How to search for video recordings on Lorex?
Emily Sparks
Published Feb 16, 2026
How to search for video recordings on Lorex?
The Sub Stream records lower resolution… Search through and play video recordings from the hard drive. To search for and play recordings: From live view, right-click and then click Playback. If prompted, log in using the…
Can a Windows 7 Monitor work with a Lorex DVR?
Connect the USB cable to a different USB port on the DVR. If that does not work, power off the monitor/TV and DVR with the USB cable connected. Power on the monitor/TV first, and then power on the DVR. Monitor is not Windows 7 Touch compatible. Lorex DVR’s are only compatible with touch screen monitors that are Windows 7 Touch compatible.
What kind of hard disk drive does Lorex use?
Lorex systems come with at least one pre-installed 3.5″ Serial AT Attachment (SATA) hard disk drive (HDD). In the event that the pre-installed hard disk drive fails or has issues,…
Where is the reset button on a Lorex camera?
Locate the reset button. For W281AA Series, the reset button is located at the top of the camera. Press and hold the reset button for 10 seconds until the chime sounds to reset the camera. Look for flashing green light below the lens to indicate that the camera has been fully reset.
Where is the reset button on the Lorex w261aq?
To reset the the Lorex W261AQ camera to factory default, follow these steps: Locate the reset button. For W261AQ Series, the reset button is located below the lens. To find the reset button, turn the lens all the way up.
How to restore your recorder’s default display output?
N862 To restore your recorder’s default display output: Plug your recorder and keep tapping the panic button until you see the Lorex screen on the monitor. Once your monitor shows the Lorex screen (like the image below), reset is complete.
How to reset the password of your recorder?
At Lorex, we take your security seriously. As such, we do not give our customers the option to reset the recorder on their own. If you forget the password of your recorder, you will have to call our Technical Support and request for a temporary password, so you can reset your password.
