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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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Customer Reviews for Lorex - 1080p Wifi Floodlight Camera with Two-Way Talk and Smart Home Compatibility - White
Customer Rating
4
easy install Easy to install,
on May 4, 2020
Posted by: Anonymous
easy install
Easy to install, the picture quality is very clear during the day, but the picture quality at night is not clear
Written by a customer while visiting Lorex
Customer Rating
5
Great indoor security camera The
on August 13, 2020
Posted by: Anonymous
Great indoor security camera
The camera arrived in a completely recyclable packaging.
The instructions were clear and easy to follow.
The accessories included allow for a variety of mounting options.
I decided to use the stand and not attach to a wall for ease of moving it around since I'm using it mostly to keep an eye on my pets at home.
The app for the camera was easy to understand but I had a bit of a hard time getting the phone camera to read the QR code in the back of the camera to add it to my network and the code was so small that typing it manually was not possible without a magnifying glass...
Other than that little hiccup, everything else went well.
The camera resolution is adequate and the angle of view allows to see an entire room.
Another small item was that it kept reverting to IR lighting at some points when it was unnecessary, but luckily you can disable the auto-IR low light setting in the app settings.
Once connected to the network and power supply, it performed as expected.
I would have liked it if the camera had a rechargeable battery to be able to be used where there are no power plugs, but that may make the camera more expensive.
The notifications are very quick, less than a second from when it detects activity and the app displays the thumbnail of the event.
When you click it you have the view options.
It records the videos of said activity to the included micro-SD card and it records in a loop, erasing the earlier videos unless saved elsewhere.
One thing I liked is the 2-way sound. I saw one of my cats doing something he shouldn't have so I use this option to discourage bad behavior. The cat jumped! So I hope to use this option as a deterrent to have my pets behave when I'm not around.
Overall I'll say it's good value for the cost.
The instructions were clear and easy to follow.
The accessories included allow for a variety of mounting options.
I decided to use the stand and not attach to a wall for ease of moving it around since I'm using it mostly to keep an eye on my pets at home.
The app for the camera was easy to understand but I had a bit of a hard time getting the phone camera to read the QR code in the back of the camera to add it to my network and the code was so small that typing it manually was not possible without a magnifying glass...
Other than that little hiccup, everything else went well.
The camera resolution is adequate and the angle of view allows to see an entire room.
Another small item was that it kept reverting to IR lighting at some points when it was unnecessary, but luckily you can disable the auto-IR low light setting in the app settings.
Once connected to the network and power supply, it performed as expected.
I would have liked it if the camera had a rechargeable battery to be able to be used where there are no power plugs, but that may make the camera more expensive.
The notifications are very quick, less than a second from when it detects activity and the app displays the thumbnail of the event.
When you click it you have the view options.
It records the videos of said activity to the included micro-SD card and it records in a loop, erasing the earlier videos unless saved elsewhere.
One thing I liked is the 2-way sound. I saw one of my cats doing something he shouldn't have so I use this option to discourage bad behavior. The cat jumped! So I hope to use this option as a deterrent to have my pets behave when I'm not around.
Overall I'll say it's good value for the cost.
Written by a customer while visiting Lorex
Customer Rating
4
Decent camera We are building
on August 8, 2020
Posted by: Anonymous
Decent camera
We are building a "He Shed" for my husband. Since it will have all of his tools and power tools in it, we wanted to make sure that we could keep an eye on it. This Lorex HD Wi-Fi Camera seemed to be the perfect thing for the job.
We have a Lorex home security camera system that we haven't been overly enamored with. Even so, we thought that this camera would be a good choice so that we wouldn't have to download another new app for another smart home product. This Lorex camera uses the Lorex Home app and our home security system uses the Lorex Cirrus app. So we wound up having to download another app anyways.
Once the app was downloaded, set up was super easy. The camera connected faster than any of my other smart home devices. The picture quality is passable but the picture and audio have about a 5 second delay. It isn't too bad compared to other cameras we have.
The camera has motion detection and person detection and will send notifications to you. You can set up a pretty intricate activation area. This camera also has 2-way communication and night vision. It comes with a 16GB memory card.
The camera has motion detection and person detection and will send notifications to you. You can set up a pretty intricate activation area. This camera also has 2-way communication and night vision. It comes with a 16GB memory card.
One issue that I do have with this camera is that there isn't a battery backup. If someone were to enter your premises when there was no power, the camera would not issue a warning or it could simply be unplugged to avoid being recorded.
Overall, I'd say that this is an ok camera. There are better choices with better recording quality but for the price, this is a pretty decent entry level camera.
Written by a customer while visiting Lorex
Customer Rating
5
Simple camera that's easy to
on August 10, 2020
Posted by: Anonymous
Simple camera that's easy to set up
This Lorex camera was a breeze to install and configure. It literally took me less than 5 minutes to download the app to my Android phone, create an account, and get connected. I have it installed in my garage, and mounting it to the wall was also very easy. The magnetic mount made it easy, I just screwed the provided metal plate to the wall and the camera sticks to it magnetically quite well.
