5 Fusion Setup
Our Lorex Fusion recorders incorporate the newest (fusion) technology to connect both Lorex wired and Lorex Fusion Wi-Fi cameras,
doorbells, floodlights, and motion sensors to one system. All Lorex Fusion Wi-Fi cameras and accessories connect to one recorder
for continuous 24/7 recording and private local storage. View on any display or access everything from the
Lorex Home
app for easy control of all devices.
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5.1 Part One — Wired Setup
For Fusion setup, your recorder must be powered on and connected to a monitor. Refer to
4 Basic System Setup
for instructions on setting up your wired system.
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Network setup is required for your system — use the included Ethernet cable to connect your recorder to your Wi-Fi router.
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5.2 Part Two — Installing the
Lorex Home
App
Download the
Lorex Home
app to register an account and add your Fusion devices.
To enable remote viewing for the mobile app, you will need to:
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Have high speed Internet.
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Have an upload speed of 6Mbps for one 4K channel and at least 20Mbps for the whole system.
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Access your recorder’s Device ID QR code. From the Live View display, right-click for the Quick Menu, then click Info.
To connect your Fusion recorder to the app:
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Download the
Lorex Home
app from the App Store™ or Google Play Store™.
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Register an account.
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In-app, tap the
icon to add your recorder.
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Follow the in-app steps to complete the setup.
5.3 Part Three — Connecting your Lorex Fusion Wi-Fi Camera
Connect your Lorex Fusion Wi-Fi camera to the
Lorex Home
app and then from your recorder scan your network to add it.
5.3.1 Connecting your Lorex Fusion Wi-Fi Camera to the
Lorex Home
App
Follow the
Lorex Home
app steps to add your Lorex Fusion Wi-Fi camera. 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.
To connect your Lorex Fusion Wi-Fi camera to the
Lorex Home
app:
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Open the
Lorex Home
app.
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In-app, tap the
icon to add your Wi-Fi camera.
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Power on your Wi-Fi camera and scan the camera’s Device ID QR code.
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Follow the in-app steps to complete the setup.
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Ensure your Lorex Fusion Wi-Fi camera and Fusion recorder are connected to the same
Lorex Home
app account and network.
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5.3.2 Connecting your Lorex Fusion Wi-Fi Camera to your Recorder
Add compatible Lorex Fusion Wi-Fi cameras and accessories onto Fusion Wi-Fi channels on the recorder. To learn the exact number
of Fusion Wi-Fi channels for this system, see
26 Technical Specifications
.
To connect your Fusion Wi-Fi camera to the recorder:
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From the Live View display, click the pair icon
in the center of the Wi-Fi channel’s screen.
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Click Device Search.
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Double-click on your Lorex Fusion Wi-Fi camera to add it.
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Right-click to exit the screen, then enter your Lorex Fusion Wi-Fi camera’s password created in-app.
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It may take a few minutes for your Lorex Fusion Wi-Fi camera’s video feed to appear.
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5.4 Adjusting Fusion Settings
Ensure you turn off duplicate notifications in the
Lorex Home
app and adjust preferences for your recording schedule on the recorder.
5.4.1 Turning Off Duplicate Notifications
After Fusion setup, your Lorex Fusion Wi-Fi camera is connected to the app twice. To avoid duplicate notifications, turn off
alerts for your Lorex Fusion Wi-Fi camera that’s connected under your Fusion recorder.
To turn off duplicate notifications:
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Open the
Lorex Home
app.
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Under your Fusion recorder, swipe left to find your Lorex Fusion Wi-Fi camera.
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Tap on your Lorex Fusion Wi-Fi camera’s notification icon
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Tap on Turn off Alerts, and then Save.
5.4.2 Customize your Lorex Fusion Wi-Fi Camera’s Recording Settings
After Fusion setup, your Lorex Fusion Wi-Fi camera’s recording settings will automatically adjust to
Continuous, recording 24/7 directly to your recorder’s hard disk drive. To adjust your Lorex Fusion Wi-Fi camera’s recording settings,
see
9 Recording
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5.5 Using the Camera List Menu
The Camera List menu provides an alternate and more comprehensive method of adding Lorex Fusion Wi-Fi cameras and accessories as well as
viewing your connected camera’s status, current firmware version, and firmware updates.
5.5.1 Add Your Lorex Fusion Wi-Fi Camera to Your Recorder (Alternate Method)
Search your network for your Lorex Fusion Wi-Fi cameras and accessories to add to your recorder.
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Network setup is required for your system — use the included Ethernet cable to connect your recorder to your router.
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To add your Lorex Fusion Wi-Fi camera:
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From the Live View display, right-click to open the Quick Menu, then click Main Menu.
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Click Devices, then Device List. Click the Camera List tab from the side panel, then the Add Camera tab from the top panel.
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Click Search Device. The system searches the network for compatible Lorex Fusion Wi-Fi cameras and accessories.
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Check the camera(s) that you would like to add.
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Click Add.
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Click the Edit icon
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Enter your Lorex Fusion Wi-Fi camera’s password created in the Lorex Home app, then click Connect.
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Click OK. The Status indicator turns green to show the camera is successfully connected.
5.5.2 Remove Your Lorex Fusion Wi-Fi Camera From Your Recorder
You can easily remove your Lorex Fusion Wi-Fi camera or accessory from your recorder.
To remove your Lorex Fusion Wi-Fi camera:
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From the Live View display, right-click to open the Quick Menu, then click Main Menu.
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Click Devices, then Device List. Click the Camera List tab from the side panel, then the Add Camera tab from the top panel.
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Check the camera(s) that you would like to remove.
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Click Delete.
5.5.3 Viewing Your Connected Lorex Fusion Wi-Fi Camera’s Status
View the connection and alarm status for all connected Lorex Fusion Wi-Fi cameras and accessories.
To view your connected Lorex Fusion Wi-Fi camera’s status:
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From the Live View display, right-click to open the Quick Menu, then click Main Menu.
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Click Devices, then Device List. Click the Camera List tab from the side panel, then the Status tab from the top panel.
5.5.4 Viewing Your Connected Lorex Fusion Wi-Fi Camera Firmware Version
View firmware versions for connected Lorex Fusion Wi-Fi cameras and accessories.
To view a Lorex Fusion Wi-Fi camera’s firmware version:
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From the Live View display, right-click to open the Quick Menu, then click Main Menu.
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Click Devices, then Device List. Click the Camera List tab from the side panel, then the Firmware tab from the top panel.
5.5.5 Updating Your Connected Lorex Fusion Wi-Fi Camera’s Firmware
You can only update the firmware for connected Lorex Fusion Wi-Fi cameras and accessories through the
Lorex Home
app. Firmware updates provide enhanced functionality for your cameras.
To check or update your Lorex Fusion Wi-Fi camera’s firmware:
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Open your
Lorex Home
app.
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Tap the Device Settings icon •••.
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Tap on Firmware.
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The current firmware version will be displayed. If the Latest Version is available, tap Update.