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Lorex - 1080p Wifi Floodlight Camera with Two-Way Talk and Smart Home Compatibility - White
Average customer rating
4.2
(212 Reviews)
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5 Stars
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3 Stars
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Customer Reviews for Lorex - 1080p Wifi Floodlight Camera with Two-Way Talk and Smart Home Compatibility - White
Customer Rating
4
A good low-cost solution I
on August 19, 2020
Posted by: Anonymous
A good low-cost solution
I was originally going to give this camera 3 stars. As a wifi camera, it's essentially an also-ran: there are many others like it and this particular camera doesn't stand out.
My main problem is that you have to use Lorex's software to access the camera - and this includes setting up an account. There is currently no web interface or direct access to the camera's IP address.
It DOES work with Alexa, however it's not showing the proper aspect ratio on display devices.
But here's the thing: As a simple, low-cost security system, it works pretty well. You can add multiple cameras to the app and picture quality was pretty good. The one thing about this camera is that it stores audio/video data on a local microSD card that's included with the unit. I had the camera running for a few days while my family was out of town and it worked fantastically. I set up an alert zone and sensitivity and the camera alerted me when the phone rang (the answering machine light would flash). But the cat didn't trigger an alert since the zone was above floor level.
When motion was detected, I got alerts and could view them on the application's timeline. This was fantastic.
But there was a question: what if a thief noticed the camera and ran off with it - including the microSD recording everything? When I got home, I disconnected the camera and checked. The timeline video was gone since that appears to be saved to the microSD card, but the snapshots generated from detected motion remained. Not bad.
In short, the camera is rather unremarkable (although I liked the magnetic bottom), but the software really makes this setup worthwhile.
Written by a customer while visiting Lorex
Customer Rating
5
Cool Indoor Camera We wanted
on August 9, 2020
Posted by: Anonymous
Cool Indoor Camera
We wanted a security camera to monitor our granddaughter when she goes down for a nap or when she is spending the night. This Lorex camera totally fits the bill. The image quality is very nice and the camera is definitely on the affordable side. If you have the camera configured to record, the footage is not stored in the cloud. It's stored on a memory card in the camera. Lorex was kind enough to include a memory card with the camera, which seems almost unheard of these days. The card is on the small side, 16Gb, but that still allows around a day of continuous recording! You access the camera through their mobile app. You cannot access the camera through your computer aka website or otherwise. You have to be able to install an iOS or Android app. Lorex also does not make an iPad app. It's an iPhone app. Not having an iPad specific app a bit disappointing.
Everything you want to do with the camera is done through the app. The camera is very simple to set up. Plug it in, install the app, and give it access to your local WiFi network. Once you do that, you'll be able to access the camera inside or outside your home. The app itself is pretty comprehensive but slightly complex and confusing to start with. There is no real help within the app. You have to go to the Lorex website to download a manual. The manual does a decent job of explaining things but it didn't match up 100% of what is in the app. Once you play with the app for an hour or two, you begin to understand how to find the various things you want to do. It's beyond the scope of this review to go into too much detail but I will give Lorex kudos for trying to make it semi-automatic to view the recorded footage.
The configuration of the camera allows you to set recording schedules, motion detection, motion zones, and sound detection. Because the camera is plugged into an outlet, the camera is always on (but only recording if you want it to). Unlike a battery-powered camera, you can watch the camera without worrying about killing the battery. Speaking of which, the camera does integrate with Amazon Alexa and Google Home. I hooked it up to my Echo Show and it's as easy as saying, "show me my bedroom camera" and I'm watching the camera live.
I also put the camera in a window pane to look outside. It worked great for that. At least during the daytime. I didn't try it at night. I think the infrared won't work because it will reflect off the glass. If you're looking for an outside camera though just for viewing and can't or don't want to put one outside, it's an option. The motion detection was kind of hit and miss though so think of it more as a webcam.
