Watch the Lorex Fusion setup tutorial video
For a video walk-through of the fusion setup, please watch here.
Connect your Fusion Wi-Fi cameras and accessories to the Lorex App
Follow the Lorex App steps to add your Lorex Fusion Wi-Fi cameras and accessories. Refer to your camera’s documentation at help.lorextechnology.com for detailed setup instructions. Search your camera’s model number to access the product support page.
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icon to add your Wi-Fi camera.
Connect your Fusion Wi-Fi cameras and accessories to your Fusion recorder
Note: You can add one Wi-Fi camera or accessory to one Fusion Wi-Fi channel. The number of Fusion Wi-Fi channels varies per Fusion recorder. For full technical specifications, refer to the Product Specifications on your recorder’s product support page. Visit help.lorextechnology.com and search your Fusion recorder’s model number.
from the center of the Fusion Wi-Fi channel.
Note: If your Lorex Fusion recorder and Fusion Wi-Fi camera share the same password, then the devices will automatically connect without entering the password.
After successfully connecting to your Fusion recorder, your Fusion Wi-Fi camera or accessory connection status turns green. For any connection issues, see the article Lorex Fusion: Troubleshooting.
To turn off duplicate notifications, adjust your camera’s recording settings, or link motion sensors to cameras, see the article Lorex Fusion: Adjust Settings.
Lorex Fusion: Frequently Asked Questions
The following frequently asked questions (FAQs) provide more information about your Lorex Fusion Collection. Where applicable, the FAQ includes links to articles where you may find more information.
What is Lorex Fusion?
Our Lorex Fusion recorders incorporate the newest (fusion) technology to connect both Lorex Wired and Fusion Wi-Fi Cameras, Doorbells, Floodlights, and Sensors to one system. Lorex Fusion Wi-Fi Cameras and Accessories can connect to one recorder for continuous 24/7 recording and local, secure storage (up to 10TB). Everything can be accessed from your Lorex App for easy control of all devices.
Why do I get an offline message and a blank screen for the (B463AJ) 2K battery doorbell’s channel on the Fusion recorder?
Being a battery-operated doorbell, it will always go to sleep after a period of inactivity to conserve battery life. Once the doorbell is correctly paired to your Fusion recorder, the offline message means the doorbell has gone to sleep but is still connected and can be awakened. When motion is detected, or when the call button is pressed, there will be live video from that channel. You can also manually wake up the doorbell through the Lorex app, by activating the liveview.
Can my Battery Video Doorbell record continuously?
To conserve battery life, Wi-Fi Battery Video Doorbells only record when motion is detected. They do not record continuously.
Which recorders are part of Fusion?
For a list of Lorex Fusion Recorders, please refer to the Product Compatibility Chart.
Can I connect all Lorex Wi-Fi Cameras and Accessories to my Fusion recorder?
Only Lorex Fusion Compatible Wi-Fi Cameras and Accessories can connect to Lorex Fusion Recorders.
Which Lorex Wi-Fi Cameras and Accessories are part of Fusion?
See the following list of Lorex Fusion Wi-Fi devices:
Should I update my Lorex Fusion recorder’s firmware?
It is recommended to update your system firmware to the latest version to ensure remote connectivity and to support newly added Fusion Wi-Fi devices.
Does my Lorex Fusion recorder require a network setup?
Yes, a network setup is required to connect Fusion Wi-Fi cameras and accessories to your Fusion recorder. Ensure you connect the included Ethernet cable to your recorder’s LAN port and your router.
Does it matter which router I use?
Yes, due to its strong signal, the dual-band router is suitable for high resolution video recording and for connectivity between devices. Ensure that your Fusion Wi-Fi cameras and accessories and your Fusion recorder are all connected to a dual-band router (2.4 GHz/5 GHz bands).
How many Lorex Fusion Wi-Fi Cameras and Accessories can I connect to my Fusion recorder?
