Let’s learn how to view Swann cameras on the PC using the SwannView Link software.The process is straightforward; you just need to download the software for Windows or MAC and follow the instructions in the article. Keep reading.The network diagramBefore installing the software, it’s essential to understand the physical connection between the devices in your […]

In this article, I show how to reset the Swann Wi-Fi camera model SWWHD-PTCAM. This procedure is necessary to recover from a lost password.The Swann cameras are top-rated, inexpensive, and easy to set up, which is why thousands of users have one of its models at home. Still, sometimes it’s necessary to reset the camera […]

If your Swann DVR keeps rebooting without reason, I have the solution for you.Usually a DVR or NVR reboot itself because of HDD or power supply problems.Let’s see how to fix this problem…Why the DVR rebootsIf the hard drive is not homologated it can cause the DVR to act strange and reboot itself, the same is […]

You can connect your Swann cameras to your Google Assistant in less than 5 minutes. Once this is done, you can use voice command to display the video stream on your TV or other Google device that has a displayLet’s see how it works…​The requirements​​​​​To use the Google Assistant with Swann you need to meet these requirements.Have a Swann […]

The question “Does Alexa work with Swann?” is very popular among Swann device users so I decided to write an article about this topic.The quick answer to this question is, yes, Alexa works with Swann devices and you can use voice commands to display the video stream from the cameras to devices such as Echo […]

In this article, I discuss the issues related to the Swann DVR not sending email alerts. most of the time this is related to simple configuration, let’s talk about it…Different problems can prevent your Swann DVR from sending emails, the most common one is related to the Gmail account but it’s also possible that the network or […]

In this article, I talk about the Swann DVR setup.If you have a Swann DVR (Digital Video Recorder) and want to understand how properly connect the cables and set up the cameras, you’ve come to the right place.I’m assuming you have a Swann DVR Kit  such as the SWDVK-845804WL-US or similar models that come with everything […]

In this article, I talk about Swann DVR audio set up so you can learn how to connect a microphone to your device to record audio and video at the same time.You can also use a speaker to playback some alert or warning message.Swann has different models of DVRs such as the DVRx-1500 and the Pro-Series HD but all […]

If your Swann DVR beeps continuously and this is driving you crazy, here you will find the solution for the problem. So just keep reading through…You can quickly make your Swan DVR stop beeping by right-clicking the screen and hitting the “Stop Beep” button on the main menu, but this is a temporary solution.When the […]

There are different ways to reset Swann DVRs and cameras and in this article, I talk about the Swann Pro-Series HD password reset via recovery code.If you can’t log in to your DVR because you just lost the password the solution is to reset the device to the factory default state and create a new […]