should look like this – BC:51:FE:11:22:33.
4. Click on OK once done.
5. You then need to set your new password. Please follow your Wizard Quick Start Guide.

How do you reset a Swann security camera?

Disconnect the camera from the NVR (or from a PoE switch or a power adapter) to turn it off completely. Press and hold the reset button. While holding down the reset button, plug the camera back to the NVR (or to the PoE switch or a power adapter) and continue holding down the reset for 30 seconds, then release.

How do I connect my iPhone to Swann?

How to Set Up the Swann iPhone App

1. Open the SwannView app, and then tap the “Settings” icon to open the Device Manager screen.
2. Tap the “Add” button to add a new DVR to the Device Manager list.
3. Enter a name for the DVR into the Device Name box.
4. Enter your DVR’s IP address or Dynamic DNS name into the Address box.

Do you have to pay for Swann Security app?

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Are Swann cameras always recording?

The DVR will always record over the oldest files on your hard drive first. Using the overwrite option is advisable, as the DVR will always be able to record events as they happen.