This depends on your Fusion recorder and the number of Fusion Wi-Fi channels it comes with. For full technical specifications, refer to the Product Specifications on your recorder’s product support page. Visit help.lorextechnology.com and search your Fusion recorder’s model number.
What is a Fusion Wi-Fi channel?
A Fusion Wi-Fi channel is the channel you use to add a single Fusion Wi-Fi camera to your system. A 16-channel security system with 8 PoE ports/channels (for wired camera connection) and 8 Fusion Wi-Fi channels means that 8 Fusion Wi-Fi cameras and accessories can connect to the entire system.
Note: Fusion Wi-Fi channel’s are only available on certain Lorex Fusion recorders. For a list of Fusion recorders, see the Product Compatibility Chart.
How many Fusion Wi-Fi channels are on my Lorex Fusion Recorder?
The number of Fusion Wi-Fi channels varies per Fusion recorder. For full technical specifications, refer to the Product Specifications on your recorder’s product support page. Visit help.lorextechnology.com and search your Fusion recorder’s model number.
How do I setup my Lorex Fusion system?
Complete your Fusion setup in the following order:
After connecting your Fusion system, ensure you adjust your Fusion settings.
Are there Fusion setup tutorial videos?
For a video walk-through of the Fusion setup with the new local UI (N845, N846, N847, N864, D863, D881 Series), please watch here.
For a video walk-through of the Fusion setup with the previous local UI (N841, N842, N843, N844, N861, D862, D871 Series), please watch here.
How do I setup my Lorex Fusion recorder and wired cameras?
For Basic System Setup instructions, refer to your recorder’s Quick Start Guide or Series Manual on the product support page. Visit help.lorextechnology.com and search your Fusion recorder’s model number.
How do I connect my Lorex Fusion Wi-Fi camera or accessory to my Fusion recorder?
For full setup instructions, please click on the article corresponding with your model number.
Which password should I enter to connect my Lorex Fusion Wi-Fi camera or accessory to my Fusion recorder?
Enter the same password that you created in the Lorex App when setting up your Fusion Wi-Fi device.
What is continuous recording?
Once your Lorex Fusion Wi-Fi camera connects to your Fusion recorder, your camera’s recording settings are automatically set to continuous. This means that your Fusion Wi-Fi camera will record 24/7 or for the entire duration of the recording schedule onto your Fusion recorder’s hard drive. It is worth noting that recordings on the camera are limited due to the size of its onboard storage, while recordings on the recorder are extensive (3TB to 10TB). Continuous recording captures everything in the background, and you can playback to catch anything you missed.
Do all Lorex Fusion Wi-Fi cameras record continuously?
No, to conserve battery life, battery-operated video doorbells do not record continuously (24/7).
How do I set my Lorex Fusion Wi-Fi camera to continuous recording?
After Fusion setup, your Wi-Fi camera is automatically set to Continuous recording. To adjust your camera’s recording settings, login to your recorder and navigate to the devices menu. For instructions, please see the article Lorex Fusion: Adjust Settings.
Note: Battery-operated video doorbells do not record continuously (24/7). Being a battery-operated doorbell, it will always go to sleep after a period of inactivity to conserve battery life. Once the doorbell is correctly paired to your Fusion recorder, the offline message means the doorbell has gone to sleep but is still connected and can be awakened. When motion is detected, or when the call button is pressed, there will be live video from that channel. You can also manually wake up the doorbell through the Lorex app, by activating the liveview.
How come I’m receiving duplicate notifications in the Lorex App?
After completing the Fusion setup, your Wi-Fi camera or accessory is connected to the Lorex App twice – once as a single device and then a second time as a device connected to your recorder. To avoid receiving duplicate notifications from the same camera or accessory, you will need to Turn off Alerts for your Wi-Fi device connected to your recorder. For instructions, please see the article Lorex Fusion: Adjust Settings.
After Fusion setup, where is my Lorex Fusion Wi-Fi camera’s video footage being stored?
