Customer Ratings & Reviews

I recently changed the color temp of my outdoor lights from daylight to a slightly warmer light, and my current Wi-Fi floodlight cam wasn't looking right. That's why I decided to try this blended floodlight camera from Lorex. It has the color temp I needed and equally crisp 2k video so decided to try it out. Upon unboxing, I realized this unit isn't hardwired which is usually good, but in my case, I'm replacing one that is. Mounting posed a bit of a challenge since I had to cut out a cap for the junction box where the camera was going to go. Once mounted, the supplied adapter cord was long enough for me to plug it in a garage outlet; just make sure you leave a little extra cable for the swivel action. Setting up the Wi-Fi connection was easy and quick; connecting was tedious. Every time I tried to connect, it had an intermittent signal, then I realized that although the unit was connected to the 2.4ghz band and most connections work when I try to access thru my 2.4/5ghz mesh network, this one required me to use the same network it was connected to. Problem solved, all the features now work and I was able to program the light settings, motion detect zones, and notifications. A really cool feature that my other cam didn't have was the motorized pan control; it rotates on the X axis keeping the subject in view while it's in the motion zone. It's also manually accessible thru the app, together with a few other settings like siren and light intensity. The camera has great field of view and a very good quality which allows you to see in color even in low light. I think it was worth the extra hassle of mounting for the added functionality of this floodlight with built-in camera. The motorized swivel alone is reason enough, couple that with high output lighting and 2k video, it's a no-brainer!

The Lorex 2K Floodlight Wi-Fi Security Camera is a nice floodlight for your security needs. The camera comes well packaged and setup was extremely easy. It was probably one of the easiest cameras I’ve set up. I’ve had some cameras that would have issues with the app or setup process. However, I didn’t experience any issues setting this camera up. It required a firmware update during installation, which had no issues. I have a Lorex system already. I was hoping to add it to the Lorex app with those cameras. However, I was not able to add it to the Lorex Classic app. It says that it’s not supported. It requires a new app called Lorex Connect. Now I have to use two separate apps. One app for my other cameras and one app for the floodlight. It would have been nice if they were able to find a way to combine both apps together. The camera has a nice 2k picture quality during daylight hours. At night it supports black & white night vision or colored nigh vision. The black & white night vision works best because you’re able to see things when there is no other light source on. The colored night vision shows nothing until the camera lights come on or there’s another light source shining light in the area. The camera supports the ability to pan from left to right using the app. I also noticed a slight glitch in the app. While using Live View, there are some toggles and controls that appear on the screen. Unfortunately, they disappear within a second. When I tap the screen for them to reappear, they quickly disappear. Hopefully, they can get that issue resolved. The camera also has to plugged in for power. Overall, it’s a good security light with potential.

Lorex's 2K floodlight camera delivers an impressive set of features and functionality. While the camera is a strong contender, buyers should carefully consider a few key compromises—including a glaring security vulnerability—and the current infancy of the Cloud subscription model and services. +++ Pros +++ + For our installation location (being completely exposed), the camera's IP66 rating meets the minimum standard for environmental sealing providing protection against the elements. + The horizontal pan and auto-tracking are truly game-changing. This eliminates the need to purchase more cameras to cover blind spots created by fixed camera products which not only saves you time and energy from an installation perspective, but more importantly it's very friendly on your wallet. + A welcome departure from industry norms: MicroSD storage (up to 256GB). Said differently, you have the flexibility of storing video locally, potentially bypassing cloud subscription costs (more on that in the 'Cons' section). + 2-Walk extends utility beyond security. You can communicate with delivery personnel or technically use the camera as an indoor-to-outdoor intercom system. There's also an integrated siren, which is a welcome addition. + The app's interface is initiative and easy to navigate. Even so, you'll find that there's no shortage of settings that you can play with and each has adequate accompanying descriptions explaining what each option does in a very non-technical way. --- Cons --- - While microSD is appreciated for local data storage, the omission of a battery backup is a notable security vulnerability. A simple power outage renders the camera useless. Likewise, if the outlet you plan on plugging this into into is easily accessible, you'd be wise to invest in a lockable weather-proof outlet cover from your local hardware store to prevent the camera from easily being defeated by being unplugged. - The app is a little finicky still. While using the app, I was frequently logged out, which is compounded by the requirement for passcode-based two factor verifications. At times, you'll enter the code and it logs you in only to log you back out and you're in a loop of sorts. - For a product that is wired for power, the absence of 4K video resolution (especially coming to the market late) was a missed opportunity. Since battery consumption and/or cloud consumption was not a factor, there's no obvious technical limitation that would've prevented this from being 4K. In 2025, 4K should really be the standard. Likewise, the visible WiFi antennas was an interesting design choice. -While the cloud optional model sounds appealing, key AI features are paywalled behind the highest subscription tier. The entry-level tier isn't bad at $5.99/month or $59.99 annually, but if I wanted to replace my other aging camera on the side of my house, the next plan up (supports up to 10 cameras but there's nothing in between) leaps up to $16.99/month or $169.99 annually. The plan Premium Plan that offers 6 months of event cloud storage (versus 2 on the other plans), gate keeps the AI smart search and smart alerts and requires professional monitoring edges up to $19.99 or $199.99 annually. This aggressive pricing model is reminiscent of a previous system I had and is exactly the reason why we got rid of that system. Like most subscription models, these prices aren't the "forever prices" and they're likely at some point to increase. It should be noted that Lorex's Cloud features are still under development so maybe there's hope that they will receive this early feedback and make some changes before launch but these are the publicly-facing, currently-published plans available at this time.

