Thanks so much! Yeah it was hard to learn about how to use the NVR because I couldn't find much online so I thought I'd share some basics. Glad you found it helpful!
Hey Man, great video! At first I thought 25 minutes would be way too long with useless rambling which is common on RUclips. I skimmed it first, but found so many valuable nuggets in here I watched the whole thing again. Thanks a ton! You sealed my decision to proceed with Lorex.
AWESOME ! I've had the older lorex system. Upgraded as the older system died.. cameras still worked but the hard drive crashed..Upgraded to the smart system hopefully my older cameras can work to still. Haven't set up yet to find out thank you for posting this I'll probably be looking back on it a few times...
One of the best Lorex videos I have seen. Thank you sir, excited to get my system setup, just waiting on one last part from Monoprice so I can crimp my Cat6A cables and I will be ready to rock
Thank you, you are the best explainer! I bought the same exact system and having a professional attach to the house but I 'tested' it to be more familiar with it. Got it from B&H Phorovideo black friday sale $470 which finally got me to jump in. also purchased an Orion CCTV specific 21" monitor open box to save $$ so am really happy with this system.
@@GadgetryTech Hi, I've seen a few reviews about this Lorex NVR, but nobody mention about the other cable coming out of the camera. If the power and data pass thru the Ethernet cable, what's that other cable/connector for?
Great overview of the Lorex system. I have 2 Lorex doorbell cams and want to add a Fusion NVR. This was great info, confirming my desire to purchase the Lorex system.
Thanks GadgetryTech!! This is by far the best detailed video review on the Lorex 4k system that I've come across in 18 months. I keep going back & forth btwn wireless cloud cameras wyze, reolink, Tend which saves the free recordings on the cloud & this wired system which has the poe & high resolution . So I asked the following question with the highest respect. How do u or Lorex address the possibility of an intruder stealing the NVR to cover their tracks? I saw the comment below about using FTP to back up recordings but sounds kinda difficult even for an average computer savvy guy like me. I do have a usb network storage drive connected to my home router but the bad guys could find that too. I read about folks hiding the NVR in the house somewhere... etc... I like to hear about ur opinion or solution to this dilemma? Thanks in advance.
Thanks for the kind words! This is a tough one to answer because it often comes down to where you can place things in your home. FTP backups can be challenging to set up and naturally cost a bit more because you need a computer or NAS (network attached storage system) that supports the connection. Usually it's best to hide/disguise your NVR when possible. Depending on where it goes, you could always make a custom "cage" or use a couple brackets to secure the NVR somewhere if you really want to lock it down. Most thieves look for quick in and out situations. If you slow down the process or make it too inconvenient to steal the NVR, I'd image it gets left where it is.
Really wanted to LOVE this system. Costco had the 8 camera package version of this for $650. I had it for 3 days during which time I had to contact Lorex tech support each day for various problems. The last two times their response was just that I needed to do a factory reset to get it working again. Even if I backed up the system configuration to a usb stick, importing that configuration did not restore the settings completely. So after wasting many hours on trying to get this installed and working, back it went to Costco for a full refund.
Lorex USA customers have no other option then to deal with customer service agents in South America.. That's simply where there based out of. Regardless, the customer service is absolutely TERRIBLE!
Excellent Videos and one can learn a lot about this Lorex system from this video. I am doing the research for a security camera system right now and I really appreciate if you can show some videos clips and pictures of how well this system perform in the night time, which is very important for selecting a security camera system. Thanks.
Hello! just wondering if you are not connected to your wifi home system or you are away from home, do you need a fix IP direction from your internet provider to be able to get the camera view in your phone or the Lorex have a way to get access even in a Dinamic IP service. or how i connect to the app to watch the cameras without a fix IP direction.
With my Lorex DVR I turned off my alert notice being I was getting too many false alerts. At times it tells me that someone is in my locked garage when no one was there, maybe it picks up ghost. Last night it alerted me that someone was on my deck, it turned out to be a cat. Sometimes it thinks a person is a car. BTW if you want good night vision in color, get a motion advanced light or leave a light on.
This is an outstanding review. I have been looking at the 4K Ultra HD 8-Channel Fusion NVR System with 2 Dome and 2 Bullet Smart Deterrence 4K IP Cameras and this really made my decision even easier. Great job!!!
