Swann Security Works with Google Assistant
It's now easier than ever to see what's happening. You can ask Google Assistant to display your Swann Security cameras on your TV with Chromecast. Read this guide to learn how to connect your Swann Security cameras to Google Assistant and enable voice control.
Getting Started
Before you begin, verify the following:
- You have the Swann Security app.
- You have a Swann Security account with a linked Swann device.
- You have a TV connected with Chromecast.
- You have the Google Home app on your phone.
- You have Google Assistant (integrated or app) on your phone or a Google Home device installed.
For more information about Google Assistant, see "Getting Started with Google Assistant on your phone or tablet".
How to Link with Google Assistant
To use Google Assistant voice control with your Swann Security cameras, follow these steps:
STEP 1
Open the Google Home app.
[Image description: Shows an Android phone screen with the Google Home app icon visible among other app icons.]
STEP 2
Tap the "Home" tab at the bottom of the screen.
[Image description: Shows the Google Home app interface with the "Home" tab selected. Devices like "Kitchen TV" and "Kitchen" are listed.]
STEP 3
Tap the "+" icon ➕ in the top-left corner.
[Image description: Shows the Google Home app interface with the "+" icon highlighted in the top-left corner.]
STEP 4
Select "Set up device".
[Image description: Shows the "Add & manage" menu in the Google Home app, with "Set up device" as an option.]
STEP 5
Select "Do you already have devices?" under "Works with Google".
[Image description: Shows the "Set up device" screen, highlighting the "Works with Google" section and the option "Do you already have devices?".]
STEP 6
Scroll through the list or tap the search icon ? and search for "Swann Security".
[Image description: Shows a list of linked services in the Google Home app, with "Swann Security" visible.]
STEP 7
The "Swann Security" service will appear in the results. Tap it.
[Image description: Shows "Swann Security" selected from the list of services.]
STEP 8
Authorization to share data with Google. You will need the credentials for your Swann Security account to link the Swann Security service.
[Image description: Shows a web page titled "Authorization to share data with Google" from swannauth.hub.loginradius.com, with fields for Email Id/Username and Password, and a "Login" button.]
STEP 9
Enter the email and password associated with your Swann Security account, then tap Login (Sign in).
[Image description: Shows the Swann login page with example credentials (johnsmith@swann.com) entered and the "Login" button.]
STEP 10
Google Assistant will link with your Swann Security account.
[Image description: Shows a popup message in the Google Home app indicating "Linking your Swann Security account".]
STEP 11
Google Assistant is now ready to interact with your cameras. Return to the home screen and scroll down to "Linked to your account", where you can find all cameras associated with your Swann Security account.
[Image description: Shows the Google Home app home screen, with the "Linked to your account" section displaying "Kitchen" as a linked device.]
How to View Your Cameras with Google Assistant
You can stream live video from your camera to your TV with Chromecast by asking your Google Assistant on your phone or Google Home device. By default, Google Assistant responds to the name assigned to your camera in the Swann Security app. You can also assign an alternative name to your camera using the Google Home app. Avoid using special characters, such as % and numbers. In such cases, consider renaming your camera. Use clear and distinctive words that are easier for Google Assistant to understand and do not overlap with any other device in your home.
For example, if your camera is named 'Kitchen', you can use the following voice commands with your Google Assistant:
To start streaming:
- "Ok Google, show Kitchen"
- "Ok Google, show me the Kitchen"
- (If you have multiple Chromecast devices in your home) "Ok Google, show Kitchen on [Chromecast device name]"
To stop streaming:
- "Ok Google, stop"
Note: If you have changed the camera name in the Google Home app, you can use the new camera name and its previous name when issuing commands to your Google Assistant.