At this price point, I'm very happy with what the camera and software have to offer. It's certainly more than 50% cheaper than my set of battery-powered cameras I use on the outside of the house and I don't have to have an online plan!
Written by a customer while visiting Lorex
Customer Rating
5
Great little WiFi camera I�ve
on August 12, 2020
Posted by: Anonymous
Great little WiFi camera
I�ve had this camera for almost 1 week. I have to say, I LOVE IT! It took about 5-7 mins to set the camera up and have it connected to my phone. The quality of the video is so nice during the day and even night as well. I like the fact that the camera provides audio. After looking back at some of the recordings I like the fact that you can zoom in closer to a person or object on the video. I think having the expandable SD card slot will come in handy especially while on vacation. Another nice feature is being able to communicate through the camera. I was able to talk to my daughter when she was caring for her bearded dragon to be sure she understood the feeding instructions. I did have to silence the notifications because my phone was going crazy from all the motion BUT that�s never a bad thing when you�re away from home and you want to be sure your house is safe. Overall, this camera is excellent for the price and I�d highly recommend it.
Written by a customer while visiting Lorex
Customer Rating
5
Great security camera You can
on August 11, 2020
Posted by: Anonymous
Great security camera
You can never be too safe and the security camera works great, has a great wide angle view without the overly excessive wide angle camera distortion, and it is super easy to set up. I have mine set up in the basement to view the back door but I hope to never get a notification on my phone that a person has been detected. It does work though. When testing, I got a notification of movement, I popped right into the Lorex app and saw it was just me thankfully. The resolution is great too. If you have more than 1 you can set it up to see all of them at one time. You can also set motion zones and sensitivity so you aren�t setting it off all the time and you can turn notifications off if you�re in the area so you don�t continually get notifications about you being in the area. I love that it provides all those features without needing a subscription. All the recording is right to the included micro SD card and runs off your WiFi for notifications. Also comes with mounting stuff but I just have mine on it�s base and it feels stable. Overall Great camera, simple to use, the app is easy to use, and I have some extra peace knowing I have an extra eye out at all times.
Written by a customer while visiting Lorex
Customer Rating
4
Very capable camera for being
on August 10, 2020
Posted by: Anonymous
Very capable camera for being so inexpensive
If you are looking for an inexpensive, easy to set up and easy to use home wi-fi security camera, it's hrd to go wrong with the Lorex W261AS.
I have tried several devices of this type and this was the easiest one yet, at least in terms of initial setup. So easy, in fact, I did not really even need to read the instructions. Download the app, create an account, plug in the camera, follow the on screen prompts to add a camera password and connect to your wi-fi network. You will be up and running in a few minutes.
The camera, like most of this type, is managed with a smart phone app, Lorex Home. It gives you options on when to record, whether to trigger video recording with a motion sensor or person sensor, whether to send you alerts and overall sensitivity, etc. Very impressive.
You can even add Alexa or Google support, but in the case of Alexa, will have enable the Lorex Home skill first in the Alexa app. Then add device.. After that you can issue voice commands to turn on and view whats going on with the camera using any Alexa device. Of course you also view and record from anywhere using the Lorex Home app.
The indoor-only camera has a very wide angle lens so can cover almost every corner of any room. But the downside to this is details drop away pretty quickly the further you are from the camera. So if you are hoping to ID a burglar robbing your house, you better hope he or she walks close to the camera. You also better hope that person does not decide to steal the camera too, since that is where all video is stored. Because this is relatively cheap camera, there is no cloud storage. Video goes instead to an included onboard 16BG micro SD card, which should hold about 2 hours worth of footage. The camera will accommodate cards up to 256GB (Class 10) if you need more storage space. The upside to this there are no cloud stoarge fees to worry about.
Video is recorded in HD (1080p) but you can opt to stream at standard def if your wi-fi bandwidth is limited or you do not want to use a lot of data when reviewing video remotely using your phone. A built in microphone also allows for two-way audio or audio monitoring. Night vision mode also is supported to catch those creeping around in the dark.
