How to Update Your Recorder Firmware Using Swann Security for PC and Mac
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This article will guide you on how to manually install the latest firmware of your Recorder using the Swann Security software.
Before you proceed, check out How to Update Your Recorder Firmware: A Step-by-Step Guide to check if:
- Your recorder already has the latest firmware; and
- To download the latest firmware for your recorder in case it is outdated.
If you haven't tried accessing your recorder on your computer, follow How to Set Up Swann Security for PC and Mac first.
Once done, follow the instructions below:
- Open Swann Security software and go to Device Management
- Click the gear icon for that recorder
- Once in Settings, go to Advanced (side) > Upgrade (submenu) then click on Scan
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Browse for the file, select it, then click Open
- Click Start – Do NOT turn off the internet, PC, and recorder
- A prompt at the bottom-left will appear once upgrade is complete – “Upgrade Completed”
- The recorder will reboot and may take few minutes before it appears online again in the software.
- Once online, check the firmware if it was applied.