SwannView Link

Swann Communications

About this app

SwannView Link: Live Swann NVR/DVR viewing on your Android phone
SwannView Link supports the following features:
Configure many settings from your handset or tablet
Multi-channel viewing with up to 16 cameras on screen at the same time (16ch view works best on tablets)
Play back stored recordings from your DVR or NVR on your handset or tablet (requires high upload speed internet)
Capture video from your camera live view to your Phone to play back later
Capture single and multi still images and save these to your Phone's picture library
Control PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom) cameras remotely

Note: Some features may be degraded or not work on older DVRs or Android hardware. Current model handsets and tablets are recommended for high resolution playback and live viewing more than 8 cameras at once.

Check out the updated manual for the new app here: http://support.swann.com/customer/en/portal/articles/2240592-swannview-link-ios-android-qsgs-en-fr-es

Currently supported NVR and DVR models (x will be 4, 8 or 16 channel depending on your model):

Current Model series:
NVK-485
NVK-480
NVRx-7400
NVRx-7300
NVRx-7285
DVRx-4750
DVRx-4550
DVRx-1580
EasyView
GuardianEye

Previous model series: Some app features may not be optimized
DVRx-4600
DVRx-4400
NVK-470
NVK-460
NVRx-7085
NVRx-7082
NVRx-7072

Earlier model series: Performance may be degraded or some advanced features may not work correctly or at all
DVRx-4200
DVRx-4100
DVRx-4000
DVRx-3450
DVRx-3425
DVRx-3250
DVRx-3200
DVRx-3100
DVRx-3000
DVRx-1450
DVRx-1425
DVRx-1260
DVRx-1250
HDR6-8000
HDR4-8200
DVR16-1000
SwannSecure WiFi Monitoring System

Note: This app uses a data stream that will connect to your Swann NVR/DVR via 3G/4G or WiFi. When using 3G/4G, the video from your NVR/DVR will likely be considered "downloads" by your phone service provider and will contribute to any download limit your phone data plan may have. If you exceed any plan limits you may incur additional usage charges. Consult with your mobile service provider regarding the use of a video streaming app and how it may affect your plan.
For the latest information, visit http://support.swann.com
For assistance with this app, contact Swann Tech Support – [e-mail]

Ratings and reviews

This app has been horrible from day one, and it's never improved one bit. I've used it on several different internet connections over the years, so the app is the only thing to blame. The playback is the real issue, but several features don't work in the remote settings of the DVR through the app, either. When trying to watch the playback, it frequently fails to open the video. By frequently, I mean almost every time. You watch one video, then try to play another, and you have to close the app before it will open another video. It's getting worse, too, which is why I'm finally writing a review.

UPDATE- We have finally gotten rid of this Swann system that didn't work more often than it did work. We bought the Night Owl camera set up. Not only is the resolution impeccable, the app is easy to use, the system is easy to set up, and the cameras reach 300 ft. With swann It's the same issue we had for about 6 months you turn the screen horizontally and the screen goes to 25% of the screen within the app. This system is a waste of time and energy! Get the Night owl one! No subscription needed!

Garbage! Supposed to be able to play back video through playback feature and so on but, nope, will not even load. What's the point in a surveillance app that doesn't allow you to actual do any surveilling? I guess I'm just supposed to stay awake 24/7 to watch my company store so I can know what's going on, that sounds like a great idea. I wouldn't recommend this! At a point you could use playback feature but, that option seems to no longer exist.

What's new

Fixed issues with decoding audio streams from some later model DVRs and NVRs
General bug fixes
Improved video streaming
Added Italian and German languages
Fixed issue with PTZ control speed