Lorex 2K Wi-Fi Lightbulb Camera: A home security twofer

If you can screw in a lightbulb, you can install Lorex's new combo light and home security camera.

- BY JAMES BARBER

The Lorex 2K WiFi Lightbulb Camera is a $69.99 pan-tilt security camera with an integrated, general-purpose, dimmable LED light source designed for homeowners who want a basic, no-hassle path to adding security cameras to their homes. That ease of use comes with a few tradeoffs, but if you're looking for something simple that can get the job done, Lorex has you covered.

INSTALLATION

Actually, “installation” seems too complicated a word to describe setup for the Lorex 2K WiFi Lightbulb Camera. Pick a light fixture with a standard E26/E27 socket and screw in the unit just as you would with a standard lightbulb. Most users will want to use a ceiling fixture, but the Lorex app allows you to flip the camera lens' orientation if you prefer to use a floor or table lamp. Note that the camera-bulb must be installed in a weather-protected luminaire if you install it outdoors (more on that in a bit).

Download the Lorex app for iOS or Android, turn on the light fixture, and scan the QR code on the unit to connect the app and set up a WiFi connection for the unit. The QR code is incredibly small, so make sure you've got a plan (or at least a stepladder and a flashlight) before you start your scan.

Once the install is complete, the Lorex 2K WiFi Lightbulb Camera looks like a slightly overgrown lightbulb.

If you install the Lorex 2k Wi Fi Lightbulbcam outdoors, it will need to be in a luminaire that offers some protection from the elements.

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