Thank you for your overview of this product and taking the time to create the video. I am looking into IP cams for my house and I am convinced this is for me after your review.
Hi, thanks for the reviews. I just got a Lorex N841AB2-8AB4-E from Best Buy. Eight channel w/ four deterrence cameras. May be the same system you have. Unboxed it, set it all up and turned it on. Everything works just fine. BUT, I touched the cameras after they'd been on for about 30 minutes and all four of them were hot. I'm not talking warm, I'm talking close to uncomfortably hot! The kind of heat that kills electronics. Is this normal? I called tech support and after trying to make the script reader understand what my concern was, he just told me it was normal because there is power in there...! Really, who would have thought? So, I'm putting the question out to the folks on this video, are camera temperatures in excess of 107 deg F "normal". BTW, 107 is the max that my digital fever thermometer will register. Thanks.
Thank you, this has been very informative. I just purchased the fusion 8 camera system any opinions on the fusion system? As I do value your knowledge and opinions. Thanks again.
This is a great detailed review of all the features and the app. I currently have Swann camera system. The Lorex app looks better. The Swann app sends notifications to my email but not directly to the app.
Great video. Very informative and without bs some many Videos have. I really don't care what uncle joe is doing or that that is your boat or cow. This is a straigth forward video which answers questions. Thank you.
Lots of people on the Google Play store have major complaints on the lack of functionality with the Lorex app. They claim there's a "network error" message, multiple users can't be signed on to system at same time, video playback doesn't work, or fails to alert activity. Have you experienced these problems or are these bugs fixed? Sounds like a dealbreaker if these problems persist.
Update: In order to allow multiple authorized users and avoid having to sign back in or get booted out every time the administrator user uses the Lorex app., other authorized users can register in the Lorex app. creating their own account. Once that new account is established, the administrator account can then add other authorized users to their account to avoid having authorized users to sign back in or get booted within the Lorex app. Hope that helps.
Great review! If you were to extend one of the cameras longer than the 50' supplied cable, anything to prevent it going 100 or 200 feet to a back corner of our lot? I would assume we'd just lose picture quality?
I want an alarm system, say Ring, I will have two separate systems correct, I can't tie LOREX camera's with my Ring alarm system right? Sorry I'm new to all this. The Lorex camera's look amazing. Great job breaking down the features of this product and helped with my choosing.
The fusion system you can pair more cameras to that are not part of the package. Let's say that the system has 16 channels and 8 cameras are supplied. You can ad 8 additional wifi cameras such as a doorbell camera, in home cameras, flood lights, sensors, etc. They all have to be Lorex brand and have wifi fusion capabilities. The cool thing is that they can be controlled through the NVR system at the same time. This is the power of fusion
Great Review, we have an older lorex dvr system with the remote control, want to go with a nvr with single camera cables. We are not hooking up to internet or router, going to only use as stand alone for now. will the mouse be able to quickly change between outside cameras while monitoring live from inside the house? and how easy is going back and reviewing recorded camera footage from earlier in the day. Thanks.
Can you share you sensitivity and threshold settings? Also I have my camera on the front door like your setup but it takes 20-30 seconds to get notification of someone at the door. Do you know why it takes so long? Maybe a certain setting
@@alloco_chaud the only way I’ve found to disable lights is to turn off auto / person detection. You can use motion detection still, it does not utilize lights when it trips
Great review, thanks for sharing. Really looking at this system with the available doorbell camera option also. Having my new home built with pre-wire for Ethernet going to several locations I want to mount cameras.
Great review. That big round white connector on the end of the cable - is that the size of the hole I need to drill in my ceiling, or can I drill a hole just to accommodate the ethernet cable diameter?
Hello friend, can you please tell us the differences and use cases for smart deterrence vs active deterrence models. Which is better and comprehensive.
I don't know if you work for Lorex or not, but your presentation was very well done and extremely helpful. I noted you had prewires done for your home (new build?) We had same done and are considering a Lorex PoE system as well (which is what led me to your video.) Did you find that you had to use the included cables given that you had prewiring done, or did you only use the prewires? Also, I presume the prewires all run to a network hub/closet centrally located somewhere in your home (ours is in the master bedroom.) Were you able to locate the NVR someplace else in your home, or did you have to put it near your network hub/closet? Thank you so much for your excellent video!
