LOREX 4k IP NVR Surveillance Cameras | Installation Review

LOREX 4k IP NVR Surveillance Security Cameras Installation review shows how to position and mount your cameras and run the network cables for your cameras in your home for the easiest DIY installation method and for the most effective coverage and protection for your home. We show where and how we mounted the cameras on the outside of the house and also where to position your NVR main unit to have the best protection for your home and where to drill holes for the cables to enter your house. We also show the battery backup setup so that you can be assured to have surveillance and cameras recording even in a power failure.
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[@GarageGoals]

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[@BinhtriVu]

Awesome idea to have the brain up in the attic. I was not looking forward to running all of the wires from the cameras down the wall, into the living room, and hooking up the brain to the main TV. How often are we looking at footage on a big screen? NEVER! You've saved me a lot of work. Thanks!

[@luke-te3sr]

I'd suggest welded cage with pad lock steel angle and diamond expanded metal cage. Even if they find it they will most likely not have time to get it out

[@ia6980]

Lorex says its not allowed to install in attic cuz of high temperatures in there

[@bartman2000]

One thing I notice is where you have the camera facing your front door, you should set that camera to wide dynamic range, or WDR. It will allow you to see faces in the shadows. Also in my setup, I ran a 4K HDMI cable to my television so I can see what's going on in case I'm on the phone when I'm home. You will have to buy a USB wireless mouse to navigate, and you may have to by a 10-15 foot USB cable to extended the range for the moue as I did. Your job looks good, I really enjoy my system. I have a 16 channel system with the same cameras as yours. I also purchased a few dome cameras to zoom in on key areas like the back door so I can have a close up of someones face. The downside to the dome camera is there is no night vision, so the area has to be well lit. BTW having a camera in your garage facing the door will help a lot.

[@sergiopabon1387]

I just figured something out from my Lorex. H.265 was set for compression. i was getting skipped frames. I changed it to h.264 and that fixed the problem.

[@joemartin2242]

Bro! “ the attic is not a bad idea.” I also connected everything including the wifi router 2 N 8 hour plus back up power station when power is lost. Go up N dust all the electrical components for full functionally. Dust is a living nightmare for all electrical systems. Great video.

[@smdmf]

i have the same system except i installed a 6tb drive in the nvr. i probably have 3 weeks continuous with the 8 camera's. just want to say i love all your mopars. i've had fury's 340 gts darts, duster's etc. growing up and now a 16' hemi ram 2dr. :)

[@samranhussain2440]

Which hard drive you used plz

[@smdmf]

@@samranhussain2440 WD purple 3.5" surveillance HDD 6TB. they are around $145 on ebay.

[@PhotoCC]

I came for the 4k Video Camera review and it was a great review. But wow please talk about that Viper and SRT/10... that garage has some amazing vehicles in it. Would love to see some videos on those cars!!!

[@GarageGoals]

We have a full channel dedicated to the vehicles and post daily uploads on them kzbin.info/door/3B_Q1mNw1iuS8KkAZi_fUA

[@HomeAwesomation]

Nice review! Regarding the NVR getting stolen I recommend putting an SD card into each camera. That way you have redundancy and they would have to steal everything before you loose video footage. For the side of the house where the light is an issue at night, and for the view of the front door at night, you can force black and white night vision and you will be able to see things a lot better.

[@HotHammster]

I’d have put the cameras under the eaves. Better protection for about the same view. Less of an eyesore?

[@rustythelegend2225]

Thank you for listening to your viewers youre a good man

[@GarageGoals]

Thanks! Let me know if there is anything else in particular you want me to go over 💪

[@sergiopabon1387]