The camera install is fairly straightforward, you insert the microSD card. And I would suggest setting it up, indoor first, its just easier that way, than installing it outside and then setting it up freezing in the cold wind, and downloading firmware updates further away from your wifi router. Anyhow, the first thing you would notice is, that its NOT the same Lorex app as the older cameras. Apparently there is anew app called Lorex Connect, and the one I already had Lorex Classic doesn't support this. Not user friendly. Once you have the app and are logged in though, the setup is fairly straightforward. Now that the camera is connected to your app, you can install it. There is a sticker for drill hole positioning, so that's easy enough. But I don't know why the wire has no secure path through the neck/housing. Either ways you really need to plan your install, since this camera comes with a normal adapter. There is no option for hardwiring, and the adapter is fairly big, and the cord length is not that great. So, measure that your cord will reach the outlet, before installing the camera. I had to drill a hole into my garage wall to fish the wire through, since I didn't want to isntall it on the exterior outlet for someone to simply pull it out. And there goes your security. Now don't get me wrong, the camera does what its supposed to, the panning works as its supposed to, the light is pretty bright, the video is crisp even in low light. However, I had such high hopes with this camera. I have a few Lorex cameras already, and they do their job. There is no subscription needed. There is local storage of video. So, you have remote video access, control of lights, and on some cameras even the ability to speak out of the camera using the app, and communicate. But honestly, their achiles heel has always been motion/ people detection. They always seem to over notify, and sometimes with the constant notifications, you start to ignore them. Anyways, I had hoped that the newer ones would be better, with smarter detections. But no matter what I do with the settings, they either get triggered with just tiny gnats flying in its field of view, or only catch a person when they are fully centered, and sometimes never if they pass through its FOV quickly. Again, a decent camera does its job, but I would rather have it over notify me, than not, so those are the settings I have landed on, however annoying.

Let's be honest. This is a complicated world we live it and security cameras are a must have to protect ourselves and our families. The Lorex 2K Floodlight Wi-Fi Security Camera is my second Lorex camera. But with 2K video it has much better quality than my previous Lorex camera. There are so many features to love. Once you get it set up, you can pan the camera to the specific area you want to monitor using the app. And it is amazing at tracking moving object within its view. I also like brightness of the 1500 lumen, 6 LED light. You can set it to come on when it detects motion, or set it with a schedule, or you turn it on manually...all within the app. 2-way audio is another nice feature. It won't win any awards for audiophile quality, but it's plenty good enough for conveying your message, or telling intruders to scram. But probably my favorite feature of the Lorex 2K Floodlight Wi-Fi Security Camera is that there is no subscription fee! Yes, Lorex offers a subscription service that includes, among other things cloud storage, but you can keep your recordings using microSD card, so no worries. The Lorex 2K Floodlight Wi-Fi Security Camera does it all. I've been so impressed by the 2K Floodlight Wi-Fi Security Camera I plan to buy additional cameras to cover my whole house.