I guess I must have the one with no voice talk. Although the box says two way talk. I have a telecom button but can’t seem to figure it out. Can you do a how to for setting up the motion sensor area. I’m getting frustrated with that part.
Hi Christina. The two way talk happens through the app but would require that your app permissions allow it to use the microphone of your smart device. I may do one or two other videos regarding how to use the app, and how to set up detection zones more. I've been asked that a lot but there was only so much I could in the first video without making it too long! Best of luck in the meantime, but I'll try to fit this into my review schedule as soon as I can.
Great video! Do you recommend a particular model/bundle? Anything you wish you would've known before installing the system? Last, what locations around the house do you recommend each camera be installed?
Thanks! There are so many bundles to choose from it comes down to what's right for your home (number of cameras and type). Ideally you want to cover all major entry points to your home (front door, back door, side entrance, etc). Getting a nice wide picture of your property can be helpful as well. I love my camera that gets the road in front of the house, driveway, and sidewalks. It comes in handy.
I just ordered a 4 camera system with NVR from Lorex website. They are willing to customize the bundles for you. You can upgrade/downgrade cameras in the bundle, one or more, to your specific needs. Don't think you'd be able to do this with other retailers ie what you see is what you get.
WHAT PEOPLE DONT UNDERSTAND WITH CAMERA APP NOTIFICATIONS IS THAT THE CAMERA RECORDS FIRST AND THEN SENDS YOU NOTIFICATIONS AFTERWARDS. THERE IS NO NOTIFICATION RIGHT AWAY BECAUSE YOU ARE ASKING THE NVR TO DO TWO THINGS AT ONCE
Very good video. Is it necessary to have a monitor to set up this device like to set set detection zones like you did? Or can everything be done on your cellular phone?
Great review...i was thinking between lorex and arlo . i like the two way audio and the night color system and since arlo is a wireless and lorex a wired system, i wasn't sure which one to choose. But now i pretty much think i wanna get lorex. Thanks your review was helpful.
Arlo is easier to install but less reliable and more problematic over time. The Lorex takes a bit more because everything is hardwired but once you get it set up it'll run great for a long, long time.
@@GadgetryTech so there's a protection plan for the set for 90 dollars for 4 years? Do you think that's needed? Don't want to spend extra money if not needed.
Can you do a video of adding an RTSP Stream in to the Lorex, not sure if the Lorex Smart 4k NVR Security supports other camera feeds. I have some older cameras that I can RTSP stream to VLC with no issues. And want to find out if Lorex system will support custom Camera input feeds
Great review. Where did you buy the rubber plates. I’m thinking of doing the installation myself on my setup. Just curious, did you run your cables inside the walls and attic? Is the cat5e ok to use or do you suggest using cat6? TIA
This is a very good review. Thank you so much. As another viewer commented, it looks like the mobile app users are not happy. Looking at Google PlayStore, people complained about slow video loading, and multiple users cannot connect. Is it possible for you to let use know your experience as far as these issues are concerned.
Sorry for the delayed response. The video load speed is pretty decent, but I have a fast wifi connection on a Galaxy S9+. Perhaps some are limited by their wireless speeds? In HD mode it can certainly take longer, but you can toggle the live view to SD mode which really improves the load time. The multiple users thing is poorly explained in the app (if at all). The correct way to do it is to have everyone created their own Lorex account. Then, the primary account owner can share this camera system with them by adding their email address. The recipient needs to have a Lorex account with email created first, then you share your home system with them for it to work. From there, multiple people can view the same system without logging in or out all the time.
Thanks for the video. Not sure if this has been answered but does this system work with Apple TV and/or Amazon Firestick? I know Apple TV has Lorex Home app but would be a plus if you can pull up the feed on a TV that isnt located next to the NVR or connected to the NVR via hdmi. Thanks in advance!
Thanks for the awesome video! I just got mine! I have a quick question, is there a way to free the space of the DVR or enable the hard drive overwrite function from the Lorex Home app?
