How to Playback and Export Recordings with Swann Security on PC and Mac
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NOTE: If you don't have the software yet, read this article first to set it up: How to Set Up Swann Security for PC and Mac
Playback
Open Swann Security software and go to Playback
Under Playback:
- Make sure you are in the Basic tab
- Expand the list by clicking the arrows at the left until you see the channels of the recorder
- Select a channel by ticking the checkbox
- Pick a date – a marking will show that there's a recording on that date.
- Click Search
- Click a part of the timeline to play OR 7. Click Play to play the first file
Export
If you now wish to download, click the Download icon to see the list of recordings.
A new window will appear:
- Select a file by clicking its checkbox
- Choose between AVI or MP4 to ensure that the file is playable by most media players
- Click Download
Video Saved Path shows where the file was saved. You can click it to open the folder and get the file.