The WD purple drives in that box has a maximum operating temperature of 65C (149f). There are some attics that get this hot. Depending on what part of the country you live. Besides the temperature of the CPU in the NVR. So if you leave the box there, your drive will die prematurely and your box (if it does crap out first). Will slow down performance. Like live view will have skipped frames. Or slow notifications. Also the power brink doesn't have a fan and it is warm even if you have it inside the house. And this power bricks are know to fail. If anything its probably better in the garage then the attic. But definitely better inside the house . Maybe hidden. Like the ceiling of laundry room or in the ceiling of the pantry. Nobody would look there. Not to mention the firehazard of having an NVR running in a place where you don't have smoke detectors. Here is a quote from the manual of the lorex N841 about heat and ventilation of the NVR. Ventilation: Slots and openings in the case are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable oper- ation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat regis- ter. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack un- less proper ventilation is provided and the product manufacturer’s instructions have been followed. Heat: The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. WD PURPLE SPECS(regarding operating temperatures) www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=documents.westerndigital.com/content/dam/doc-library/en_us/assets/public/western-digital/product/internal-drives/wd-purple-hdd/data-sheet-wd-purple-series-2879-800012.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwiclvGisbDsAhXL1FkKHRWDDDcQFjAAegQIGBAC&usg=AOvVaw2iAtWkXeb3569k9-ARPJvF&cshid=1602551589376 Lorex n841 manual. www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=www.lorextechnology.com/downloads/security-nvr/N841-Series/PDF/Manual%2520-%2520N841%2520Series%25204K%2520Security%2520NVR%2520-%2520English.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwj_w4rNs7DsAhVMuVkKHZ70B8UQFjAAegQIBBAB&usg=AOvVaw3ceQZ-4Rd_8khutqvgduzN

[@GarageGoals]

Never had a single issue all summer with 115* ambient temps and as mentioned going to be putting it on its own dedicated shelf. Won’t be an issue.

[@Aldo-zp8wk]

@@GarageGoals ..yes it will..your NVR will fail a lot quicker than others..but it's your unit and money.

[@shinjitran5946]

@@GarageGoals even if you never had an issue, hope you’re not recommending this exact setup as it can cause issue for other people thinking of getting a home security system.

[@michaelsanders9147]

I was thinking the same thing. Spinning hard drives and chips don't like heat. It's why every sizable business data room is climate controlled. I guess time will tell.

[@golf-n-guns]

Thanks for the video....good info. Why didn't you mount the cameras UNDER the overhang? Seems like you could have still gotten a good view while protecting the cameras from rain, etc.

[@lianellis2943]

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[@marlonzayne8325]

@Lian Ellis Instablaster :)

[@lianellis2943]

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[@lianellis2943]

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[@marlonzayne8325]

@Lian Ellis you are welcome xD

[@TomRolfson]

Please understand this is intended as constructive criticism. But those very two front cameras became useless as soon as I walked-up with a pocket knife. At 6'3" I can likely reach them without even a jump. Putting them in flex conduit or even PEX flexible plumbing pipe would make them far harder to cut than would be worth the time. You simply cannot leave wires exposed at any reachable heights, even if it means putting PVC piping painted to match your house - that will be far less noticeable than the cameras. In my own case with the commercial grade Lorex cameras they are black (House white with black trim) I don't mind anyone seeing them because once they've noticed they will find there's no blind spots and absolutely no blind approaches.

[@felipebojorquez6941]

Thanks Man! Nice Mopars,I bought same system,7 mopars I have to watch and take care of them

[@mattjaxdad8693]

I'm in the market for an NVR Security System like this. Lorex is at the top of my list. But...I want everyone to be aware these systems are all manufactured with minimal QA (quality assurance). So check all your cameras before hard mounting them and in this particular install your cameras are not protected from the rain. For dependable service if possible mount over 8 - 9ft high (jump height) and out of the weather. Do these Lorex 4K cameras have SD card backup? Color night vision is why I am possibly choosing Lorex over Reolink.

[@GarageGoals]

No SD card backup that I am aware of and no internal battery but they are all mounted 10ft up

[@MrKen-wy5dk]

In Houston, TX attic temps reach well over the fry temp of the NVR, not to mention the summer humidity levels.

[@Teiam-]

i thought about putting the hub in the attic but then thought how hot it gets up there during the summer. wouldn’t it overheat?

[@staxxxbeatz]

Question: the cold and hot temps of the attic doesn’t affect the receiver ? No condensation in the cold? Best location I’ve seen yet to install it if temperature is not a problem.

