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Camera Overview

Package Contents

Power Accessories

Mounting Stands

HD Wi-Fi Camera

Mounting Kit

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• Read this guide carefully and keep it for future reference.

• Follow all instructions for safe use and handling of the product.

• Use the camera within given temperature, humidity and voltage levels noted in the camera’s specifications.

• Do not disassemble the camera.

• Do not point the camera directly at the sun or a source of intense light.

• Periodic cleaning may be required. Use a damp cloth only. Do not use any harsh, chemical-based cleaners.

Safety Precautions

a

Plug in the camera:

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Lorex Home

Congratulations!

 You can now view live video from your camera on your  

mobile device.

Verify your camera image by temporarily plugging it in indoors. You will complete final installation 

and mounting later in the process.

• Connect the included power 

adapter to the camera 

cable. No need to use the 

included extension cable at 

this time.

b

Download and sign up with Lorex Home:

• Download and launch the 

Lorex Home

 app from the App 

Store or Google Play Store.

• Tap 

Sign up

, then follow the on screen prompts to create 

an account. Record your account details below:

Email:
Account Password:

c

Add your camera:

• Wait until the startup 

chime is heard and 

the status LED on the 

camera is flashing green. 

• From the 

Devices

 tab, tap 

 

NOTE:

 If this is not your first device, tap

 + 

in the top-right corner. 

• Scan the QR 

code on the 

bottom of 

the camera: 

 

 

NOTE:

 If your mobile device cannot scan 

the QR code, tap 

Manually enter Device ID

.

d

Create password

• Create a secure password for the 

camera.

e

Connect to Wi-Fi

• Select your Wi-Fi network from the list.

• Enter your Wi-Fi password, then tap 

Connect

.

Camera Password:

f

Finishing touches

• Wait until the status LED on 

the camera is solid green, 

then tap 

Next

.

• The camera is added to your Lorex Home account.

• Set the camera name and timezone, then tap 

Complete

.

STEP 1: 

Getting Started

Status LED Behavior 

See table below for definitions of camera’s LED behaviors: 

Behavior

Meaning

 (steady)

Operating correctly.

 (flashing)

Ready for connection.

 (flashing rapidly)

Mobile device is attempting to connect to the camera.

 (steady)

Device malfunction. Try resetting the camera (see ‘Camera Overview’ for details) and 

repeating the setup.

 (flashing)

Network connection failed. Try resetting the camera (see ‘Camera Overview’ for 

details) and repeating the setup.

 (flashing rapidly)

microSD error. Try removing and re-inserting the included microSD card, or try a 

different card.

   (alternating)

Firmware upgrade in progress.

W281AA_QSG_EN_R2

W281AA Series

Quick Setup Guide

5.3” / 134mm

3.1” / 78mm

3.4” 

85mm

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As our products are subject to continuous improvement, Lorex reserves the right to modify product design, 

specifications and prices, without notice and without incurring any obligation. E&OE. All rights reserved.

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Camera with wall mount

Camera with ceiling mount

5.1” / 129mm

3.1” / 78mm

4.6” 

118mm

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A

E

H

E

C

F

A

Microphone

D

Warning Light

B

Image Sensor

Status LED

IR LED

Power Cable

I

J

C

B

G

F

H

I

G

Mounting Point

Speaker

microSD Slot

J

Reset Button: 

Press and hold for 10 seconds until you hear the audible chime.

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