16  Face Detection

The Face Detection feature allows you to detect and capture faces in the camera’s field-of-view while triggering alarms and/or notifications.
Face Detection is compatible with certain Lorex IP cameras. For a complete list of compatible cameras, navigate to your recorder series at .

16.1  Ensuring Face & Mask Detection Accuracy

The following are important camera installation notes to ensure accurate Face Detection. For full camera mounting instructions, see your camera’s documentation at .
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Angle
Height
Minimum Distance
Maximum Distance
15°
8.2ft (2.5m)
2.8ft (0.86m)
10.4ft (3.19m)
15°
9.8ft (3m)
4.5ft (1.39m)
9.9ft (3.02m)
15°
11.5ft (3.5m)
6.3ft (1.93m)
9ft (2.75m)
  • Install in a bright area and avoid facing direct sunlight with strong backlights and dark shadows.
  • Choose a location where objects of interest will be no further than 10.4ft (3.19m) from the camera.
  • Position the camera about 9.8ft (3m) off the ground to detect the full proportion of a face.
  • Angle the camera around 15° down from the level position.
  • Point the camera directly where objects of interest will be facing.
High Accuracy Face Detection Vs. Low Accuracy Face Detection:
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Accuracy will be influenced by lighting conditions and the distance/angle of a person’s face to the camera. To distinguish facial features, the camera must be positioned head on with a clear view of a person’s face. Obscured and partially/fully covered faces will not be accurately captured. To improve the range of face detection in low light conditions, color night vision will switch to black & white. If you cannot meet these requirements for installation, it may be best to follow the guidelines for person and vehicle detection instead.
Mask Detection
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From the Face Detection tab, set the Alarm Type to Mask Detect. Using mask detection, a person improperly wearing or not wearing a face mask will be captured in the side preview panel and a notification will be sent from the Lorex Home app. Check Auto Response to remind visitors to: "Please wear your face mask."

16.2  Enable Face & Mask Detection in Smart Plan

The face detection option cannot be used simultaneously with other smart plans. To enable the Face Detection feature, disable all other smart plans.
To enable face detection in smart plan settings:

16.3  Configuring Face Detection

The system allows you to monitor for face events. Select channels that you want to enable face detection on and adjust preferences.
To configure face detection:

16.4  Configuring Mask Detection

Select channels that you want to enable mask detection on and adjust preferences.
To configure mask detection:

16.5  Live Preview of Face & Mask Detection

Preview captured face detection and mask detection on your camera’s live view display.
To preview face and/or mask detection:

16.6  Searching for Face & Mask Detection (Smart Search)

Search for face detection events on a specific channel or the entire system. You can also choose to back up events (USB flash drive required – not included).