HomeSafe View is an application that allows you to view and control your Swann DVR cameras remotely from your handset or tablet. It supports multi-channel viewing, allowing you to see up to 16 cameras on your screen at the same time. However, this feature works best on tablets. You can also play back stored recordings from your DVR on your device, but this requires a high upload speed internet connection.
In addition to viewing live footage, you can also capture video from your camera's live view and save it to your device to watch later. You can also take single or multiple still images and save them to your device's picture library. This app also allows you to control PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom) cameras remotely, giving you more flexibility in monitoring your property.
Please note that this app is best used with current model handsets and tablets for high resolution playback and live viewing of more than 8 cameras at once. It is compatible with various Swann DVR models, including DVRx-1590, DVRx-1600, DVRx-4480, DVRx-4575, DVKx-4580, DVKx-4590, DVRx-4780, DVRx-4980, DVRx-5580, NVRx-7450, and NVRx-8580. However, other Swann DVR models will not work with this app.
It is important to note that this app uses a data stream to connect to your Swann DVR via 3G/4G or WiFi. If you are using 3G/4G, the video from your DVR may be considered as "downloads" by your phone service provider and may contribute to any download limit on your data plan. If you exceed these limits, you may incur additional usage charges. It is recommended to consult with your mobile service provider regarding the use of a video streaming app and how it may affect your plan.
If you need any assistance with this app, you can contact Swann Tech Support at tech@swann.com. They will be able to provide you with further guidance and support for using the HomeSafe View app.