[@micha6887]

🤔 Attics in Texas get up to 120 to 140 degrees, I was thinking the same thing. Purchased my 2 month ago still in the box. 🤣

[@locovidepro]

I will suggest installing outdoor sensor lights on the spots where it is dark at night. I am installing a nice camera system tomorrow and will upload the video when done.

[@milwaukeemuscle469]

I bought this system recently, great video but you didn't explain how you connected the "brain" to your internet router from your attic? You have to have an ethernet connection from the brain to your internet router correct? Or can you wirelessly connect the brain to your internet modem?

[@golf-n-guns]

How's the phone app working for you? I'm considering buying a Lorex system and wondering if the Android app works well. Thanks.

[@milwaukeemuscle469]

@@golf-n-guns I actually returned the lorex system and went with a wireless blink system. I didn't want to go through the trouble of plugging holes in my walls and ceilings but the lorex app works well with android and/ or apple phones

[@joshkennedy4825]

How hot does your attic get? Does heat affect the unit?

[@agjr85]

I assume you don't have an HDMI / Mouse plugged up to a screen to control the actual NVR unit. Did you do an initial setup with the NVR up in your attic, and then operate the day to day use of it all via your app?

[@carver4894]

thank you for the video good job. I was going to install mine exactly the same way you did in the attic for the same reasons. My question to you is is your unit overheating in the summer months from being in the attic or is it not a problem?

[@LoireValleyChateaux]

Isn't the attic too hot for the lorex hard drive? We live in Oregon and the temperature gets 120° in the attic during the summer.

[@thumos33]

REALLY appreciate this video and I look forward to the next one.

[@GarageGoals]

Thanks Will! Anything in particular you want to see?

[@thumos33]

@@GarageGoals THANK YOU for posting your vids ! Thanks to you I was able to understand that there is a difference between DVR & NVR in security systems. Just so happens that my LOREX from CostCo arrived today. It was a DVR system...so, its going back. NVR is way better than DVR as far as I am concerned. You have been doing a great job so far so, whatever you include in your upcoming installation video is fine with me : )

[@dugzamilza5212]

Good work. Tomorrow I'm going to install it in my friends house.

[@GarageGoals]

Awesome! Let us know how it goes 💪

[@dugzamilza5212]

@@GarageGoals Well dvr didn't work. DOA

[@YamahaR-gf1uh]

@@GarageGoals are u able to monitor 24/7 live on ur phone if u would to put all 8 cameras on ur phone?

[@yoej8]

Thanks for the video. We’re you able to pick up license plates? From the street? How were they during day or night? And are you able to set motion zones on each camera?

[@fabulousrobert6607]

Isn’t it possibly dangerous to have your center module in the attic? Because it gets super hot in the attic during the summer and the therefore the module will also get super hot. Maybe I’m wrong, but I’m just saying. Amy problem with it? Does it record sound as well? I see these units at Costco. I’d like to get a set up soon, especially on sale. Dude, thanks for showing your review and how to set it up. You make it an easy install. Thanks so much! 😃👍🏼

[@GarageGoals]

Had no issues with it in SoCal in the attic for 3 years and yes it records audio too 👍

[@kgonzales1648]

I also thought about installing the DVR in my attic. My attic gets extremely hot during the summer, was the heat an issue for you? Also is it hardwired to your internet in the attic?

[@scrippslarry]

Good question!

[@GarageGoals]

It was over 100* here for a good solid 3 months and the camera system didn't have any issues. Yes I also have the internet hard wired up there as well which was easy to do since my house is wired with network cabling!

[@Aegisltd]

@@GarageGoals 85 degrees outside & sunny and an attic can get to 120 degrees +. Heat will kill the life /longevity of electronics. I wish you the best of luck but I would HIGHLY recommend putting the box in your house.

