Lorex D251 User Manual
STEP 1: Find your Device ID
The Device ID is printed on a label on the side panel of the recorder.
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Remote Access Guide
Remote access to your security system with apps for iOS and Android
D251 Series
Before You Start:
Device ID: xxxxxxxxxxx
Record your information below:
DEVICE ID:
STEP 2A: Mobile Setup
You must complete initial setup of the recorder detailed in the Quick Setup Guide
[Guide 1/2] before mobile setup.
Install the free Lorex Home app from the
a
App Store or Google Play Store.
Tap the Lorex Home icon to launch the
b
app.
Tap Sign up and follow the on-screen instructions to create
c
a new Lorex Home account.
NOTE: The email address and password used to
create your Lorex Home account are different from the
recorder's username (default: admin) and password you
created on the Quick Setup Guide [Guide 1/2].
Lorex Home
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• This guide is for users who wish to view their security system
remotely using mobile apps. If you plan to only view and congure
the system locally, you may skip this guide.
• Make sure you have a router and high-speed Internet access
(not included).
• Connect your recorder to your router using an Ethernet cable
(see the Quick Setup Guide [Guide 1/2] for details).
• Ensure your recorder is up-to-date with the latest rmware version.
• Please note that a minimum upload speed of 3.5 Mbps is required for
remote video streaming. Up to 3 devices may connect to the system at
the same time.
Troubleshooting
If you are having trouble connecting, try the following:
• Restart the recorder by disconnecting then reconnecting the power adapter.
• Ensure the recorder is connected to the router using an Ethernet cable and then
restart the recorder.
• Double-check the username and password.
• Ensure your recorder has the latest rmware.
• Ensure your mobile app is up-to-date.
From the Devices tab, tap
d
If this is not your rst device, tap the + icon in the top-right
corner.
Scan the QR code on the side panel of the recorder.
e
NOTE: If your mobile device cannot scan the QR
code, tap Manually enter Device ID.
Enter the password you recorded on the Quick Setup
f
Guide [Guide 1/2].
Set the preferred timezone and tap Complete. The
g
app opens in Live View and streams video from all
connected cameras.
Congratulations! You can now view video from your cameras on your
to add a device.
mobile device.
Default access information:
• Default Username: admin
• Password: See the Quick Setup Guide [Guide 1/2] for the password created
upon initial setup.
If you have forgotten your password, contact Lorex technical support.
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STEP 2B: Lorex Home Overview
The following is a brief overview of the controls available on the Live View screen
of the Lorex Home app. For complete app instructions, see the Lorex Home
manual on your product page at lorex.com.
A
Return to Main Menu
Settings: Congure settings for selected
B
device.
C
Pause/Restart Video
Viewing Mode: Switch between single and
D
multi-channel views.
Video Quality: Tap to switch to HD* video
E
quality. Tap again for reduced video quality
that is optimized for streaming.
F
Audio: Tap to mute / unmute.
G
Fullscreen: Tap to view in landscape mode.
Timeline: Tap to search for and play back
H
recorded videos.
I
Snapshot: Tap to save a still image of
the current live view.
Record Video: Tap to begin manual
recording of the current live view. Tap again
J
to stop recording and save the video clip to
your mobile device storage.
Siren: Deterrence cameras only. Tap to
K
enable the camera's siren.
Light: Deterrence cameras only. Tap to
L
enable the warning light.
PTZ Controls: Pan-Tilt-Zoom cameras only. Open controls to move and congure PTZ
M
cameras.
* HD resolution will be limited to the maximum screen resolution of your mobile device.
This will not impact the recording resolution of the DVR.
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