2 Getting Connected

Connect to your Lorex device using the Lorex Home app for remote access to live video streams, recorded video, and system settings.

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Your setup process will differ depending on whether you are setting up a DVR/NVR recorder or a Wi-Fi camera:

For DVR/NVR recorder setup instructions, see 2.1 DVR / NVR Instructions .
For Wi–Fi camera setup instructions, see 2.2 Wi-Fi Camera Instructions .

2.1 DVR / NVR Instructions

Connect your DVR / NVR system to the Lorex Home app.

Prerequisites:

Download and install the most up-to-date version of the Lorex Home app from the App Store or Google Play Store.
Complete initial setup of the recorder and create a secure password before attempting mobile setup.

Ensure you recorder is powered on and is connected to a router with high-speed Internet access.

	Note
The following minimum upload speeds are required for remote video streaming: 5 Mbps for 4K video. 3.5 Mbps for lower resolutions. Up to 3 devices may connect to the system at the same time.

Ensure your Lorex device is up-to-date with the latest firmware version.

To connect to your recorder with Lorex Home:

Launch the Lorex Home app. Tap Sign up to create a Lorex Home account.

The Lorex Home dashboard appears (default screen is the Devices tab). Tap the + symbol in the center of the screen to set up a new device.

Scan the QR code on your Lorex recorder using the camera on your smartphone or tablet. The QR code could be located on the side or top panel of your recorder.

Enter the recorder’s secure password.

Set the device time zone and Daylight Savings Time (DST) preferences if needed, then tap Complete.

Congratulations! You have successfully added your security camera system to Lorex Home.

2.2 Wi-Fi Camera Instructions

Connect your Wi–Fi camera to the Lorex Home app.

Prerequisites:

Download and install the most up-to-date version of the Lorex Home app from the App Store or Google Play Store.

Ensure you Wi-Fi camera is plugged into power.

	Note
The following minimum upload speeds are required for remote video streaming: 5 Mbps for 4K video. 3.5 Mbps for lower resolutions. Up to 3 devices may connect to the device at the same time.

To connect to your Wi-Fi camera with Lorex Home:

Launch the Lorex Home app. Tap Sign up to create a Lorex Home account.

The Lorex Home dashboard appears (default screen is the Devices tab). Tap the + symbol in the center of the screen to set up a new device.

Scan the QR code on your Lorex Wi-Fi camera using your smartphone or tablet.

Create a secure, 8–32 character password for the camera.

Choose your Wi-Fi network from the list of available networks.

Enter the password for your Wi-Fi network, then tap Connect.

Wait for a few seconds while your device is added to your Lorex Home account. Finalize the setup by setting a device name of your choice, preferred timezone, and Daylight Savings Time preferences, then tap Complete.

Congratulations! You have successfully added your Wi–Fi camera to Lorex Home.

	Note
If you own a LNW16XF or LNWCM23X Series IP camera, please refer to your product manual on lorex.com for full setup instructions.

	CAUTION
The email address and password used to create your Lorex Home account are different from the recorder's username (default: admin) and secure password.

	Note
If you are having trouble scanning the QR code, or if your mobile device does not have a camera, tap Manually enter Device ID. The Device ID is printed below the QR code.

	CAUTION
The password used to create your Lorex Home account is different from the secure password you will create for the camera later in the setup process.