This article will guide you on how to manually install the latest firmware of your Swann Security V8 recorder using the Swann Security VMS software. 

Click HERE to download the Swann Security VMS software. 

After installing the software, follow the instructions below:

1. Open Swann Security software and go to Device Management
   
2. Click the gear icon for that recorder
   1. If you haven't added your unit yet, follow this article: How to access V8 recorder on a computer? (Windows)
      
3. Once in Settings, go to Advanced (side) > Upgrade (submenu) then click on Scan
   
4. Browse for the file, select it, then click Open
   
5. Click Start – Do NOT turn off the internet, PC, and recorder
   
6. A prompt at the bottom-left will appear once upgrade is complete – “Upgrade Completed”
   
7. The recorder will reboot and may take few minutes before it appears online again in the software.
8. Once online, check the firmware if it was applied.