Home Security Camera Systems

Peace of mind starts with staying connected to what matters most.

Whether you live in a family home or a large estate, Lorex has a home security camera system designed to fit your space and layout. Each system includes a powerful recorder (NVR or DVR) and compatible wired cameras (IP or analog) that work together to help you stay connected to your home, wherever you are.

Why Buy a Lorex Home Security Camera System?

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Continuous 24/7 Recording

Wired Lorex systems provide dependable, always-on coverage with continuous recording to your recorder’s surveillance-grade hard drive. This helps ensure important activity around your home is captured, even if your internet goes down, you miss an alert, or you need to review footage later.

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Centralized System Control

A dedicated recorder brings your cameras, footage, storage, and settings together in one place. This makes it easier to manage your home security system, review recordings, and keep coverage organized across multiple areas of your property.

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Local Video Storage

Lorex wired systems store footage locally on the recorder, helping keep your video private, accessible, and under your control without required monthly cloud storage fees.

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Expandable Coverage

Choose a system size that fits your home today, with room to add more compatible cameras or upgrade storage as your needs change.

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Remote Viewing

Check live cameras, receive alerts, and review recordings from your smartphone, helping you stay connected to your home while you’re away.

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High Resolution Video

Clear, detailed video helps you see important activity more easily and capture footage that can be useful for evidence, identification, or reviewing past events.

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Night Visibility

Color Night Vision, infrared night vision, and advanced imaging features help maintain visibility after dark, making it easier to capture useful footage no matter the lighting conditions around your home.

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Smart Motion Detection

Person, vehicle, and other smart detection features help you stay aware of important activity around your home, reduce unnecessary alerts, and know when something needs your attention.

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Deterrence

Visible security cameras can help discourage unwanted activity, while features like warning lights, sirens, and two-way talk, help draw attention and allow you to respond when needed.

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Outdoor Durability

Lorex outdoor security cameras are built with heavy-duty exteriors designed to handle extreme temperatures, rain, snow, and tampering, helping provide reliable year-round coverage.

Types of Home Security Camera Systems

Lorex offers two main wired home security camera system types: NVR systems with IP cameras and DVR systems with analog cameras. Both provide reliable local recording, remote access, and long-term protection, but they differ in how they connect, install, and expand.

THE MODERN STANDARD

NVR Home Security Systems

NVR systems use IP cameras connected through Ethernet cables with Power over Ethernet (PoE). This allows each camera to receive power and transmit video through a single cable, creating a clean and reliable setup for modern home security.

  • Single-cable PoE connections deliver power and video up to 300 ft per camera, with PoE switches or extenders available for longer runs
  • Network connectivity helps NVR systems support higher resolutions for sharper, more detailed video
  • Advanced smart detection and alerts powered by IP camera intelligence
  • Available in higher-channel options, allowing you to connect more IP cameras
  • Built-in processors help IP cameras stay future-ready with firmware updates and supported feature upgrades

Choose an NVR system if you want a modern wired home security solution with clean installation, strong video quality, smart features, and room to expand as your coverage needs grow.

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Add Smart Home Wireless Products

Standalone Lorex smart home security products, such as Wi-Fi cameras, video doorbells, floodlight cameras, and lightbulb cameras, can be used alongside a wired NVR or DVR system to add flexible coverage in areas where running cables may not be practical.

Key Areas to Cover with Your Home Secuirty Camera System

A strong home security setup starts with the areas that matter most. Placing cameras around key access points, high-traffic areas, and vulnerable outdoor spaces helps reduce blind spots and gives you a clearer picture of what’s happening around your home.

Front Door & Main Entrances

Place cameras where visitors, deliveries, and daily activity are most likely to happen.

Driveways & Garages

Monitor vehicles, garage doors, tools, equipment, and garage entryways that may provide direct access into your home.

Backyards & Side Yards

Cover patios, gates, side entrances, and outdoor areas to help detect unexpected activity around less-traveled parts of your home.

Windows & Secondary Entrances

Add coverage to lower-level windows, basement entrances, side doors, and other access points that may otherwise be overlooked.

Detached Buildings & Property Lines

Plan coverage for sheds, workshops, barns, guest houses, detached garages, long driveways, and distant property lines.

Home Security Camera System Planning & Installation Tips

Plan Your System Before Purchase

Before choosing a system, think through your home layout, camera locations, and long-term coverage needs. A little planning helps make installation easier and ensures your system has room to grow.

  • Choose a recorder with enough channels for the cameras you need now and future additions.
  • Measure cable runs before installation to confirm distance requirements.
  • Decide where the recorder will be placed, preferably in a secure, ventilated location.
  • Consider storage needs based on camera count, resolution, and how long you want to keep footage.
  • Plan for harder-to-reach areas like detached garages, gates, sheds, or long driveways.

Tips for Installation

Proper installation helps your cameras capture clearer, more useful footage while keeping cables and equipment protected.

