7 Device Settings

You can configure settings for your security camera or system from anywhere using the Lorex Home app.

Device Settings Overview

Basic Information: Tap to change the device password, set device / channel name, change thumbnail photo, or view device ID. For full instructions, see 7.1 Basic Information .

Notifications: Configure push notifications and other motion detection settings.

SmartZone™: Set the active area for motion detection. For instructions, see 7.5 Configuring SmartZone™ .

Detection Settings: Enable/disable motion detection and Person/Vehicle detection per channel on supporting recorder platforms.

White Light: Wi–Fi cameras only. Set the brightness level for the warning light on your Wi-Fi camera.

Night Vision: Wi–Fi cameras only. Enable/disable IR night vision. When set to Auto, the camera will switch over to black & white night vision as light levels drop. If disabled, the camera will remain in color at all times.

Continuous Recording Schedule: Set a schedule for continuous video recording. For instructions, see 7.9 Continuous Recording Schedule .

Device Storage: Enable/disable recording to the recorder’s hard drive, or format recorder storage.

Time Zone: Tap to change the time zone (see 7.11 Changing Time Zone ) or to configure Daylight Savings Time (see 7.12 Daylight Savings Time ).

Audio Recording: Enable/disable audio recording per channel (audio-enabled camera(s) required).

Image Rotation: Tap channels to rotate the live viewing image by 180° (used for installations where one or more cameras are installed upside-down).

Camera LED: Wi–Fi cameras only. Enable/disable the status LED on the camera.

Share Device: Tap to send an invite to another Lorex Home account to access the selected device. For full instructions on device sharing, see 7.10 Device Sharing .

Firmware: Tap to check for a newer firmware version.

Wireless Network: Wi–Fi cameras only. Change the Wi-Fi network that is associated with the camera.

Device Info: View the device’s model number, device ID, IP address, and MAC address.

Restart: Restart your Lorex device remotely. Wait a few minutes before connecting to the device after restarting.

Remove Device: Remove device from Lorex Home.

7.1 Basic Information

Configure basic product settings.

Device Photo: Tap to choose a thumbnail image for your Lorex device. By default, the thumbnail will be automatically generated using the most recent live image.

Device Name: Tap to edit the name of your device.

Channel Name: Tap to edit channel names.

Device ID: Displays your Lorex product’s Device ID.

Device Password: Tap to update the password for your device.

7.2 Changing Device Password

You can change the password for your Lorex device at any time using the Lorex Home app.

To change your password:

Launch the Lorex Home app. Tap icon

above the device you want to change the password for.

Tap the thumbnail for your device.

Tap Device Password.

Enter your current password and the new password.

Tap

to save changes.

7.3 Enable/Disable Device Storage

By default, your Lorex device will automatically save recordings to the pre-installed hard drive.

To enable/disable device storage:

Launch the Lorex Home app. Tap icon

above the device you want to enable/disable storage for.

Tap Device Storage.

Tap the toggle switch to enable/disable device storage.

7.4 Formatting Device Storage

Format device storage (hard drive or microSD card) using the Lorex Home app.

To format device storage:

Launch the Lorex Home app. Tap icon

above the device you want to format storage for.

Tap Device Storage.

Tap Format Storage Device.

7.5 Configuring SmartZone™

SmartZone™ allows you to customize your device’s motion detection region. Areas of the camera image that trigger unwanted motion events can be ignored, such as a busy sidewalk or trees blowing in the wind.

To configure SmartZone™:

Launch the Lorex Home app. Tap icon

above the device you want to set a SmartZone™ for.

Tap SmartZone™.

DVR / NVR recorders only. Tap to select a channel to configure the SmartZone™ for.

By default, the entire image has a red overlay, meaning that a motion event happening anywhere on screen will trigger an event. To set a customized SmartZone™, tap Clear Area. The red overlay disappears, meaning that motion detection is disabled for the entire image.

Tap-and-drag over parts of the camera image where you would like motion to be detected.

Tap Save to apply changes.

7.6 Push Notifications

By default, your Lorex device will send push notifications to your mobile device when motion is detected.

To enable/disable push notifications:

Launch the Lorex Home app. Tap icon

above the device you want to configure notifications for.

Tap Notifications.

DVR / NVR recorders only. Tap a channel to enable/disable push notifications for.

Tap the toggle switch to enable/disable notifications.

7.7 Audio Recording

Enable audio-enabled channels for audio recording using the Lorex Home app.

To enable/disable audio recording:

Launch the Lorex Home app. Tap icon

above the device you want to configure audio recording for.

Tap Audio Recording.

DVR / NVR recorders only. Select a channel to configure audio recording for.

Tap the toggle switch to enable/disable audio recording on the selected channel.

7.8 Motion Detection

Enable/disable motion detection.

To enable/disable motion detection:

Launch the Lorex Home app. Tap icon

above the device you want to configure motion detection for.

Tap Detection Settings.

DVR / NVR recorders only. Select a channel to configure motion detection for.

Tap the toggle switch to enable/disable motion detection on the selected channel.

7.9 Continuous Recording Schedule

By default, the system records continuously every day of the week on all channels. You can configure the recording schedule by channel to disable continuous recording at certain times throughout the week.

To configure the continuous recording schedule:

Launch the Lorex Home app. Tap icon

above the device you want to edit the recording schedule for.

Tap Continuous Recording Schedule.

DVR / NVR recorders only. Select a channel to configure the recording schedule for.

Select the video stream to change the recording schedule for. Modifying the Main Stream schedule will change the continuous recording schedule for high resolution video recorded to your device storage.

Tap a day of the week to edit the schedule for.