Hello, question - what type of mounting plate are you using with the moisture barrier ? Is it a wall plate, better yet where did you purchase it Much thanks.
Hi Shirley. I had my house prewired for surveillance and that's what they used to seal the plates. I would think you could find it at a place like Home Depot or Lowes but I haven't had to look for more of them (yet).
@@GadgetryTech Thanks for your prompt response - as you can see I got busy but I appreciate your reply . I decided not to use a plate, thanks in advance.
I wanted to know what happens when the 2TB of storage runs out Or is it that the videos are discarded automatically after a certain period of time to make more space on the hardrive?
Very nice video. Thanks. I have 3 questions. 1) How many seconds before the event it starts recording video? (I am currently using Arlo and with charging cable, it starts recording videos about 4-5 seconds before the event which gives better understanding of how the event started occurring) 2) How far it recognizes the motion activity? 3) It would have been nice to see the installation of camera and NVR setup as many come to watch this video as first time Lorex buyers, like myself :)
Nice video, thanks. I currently have a 5 year old Swann system and am going to change out to Lorex. My question is, can I use some of the 1080p Swann cameras with the Lorex system to help fill out my coverage without buying all Lorex cameras or is each brand proprietary to itself?
The lorex system is an amazing system! Ive had mine for about two years now!!
Great job on the review Joey!! Very informational!!
How loud is the cooling fan? Thanks
Do you need to hook this to your router ?
@@boostmode84g83 If you want to use the app/notifications, yes. You can choose online or offline mode during setup.
NIGHT VISION IS HORRIBLE
@@LemensProducts I had a lorex and it gone medium
Fantastic in-depth review. As another said, best review out there because you actually dive into the interface which so many ignore. Much appreciated!
Thanks so much! Yeah it was hard to learn about how to use the NVR because I couldn't find much online so I thought I'd share some basics. Glad you found it helpful!
Hey Man, great video! At first I thought 25 minutes would be way too long with useless rambling which is common on RUclips. I skimmed it first, but found so many valuable nuggets in here I watched the whole thing again. Thanks a ton! You sealed my decision to proceed with Lorex.
Why aren't there any night vision pictures? That really determines the quality of the cameras since that is always the most difficult to capture.
AWESOME ! I've had the older lorex system. Upgraded as the older system died.. cameras still worked but the hard drive crashed..Upgraded to the smart system hopefully my older cameras can work to still. Haven't set up yet to find out thank you for posting this I'll probably be looking back on it a few times...
One of the best Lorex videos I have seen. Thank you sir, excited to get my system setup, just waiting on one last part from Monoprice so I can crimp my Cat6A cables and I will be ready to rock
That's exciting! Thanks so much for the kind words and for checking out the channel. I'm glad you found it helpful.
Thank you! I am here because of the looong and in-depth review. Very helpful!
Thank you, you are the best explainer! I bought the same exact system and having a professional attach to the house but I 'tested' it to be more familiar with it. Got it from B&H Phorovideo black friday sale $470 which finally got me to jump in. also purchased an Orion CCTV specific 21" monitor open box to save $$ so am really happy with this system.
That’s awesome thanks so much! Glad to hear.
Fantastic explanation of setting up motion detection zones.
Great Video ! I never mind watching a long video as long as I am interested in it and you seem to have covered everything ! Thanks !
Very well done. Best one I’ve seen in this system. Just bought one too !
HOW does this compare to the 2022 model 4K system 8 cameras ???
By far the most informative Lorex video out there; nice job
How long is the delay running live video from the time something moves until you see the video of the same event in you phone app?
Thank you so much for making this video. I was on the fence about what to buy until watching this. Your analysis was very comprehensive. Thanks Again.
Awesome! They had a firmware update recently that made it a little better and easier to use. It's still working well for me
Love it!!!how you explain everything Thanks
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it
@@GadgetryTech Hi, I've seen a few reviews about this Lorex NVR, but nobody mention about the other cable coming out of the camera. If the power and data pass thru the Ethernet cable, what's that other cable/connector for?
Great overview of the Lorex system. I have 2 Lorex doorbell cams and want to add a Fusion NVR. This was great info, confirming my desire to purchase the Lorex system.
At first the I had buyers remorse but after installing them and using it it was worth every penny.
