Lorex
4K Wired Video Doorbell
$179.99
$199.99
Beware: the FCC has banned Lorex doorbell cameras for official US government use due to China-related privacy concerns. This is the only doorbell camera on the market with 4K resolution. Recordings stored locally.
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Features & Specs
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Wireless Installation Possible: No
This doorbell must be hardwired to your home's electrical system.
Requires Drilling: Yes
Wired doorbells require drilling as part of their installation.
Video Recording Storage: Local Storage
Lorex exclusively offers local storage on its doorbell cameras — there is no cloud subscription upgrade option.
Overhead View Capability: No
This doorbell does not have overhead view capabilities.
Pre-Recording: Yes
Pre-recording shows you several seconds before the start of a motion event so you can see what set off the motion detector.
Camera Resolution: 4k
This doorbell streams and records video in 4K resolution.
Needs Recharging: No
Wired Lorex doorbells get their power from your home’s electrical system and do not need recharging.
Chimes With Smart Speaker: Yes
Lorex doorbells can be set up to notify you from an Amazon Echo speaker if someone rings the bell, but it will not work on Google Home speakers — Google Home does not support this feature for third-party devices.
Integrates With Wired Chime: Yes
This doorbell is compatible with most existing chimes.
Person Detection: Yes
This doorbell can tell the difference between people, animals, packages, and vehicles, and send notifications accordingly.
Has Paired Chime Device Options: Yes
Lorex sells a Wi-Fi chimebox that is compatible with all of its doorbell cameras.
Comes With Chime Device: No
Lorex doorbells do not come bundled with chimes — you’ll need to buy them separately.
Removable Battery: No
This doorbell is wired and does not have a battery.
Native Mobile App: Lorex
The Lorex mobile app will provide the best experience when managing Lorex doorbells.
Package Detection: Yes
This doorbell can tell if a package has been left at your door and will notify you.
Amazon Alexa Compatibility: Partial
Lorex doorbells can be linked to Alexa, allowing you to use Alexa voice commands and stream doorbell video to Amazon devices. You may not have access to all the features you would on an Amazon doorbell.
Amazon Alexa Voice Compatibility: Yes
You can use Alexa voice commands to control your Lorex doorbell.
Google Home Compatibility: Partial
Lorex doorbells can be linked to Google Home, allowing you to use Google Assistant voice commands and stream doorbell video to Google devices. You may not have access to all the features you would on a Google (Nest) doorbell, including the ability to have the doorbell chime on a Google Home speaker as Google does not support this feature for third-party devices.
Head-to-Toe Video: Yes
This doorbell records head-to-toe video in a 9:16 aspect ratio.
Google Assistant Voice Compatibility: Yes
You can use Google Assistant voice commands to control your Lorex doorbell.
Facial Recognition: No
This doorbell cannot recognize faces.
Apple HomeKit Compatibility: None
Lorex doorbells are not compatible with Apple HomeKit.
Animal Detection: Yes
This doorbell can tell the difference between people, animals, packages, and vehicles, and send notifications accordingly.
Vehicle Detection: Yes
This doorbell can tell the difference between people, animals, packages, and vehicles, and send notifications accordingly.
Apple Siri Voice Compatibility: No
Lorex doorbells are not compatible with Siri.
Samsung SmartThings Compatibility: None
Lorex doorbells are not compatible with Samsung SmartThings.
Color Night Vision: Yes
Lorex doorbells let you see low-light video in full color.
Dual Band Wi-Fi: Yes
This doorbell can connect to Wi-Fi on both 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequencies.
Continuous Recording: Yes
Continuous recording records non-stop video and can be turned on from the Lorex app.
Uses Bridge Device: No
Lorex doorbells do not connect to bridge devices.
Built-In Siren: Yes
This doorbell has a security siren to deter intruders.
Motion-Activated Nightlight: Yes
The Lorex nightlight is a small light that illuminates the area directly below the doorbell.
Quick Replies: Yes
Lorex quick replies, called Quick Responses, are pre-recorded audio messages that you can trigger via the Lorex app.
Power Over Ethernet (PoE): No
This doorbell doesn't support power over ethernet (PoE).
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