81%
Odds it works through 2029Last checked: October 13, 2026.
Swann sells security cameras and recording boxes, with video saved at home and no subscription needed. It started in Australia in 1987 and is owned by Infinova.
CompanySwann Communications, founded 1987 in Melbourne, owned by Infinova
Needs the cloud?No. Cameras record to a recorder or memory card in your home.
Subscription for basics?No
Watch out forReports in 2025 that its owner may sell the company, and its CEO left
How long devices get supportWe have not found a Swann device that was switched off. Swann does not publish end-of-support dates.
Why 81%
- Starting point80%A loss-making company that relies on loans.
- Track record0No history of shutting down Swann cameras.
- Works without the cloud+4Records locally, with no subscription needed.
- Other risks−3Reported in 2025 to be up for sale, with its CEO leaving.
- Our estimate81%
The good news: Swann keeps your video at home on a recorder or memory card, with no monthly fee required. Your cameras would keep recording even if Swann’s servers went away.
The bad news: In October 2025, its CEO and longtime marketing director left, and reports said its owner Infinova was looking to sell Swann. A new owner could change the app or plans. Swann has also been losing money and has relied on loans from a related company.
If you own Swann
- Keep recordings on your recorder or memory card rather than relying on cloud storage.
- Change default passwords and keep firmware updated.