Thanks GadgetryTech!! This is by far the best detailed video review on the Lorex 4k system that I've come across in 18 months. I keep going back & forth btwn wireless cloud cameras wyze, reolink, Tend which saves the free recordings on the cloud & this wired system which has the poe & high resolution . So I asked the following question with the highest respect. How do u or Lorex address the possibility of an intruder stealing the NVR to cover their tracks? I saw the comment below about using FTP to back up recordings but sounds kinda difficult even for an average computer savvy guy like me. I do have a usb network storage drive connected to my home router but the bad guys could find that too. I read about folks hiding the NVR in the house somewhere... etc... I like to hear about ur opinion or solution to this dilemma? Thanks in advance.
Thanks for the kind words! This is a tough one to answer because it often comes down to where you can place things in your home. FTP backups can be challenging to set up and naturally cost a bit more because you need a computer or NAS (network attached storage system) that supports the connection. Usually it's best to hide/disguise your NVR when possible. Depending on where it goes, you could always make a custom "cage" or use a couple brackets to secure the NVR somewhere if you really want to lock it down. Most thieves look for quick in and out situations. If you slow down the process or make it too inconvenient to steal the NVR, I'd image it gets left where it is.
Really wanted to LOVE this system.
Costco had the 8 camera package version of this for $650.
I had it for 3 days during which time I had to contact Lorex tech support each day for various problems.
The last two times their response was just that I needed to do a factory reset to get it working again.
Even if I backed up the system configuration to a usb stick, importing that configuration did not restore the settings completely.
So after wasting many hours on trying to get this installed and working, back it went to Costco for a full refund.
I am having issues too for the same model. Did you have a problem with the cameras showing up on the screen during configuration?
Lorex USA customers have no other option then to deal with customer service agents in South America.. That's simply where there based out of. Regardless, the customer service is absolutely TERRIBLE!
" Hardware over software" I like that some companies front software over hardware to make them look good.
Excellent Videos and one can learn a lot about this Lorex system from this video. I am doing the research for a security camera system right now and I really appreciate if you can show some videos clips and pictures of how well this system perform in the night time, which is very important for selecting a security camera system. Thanks.
Hello! just wondering if you are not connected to your wifi home system or you are away from home, do you need a fix IP direction from your internet provider to be able to get the camera view in your phone or the Lorex have a way to get access even in a Dinamic IP service. or how i connect to the app to watch the cameras without a fix IP direction.
Great video 👍🏾. Ended up watching it end to end. Thinking of buying this product
With my Lorex DVR I turned off my alert notice being I was getting too many false alerts. At times it tells me that someone is in my locked garage when no one was there, maybe it picks up ghost. Last night it alerted me that someone was on my deck, it turned out to be a cat. Sometimes it thinks a person is a car. BTW if you want good night vision in color, get a motion advanced light or leave a light on.
This is an outstanding review. I have been looking at the 4K Ultra HD 8-Channel Fusion NVR System with 2 Dome and 2 Bullet Smart Deterrence 4K IP Cameras and this really made my decision even easier. Great job!!!
Thank you Justin!
Excellent review, just ordered !
Live view is about 30 seconds to 1 minute, and then it turns off. I found that by adding a switch, i can leave it on, and it won't turn off.
very nicely done and you have a pleasant voice..
i will get a Lorex nvr at Costco... thanks
great system. I only wish the field of view was wider both vertically and horizontally... ih and at least 25fps in 4k instead of 15
Awesome review, thank you for putting this together.
Thank you for your overview of this product and taking the time to create the video. I am looking into IP cams for my house and I am convinced this is for me after your review.
Hi, thanks for the reviews. I just got a Lorex N841AB2-8AB4-E from Best Buy. Eight channel w/ four deterrence cameras. May be the same system you have.
Unboxed it, set it all up and turned it on. Everything works just fine.
BUT, I touched the cameras after they'd been on for about 30 minutes and all four of them were hot. I'm not talking warm, I'm talking close to uncomfortably hot! The kind of heat that kills electronics. Is this normal? I called tech support and after trying to make the script reader understand what my concern was, he just told me it was normal because there is power in there...! Really, who would have thought?
