How to Set Up Schedules for Modes in Swann Security App

Want your Swann system to automatically switch between Home, Night, and Away Modes at specific times? The Swann Security app lets you create schedules for Modes so your security settings change automatically based on your routine.

This feature is useful for homeowners and businesses that want smarter, hands-free security management. For example, you can automatically enable Night Mode in the evening or switch to Away Mode during work hours.

Common Questions About Swann Mode Scheduling

• How do I schedule Modes in the Swann Security app?
• Can Swann Modes switch automatically?
• How do I edit or remove a Mode schedule?
• Why is my Swann system changing Modes automatically?
• Can I disable a scheduled Mode without deleting it?

Things to Prepare

1. Your Swann device must be paired to Swann Security app
2. The device must be online - Best way to test this is to stream the cameras in Swann Security app
3. Configure each Modes and test if manual switching of modes work
   Haven't configured Modes yet? Set it up first by following this guide
4. Choose Your Phone Type

Android iOS 

Create a Mode Schedule

You can create a schedule in the Swann Security app to automatically switch between your configured Modes.

• To quickly get started, use the basic schedule that Modes have
• If you want more control on scheduling Modes change, choose the advance schedule

Once saved, your Swann system will automatically switch to the selected Mode based on your schedule.

Swann devices require internet connection to automatically switch modes. Your phone or mobile device doesn't need to be online.

Basic Schedule

1. Open the Swann Security app then go to Modes then tap Schedules Setup (Basic) and use the recommended preset
2. You can modify the time on each Modes shown in the preset
3. Tap Apply Schedules to save

1. Open the Swann Security app then go to Modes and tap View/Edit Schedules
2. Tap on Schedules Setup (Basic) and use the recommended preset
3. Modify the time on each Modes shown in the preset then/or tap Apply Schedules to save

Advanced Schedule

1. Open the Swann Security app then go to Modes then tap Add Schedules (Advanced) to create your own schedule.
2. Under Add Schedule:
   1. Set a time when it will activate
   2. Choose which day(s) this scheduled mode will apply
   3. Choose a Mode that will apply
3. Tap Save to save the settings

1. Open the Swann Security app then go to Modes and tap View/Edit Schedules
2. Tap on Add Schedules (Advanced) to create your own schedule
3. Under Add Schedule:
   1. Choose a Mode that will apply
   2. Set a time when it will activate
   3. Choose which day(s) this scheduled mode will apply
4. Tap Add Schedule to save the settings

How to Edit, Disable, or Delete a Mode Schedule

Edit a Mode Schedule

1. Go to Modes then tap View/Edit Schedules
2. Tap List View then select a schedule that you want to edit
3. You can:
   1. Change the time
   2. Change the Mode that will apply
4. Tap Save to save any changes

1. Go to Modes then tap View/Edit Schedules
2. Tap Edit
3. Tap a schedule that you want to edit
4. You can:
   1. Change the Mode that will apply
   2. Change the time
5. Tap Save to save any changes

Enable/Disable a Mode Schedule

1. Go to Modes then tap View/Edit Schedules
2. Tap List View then find the active schedule that you want to disable
3. Toggle the button to turn it off
   Toggle again to turn it on
   This is saved right away

 

1. Go to Modes then tap View/Edit Schedules
2. Tap Edit
3. Tap a schedule that you want to disable
4. Toggle the button to turn it off
   Toggle again to turn it on
5. Tap Save to save any changes

Delete a Mode Schedule

1. Go to Modes then tap View/Edit Schedules
2. Tap List View then tap a schedule that you want to remove
3. Tap the delete button then tap Delete to confirm

1. Go to Modes then tap View/Edit Schedules
2. Tap Edit
3. To delete a scheduled mode you can either:
   • Do a LONG left swipe to delete immediately; or
   • SHORT left swipe then tap the trash icon to confirm deletion

 

Delete All Mode Schedule

1. Go to Modes then tap View/Edit Schedules
2. Tap the three-dot icon then select Delete All
3. A prompt will appear to confirm your action, tap Delete to proceed

 

1. Go to Modes then tap View/Edit Schedules
2. Tap Edit
3. Swipe to the bottom then tap Delete all schedules to delete all mode schedules

Why Scheduling Modes Matters

Scheduling Modes helps automate your security system based on your daily routine. Instead of manually switching settings every day, your Swann system can automatically apply the right security preset at the right time. This improves convenience, consistency, and overall security coverage.

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Summary & Next Steps

Setting up Mode schedules in the Swann Security app allows your system to automatically switch between Home, Night, and Away settings based on your schedule. You can also edit, disable, or delete schedules whenever needed.