10 Device Settings

You can configure settings for your security product from anywhere using the Lorex Home app.

Device Settings Overview

Basic Information: Tap to view device ID, set device / channel name, change thumbnail photo, or change password. For full details, see 10.1 Basic Information .

SmartZone™: Set the active area for motion detection. For instructions, see 10.4 Setting up SmartZone™ .

Notifications: Configure push notifications and other motion detection settings.

White Light: Configure options for the camera’s spotlight. For instructions, see 10.8 Spotlight Brightness .

Continuous Recording Schedule: Set a schedule for continuous video recording. For instructions, see 10.7 Continuous Recording Schedule .

Device Storage: Enable/disable recording to the camera’s microSD card, or format the microSD card.

Time Zone: Tap to change the time zone (see 10.12 Changing Time Zone ) or to configure Daylight Savings Time (see 10.13 Daylight Savings Time ).

Image Rotation: Rotate the live viewing image 180°.

Camera LED: Enable / disable the camera’s status LED.

Share Device: Tap to send an invite to another Lorex Home account to access the selected device. For full instructions on device sharing, see 10.10 Device Sharing .

Firmware: Tap to check for a newer firmware version.

Wi-Fi: Tap to change the Wi-Fi network for the device.

Remove Device: Remove this device from Lorex Home.

10.1 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 Lorex device.

Channel Name: Tap to edit the selected channel name.

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

10.2 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 the device you want to change the password for.

Tap

to open up Device Settings, then tap the thumbnail for your device.

Tap Device Password.

Enter your current password.

Enter a new password.

Tap

to save changes.

10.3 Enable/Disable Device Storage

By default, the camera will automatically save motion events to the pre-inserted microSD card.

To enable/disable device storage:

Launch the Lorex Home app. Tap the device you want to enable/disable storage for.

Tap

to open up Device Settings, then tap Device Storage.

Tap Device Storage.

Tap the toggle switch to enable/disable device storage.

10.4 Setting up SmartZone™

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

To configure SmartZone™:

Launch the Lorex Home app. Tap the device you want to set a SmartZone™ for.

Tap

to open up Device Settings, then tap SmartZone™.

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.

10.5 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 the device you want to configure notifications for.

Tap

to open up Device Settings, then tap Notifications.

Tap Motion Detect to enable/disable push notifications for motion events. Tap icon

when finished to save and return to Device Settings.

10.6 Motion Detection Sensitivity

To ensure that your Lorex device is capturing motion events properly, it is recommended to set an appropriate sensitivity level.

To set motion detection sensitivity:

Launch the Lorex Home app. Tap the device you want to set motion sensitivity for.

Tap

to open up Device Settings, then tap Notifications.

Tap Motion Sensitivity, then tap the desired sensitivity level. Tap icon

when finished to save and return to Device Settings.

10.7 Continuous Recording Schedule

The camera automatically records motion detection events to the device’s microSD card. You can set a recording schedule to have the camera record continuously during certain times of the week.

To set a schedule for continuous recording:

Launch the Lorex Home app. Tap the device you want to set a recording schedule for.

Tap

to open up Device Settings, then tap Continuous Recording Schedule.

Schedule settings appear for each day of the week. By default, continuous recording is disabled. Tap next to any day of the week to configure a continuous recording schedule.

Tap Add Schedule.

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

when finished.

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

Tap Save when finished. You may now tap Repeat to change the day and configure another day’s schedule, or tap icon

to return to the scheduling menu.

10.8 Spotlight Brightness

Change the brightness of the spotlights on the camera.

To change spotlight brightness:

Launch the Lorex Home app. Tap the device you want to set spotlight brightness for.

Tap

to open up Device Settings, then tap White Light.

Tap Brightness Setting to change the brightness of the spotlight. Tap icon

when finished to save and return to Device Settings.

10.9 Linking the Spotlight to Motion Detection

By default, the spotlight turns on whenever the camera detects motion.

To link/unlink spotlight with motion detection:

Launch the Lorex Home app. Tap the device you want to configure the spotlight settings for.

Tap

to open up Device Settings, then tap Notifications.

Tap Link White Light to enable/disable linking. Tap icon

when finished to save and return to Device Settings.

10.10 Device Sharing

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

Prerequisite:

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

To share access to your device:

Launch the Lorex Home app. Tap the device you want to share.

Tap

to open up Device Settings, then tap Share Device.

If this is your first time sharing the device, tap Add User. For 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 the device you want to remove shared users from.

Tap

to open up Device Settings, then tap Share Device.

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

10.11 Formatting the microSD Card

You can format the camera’s microSD card using the Lorex Home app.

To format the microSD card:

Launch the Lorex Home app. Tap the device you want to format storage for.

Tap

to open up Device Settings, then tap Device Storage.

Tap Format Storage Device.

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

Tap

to open up Device Settings, then tap Time Zone.

Tap Time Zone to choose from a list of regions.

Tap

when finished.

10.13 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 the device you want to set DST for.

Tap

to open up Device Settings, then 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.

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

	CAUTION
Ensure that you select a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network to connect the device to. The device does not work with 5GHz networks.

	Note
The procedure below is for updating the password for a specific Lorex device. If you have forgotten the password to your Lorex account, which is used to access 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, uppercase, number, special character.

	Note
If Device Storage appears off by default, try removing and re-inserting the microSD card (see 3 Camera Overview for details). If this does not resolve the issue, try a different microSD card.

	Note
If your Lorex device 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 check your motion detection sensitivity setting (see 10.6 Motion Detection Sensitivity for details) as well as configure a SmartZone™ to deactivate motion detection for certain areas of the image (see 10.4 Setting up SmartZone™ for details).

	Note
For best results, it may also be necessary to set a SmartZone™ to deactivate areas of the camera image that create false alarms (for example, a busy sidewalk or trees moving in the wind). For full instructions on setting a SmartZone™, see 10.4 Setting up SmartZone™ .

	Note
High sensitivity means that even moving objects which appear small on screen can trigger motion detection, whereas low sensitivity level requires moving objects to take up a large area of the camera image before triggering motion detection. It is recommended to recreate some motion events in front of the camera to ensure an appropriate sensitivity level is set.

	Note
You can also configure the spotlight to turn on whenever the camera detects motion. For full instructions, see 10.9 Linking the Spotlight to Motion Detection

	CAUTION
Formatting permanently erases all data saved to the microSD card. Formatting cannot be undone.

	CAUTION
All data will be permanently deleted from the microSD card when formatting. This step cannot be undone.

	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 camera appears.