So, I'm putting the question out to the folks on this video, are camera temperatures in excess of 107 deg F "normal". BTW, 107 is the max that my digital fever thermometer will register.
Thanks.
Thank you, this has been very informative. I just purchased the fusion 8 camera system any opinions on the fusion system? As I do value your knowledge and opinions. Thanks again.
This is a great detailed review of all the features and the app. I currently have Swann camera system. The Lorex app looks better. The Swann app sends notifications to my email but not directly to the app.
Glad it was helpful!
Great video. Very informative and without bs some many Videos have. I really don't care what uncle joe is doing or that that is your boat or cow. This is a straigth forward video which answers questions. Thank you.
Thanks I think I will buy this system.
Lots of people on the Google Play store have major complaints on the lack of functionality with the Lorex app. They claim there's a "network error" message, multiple users can't be signed on to system at same time, video playback doesn't work, or fails to alert activity.
Have you experienced these problems or are these bugs fixed? Sounds like a dealbreaker if these problems persist.
Update: In order to allow multiple authorized users and avoid having to sign back in or get booted out every time the administrator user uses the Lorex app., other authorized users can register in the Lorex app. creating their own account. Once that new account is established, the administrator account can then add other authorized users to their account to avoid having authorized users to sign back in or get booted within the Lorex app. Hope that helps.
So detailed. Real good video
Excellent, professional review! Thank you
Thanks!
Great review! If you were to extend one of the cameras longer than the 50' supplied cable, anything to prevent it going 100 or 200 feet to a back corner of our lot? I would assume we'd just lose picture quality?
Thanks. It's purely digital and supports up to 300 feet without needing extra cables. No picture quality loss!
Great video by the way :)
EXCELLENT overview !
Oh and btw I went and bought a fusion system because of you 😜
Great review and detailed info.
Great video regarding this system. Very informative regarding features and set up. Thanx again for responding to my e-mail !
Any time. Glad you found it helpful!
Let me just add my kudos for an excellent review! Based on your review, I will now purchase the system. Thanks!
Are your cameras colored at night and when you a notification can you view it on the spot?
I want an alarm system, say Ring, I will have two separate systems correct, I can't tie LOREX camera's with my Ring alarm system right? Sorry I'm new to all this. The Lorex camera's look amazing. Great job breaking down the features of this product and helped with my choosing.
Hi - Do you set up the area for motion detection on the NVR or can you do it on the mobile APP? Which takes priority?? Thanks
Good professional review. Great job! Do you know if the software update road map will have face detection/recognition?
Thanks! That has not been brought to my attention so I am not sure if or when that would happen.
I have a question: since the the NVR is POE, does it support other brand of cameras with POE connection such as Amcrest and Swann?
Can you extend the range of a camera cable over 100 feet, let’s say 2 to 300 feet.
Nice review, Question ! Does it support PTZ cameras which is motorized ????
appreciated the overview, do you know the difference between the Lorex Fusion NVR System and the Lorex NVR system?
I haven't covered a fusion product yet but it may be in the works soon! In the meantime, I'm no fully aware of the difference.
The fusion system you can pair more cameras to that are not part of the package. Let's say that the system has 16 channels and 8 cameras are supplied. You can ad 8 additional wifi cameras such as a doorbell camera, in home cameras, flood lights, sensors, etc. They all have to be Lorex brand and have wifi fusion capabilities. The cool thing is that they can be controlled through the NVR system at the same time. This is the power of fusion
You didn’t talk about the procedures to hook up to your home Wi-Fi system or Internet system.
Great Review, we have an older lorex dvr system with the remote control, want to go with a nvr with single camera cables. We are not hooking up to internet or router, going to only use as stand alone for now. will the mouse be able to quickly change between outside cameras while monitoring live from inside the house? and how easy is going back and reviewing recorded camera footage from earlier in the day.
Thanks.
great review dude thanks
does this one have night vision? btw thanks in advance
Yes it does. The Infrared distance is excellent.
Can you share you sensitivity and threshold settings? Also I have my camera on the front door like your setup but it takes 20-30 seconds to get notification of someone at the door. Do you know why it takes so long? Maybe a certain setting
Hi, is it possible to disable the lights, and still have person or auto detection enabled? Great video, thanks!
Did you figure out how to do that? I have the same problem.
