NOTE 1: This guide is for the following recorders with a similar interface: DVRx-4480V, 4580V, 4680, 4780V, 4ch 4980V, 8 and 16ch 4980, 5580, 5680 and NVRx-8580 and 8780. It is NOT suitable for standalone cloud storage cameras.

NOTE 2: Support for Swann Security VMS is limited to installation and P2P connection setup only. Advanced network setup and port forwarding are not supported.

Minimum System Requirements:

• Windows 10 or later
• Intel 9th Gen or AMD Ryzen Quad Core or greater at 3Ghz or higher
• 16GB RAM (32GB or greater recommended)
• Dedicated Graphics Card
• 500GB storage (for software and clips, larger storage may be needed for local recording to PC)
• 4Gbps upload (8Gbps or greater upload recommended)

Installing the software:

Download Swann Security VMS from the links below based on your operating system (OS) and install as per usual. Click here to check the file version history.

• Windows - download the VMS version 2.7.84 software HERE then proceed below
• Mac - download the VMS version 2.7.85 software HERE then once installed, click HERE

If this prompt appears, click More Info then Run Anyway then continue with the installation.

Once installed, open the Swann Security program and follow the steps below:

1. Set a password - to protect you from anyone who wants to view your unit on your computer.
   
2. Set a security question - will be used when you forgot the password your set.
   
3. Login - just type in the password you've set earlier. Username is admin.
   
4. Add device
   1. Click the Home icon (top-left) then choose Device Management
      
      
   2. Click the plus (+) icon (top-right)
      
   3. Enter your recorder's details:
      
      
      1. Device Name: <name anything you like>
      2. Login Type: P2PID
      3. P2PID: <20-character alphanumeric code; found at the top of your recorder>
      4. Protocol: Private
      5. Media Port: 9000
      6. User Name: <recorder's admin username; default is admin>
      7. Password: <recorder's password>
   4. Click Add
5. Status - Online - under Status column, a green box will appear to indicate that the recorder is online. If not, double check the connection to your internet or the username and password you entered.
   
6. Stream - click the Mainview icon (monitor with 4-boxes) at the top or when you click the Home icon.
   
   
   1. Click the arrow beside 'root' to expand
   2. Once you see your device, either click and drag the device name to any boxes at the right OR click and drag a specific camera to load.