How to Delete Individual Recordings from Swann Standalone Cameras (Cloud & microSD)

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This guide shows you exactly how to delete a single camera clip from your Swann standalone camera, either from the Cloud or camera’s local microSD card, using the Swann Security.

Before you start

• You’re signed in to the Swann Security app.
• You know whether the clip you want to remove lives in Cloud or on the camera’s microSD (local).
• For local (microSD) clips, the camera must be awake/online and showing Live View in the app (especially for battery-powered cameras).
• Choose Your Phone Type
  Android iOS

NOTE: If you need to delete all local clips, you can format its local storage. Follow this article to know how: How to Format Local Storage on Your Swann Standalone Camera

Pick Your Starting Point

• Delete a Cloud clip →
• Delete a Local (microSD) clip →

WARNING!

Deleted clip(s) are removed from your app and is not reversible in the app. Proceed with care.

Delete a Cloud Recording

To delete a cloud recording using Swann Security app for Android, follow the steps below:

Open Swann Security app, go to Playback

Press and hold a clip that you want to delete until it is highlighted (selected).

Tap once to select another clip.

Once done, tap Delete

When prompted to verify, tap Delete to confirm.

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To delete a cloud recording using Swann Security app for iOS, follow the steps below:

Open Swann Security app, go to Playback

Tap the trash icon of a clip that you want to delete to select it.

Tap the check ring  of a clip until it is checked and highlighted if you want to select more clips.

Once done, tap Delete

When prompted to verify, tap OK to confirm.

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Delete a Local (microSD) Recording

Prerequisite: You must be able to stream Live View from that camera (camera awake/online). Battery-powered cameras may need a wake event (open Live View first).

To delete a local recording using Swann Security app for Android, follow the steps below:

Open Swann Security app, go to Playback then tap the microSD card icon

A list of cameras will appear, tap a camera to select.

Tap and hold a clip or
tap the trash icon of a clip to select it.

Tap the check ring  of a clip until it is checked and highlighted if you want to select more clips.

Once done, tap the trash icon

When prompted to verify, tap Delete to confirm.

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To delete a local recording using Swann Security app for iOS, follow the steps below:

Open Swann Security app, go to Playback then tap the microSD card icon

A list of cameras will appear, tap a camera to select.

Tap the trash icon of a clip to select it.

Tap the check ring  of a clip until it is checked and highlighted if you want to select more clips.

Once done, tap Delete

When prompted to verify, tap Yes to confirm.

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Summary & Next Steps

You’ve learned how to delete individual camera clips from either Cloud or microSD on Android and iOS. If clips don’t delete or views don’t load:

• Ensure the camera is awake/online (open Live View).
• Confirm you’re in the right location (Cloud vs. Local/microSD).
• Refresh the Playback/Storage list and try again.
• Still stuck? Contact Swann Support with your app version, device model, and steps tried.

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