Tap the existing schedule to make edits, or tap Add Schedule.

Enter the start and end time for continuous recording. Tap icon

when finished.

(OPTIONAL) Tap Add Schedule to add another block of time to the schedule.

Tap Save when finished.

7.10 Device Sharing

You can share access to your security device with other Lorex Home users.

Prerequisite:

Users you share device access with must have the Lorex Home app and their own account.

To share access to your device:

Launch the Lorex Home app. Tap icon

above the device you want to share.

Tap Share Device.

If this is your first time sharing the device, tap Add User. To add additional shared users, tap the + icon in the top-right corner.

Enter the email address that is associated with the other user’s Lorex Home account. Tap icon

when finished.

To remove shared users:

Launch the Lorex Home app. Tap icon

above the device you want to remove shared users from.

Tap Share Device.

All shared users are shown on the Share Users screen. Tap Revoke next to any users you wish to remove from your device.

7.11 Changing Time Zone

Setting the time zone is part of initial device setup. You can change the time zone at any time using the Lorex Home app.

To change device time zone:

Launch the Lorex Home app. Tap icon

above the device you want to change the time zone for.

Tap Time Zone.

Tap to choose from a list of regions.

Tap

when finished.

7.12 Daylight Savings Time

Setting preferences for Daylights Savings Time (DST) is part of initial device setup. You can change DST settings at any time using the Lorex Home app.

To configure DST:

Launch the Lorex Home app. Tap icon

above the device you want to set DST for.

Tap Time Zone.

Tap the switch next to DST to enable/disable DST for the selected device. If you are using DST, configure the recurrence timing below, which is displayed only when DST is enabled.

Tap

when finished.

7.13 Setting Up Automatic Warning Light (Wi-Fi Cameras Only)

You can set your Wi-Fi camera to automatically flash the warning light when motion is detected.

To configure automatic warning light triggering:

Launch the Lorex Home app. Tap icon

above the device you want to configure Person/Vehicle detection for.

Tap Detection Settings.

Ensure Warning LED Light is enabled.

7.14 Person/Vehicle Detection (For DVR/NVR Recorders)

Enable or disable Person/Vehicle detection per channel on supporting security systems.

To enable/disable Person/Vehicle detection:

Launch the Lorex Home app. Tap icon

above the device you want to configure Person/Vehicle detection for.

Tap Detection Settings.

Select a channel to configure Person/Vehicle detection for.

Tap Person/Vehicle Detection.

Tap the toggle switch to enable/disable Person/Vehicle detection on the selected channel.

7.15 Person/Vehicle Detection (For Wi-Fi Cameras)

Enable or disable Person/Vehicle detection on supporting Wi-Fi cameras.

To enable/disable Person/Vehicle detection:

Launch the Lorex Home app. Tap icon

above the device you want to configure Person/Vehicle detection for.

Tap Detection Settings.

Tap Person Detection and/or Vehicle Detection.

	CAUTION
If you disable night vision, you will require some ambient light in the camera’s location to ensure that color recordings are captured. Verify the camera’s image at night to ensure the picture is clear enough to capture details.

	Note
Recordings and snapshots will be oriented the same way as live viewing.

	Note
Removing a device will not affect recordings or snapshots on your mobile device storage.

	Note
Updating the device password using Lorex Home will also change the password used to access the device locally.

	Note
The procedure below is for updating the password for a specific Lorex device, not the password used for the Lorex Home app. The security product has its own login credentials, which are separate from the login credentials used for the Lorex Home app. If you have forgotten the password you created for the Lorex Home app, tap Forgot password? on the login screen.

	Note
Your password must be at least 8 characters in length, and must contain at least 2 of the following character types: lowercase (abc), uppercase (ABC), number (123), special character (!$%).

	CAUTION
Formatting permanently erases all data saved to your device’s storage. Formatting cannot be undone.

	Note
If the camera is pointed at any high-traffic scenes or moving objects that will trigger unwanted motion events, it is recommended to leave those parts of the image disabled in SmartZone™ setup.

	Note
If you are receiving too many motion notifications for your liking, it is recommended to configure a SmartZone™ to ignore motion detected in certain areas of the image (see 7.5 Configuring SmartZone™ for details).

	CAUTION
Audio recording and / or use of listen-in audio without consent is illegal in certain jurisdictions. Lorex Corporation assumes no liability for use of its products that does not conform with local laws.

	CAUTION
If you are using voice commands with your security product via Amazon Alexa® or Google Assistant®, audio recording must be turned on for any channels you want to use voice commands with.

	Note
Wi-Fi cameras also allow you to customize how sensitive the camera is to motion events by tapping Motion Sensitivity.

	CAUTION
It is recommended to leave the Sub Stream schedule enabled at all times. While removing sections of the continuous recording schedule for the Sub Stream can help you to save storage space, it will also prevent you from viewing your device remotely at those times.

	CAUTION
Sharing will allow the selected user to operate the device and see live view.

	Note
Advise anyone you have shared your device with to swipe down on the Devices screen of the Lorex Home app (default screen when launching the app). This will refresh the device list so that the shared device appears.

	Note
You must enable motion detection in order to use automatic warning light triggering. For full instructions on setting up motion detection, see .

	Note
For Person/Vehicle detection on Wi-Fi cameras, see 7.15 Person/Vehicle Detection (For Wi-Fi Cameras) .

	Note
Depending on your product’s capabilities, you may see separate switches for people and vehicles, or one combined switch for person/vehicle detection.

	Note
For Person/Vehicle detection on DVR / NVR recorders, see 7.14 Person/Vehicle Detection (For DVR/NVR Recorders) .