Customer Ratings & Reviews

I own several security cameras for my primary and vacation homes. With several levels of efficiency, setup, connectivity, and area of coverage in mind, I found that the Lorex - 2K Wi-Fi Smart Lightbulb camera is probably the simplest method of covering a full room with a single device and no need for programming or technology knowledge. As easy as downloading the app, which is downloaded in a few minutes, setting up your account with your basic info and password, and plugging the Lorez as a light bulb. The app recognized the bulb in less than a minute and I was able to view it directly with the camera. As it works as a bulb, I can also switch on and off the light. I love that with the shape of the bulb, you have a 360-degree view that you can control from the app itself, as you can also zoom into areas if needed. Once set, the camera detects movement in the area and takes a picture that will be sent as a notification to your phone. Of course, with easy access to the app, you can also set the parameters to avoid being notified too often when you have visitors. The Lorex, includes a mic and a speaker that allows you to contact a potential visitor. A great image quite nice even ink dark environments I also love that this is a device connected all the time to power and according to specs can be used outdoors (with mention to the cold weather option IP65), for It is a game changer because I plan to use it in the front door of my cabin in the woods. No need to pay a subscription but also a possibility if you are planning to store the images in the cloud. I prefer to just install a memory card that will record data when the device is activated. I absolutely love it.

In the world of smart cameras you really have to stick out. At this point there are so many options in the market that it's hard to make a choice when everything feels the same. This camera definitely took a different approach and fills a very unique space. I've owned many smart cameras but never one like this. The biggest challenge with this device was finding a spot that made sense. Since it screws directly into a light socket I had to find a light that was around an area I wanted to monitor and at the same time not care that a giant camera was hanging out of a light socket. The first thing I noticed about this camera is it's size. It's significantly bigger than a normal light bulb both in length and size. So if you're wanting this to be hidden you're going to have a challenge. Once I set the camera up, which was support simple his the app, I really liked the camera. The 360 pan tilt is really unique and makes it easy to monitor the exact areas you want by moving the camera position in the app. The video and audio quality is great and on past with other high end cameras. It also integrates with Google home really well. What I've noticed about these light/camera combos is usually you can't control both the light and camera in Google home. But this camera adds tiles for both the light and camera which works great. Overall if you have a spot for this camera you'll be pleased with it's functionality and ease of use.

I have to say I was intrigued by this. The idea of a camera in a lightbulb socket isn't entirely new but it's rare enough, add an actual smart bulb to it and it's a unique item. Packaging: To start, packaging is basic, no frills. The box is not much bigger than the item itself, includes basic documentation and that's about it. Setup: As with everything these days, setup is done via app with registration of an account. Discovery and configuration is quick and easy. It's important to know though that since this uses a bulb socket, placement is important. Glare or shrouds/shades can quickly get in the way. This really is best in an exposed light socket like might be in a garage or workshop. I know this is all obvious statement but it's worth stating so that if you don't have something like that you won't block the camera, cause excess glare from the light or limit visibility. Use: The image quality is excellent, the vehicle and human detection works well. It can even pan to follow something once detected which is a wholly unique feature in my experience as most smart cameras are stationary. If you're looking to secure an area, particularly something like a garage this gives a level of flexibility without having to rely on batteries that most options in the segment just don't have. Overall: Fills an interesting and entirely useful segment of camera based security. Effective and well thought out. I greatly recommend it

The easiest camera setup ever. Just screw it in to an existing socket and set it up through the app and you’re Good! I think that’s the most important to know. Now I love this camera/light bulb setup. I use this indoors as opposed to outside on the porch light where you think it makes the most sense when you look at it. (already have a camera there). Anyway I keep track of my dogs through out the day with this, I have it in a small lamp that uses full size bulb sockets and it sticks up just enough above the shade so I can pan to see everything in the house. The software/app is pretty good, the controls are fine and everything works as you would think and intended. I like the fact that you can bookmark certain views and easily set one of those as “Home”. I think it’s really well thought out and would love to get another one for other rooms in the house. The 2K video and the night vision put this camera over the top for me. It’s actually been a really great experience. Also you can set a schedule as to when the light comes on and for how long etc. also it detects motion and will turn the light on if you turn the setting on

