Quick Start Guide
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previous
screen
Device
settings
Device name
Pause / Play FullscreenViewing
modes
Mute /
Unmute
Streaming
quality*
Play back
recorded
video
Snapshot
Manual
recording
2-way
audio: tap
to speak,
tap again
to disable
STEP 2B: Ceiling Mounting (Optional)
The camera is ready at this point to be placed on any surface and begin
monitoring if you would like to keep the placement of your camera exible.
You also have the option to mount the camera to an indoor ceiling using
the included mounting accessories.
* Change the streaming quality to SD (Standard Denition) to conserve
bandwidth while watching live video. This will not impact the quality of
recorded video.
** Enable Smart Tracking (beta) on the Device Settings screen to have
the camera follow and adjust to one moving object in the scene. Tracking
varies depending on the speed of motion.
To mount the camera:
1. Mark the camera’s mounting
position using the included
mounting template.
2. Drill holes where marked on the
mounting template.
accessories.
NOTE: Insert the optional
plastic mounting anchors if
needed.
3. Remove the mounting plate
from the camera base and
position the holes over the
mounting points.
4. Attach the mounting plate
to the mounting surface
using the included mounting
screws.
5. Twist the camera base onto
the mounting plate to secure
it to the mounting surface.
Adjust the camera’s position
as needed.
Plastic
anchors
Mounting
surface
Mounting
screws
Mounting
plate
Overview of Lorex Home App
Overview of the live viewing screen and controls in the Lorex
Home app. For complete instructions on using the app, see the
Lorex Home app manual on your product page at lorex.com.
Pan-Tilt
controls**
• Place the camera as close to your Wi-Fi router or access point as
possible.
• Reduce the number of obstructive materials between the camera and
the router or access point. Concrete, brick, metal and wood are the most
common materials in your house that can cause poor signal strength.
To ensure the best possible wireless performance, it is recommended to
keep the following installation tips in mind when choosing a location for
the camera:
• Other electronic devices such as microwaves, TVs, cordless phones,
and baby monitors can cause signal interference. It is recommended to
install the camera as far away from these devices as possible.
STEP 2A: Installation Tips
Connect to the camera using the free Lorex Home app on your iPhone® or
Android™ phone.
1. Connect the camera cable to the included USB adapter and plug into a
nearby outlet.
2. Download and install the free Lorex Home app from
the App Store or Google Play Store.
3. Tap the Lorex Home icon to launch the app. Tap Sign
up, then follow the on screen prompts to create an
account. Record your account details below:
STEP 1: Connecting to Lorex Home
To connect your camera to Lorex Home:
4. Once the status LED on the camera is ashing green and the startup
chime sounds, tap +.
5. Scan the QR code on the bottom of the camera using your mobile
device’s camera.
NOTE: If your mobile device cannot scan the QR code, tap Manually
enter Device ID.
6. Create a secure password for the camera. Record your camera
password below:
Email:
Account Password:
Camera Password:.
7. Select your Wi-Fi network from the list, then enter the password to
connect your camera to the Internet.
8. Once the status LED on the camera is solid green, tap Next to add the
camera to your Lorex Home account.
9. Set a name for the camera and congure date & time preferences,
then tap Complete to nish the setup.
6. If you are installing the camera on a ceiling, use the Image Rotation
feature on the Device Settings screen of the Lorex Home app
to ip the camera image (see ‘Overview of Lorex Home App’ for
details).
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