How to Format Local Storage on Your Swann Standalone Camera
Formatting your camera’s local storage ensures your Swann standalone camera can record and store clips properly. This step is essential if you’ve replaced the microSD card or are experiencing issues with local recording.
IMPORTANT:
- Formatting will erase all recordings saved on the microSD card. Be sure to back up any important clips before proceeding.
- If you only want to delete one or more clips, but not all, follow this article
Before you start:
- Make sure your camera is online. For battery-powered models, stream the camera once to wake it up.
- This option only applies to cameras with a microSD card.
- Choose Your Phone Type
Formatting Instructions
Open the Swann Security app. Go to and select your standalone camera
Tap
Tap
Tap
A prompt will appear.
Enter Delete Everything
Tap to confirm.
Open the Swann Security app. Go to and select your standalone camera
Tap
Tap
Tap
This message will appear to confirm your action.
If you want to proceed, tap
A second prompt will appear to validate your action.
Tap to proceed.
If that didn’t work:
- Try removing and reinserting the microSD card, then repeat the steps.
- Power-cycle the camera (turn it off and back on) before retrying the steps.
Summary & Next Steps
By formatting your camera’s local storage, you’ve:
- Ensured your microSD card is ready for recording.
- Fixed potential storage-related issues affecting local clips.
- Reset your card safely within the Swann Security app.
If you’ve followed the steps but still experience recording issues, contact Swann Support for further assistance.