Lorex gives you lots of mounting options, from simply placing the camera on a table or countertop to mounting it on the wall or ceiling. Just remember this camera requires AC power (A USB charger and cord are included). So that may limit where you can put it.. The camera stand is magnetic so will stick to the included round steel plate that is designed for wall and ceiling mounts. It can be attached with the included two sided tape or screws.
Lorex makes lots of surveillance camera and systems, all of them much more expensive and sophisticated than this one. But despite its low cost, this one probably will do just about everything you will need. Just be prepared to do a little extra work to figure out how to do everything.
Unlike the initial setup, I found it difficult to get to essential settings for determining when and how the camera activates automatically. They are buried pretty deep in the menu. (hint: look under notifications) Once you find them, however, you have the ability to set the camera to turn on only when you are away (geofencing) and even what times of the day or night it should trip, since you don't want it going off all the time when you are at home and simply wandering around the house.
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You can even set which zones within the overall view to watch so, for example, you can remove floor areas so pets do not trip the camera at night.
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You can even set which zones within the overall view to watch so, for example, you can remove floor areas so pets do not trip the camera at night.
The biggest downside is that you must monitor how much of your onboard storage is being used by video and audio recordings and manually delete individual recordings to free up space. If that turns into a big chore, it might make sense to buy an SD card with more capacity so you don't have do the cleaning operatio...
Written by a customer while visiting Lorex
Customer Rating
4
Very capable camera for being
on August 10, 2020
Posted by: Anonymous
Very capable camera for being so inexpensive
If you are looking for an inexpensive, easy to set up and easy to use home wi-fi security camera, it's hrd to go wrong with the Lorex W261AS.
I have tried several devices of this type and this was the easiest one yet, at least in terms of initial setup. So easy, in fact, I did not really even need to read the instructions. Download the app, create an account, plug in the camera, follow the on screen prompts to add a camera password and connect to your wi-fi network. You will be up and running in a few minutes.
The camera, like most of this type, is managed with a smart phone app, Lorex Home. It gives you options on when to record, whether to trigger video recording with a motion sensor or person sensor, whether to send you alerts and overall sensitivity, etc. Very impressive.
You can even add Alexa or Google support, but in the case of Alexa, will have enable the Lorex Home skill first in the Alexa app. Then add device.. After that you can issue voice commands to turn on and view whats going on with the camera using any Alexa device. Of course you also view and record from anywhere using the Lorex Home app.
The indoor-only camera has a very wide angle lens so can cover almost every corner of any room. But the downside to this is details drop away pretty quickly the further you are from the camera. So if you are hoping to ID a burglar robbing your house, you better hope he or she walks close to the camera. You also better hope that person does not decide to steal the camera too, since that is where all video is stored. Because this is relatively cheap camera, there is no cloud storage. Video goes instead to an included onboard 16BG micro SD card, which should hold about 2 hours worth of footage. The camera will accommodate cards up to 256GB (Class 10) if you need more storage space. The upside to this there are no cloud stoarge fees to worry about.
Video is recorded in HD (1080p) but you can opt to stream at standard def if your wi-fi bandwidth is limited or you do not want to use a lot of data when reviewing video remotely using your phone. A built in microphone also allows for two-way audio or audio monitoring. Night vision mode also is supported to catch those creeping around in the dark.
Lorex gives you lots of mounting options, from simply placing the camera on a table or countertop to mounting it on the wall or ceiling. Just remember this camera requires AC power (A USB charger and cord are included). So that may limit where you can put it.. The camera stand is magnetic so will stick to the included round steel plate that is designed for wall and ceiling mounts. It can be attached with the included two sided tape or screws.
Lorex makes lots of surveillance camera and systems, all of them much more expensive and sophisticated than this one. But despite its low cost, this one probably will do just about everything you will need. Just be prepared to do a little extra work to figure out how to do everything.
