How to Set Up Swann Security (VMX) for PC

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NOTE: Support for Swann Security (VMX) 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)
• 4Mbps upload (8Mbps or greater upload recommended)

Installing the software:

Download the Swann Security (VMX) software for Windows and install the app as per usual and then follow the steps below to configure and add your device or watch this clip for a complete guide.

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

1. Login - default username and password is admin & admin then click Sign in
   
   
2. Add device
   • For remote access setup (viewing your cameras when you are not at the location), click HERE
     
   • For local access setup (viewing your cameras when your computer is at the same network as the recorder), it can be added automatically or choose Add devices manually then click OK. The next prompt will appear, click Yes then continue to the next step
     
     
     
     
3. Once logged in, the software interface will open.
   
   
   
4. Add device
   
   1. Click the Device Manager icon (1). Your Swann device can be added automatically using the IPV4/IPV6 Search option if the PC running the VMX software is on the same network. Note: To manually add your Swann device, proceed to step 4 below.
      
      
      
   2. Select the discovered device and click Add and then Save.
      
      
   3. The device will added to the application but will remain disconnected. Select the newly added device again (6) and click on the Edit (7) option to update the settings. Give friendly to your Swann device (8) and input the correct credentials (8). Click OK.
      
      
   4. Click Manual Add (9) and enter your recorder's details:
      
      1. Device Name: <friendly name of you device>
      2. Login Type: IP
      3. IP: IP address of you device (can be found on your router or network switch management interface)
      4. Media Port: 9000
      5. User Name: <recorder's admin username; default is admin>
      6. Password: <recorder's password>
      7. Click Save And Continue
         
         
5. Confirm Status - under the Connect column, a Connected status 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 Home icon at the top and then select Live View.
   
   
7. Select the desired View (14) based on the number of cameras you have or your preferred layout.
   
   
   1. To view a specific camera on the list (15) to a window on the live view area, click and drag the channel name and drop into the desired area (A, B, C, D, E, or F).
   2. Or select the desired window on the live view area and then double click the channel name (15) to load the camera.

Remote access setup

1. Your recorder must be paired to a Swann Security account first
   • If it isn't yet, you may read this article first the continue below once done: Pair your Recorder on Swann Security app
2. In the Home screen, click the Device Manager icon
   
   
   
3. Click the Manual Add button at the bottom
   
   
   
4. In the Add Device screen, read the following:
   

   Device Name: Enter a name the device Login Type: set it to P2PID Port: 9000 P2PID: Enter the UID of the DVR Check your email and enter the credentials in the P2PUserName and P2PPassword fields UserName: Enter the DVR’s username Password: Enter the DVR’s password Click the OK button.

If you don't have the P2PUserName and P2PPassword, contact our Technical Support and make sure to provide your recorder's UID or MAC address.