@@alloco_chaud the only way I’ve found to disable lights is to turn off auto / person detection. You can use motion detection still, it does not utilize lights when it trips
on the smart 4 / can you add more cameras to this unit. And are all of the lorex cameras operate on the same voltage
Great review, thanks for sharing. Really looking at this system with the available doorbell camera option also. Having my new home built with pre-wire for Ethernet going to several locations I want to mount cameras.
did i miss night vision part or was not there at all which is very important for it
Can this system be connected with other security monitoring services?
Not natively, but I'm sure there are custom services that integrate them somehow.
Please explain how to set zones and it's sensitivity etc
Great review. That big round white connector on the end of the cable - is that the size of the hole I need to drill in my ceiling, or can I drill a hole just to accommodate the ethernet cable diameter?
More than likely i have a similar system had to drill like a 1” hole.
Any idea on how this system compares to the n841a82-8ab4-e Lorex system?
Awesome video. Thanks!
Awesome video! Thanks for going into the app responsiveness and UI.
How is the night vision?
Hello friend, can you please tell us the differences and use cases for smart deterrence vs active deterrence models. Which is better and comprehensive.
I don't know if you work for Lorex or not, but your presentation was very well done and extremely helpful. I noted you had prewires done for your home (new build?) We had same done and are considering a Lorex PoE system as well (which is what led me to your video.)
Did you find that you had to use the included cables given that you had prewiring done, or did you only use the prewires?
Also, I presume the prewires all run to a network hub/closet centrally located somewhere in your home (ours is in the master bedroom.) Were you able to locate the NVR someplace else in your home, or did you have to put it near your network hub/closet?
Thank you so much for your excellent video!
I guess I must have the one with no voice talk. Although the box says two way talk. I have a telecom button but can’t seem to figure it out. Can you do a how to for setting up the motion sensor area. I’m getting frustrated with that part.
Hi Christina. The two way talk happens through the app but would require that your app permissions allow it to use the microphone of your smart device.
I may do one or two other videos regarding how to use the app, and how to set up detection zones more. I've been asked that a lot but there was only so much I could in the first video without making it too long! Best of luck in the meantime, but I'll try to fit this into my review schedule as soon as I can.
How loud is the NVR? Is the fan always on or only when the system needs to be cooled?
Is it possible to disable the LED lights to not activate when motion is detected?
Great video! Do you recommend a particular model/bundle? Anything you wish you would've known before installing the system? Last, what locations around the house do you recommend each camera be installed?
Thanks! There are so many bundles to choose from it comes down to what's right for your home (number of cameras and type). Ideally you want to cover all major entry points to your home (front door, back door, side entrance, etc). Getting a nice wide picture of your property can be helpful as well. I love my camera that gets the road in front of the house, driveway, and sidewalks. It comes in handy.
I just ordered a 4 camera system with NVR from Lorex website. They are willing to customize the bundles for you. You can upgrade/downgrade cameras in the bundle, one or more, to your specific needs. Don't think you'd be able to do this with other retailers ie what you see is what you get.
WHAT PEOPLE DONT UNDERSTAND WITH CAMERA APP NOTIFICATIONS IS THAT THE CAMERA RECORDS FIRST AND THEN SENDS YOU NOTIFICATIONS AFTERWARDS. THERE IS NO NOTIFICATION RIGHT AWAY BECAUSE YOU ARE ASKING THE NVR TO DO TWO THINGS AT ONCE
Notifications come in within 1-2 seconds of the event occurring in real time. Still an impressive feat
@@GadgetryTech Does it capture the 5 seconds before the event, and snip it together?
How can I delete some of my recordings?
Do you need a separate monitor ? Can it be hooked up to your TV or PC ?
Very good video. Is it necessary to have a monitor to set up this device like to set set detection zones like you did? Or can everything be done on your cellular phone?
Great review...i was thinking between lorex and arlo . i like the two way audio and the night color system and since arlo is a wireless and lorex a wired system, i wasn't sure which one to choose. But now i pretty much think i wanna get lorex. Thanks your review was helpful.
Arlo is easier to install but less reliable and more problematic over time. The Lorex takes a bit more because everything is hardwired but once you get it set up it'll run great for a long, long time.