[@elvis287]

Do you know how many people can be logged in on the phone

[@zamanthazapata529]

hello i have a question it works -30 degrees i live in quebec city

[@michaelo8051]

Can you show how you sign up on your phone cause I can’t sign in to see my cameras

[@stephanieanderson645]

Hi there, I’ve been loving your tutorials for the Lorex. It’s been a pain in the ass setting this up. My question is, do you have a monitor or did you just use it that one time for setup and now everything is on your phone? Help!

[@GarageGoals]

I’ve just been using my phone for everything or you can setup a monitor where you have the NVR. Other option is to run a long hdmi to your tv and get a Bluetooth mouse 👍

[@georgebalderrama32]

@Dalton Canterbury following

[@LAT-qk3vj]

Nice house!

[@KINGRAGE]

Hmmm nice video... Idk if it’s a wise decision of showing on a YT video of where you put the DVR. Just because IF someone wants to break in now they know where it’s at

[@browneyes2100]

I dont have a attic any suggestions?

[@danrussell3509]

I really hope you are air conditioning your attic because I have a little over 3000 sq.ft. and my attic has reached 138 degrees in the summered maybe a little hotter . Seems that would not be good for electronics ?

[@sting64az]

Good review and I'm impressed on the quality and performance of these brand cameras. I was waiting for such a camera to be on the market without the hassle of monthly subscription fees. I have a 2-story home and was wondering if there are extension cables if needed to make certain connections further away to NVR central station.

[@cameronberry1959]

Each camera comes with a 100ft cable. Which will get you quite a ways. That said, any cat5e cable will work. Advisable practice is to not exceed 300ft of wire for a PoE camera. It will likely still work fine, but you may begin to notice lag or choppy footage and image quality may also be affected.

[@randyosborn284]

Every HVAC guy watching this video "Get the wire off of the Flue Pipe"!!!

[@juanduarte6656]

Wow so the money on this cameras are well invested quality it’s pretty good

[@marandlen]

With the DVR/NVR in the attic, are there any concerns when the attic gets hit in the summer. Ours gets 135 deg. Would this be an issue?

[@jaymasterflash9396]

Have you ever tried the reolink 4k cameras? The 8mp or 12mp? I just want to know the comparison between that and this lorex. Wanna make sure night vision and quality of camera and as they walk is the best.

[@jasonmolihan61]

My attic gets extremely hot in the summer, and cold in the winter. You're not worried that you may kill the lorex by placing it in the attic?

[@NHENDU161]

I had the same concern...

[@badassbarista7816]

How did you connect the device you put in your attack, to your tv?

[@vgrepairs]

Extra long hdmi

[@getlockers7758]

Thank you for the nice video. The lorex 4k security camera really good one. I am using this security camera for my indoor.

[@sunlit24]

I have tried this method before...the summer killed it. Attic heat is brutal

[@trevr1969]

Is your TV only required during the initial setup?

[@mikethewheelchairguy]

Great ideas, very helpful. Thanks for sharing.

[@nicholashelms2395]

I like your idea of the directions of the cameras but I would honestly put on at the door facing out to the street also and other cameras covering any Blindspots further out from the perimeter of the house. Cameras are expensive to buy though and it's not easy work installing a full wired system. Also the neighbors would probably start to feel like you're paranoid if you put up a dozen or more cameras. I like your setup especially for living in a populated area. Where I'm moving soon is in a more secluded area in the country so I plan on putting up a ton of cameras to cover the property and even trail cameras around the perimeter because people love to steal stuff out in the country because they think they won't get caught if the homeowner isn't home since there's no neighbors for a mile.

[@TheMichaelmarin84]

Awesome. I got some ring cams and I’m not too satisfied. Probably get those lorex cams .

[@GarageGoals]

I've been enjoying these Cameras no issues so far!

[@ignaciohernandez8130]

just made the switch from ring. to these same cameras...

[@TheMichaelmarin84]

@@ignaciohernandez8130 I want some but just the pain on running the cables through a 2 story home

[@ronaldaromero]

excellent information. Thanks

[@metales10]

Awesome video and awesome cars

[@psulse]

Just picked up the 8 camera system...not looking forward to the install. It's freaking Hot outside and he'll in the attic.