Your Lorex Fusion Wi-Fi camera saves recorded motion detection videos onto the local microSD card (not always included). Once you’ve connected your Fusion Wi-Fi camera to your Fusion recorder, your camera’s recording settings is automatically set to 24/7 Continuous recording, and all recorded video is stored on your recorder’s extensive hard drive (up to 10TB).
What features are supported in my Fusion recorder vs. the Lorex App?
Please see the following list of features supported in either your Fusion recorder and/or the Lorex App:
Can I use my web browser to access my Lorex Fusion Wi-Fi camera?
You can only access your camera on the Lorex App, recorder, or on the Lorex Cloud Client.
When modifying the password in the Lorex Cloud Client, which password should I enter?
Enter the password for your Wi-Fi camera or accessory created in the Lorex App during setup.
Lorex Fusion: Troubleshooting
The following article provides some troubleshooting tips for setting up your Lorex Fusion Collection.
My Fusion Wi-Fi camera or accessory is not appearing in the device list.
My Fusion Wi-Fi camera or accessory is not connecting to my Fusion recorder.
Previous Local UI: Login to your recorder and navigate to Main Menu > Information > Update/Reset > Update, then click Check for Updates. For instructions on updating your recorder’s firmware through USB, see the article How to manually upgrade the firmware of your recorder.
I don’t know the password for my Fusion Wi-Fi camera or accessory.
If you don’t know the password for your Fusion Wi-Fi camera or accessory, then you will need to reset the device and connect it to the Lorex App again.
To reset your Fusion Wi-Fi camera or accessory:
I’m receiving duplicate notifications in the Lorex App.
After completing the Fusion setup, your Wi-Fi camera or accessory is connected to the Lorex App twice – once as a single device and then a second time as a device connected to your recorder. To avoid receiving duplicate notifications from the same camera or accessory, you will need to Turn off Alerts for your Wi-Fi device connected to your recorder. For instructions, please see the article Lorex Fusion: Adjust Settings.
N845, N846, N847, N864 Series: Changing Your Recorder’s Output Resolution (New Local UI)
The following article provides instructions for changing your recorder’s output resolution.
To ensure the best possible picture quality, set the recorder’s output resolution to match the highest resolution supported by your monitor.
Important: If you need to switch the monitor, make sure you set the recorder to an output resolution supported by the new monitor before switching.
Change your recorder’s output resolution
The recorder will restart before changes take effect.
If you have attempted to change the display output of your recorder to a higher resolution (e.g., 4K Ultra HD) but your monitor does not support 4K Ultra HD, there is a great likelihood that your monitor will (1) lose video signal, (2) turn black and (3) lose the live view. To restore your display settings, refer to the article How to Restore Your Recorder’s Display Resolution to Factory Default (New Local UI).
N845, N846, N847, N864 Series: How to Restore Your Recorder’s Display Resolution to Factory Default (New Local UI)
The following article will help you restore your recorder’s display output to factory default (i.e., lowest resolution) so that you can live view your cameras again on your monitor.
If you have attempted to change the display output of your recorder to a higher resolution (e.g., 4K Ultra HD) but your monitor does not support 4K Ultra HD, there is a great likelihood that your monitor will (1) lose video signal, (2) turn black and (3) lose the live view.
Restore your recorder’s display output to default settings
After the reset, your recorder will display the lowest available resolution so that it becomes compatible with a variety of low-res monitors.
To configure the system’s monitor resolution, refer to the article Changing Your Recorder’s Output Resolution
Using Warning Light & Dual Warning Lights
The following article provides Lorex App and recorder instructions for using the warning light and dual warning lights deterrence features on your wired deterrence cameras.
Set the warning light and dual warning lights settings to help increase visibility around your surveillance area and alert everyone of your camera’s presence, while also enhancing the camera’s image at night.
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Certain Lorex deterrence wired cameras have a built-in warning light and dual warning lights. These deterrence features can be activated from the Lorex App or from your recorder where they can also be paired with smart motion detection settings.
Warning light and dual warning lights settings are compatible with certain Lorex wired cameras. For a complete list of compatible cameras, navigate to your recorder series at lorex.com/compatibility.