Lorex Cirrus App - Using Warning Light & Siren

Modified on November 03, 2025

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Active deterrence features deter suspicious activities from occurring by flashing a warning light and/or sounding a siren from compatible cameras. You can manually control these features through the Lorex Cirrus app.

NOTE: See Lorex Cirrus App - Configuring settings for more information about  automating sirens when events occur within motion zones.

Requirements:

  • Camera must be connected to a compatible recorder. For a full list of compatible recorders, visit lorex.com/compatibility.
  • Recorder must be set up remotely in the Lorex Cirrus app. See your recorder’s documentation for more information.
To activate deterrence manually through the Lorex Circus app:
  1. From live view, double tap the deterrence camera to open the channel in full screen.
  2. Tap the deterrence icons on the camera display to switch on/off the following deterrence features:
  • Tap the icon On icon to switch the camera warning light on/off.
  • Tap theOn icon to enable/disable the siren.

NOTE: The camera warning light / siren will automatically switch off after 10 seconds.

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