  • Mount cameras high enough to stay out of reach while still capturing faces and activity.
  • Angle cameras toward key movement paths, such as doors, walkways, driveways, and gates.
  • Avoid pointing cameras directly at bright lights, reflective surfaces, or the rising/setting sun.
  • Use overlapping camera views in important areas to help reduce blind spots.
  • Use junction boxes, conduit, or protected cable paths for cleaner, more durable installations.

 

Accessories for Home Security Camera Systems

Complete your home security camera system setup with accessories that help improve installation flexibility, extend coverage, protect connections, and support reliable long-term recording.

Security Hard Drives

Increase how long your home security footage is stored with security-grade hard drives built for continuous 24/7 recording in NVR and DVR systems.

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Security Camera Cables

Connect wired cameras to your recorder with the right cabling for your system, including Ethernet cables for IP cameras and RG59 Siamese cables for analog cameras. Choose from pre-made lengths or bulk rolls to support clean, dependable camera runs around your home.

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PoE Switches & Extenders

Support longer IP camera runs, simplify cable layouts, and connect cameras to available NVR channels when your recorder supports more cameras than it has built-in PoE ports.

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Coax to Ethernet Adapters

Reuse existing coaxial wiring for select IP camera upgrades, helping modernize older camera installations without running all-new Ethernet cable.

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Junction Boxes, Mounts & Brackets

Protect connections, conceal wiring, and securely position cameras on walls, ceilings, poles, corners, or other surfaces for a cleaner installation, better viewing angles, and more complete coverage around your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Home What is a home security camera system?

A home security camera system includes a dedicated security recorder (NVR or DVR) and compatible wired cameras that work together to monitor and record activity around your home. These systems provide continuous local recording, centralized system control, remote viewing, and dependable coverage for key areas like entrances, driveways, garages, yards, and detached spaces.

Home Do Lorex home security camera systems record 24/7?

Yes. Lorex NVR and DVR systems are designed for continuous 24/7 recording to the recorder’s built-in security grade hard drive. This helps ensure important activity is captured even if you miss an alert, need to review footage later, or your internet connection goes down.

Home Do Lorex home security systems require a subscription?

No. Lorex wired NVR and DVR systems record footage locally to the recorder’s hard drive, so there are no required monthly cloud storage fees for recording and accessing your footage.

Home Can I view my home security system remotely?

Yes. Lorex systems allow you to view live cameras, receive alerts, and review recordings through a Lorex app. App compatibility varies by model, so always check which Lorex app your system uses before adding cameras or smart home devices.

Home How do I choose the right system size?

Choose your system size based on how many cameras you need now and whether you want room to expand later. An 8-channel system is often enough for smaller homes or essential coverage, while 16-channel or higher systems are better for larger homes.

Home Can I add more cameras later?

Yes, as long as your recorder has available channels and supports the cameras you want to add. For example, a 16-channel recorder can support up to 16 compatible cameras.

Home Can I use wireless smart home devices with a wired system?

Yes and no. Standalone Lorex smart home security cameras, such as Wi-Fi cameras, video doorbell cameras, floodlight cameras, and lightbulb cameras, do not connect directly to an NVR or DVR recorder. However, they can still be used alongside a wired home security camera system to add flexible coverage in areas where running cables may not be practical. These devices record separately using their own local storage or an optional cloud plan, depending on the model. For the best experience, choose products that use the same Lorex app as your wired system when possible.

Home How far can security camera cables run?

For NVR systems, standard Ethernet cable runs typically support up to 300 ft per IP camera, with PoE switches or extenders available for longer runs. For DVR systems, RG59 Siamese cables commonly support up to 300 ft when carrying video and power together, while longer video-only runs up to 800 ft may be possible when camera power is supplied locally near the camera.

Home How much storage do I need?

Storage needs depend on camera count, resolution, recording mode, hard drive size, and how long you want to keep footage. Larger hard drives can help increase video retention, while motion-based recording settings may help reduce storage use compared to continuous recording. Use our Hard Drive Storage Calculator to estimate storage needs based on your system setup and desired retention time.

Home Where should I place home security cameras?

Start with the most important access points and high-activity areas, such as front doors, driveways, garages, backyards, side entrances, lower-level windows, gates, and detached buildings. Proper placement helps reduce blind spots and capture useful footage when activity happens.

Home Are Lorex home security cameras weather-resistant?

Yes. Lorex wired outdoor security cameras are weatherproof and built for year-round outdoor use in rain, snow, heat, cold, and changing conditions. For the best outdoor protection, look for IP67-rated cameras, and always check each model’s operating temperature range for extreme heat or cold performance.

Home What accessories may be needed for a home security camera system?

Common home security camera system accessories include security camera cables, security-grade hard drives, PoE switches or extenders, coax-to-Ethernet adapters, junction boxes and mounting brackets. These accessories can help extend coverage, improve installation flexibility, protect connections, and support reliable long-term recording.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lorex

Why Is Lorex a Leader in Home and Business Security?

