How to Set Up Modes in Swann Security App
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Modes are like custom presets that let you decide how your system behaves depending on your needs. Whether you're at home, out for the day, or sleeping at night, setting up Modes allows you to enable or disable specific notifications and even automate these changes based on a schedule. Here’s how to make the most of this feature in your security app.
Understanding Modes
Modes are pre-set configurations for your security system. Common Modes include:
- Home Mode: Ideal for when you’re at home but still want a layer of security. For most users, the sensitivity on Indoor cameras is set to a lower setting, or even turning it off while also disabling notifications.
- Night Mode: Designed for bedtime, with settings tailored for nighttime use. Notifications are usually enabled so you'll get alerted.
- Away Mode: Perfect for when you’re out and want full coverage. Notifications are on and all cameras are set to record, for most people.
Each Mode can control notifications and, on some systems, even adjust motion sensitivity levels. No Mode is better than the other as it is just a matter of configuring your preferred settings on each.
Step-by-Step Guide to Setting Up Modes
Select a Mode
- Select the mode you want to edit (Home, Night, or Away) by tapping on the corresponding button.
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Select a Device
- Tap the arrow icon next to the device name to display the available settings.
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Customize the Settings
- Adjust the settings based on the capabilities of the paired device.
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Sensitivity: The screenshot shows the sensitivity for a stand-alone camera. Click here to see sensitivity for recorders. There are other factors that may affect the recording of stand-alone cameras, which is its surroundings. Visit this article to learn more: How Settings and Surroundings Impact Motion Detection
- Choose OFF or 0% to disable motion detection on a specific camera.
- Otherwise, choose any of the remaining options to set its sensitivity.
- Push Notification: There are dedicated push notification checkbox, for each available detection type, that you can enable or disable for your mode of choice.
- Indoor siren: This only appears if you have a paired Indoor Siren (SWIFI-ISIREN) on your account.
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Sensitivity: The screenshot shows the sensitivity for a stand-alone camera. Click here to see sensitivity for recorders. There are other factors that may affect the recording of stand-alone cameras, which is its surroundings. Visit this article to learn more: How Settings and Surroundings Impact Motion Detection
NOTE: If you are looking for a way to schedule your Deterrent Features on your recorder (lights, siren, and Enforcer/SwannForce™), you have to do it on the recorder by accessing its settings using a mouse and monitor. You can visit How to Set Up the Deterrent Feature on Your Recorder to learn how.
As for stand-alone camera's lights and siren, Modes only supports the settings mentioned above. Lights and Siren can be turned on or off in each camera's settings.
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Save the Settings
- Tap the Save button to save any changes. The changes will take effect immediately.
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How Can Modes Switch Automatically
You can set your devices to change modes automatically at various times using schedules. From the Modes tab, tap "Schedules Setup (Basic)" or "Add Schedules (Advanced)" to create schedules.
Visit How to Set Up Schedules for Modes in Swann Security App to learn how to set a schedule.
Conclusion
Setting up Modes and schedules in your security app is a simple yet powerful way to make your system work smarter. By tailoring each Mode to suit your daily routine and automating them with schedules, you can enjoy peace of mind knowing your system adapts to your needs. Take the time to fine-tune these settings, and you’ll never have to worry about adjusting your system manually again!