What does it mean when a DVR shuts down by itself?
Daniel Foster
Published Feb 27, 2026
What does it mean when a DVR shuts down by itself?
An NVR or DVR that is shutting down or rebooting by itself is a major security red flag in your CCTV security system. Many people have this particular issue: My DVR reboots by itself?
How to fix a DVR that reboots by itself?
To find out if you got a hard drive issue, turn off the recorder and open up the cover of the unit. Locate the hard drive (s). There are two cables going from the hard drive to the motherboard, one is the data cable and the other one is the power cable. Disconnect both of them. Turn on the recorder and checkout if the unit is rebooting again.
Why does my Swann DVR keep rebooting?
LEDs are OFF at the top or front of the DVR. LEDs are ON and Swann loading page shows but reboots after. To isolate the issue, consider following the steps below: Check the red tag – most of the power adapter included has red sticker along the power cable. See if it has DVR/NVR on it.
How can I tell if my DVR is working?
Check the red tag – most of the power adapter included has red sticker along the power cable. See if it has DVR/NVR on it. Check the power adapter and its output rating – check the sticker attached to it and look for output rating.
LEDs are OFF at the top or front of the DVR. LEDs are ON and Swann loading page shows but reboots after. To isolate the issue, consider following the steps below: Check the red tag – most of the power adapter included has red sticker along the power cable. See if it has DVR/NVR on it.
To find out if you got a hard drive issue, turn off the recorder and open up the cover of the unit. Locate the hard drive (s). There are two cables going from the hard drive to the motherboard, one is the data cable and the other one is the power cable. Disconnect both of them. Turn on the recorder and checkout if the unit is rebooting again.
An NVR or DVR that is shutting down or rebooting by itself is a major security red flag in your CCTV security system. Many people have this particular issue: My DVR reboots by itself?
Check the red tag – most of the power adapter included has red sticker along the power cable. See if it has DVR/NVR on it. Check the power adapter and its output rating – check the sticker attached to it and look for output rating.