The app is easy to use and gives you good control over the settings. The require permissions are no more than what is reasonably required to make it all work. The app reviews on the Google Play store are outdated or uninformed, do not rely on those to make your decision.
Image quality is nice and sharp, and the frame rate is good and lag is minimal. Overall a very nice IP camera at a nice price.
Written by a customer while visiting Lorex
Customer Rating
5
Nice security camera The Lorex
on August 18, 2020
Posted by: Anonymous
Nice security camera
The Lorex Indoor 1080p Wi-Fi Network Security Camera is a really good, inexpensive option if you need extra security on a budget. It produces a super clear picture with good color reproduction and detail. Low-light response is excellent.
The app has lots of functionality. It detects motion, as well as sound, and will record on motion, with notifications to your phone so you know when unwanted people are in the house. What I really like is that there are no monthly fees like with many competing products.
Great camera, great app, inexpensive. Check, check, check.
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
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
Excellent choice for budget conscious
on August 24, 2020
Posted by: Anonymous
Excellent choice for budget conscious security
The Lorex indoor Wi-Fi camera works so much better than its size and price point might suggest. This camera is also ridiculously easy to setup and use, even for those who struggle with newer technologies. Lorex went as far as preinstalling the 16 GB microSD card so it is literally a plug in and play setup. On top of that, the included power adapter has a 5-foot-long cord which I am very grateful for. My initial setup took me less than 10 minutes to complete including my one hiccup (more on that later). The Lorex app even holds your hand throughout the entire setup process making it next to impossible to make a mistake. This is the entire setup process:
1. Select a location for the camera
2. Plug in the power adapter
3. Download the free Lorex app and create an account (also free)
4. Add the camera to your account by scanning the QR code printed on the back of the camera using your phone�s camera
5. Add the camera to your Wi-Fi network
6. Use your new camera
The one hiccup I encountered setting up the camera was adding it to my Wi-Fi network. During the pairing process, you must keep your phone within a foot of the camera which I was unaware of. However, this was entirely my mistake because this is mentioned in the Quick Start Guide under Troubleshooting for people like me who don�t read the instructions until they have a problem. Since my initial setup, the camera has not given me a single issue.
1. Select a location for the camera
2. Plug in the power adapter
3. Download the free Lorex app and create an account (also free)
4. Add the camera to your account by scanning the QR code printed on the back of the camera using your phone�s camera
5. Add the camera to your Wi-Fi network
6. Use your new camera
The one hiccup I encountered setting up the camera was adding it to my Wi-Fi network. During the pairing process, you must keep your phone within a foot of the camera which I was unaware of. However, this was entirely my mistake because this is mentioned in the Quick Start Guide under Troubleshooting for people like me who don�t read the instructions until they have a problem. Since my initial setup, the camera has not given me a single issue.
There are too many positives for me to cover of all them so I�ll limit myself to the ones that impressed me the most.
- The combination of a wide-angle lens and 1080p resolution means you have a great field-of-view and you can actually tell what is going on
- The live view feature has incredibly low latency; there is only about a one second delay.
- The app connects to the camera quickly regardless of how your phone is connected to the internet. The time from opening the app to viewing a live feed is a matter of seconds. I did not experience any performance difference between being on the same Wi-Fi network as the camera, a completely different one, or even using my cell network.
- The push notifications for motion detection are delivered very quickly. My phone would go off within 10 seconds of walking through the camera�s field of view.
- The app is very intuitive to use and easily allows you to adjust any setting you desire. It will even keep track of any triggering event for you to review even if you have notifications turned off.
- You can schedule when you want to be notified of motion alerts. You can select a time window, or you can enable Geofencing so that notifications are turned on the moment you leave your house and turned off once you return. The only downside of this option is you have to allow the app access to your location at all times in order for this feature to work. I would have liked it if the time window option was adjustable based on the day of the week. Unfortunately, it is not but that is not an issue if you enable location-based alerts.
- The combination of a wide-angle lens and 1080p resolution means you have a great field-of-view and you can actually tell what is going on
- The live view feature has incredibly low latency; there is only about a one second delay.
- The app connects to the camera quickly regardless of how your phone is connected to the internet. The time from opening the app to viewing a live feed is a matter of seconds. I did not experience any performance difference between being on the same Wi-Fi network as the camera, a completely different one, or even using my cell network.
- The push notifications for motion detection are delivered very quickly. My phone would go off within 10 seconds of walking through the camera�s field of view.
- The app is very intuitive to use and easily allows you to adjust any setting you desire. It will even keep track of any triggering event for you to review even if you have notifications turned off.
- You can schedule when you want to be notified of motion alerts. You can select a time window, or you can enable Geofencing so that notifications are turned on the moment you leave your house and turned off once you return. The only downside of this option is you have to allow the app access to your location at all times in order for this feature to work. I would have liked it if the time window option was adjustable based on the day of the week. Unfortunately, it is not but that is not an issue if you enable location-based alerts.
Written by a customer while visiting Lorex