Thanks am all set to purchase the set.
@@GadgetryTech so there's a protection plan for the set for 90 dollars for 4 years? Do you think that's needed? Don't want to spend extra money if not needed.
The audio and microphone for these cameras are not not good enough to be useful.
Can you show us new Rolex camera system please thank
purchased the lorex 4k active deterrence 2 tb security system does it have two way talk???
Great review!! I installed my cameras but on my Lorex home app, the live feed is still, no movement. Not sure why. I rebooted and not luck.
Can you do a video of adding an RTSP Stream in to the Lorex, not sure if the Lorex Smart 4k NVR Security supports other camera feeds. I have some older cameras that I can RTSP stream to VLC with no issues. And want to find out if Lorex system will support custom Camera input feeds
Great review. Where did you buy the rubber plates. I’m thinking of doing the installation myself on my setup. Just curious, did you run your cables inside the walls and attic? Is the cat5e ok to use or do you suggest using cat6? TIA
What’s the drilling hole size for the Ethernet cable with the plastic protector? Thanks
my box now has screen show up NOdisk , what can i do now, need help..
This is a very good review. Thank you so much. As another viewer commented, it looks like the mobile app users are not happy. Looking at Google PlayStore, people complained about slow video loading, and multiple users cannot connect. Is it possible for you to let use know your experience as far as these issues are concerned.
Sorry for the delayed response. The video load speed is pretty decent, but I have a fast wifi connection on a Galaxy S9+. Perhaps some are limited by their wireless speeds? In HD mode it can certainly take longer, but you can toggle the live view to SD mode which really improves the load time. The multiple users thing is poorly explained in the app (if at all). The correct way to do it is to have everyone created their own Lorex account. Then, the primary account owner can share this camera system with them by adding their email address. The recipient needs to have a Lorex account with email created first, then you share your home system with them for it to work. From there, multiple people can view the same system without logging in or out all the time.
Thanks for the video. Not sure if this has been answered but does this system work with Apple TV and/or Amazon Firestick? I know Apple TV has Lorex Home app but would be a plus if you can pull up the feed on a TV that isnt located next to the NVR or connected to the NVR via hdmi. Thanks in advance!
I have the lorex 8 camera with NVR 2TB, if I like to record 30 days just the motion and sound how big hard drive do I need to upgrade Any suggestions?
Good job, job well done!!!
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!
Great job. Thanks.
Just to clarify. The home does not need any internet service for this to work correctv
Correct. Your mobile app may not work properly but it the unit itself will work and send the video out via HDMI to a monitor or TV.
Your picture on the back wall keeps changing, are you doing this on purpose, or is the picture one of those change with different direction?
Thanks for the awesome video! I just got mine! I have a quick question, is there a way to free the space of the DVR or enable the hard drive overwrite function from the Lorex Home app?
greta video, thanks for it. How do you compare it to reolink?
Hello, question - what type of mounting plate are you using with the moisture barrier ? Is it a wall plate, better yet where did you purchase it
Much thanks.
Hi Shirley. I had my house prewired for surveillance and that's what they used to seal the plates. I would think you could find it at a place like Home Depot or Lowes but I haven't had to look for more of them (yet).
@@GadgetryTech Thanks for your prompt response - as you can see I got busy but I appreciate your reply . I decided not to use a plate, thanks in advance.
I wanted to know what happens when the 2TB of storage runs out
Or is it that the videos are discarded automatically after a certain period of time to make more space on the hardrive?
Usually, most systems overwrite the oldest videos first
Very nice video. Thanks. I have 3 questions.
1) How many seconds before the event it starts recording video? (I am currently using Arlo and with charging cable, it starts recording videos about 4-5 seconds before the event which gives better understanding of how the event started occurring)
2) How far it recognizes the motion activity?
3) It would have been nice to see the installation of camera and NVR setup as many come to watch this video as first time Lorex buyers, like myself :)
I agree with #3. One of the main reasons I watched as well. Still very informative
Nice video, thanks. I currently have a 5 year old Swann system and am going to change out to Lorex. My question is, can I use some of the 1080p Swann cameras with the Lorex system to help fill out my coverage without buying all Lorex cameras or is each brand proprietary to itself?