Unlike the initial setup, I found it difficult to get to essential settings for determining when and how the camera activates automatically. They are buried pretty deep in the menu. (hint: look under notifications) Once you find them, however, you have the ability to set the camera to turn on only when you are away (geofencing) and even what times of the day or night it should trip, since you don't want it going off all the time when you are at home and simply wandering around the house.
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You can even set which zones within the overall view to watch so, for example, you can remove floor areas so pets do not trip the camera at night.
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You can even set which zones within the overall view to watch so, for example, you can remove floor areas so pets do not trip the camera at night.
The biggest downside is that you must monitor how much of your onboard storage is being used by video and audio recordings and manually delete individual recordings to free up space. If that turns into a big chore, it might make sense to buy an SD card with more capacity so you don't have do the cleaning operatio...
Written by a customer while visiting Lorex
Customer Rating
5
Excellent home WiFi camera at
on August 13, 2020
Posted by: Anonymous
Excellent home WiFi camera at a great price
The Lorex Indoor WiFi Network Security Camera is an excellent camera from many perspectives.
Design and Look-This camera has a great modern look and is small enough to place almost anywhere.
Video Resolution and Quality-The 1080p resolution provides great quality video where every detail is shown including faces even when zooming the screen.
Night Vision-The night vision is very clear with faces easy to make out.
Field of view-Due to the wide angle lens, the field of view is really good since you can see the whole room instead of just part of it. This alleviates the need to be able to pan. You can also zoom within the image to get closeups if items or people in the image.
The included SD card is nice. It is adequate since the recordings write over the oldest ones so the card does not get full and lose recordings or events.
Person Detection-This feature works well except it does sometimes pick up my dog as a person.
Overall this is an excellent purchase if you want a stand-alone camera that dies not require a DVR or cables except a power cord.
Written by a customer while visiting Lorex
Customer Rating
4
Lorex enters the �Smart W-Fi
on August 18, 2020
Posted by: Anonymous
Lorex enters the �Smart W-Fi Camera� Market
INITIAL IMPRESSIONS:
Packaging is very environmentally-friendly�no Styrofoam, whatsoever. For anyone who�s read my previous reviews, you know I find that to be a big �plus�. Like many products these days, setup is a super-simple process, done entirely through an app. Setup would have been easy, except for one major problem � upon plugging the camera in, it initially had NO power. At first, I thought the problem was with the power adapter, so I tested a different one�and, still, nothing. I was worried that my new camera was DOA, which would not have been a good sign, and would have caused this review to be VERY negative. So, I tested another wall power supply, thinking that, maybe�just maybe�I had two bad units. Unfortunately, the camera still had no power. I�m not sure why, but it finally dawned on me to try a different USB cable. I mean, why would it be the cable, right? As it turned out, it WAS the USB cable. Thankfully, I have plenty of USB cables, of different lengths, and of different connector types. After solving this �problem�, getting the camera up & running took less than two minutes.
Packaging is very environmentally-friendly�no Styrofoam, whatsoever. For anyone who�s read my previous reviews, you know I find that to be a big �plus�. Like many products these days, setup is a super-simple process, done entirely through an app. Setup would have been easy, except for one major problem � upon plugging the camera in, it initially had NO power. At first, I thought the problem was with the power adapter, so I tested a different one�and, still, nothing. I was worried that my new camera was DOA, which would not have been a good sign, and would have caused this review to be VERY negative. So, I tested another wall power supply, thinking that, maybe�just maybe�I had two bad units. Unfortunately, the camera still had no power. I�m not sure why, but it finally dawned on me to try a different USB cable. I mean, why would it be the cable, right? As it turned out, it WAS the USB cable. Thankfully, I have plenty of USB cables, of different lengths, and of different connector types. After solving this �problem�, getting the camera up & running took less than two minutes.
Written by a customer while visiting Lorex