Lorex - 2K Wi-Fi Smart Lightbulb Camera - White is a very durable product. Boxing - packed very nice and secure without fail. App - Easy to download and install. Was able to get the app installed and the bulb setup. Camera - very sharp images and was easy to adjust to get the most images to view the backyard. Placed it on a post out by the gate and it came on in a few steps. Wasn't aware of the brand itself but impressed so far with how much quality the bulb feels. Adjustments and options are very good. Able to setup and get the light and camera working with ease of use. No issues with connecting to my network, nor recognizing both the light and the camera. Easy settings and configurations to make this very customized to your situation. Clearly can see faces and people which may enter the back yard or the gate before things can go bad. I was a bit concerned if it would fit my light fixture in my front yard and I was correct, but the backyard wasn't an issue. I was very impressed that it was so easy to fit in an existing fixture, just make sure you measure how much space you have in the fixture you expect.

I have had a very good experience with Lorex over the last decade or so. From their FLIR days and now well transitioned into Dahua/Skywatch ownership. Lorex makes a great camera that is very user friendly and this Smart Lightbulb camera is no exception. If you have owned their mini indoor PT camera, then you will be well versed with the camera as it is essentially the same, given an IP65 outdoor rating, and a lighting element. Setup of the Lorex Smart Lightbulb is very simple. Screw this camera into a standard bulb receptacle, turn the power on, and wait for the camera to boot up. Both the camera and the box have a QR code that you can scan once inside the Lorex (formerly Lorex Home) app. After maybe 3 minutes you will be up and running. In true Lorex fashion, the video is very good, especially given the price point. User interface is great as well. Audio is average. In regards to the light, here is where I begin to struggle with where this camera fits in their lineup. The light itself CAN be bright. However, I have this camera set up in a hallway in which my garage entrance and stairs intersect. Its a great area of the camera, and a great area for a light. My setup is ceiling mounted with the camera on bottom and the light on top. So the light can be turned on from my phone, or when it detects a person in its field of view (or vehicle, if it was mounted outside). Most of the time, even though the camera will send me a notification that a person was detected, the light does not turn on. If the light does turn on, or if I turn it on manually, the light throws a lot of shadowy area that is incredibly annoying for me, and kind of give a dungeon or creepy basement vibe. I have honestly just found myself using a supplemental light source instead of the light attached to the camera. Now there may be a very specific scenario where this camera may be great (outdoor sconce light in a cylinder shape that is the perfect size for this bulb? Maybe a perfectly sized table lamp?), but I am struggling to find a use for the bulb and I am fairly certain I will relocate the bulb out to a wood shop on the property where appearance doesnt matter as much and it can provide at least some light when I enter before I find the regular light switch. Other items of note, Lorex no longer includes SD cards with their cameras to record footage. This means that you will either have to provide your own SD card, subscribe to their cloud storage, or add it to one of their fusion series NVRs. Lorex, if you are listening, I have a suggestion. I like the concept of this bulb, but you currently offer a different PTZ camera (model LNZ43P4A) that has a centrally mounted camera. If you took this form factor, made the light a halo style around the base, and mounted the PT camera in the center, it would be a HUGE hit. Until then, I think this one attempts to fix a problem that doesn't exist.

I have one side of the house, that doesn’t have an outlet so figuring out how to mount a plug in camera is an issue. So I was happy to receive the Lorex Smart Lightbulb Camera. It is larger than what I thought it would be and looked like an entire camera was in the light bulb. I had difficulty with the Lorex app. I first downloaded it to my iPhone but it took along time to get connected to my internet but I couldn’t get it to work. I finally deleted the app and totally started over and finally got it set up. It has multiple settings in the app including Snapshot, Record Video, Talk, Siren, Light, Response and Privacy Mode. A SD card can also be added. It can also be connected to Alexa or Goggle Assistant. It picks up abnormal sounds and this setting can be adjusted. I generally like to use a camera app on both my iPhone and my IPad but this app would log me out of whatever device I was using. It is in a location where there is not much activity so I don’t get many notifications but hopefully it would pick up an intruder.