About Lorex
Innovating Security, Trusted Worldwide
For 34 years, Lorex has been creating security systems designed to protect your home and business. Founded and headquartered in Canada, we’ve grown to become leaders in DIY (Do It Yourself) security, offering premium solutions built on innovation, reliability, and expertise that enhance your lifestyle and protect what matters most.
Devoted to your peace of mind.
True security is more than hardware; it’s a commitment to the people and places you value. We build every product ensuring they endure the toughest environments with uncompromising reliability. Whether you are seeking a peaceful sanctuary or a secure storefront, we provide the proactive clarity needed to live and lead with confidence. Day or night, we protect what matters most—for homes and businesses.
A Legacy Built on Trust.
For decades, Lorex has blended uncompromising reliability with innovation within the industry. We’ve consistently redefined what it means to be secure, creating a bridge between advanced hardware and the everyday needs of families and businesses alike. See how we continue to set the standard for protecting what matters most.
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Connecting to What Matters Most with Lorex Connect
In 2025, Lorex introduces Lorex Connect — a future-ready, AI-driven platform designed to keep you connected to what matters most. Built with Smart AI at its core, Lorex Connect adapts to your world with intelligent motion detection, real-time alerts, and rapid live view access, helping you focus on what truly matters. With seamless multi-camera viewing and meaningful insights at a glance, Lorex Connect transforms everyday protection into a smarter, more connected security experience.
First-to-Market Silent NVR Innovation with QuietTek™
That same year, Lorex launches QuietTek™, a first-to-market innovation engineered for near-silent operation in select Lorex NVRs. By significantly reducing system noise without sacrificing performance, QuietTek™ delivers powerful, discreet recording ideal for homes, offices, and overnight monitoring.
20 25Backup Your Footage with Cloud Storage
In 2024, Lorex introduced its Cloud Service, offering users enhanced security by safeguarding against potential data loss from events like camera theft, SD card damage, or footage being overwritten.
Revolutionary New Cameras
Lorex introduced innovative products like Dual Lens Security Cameras, Lightbulb Cameras, and Battery-Operated Wi-Fi Cameras, offering advanced features, easy installation, and versatile security solutions for modern homes and busines
Smart Protection Starts at the Door
Lorex expands security beyond cameras with the launch of our Smart Lock. Combining convenience and advanced technology, it offers secure, keyless access to your home, putting control at your fingertips.
20 24First-to-Market Matter Compatible NVR
Lorex introduces the N910 Series NVR – the first security recorder on the market with Matter Compatibility. This allows you to connect Matter enabled cameras to Amazon Alexa, Apple Home or Google Home apps to control their deterrence lights and siren. This technology also future proofs your smart home with further Matter advancements that are coming soon.
Lorex for Business Partner Portal
Lorex launces a new website dedicated to serving B2B customers, business owners, and security installers with concealed pricing, easy ordering, annual rebates, 3-year warranties, exclusive products, and more.
Make Way for Lorex 4K
With launches including the industry's First 4K Doorbell, a 4K Dual Lens Wi-Fi camera, a 4K Battery Camera System, and a 4K+ (12MP) Wired NVR System, Lorex, once again, leads the way when it comes to clarity.
20 23The Next Generation of Nocturnal
Perfect for business owners, the latest iteration of our renowned Nocturnal Security Camera Series introduces a host of smart features such as People Counting, Heat Mapping, and ePoE Technology. These features are perfect to help your business improve its service, efficiency, and profitability.
Lorex Introduces Smart Security Lighting
A customizable smart LED light band on the front of camera that can be personalized to the users liking with over 16 million color options.
20 22Wire-Free. Worry Free
Security has now truly become wire-free and worry-free with the release of our 2K battery-operated cameras.mprove its service, efficiency, and profitability.
20 21Introduction of Fusion
Lorex introduces Fusion, enabling an eco-system of wired and wireless cameras and sensors that offer a friendly user experience using the Lorex Home App, providing customers a comprehensive security system to fit their evolving needs.
20 20The industry leader in 4K Video Resolution
Lorex emerges as the market leader in 4K security cameras, making a mark with impressive video resolution combined with cutting-edge security features.
20 18Taking it to the next level
Customers could now take advantage of 1080p video resolution in wireless battery operated and (wire-free) cameras, giving customers quality video and flexible installation.
20 17High-Resolution Monitoring
Lorex has always maintained a strong reputation for providing high-quality video resolution. Marking its debut in 2014, the 1080p High Definition wired cameras and NVR system offered the highest video quality in the industry.
20 14Continuing the Evolution
Always customer-centric, Lorex launched the first "All-in-one" solution that integrated a monitor and recorder into a single system. Customers now had an easy way to record and view all their footage on a central unit.
20 07New Horizons
Launched the e-commerce website to keep up with new customers and the increased demand for DIY security systems. Customers could now create a customized security system to suit their changing needs.
20 05Leading into the new Millennium
As pioneers in the security industry, Lorex transitioned from the old time-lapsed VCR to digital video recorders. As an extension, Lorex was also the first to introduce 2.4GHz wireless video extenders.
20 00Technology Innovators
Leading the DIY niche in the security industry, Lorex was the first to release a 5" Black & White Security System that paired security cameras with a TV Tuner.
19 93How it All Began
Founded in 1991, as a privately held company by the Klein family, who had a history of business in consumer electronics. Despite its humble beginnings, Lorex has always strived to develop ingenious solutions that enhance customers' security to fit their lifestyles.
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