[@josergarcia1979]

Have you install it yet ?

[@Phyoomz]

The two cameras using a single hole was a great idea... be careful with the heat up in that attic.

[@minhmeoquay]

can you upgrade the hard drive on your own w/o buying it from the company?

[@fabulousrobert6607]

Nice unit and great quality! Question: Does it fog up during the winter months, when it gets cold and raining, and misty morning ? I understand a lot of cameras do this. What do you think? I’m getting one!

[@xxsebaxx2018]

Cool idea put it inside roof but if you live in Arizona is like put ir inside the microwave . But still super cool idea. 👍

[@oaxgril]

What type of cables do you use to connect the cameras, where do you get it? and the battery backup, which one do you recommend? Thanks

[@brasha78]

I just got this set up on the six camera and just about to install and open everything out from the boxes I’m wondering I don’t see anywhere on the box or anywhere in the description if you can view these cameras in the footage remotely meaning can I check in on my house in real time when I am not in my local Wi-Fi. Also I’m wondering can I view the recorded footage remotely as well thank you I appreciate the video I love the placement of the cameras except the one on the side of your house I think it would be the north east side but the side that has the gate I would suggest bringing it down and putting the camera above the light before the roof takes its pitch towards the Apex.

[@GarageGoals]

Yes you can view all cameras remotes from the app in real time and playback 💪

[@raymondweaver2023]

@@GarageGoals thanks for this, was looking for this answer as well, just purchased based on your review. Thank you!

[@Tadows]

What happens when your furnace catches the Box on fire and it burns your Lorax DVR and also your whole house

[@user-yu8pp2vh3v]

Pretty good, but you didn't show how the cables connected in the back of the NVR nor discuss the length of the cables and features of the type (Siamese BNC?).

[@RickIsla]

Do you have any issues with visibility in the rain because your cameras are exposed and can get wet?

[@raymondeargle8653]

Worried that you can get heat failure main unit.

[@gr82becool]

Does the two way talk work on the cameras?

[@GarageGoals]

It does!

[@reinaldorivera8825]

I like this system

[@OculusQuestFun]

You do these so well. Thanks man.

[@sting64az]

I read the NVR is a 2TB so that is good. One can do monitoring and recording or set recording or does it record all the time daily?

[@Jason-wc3fh]

You see that black insulation covering the copper piping in your attack? That section that's about 3 inches or so long with exposed copper by your furnace will sweat and drop water if you don't cover it up with insulation.

[@JosueRodriguez-kk6wn]

What's the backup battery brand that we can use for the console?

[@ashleigh2905]

Do you also have your router up in the attic?

[@iroczo6627]

If you live in Miami and put that NVR in the attic, really sure it's going to melt and cash on fire, jajajaja

[@kevinzhang9384]

Awesome and thanks so much👍

[@GarageGoals]

Thanks Kevin glad you liked the video! 👍

[@RickyTy1]

Nice review. Have you considered adding an alexa or google home hub to the cameras. Apparently you can get real time video view on the hub using just your voice?

[@lifeofthecaprice6116]

Nice place and truck boss o yeah and setup I need to see where ur mouse and monitor is at

[@GarageGoals]

I honestly just control and view the cameras completely through my smart phone! You could run a HDMI cable and wireless mouse down somewhere in your house but I've been fine controlling everything from my Smart Phone 👍

[@mj625]

You must have a climate-controlled attic? My attic space can get up to 120 degrees plus, which isn't good for electronic equipment.

[@christopherhenry9250]

I know this area. I used to live in hemet

[@christopherhenry9250]

I decided to get this camera system

[@armandoalvarez1990]

Does u need a monthly subscription for these cameras?

[@tomieteofisto2579]

I just wanna ask how to connect Lorex thru celphone even without monitor

[@Tracksidemodelrailroading]

Excellent! can I ask though, can you connect to it with Chrome or Firefox on a PC? I don't like Internet Explorer. I am looking at their 16 channel system but can't find any info on using it through a computer, only a mobile device :) Love the attic install, that is a sweet location to protect it.