Founded in Markham, Ontario, Canada over 30 years ago, Lorex has grown into a globally trusted provider of security cameras and complete security systems for homes and businesses. We’re known for delivering high-quality, DIY-friendly solutions that combine advanced technology, reliability, and user-focused design. Learn more about our journey on our About Us page.

Lorex products are available through our official online store, authorized retail partners, and select Marketplace Resellers, making it easy to shop with confidence. Customers consistently recognize our performance and service—see what they’re saying on Lorex Reviews.

With headquarters in Canada and the United States, distribution centers across North America, online availability in the United Kingdom, and retail presence in Australia, we provide fast, reliable service to customers worldwide. If you need assistance, visit our Contact Us page for support.

We are also deeply committed to protecting our customers. Learn more about our Privacy Commitment and Security Commitment, which outline how we safeguard your data and system integrity. Plus, customers can earn benefits through our Lorex Rewards program when shopping directly with us.

What types of security products does Lorex sell?

What types of security products does Lorex sell?

Why do I need security cameras?

Investing in security cameras for your home or business offers several crucial benefits:

• Crime Deterrence – Visible security cameras can discourage potential intruders before they act.

• 24/7 Surveillance – Lorex security cameras provide high-quality recordings, including 4K video resolution and night vision, capturing every important detail.

• Remote Monitoring – Stay connected with your security system through Lorex mobile apps that allow real-time viewing from anywhere.

• Evidence Collection – In case of an incident, recorded footage can serve as vital proof for authorities.

• Peace of Mind – Enjoy enhanced home security and workplace safety with smart monitoring features like motion detection, two-way talk, and smart home integration.

Do Lorex security cameras support cloud storage?

Yes. Lorex offers optional Cloud Storage plans for select compatible Lorex Cloud Storage Security Cameras, providing an added layer of protection by securely storing recordings online. Cloud Storage helps keep footage safe in case of theft, damage, or local storage failure.

All plans include smart detection for people, vehicles, and animals, along with up to 60 days of event-based storage, while Premium plans offer up to 180 days of storage plus advanced features like AI Smart Search, AI Smart Alerts, and Professional Monitoring.

Learn more on our Lorex Cloud Security page.

How do I install Security Cameras?

Lorex security cameras are designed for straightforward DIY installation, whether you’re setting up a wired security camera system, a wireless (Wi-Fi) camera, or a battery-powered camera. Installation typically involves mounting the camera, connecting it to power, and completing setup through a Lorex app and/or recorder interface. For wired systems, installation also includes running cables between cameras and the recorder for a stable, reliable connection. Many customers complete installation in just a few simple steps using basic tools.

For a detailed step-by-step walkthrough, visit our How to Install Security Cameras guide.

If you prefer professional assistance, you can use our Find an Installer tool to locate certified installers in your area or explore InstallerNet options for convenient professional installation services.

What are Lorex’s different app ecosystems?

Lorex security products are organized into dedicated app ecosystems, with each app designed to support specific Lorex camera and recorder product lines. This helps ensure the best compatibility and user experience when viewing live video, managing settings, and accessing recordings.

Lorex Connect is our newest app ecosystem, built for the latest Lorex security products and advanced AI features. Lorex Classic (formerly the Lorex App) supports select legacy systems, including our Lorex Fusion product line. Lorex Pro is designed for professional-grade systems and is tailored for commercial and SMB security solutions.

To learn more about each ecosystem and find the right app for your system, visit our Lorex Mobile Apps page.

Are Lorex security cameras compatible with smart home devices?

Yes, many Lorex smart home wireless (Wi-Fi) security cameras, video doorbell cameras, and wired security systems are designed to integrate seamlessly with smart home devices, enhancing convenience and connectivity. Lorex cameras work with popular platforms such as:

• Amazon Alexa: Use voice commands to display live camera feeds on Alexa-enabled devices like Echo Show or Fire TV.
• Google Assistant: View your security camera’s footage on Google Nest Hub or Chromecast-enabled devices with simple voice prompts.

By connecting Lorex cameras to your smart home devices, you can centralize your home automation system and monitor your property more efficiently. Compatibility may vary by camera model, so be sure to check product specifications.

What Are Lorex’s Shipping, Return, and Warranty Policies?

When you buy directly from Lorex, you can shop with confidence, knowing your purchase is backed by reliable support and customer-first policies. We offer free shipping on orders over $100, a 30-day money-back guarantee, and a standard 1-year limited warranty. For more details, visit our Orders & Shipping, Payment & Returns, or Warranty policy pages.

For added protection, optional extended coverage plans are available through our trusted partner, Extend, providing extra peace of mind beyond the standard warranty.

Our customer support team is available to assist with pre-purchase questions, installation guidance, and technical support after your purchase. Whether you need help choosing the right system or troubleshooting your setup, we’re here to help—visit our Support page to get started.

Have more questions?

Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for answers to common questions, or explore our Glossary to learn more about key security terms and features.