How Do I Add Memory To My Lorex Dvr?

HOW TO UPGRADE YOUR SECURITY STORAGE

1. Step 1: Determine if your product can be upgraded. Search or find your recorder or camera.
2. Step 2: Find the right storage solution. Determine what type of storage your product uses (microSD, SATA HDD).
3. Step 3: Install the new hard drive or card.

Can I upgrade Lorex hard drive?

Lorex systems come with at least one pre-installed 3.5″ Serial AT Attachment (SATA) hard disk drive (HDD). In the event that the pre-installed hard disk drive fails or has issues, you can replace the existing HDD with a new one.

How do I use an external hard drive with Lorex?

To use Realtime Backup:

1. Insert the external USB HDD or USB flash drive a USB port on the DVR.
2. Hover your cursor over the top border of a channel to open the Camera Toolbar.
3. Click the Realtime Backup icon ( ) to start Realtime Backup.
4. When completed, click the Realtime Backup icon ( ) again to end Realtime Backup.

Does Lorex have cloud storage?

Select Lorex devices come with a free Lorex Cloud Basic plan that includes 2-day video backup or up to 10 gigabytes of cloud storage (this Basic plan for DVR and NVRs will default to Channel 1). If more storage is needed, you can sign up for a Lorex Cloud Premium plan for unlimited storage, and more.

How do I clear the memory on my Lorex DVR?

To delete files on the camera microSD card using an iPhone:

1. Launch the Lorex Ping app on your smartphone or tablet.
2. In the Camera List, tap the Playback icon ( ).
3. Tap the name of the camera where the file was recorded.
4. Tap the date of the recording to be deleted.
5. Tap edit in the top-right.
6. Tap the Delete icon (

What is difference between NVR and DVR?

The difference between NVR and DVR is how they process video data. DVR systems process the video data at the recorder, whereas NVR systems encode and process the video data at the camera, then stream it to the NVR recorder which is used for storage and remote viewing.

How do I format my Lorex DVR?

To format the HDD:

1. Right-click on the Live View to access the Quick Menu.
2. Click Main Menu, and then click the Setting icon ( ).
3. Click Storage > HDD Manager.
4. Select the hard drive you want to format, and then click Format.
5. If system prompts for confirmation, click OK to confirm.

Can a DVR work without a hard drive?

In short, a DVR can work without a hard drive, much like a car can turn on without gas. However, without gas, the car cannot move, and without a hard drive, the DVR cannot record locally. Lastly, the DVR can record without a hard drive if the footage is saved to the cloud instead of being recorded locally.

What does no disk mean on Lorex?

is not detected error
A Hard Drive is not detected error message indicates a hard disk drive (HDD) issue within your DVR / NVR system. To resolve the error, reseat your HDD to ensure the cable connections are secure.

Who makes Lorex NVR?

FLIR Systems, Inc., a high-end thermal camera manufacturer, acquired Lorex for $59 million in 2012.

What is an SATA hard drive?

Introduced in 2003, SATA (or Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) is the default interface for most desktop and laptop hard drives. They are referred to as SATA hard drives, but they are actually rotary hard drives with spinning platters and a moving needle that writes data to consecutive sectors on each platter.

How do I connect to Lorex Cloud?

Follow the instructions below for remote access to your security system after you have created a new secure system password through your recorder.

1. Download and install the free Lorex Cloud app from the App Store or Google Play Store.
2. Tap the Lorex Cloud icon to open the app.
3. Tap Live view icon then device list icon.

Is Lorex Cloud app free?

The Lorex Cloud app is a free mobile app that lets you view video from your security cameras on compatible smartphones and tablets from anywhere in the world over the internet.The Lorex Cloud app is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and Android devices.

How do you piggyback a hard drive?

Remove four screws which hold the disk in place (two each side). Slide out the disk. At the back of the disk you’ll see a row of 3 or 4 pairs of pins with a black ‘jumper’ across two of them – this is where you configure the disk as ‘master’ or ‘slave’. For your purposes it needs to be set to ‘slave’.

What does NVR stand for?

network video recorder
When shopping for a business security camera system, you might have the option to choose a digital video recorder (DVR) or network video recorder (NVR), both of which record and store video files.

How long do recordings stay on Lorex?

between 2 and 30 days
These recordings are automatically stored online using the FLIR Cloud. The length of time your Automatic Trigger and RapidRecap recordings are available online varies between 2 and 30 days depending on your FLIR Cloud plan. These types of recordings are stored onto the microSD card (included).

How do I get footage off my Lorex DVR?

To download recorded video to your PC / Mac:

1. Launch the Lorex ECO Stratus Client software on your PC / Mac.
2. Click the Playback tab.
3. Click the channel you want to download from and click the Download Content icon ( ).
4. Select the files you want to download and click Start Download.

What format does Lorex use?

264, H. 265, or MPEG-4 AVC files, download the Lorex by FLIR video player application available online for PC and Mac. Click here for more information on locating software downloads.

Can I mix and match security cameras?

Each camera style has different benefits and capabilities.You can even mix and match cameras of different types on the same surveillance network, as long as they are all compatible with the recorder.

Does DVR work without Internet?

The internet connection is used to allow remote connection using a smartphone app or PC client.These features won”t be usable, but the system will still work as a local security system with recording and storage.

Can NVR work without Internet?

To answer these questions, NVR can function even without WiFi or Internet access. Just make sure that it is always connected with the cameras. If so, you will not have any problem with the NVR, even without Internet or WiFi connection.