You can open up any camera you want and you’ll be able to see the live view. Just click and drag DefaultGroup to the right to load all of the channels.

To do so, go back to the Control Panel > Main View. To view the cameras, you need to go to Main View. How to view the cameras on HomeSafe View software Note: You can click the triangle icon beside DefaultGroup to expand. Should look something similar to the picture below.Īs you can see, in our example we have the DVR added (DVR model DVR-4575) and 4 cameras listed. Click on Import All to add all cameras to the right with the Group name of DefaultGroup. Once added, the Swann DVR will now be listed on the left. Importing the Swann cameras to HomeSafe View software

Once you are done, click on Add and proceed to import the cameras (next section).

If the computer is not on the same network, click on Add Device and you should see the window below.Įnter the information needed. Once you are done, click on Add and proceed to Importing Cameras (read next section) So, here you have to enter the username/password. After doing so, type in a Device Name and the User Name and Password you set at the initial boot-up of the DVR. Select the DVR by clicking it then Add Selected Device. (Note: If the computer is not on the same network, refer to the next section of this article) If the computer you are using is on the same network where the Swann DVR is, you can click on Add Online Device and you should see a similar window below. If you can’t locate this button, go to Tool > Group Device Management at the top instead. Under the Control Panel, click Group Device Management. Note: this is the password to login into the HomeSafe View software, for the software itself, it’s not the password of your Swann DVR or NVR. If you didn’t set anything, the default password is blank (empty). If it asks you to log in, just click on Login and type in the password you set for the software. Open HomeSafe View software on your computer. How to view Swann cameras on PC Adding a Swann DVR to the HomeSafe View software You can add the DVR to the software if you’re on the same network or even remotely (not in the location). Using the HomeSafe View software you can watch live your cameras, playback the recordings, download any footage, manage your settings and cameras, etc.īefore you start, make sure you have downloaded and installed the HomeSafe View software on your computer or laptop.Īlso, you need to have your DVR’s information such as username and password. You can add your security system to the software and view your security cameras locally or remotely from your PC/laptop. There’s an easy way to access your Swann DVR or NVR on a computer via the HomeSafe View software.

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