[@golf-n-guns]

I have the same question.

[@Tracksidemodelrailroading]

@@golf-n-guns So I found that you can if you install a plugin in the browser. It is called Easy Viewer and can be found on the Chrome plugin store. The plugin has no bookmarks so you have to manually type in the IP address for internal connections every time or the domain name if you have it set up and if your ISP has a static IP (the two locations we have both have static so we are pointing a subdomain to them). You will need to know the direct IP address and if you are accessing it off-site you will need to pass through the ports so you can access it that way. This can be found and done typically through a decent router, this is also where you would apply a static IP and pass the port for the web interface to work for the camera system if you wanted access outside the location. I bought the systems and while they are really good I have yet to get the FLIRCloud to work. I did however find I like the Lorex Clinet for viewing so there are many ways to connect to the system. I do find their mobile app is good too. Hope this answers your question. Ross

[@enriquecastillo9765]

I like very Mach all I put all this at my new sistem

[@Nighthawk1966]

Nice job !

[@henryd6042]

I don't think the NVR will work well or probably not even work due to the high heat in the attic during summer time. I could be 200 degrees in the attic. Plus the heat from NVR itself. I wouldn't install it in the attic.

[@huyhtuah]

I like your idea but can you show us how to login the backup battery because it’s so confusing a bit thank you

[@ia6980]

It said not to leave lorex recorder in extreme temperatures, attics are prohibited, cuz it overheats in there

[@leomufasa1402]

The battery backup cord should not be on the furnace exhaust vent because it gets really hot.

[@john58790]

How can you have more than one user logged in at the same time watching video feed?

[@coreysgmail7261]

Any cloud service required?

[@cg7565]

Outstanding video

[@Bullhornet2]

Did you have to use any cable extension cords or were the cables provided long enough?

[@Aldo-zp8wk]

They come with 100 feet of cable per camera..so that should be enough I would think.

[@phatchunk99]

Are these E891AB cameras? The spec sheet says 15 fps @ 4k. Do you find the video choppy?

[@GarageGoals]

Not sure on the exact model but the link to the same kit is in the description. Footage isn’t choppy at all though

[@phatchunk99]

@@GarageGoals Great. Thanks.

[@davidthecardcollector]

I thought about putting mine it the attic but not sure how it would hold up to the extreme heat attics get to.

[@user-kp3ib5jd2p]

Tha k you for the videos bro you got a new subscriber here

[@dp433870]

Anyone know if the dvr connects to the internet over wifi or how does that work thats what im confused about

[@lordtheodore]

@daniboy559 from other videos i've watch on the Lorex Camera System you have to connected to your router via an ethernet cable.

[@bootstraps1]

This system looks great, but the reviews on the app store are horrible. I want to be able to review footage and check-in live on my iphone or through a smart hub like the Nest Hub. Has that been reliably working for you? If the app doesn't work, is the only option to set the NVR up directly with a monitor/keyboard/mouse? Also, I hope this doesn't offend you but are you sponsored by Lorex? Thanks

[@GarageGoals]

Not sponsored everything I paid for with my own money. I’ve only used the app I haven’t used the mouse and monitor ever since installing it and initial setup everything has been through the app on my phone with live view and going back through recordings it’s worked fine for that 💪

[@reinaldorivera8825]

Would like to see how to add more storage space

[@AriesDeschain]

I was wondering, are you worried about having your device or back up battery spark a fire in the attic? I plan on doing the exact same thing your doing and was thinking about buying a junction box to place them in incase that would happen.

[@YamahaR-gf1uh]

Are u able to monitor all cameras live at once? On ur phone or a TV?

[@humlocker]

I need to hire someone that has experience installing them

[@Emanuel85727]

How do I activate live audio? or the sound in the recordings? I have everything activated but nothing is heard

[@erikadawnwyatt1104]

I just bought this security camera system and I was wanting to know how much do you think it would cost me to have somebody install it?

[@tecdari9113]

Van you have continue video during a part of the day and notion detection during the other part of the day? Can you turn off the notification programmed? I mean I just want the notifications during the night