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8-Channel 1080p Digital Video Recorder with Smart Motion Detection and Smart Home Voice Control

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1080p 8 Camera Capable 1TB DVR

Name: 8-Channel 1080p Digital Video Recorder with Smart Motion Detection and Smart Home Voice Control
Brand: Lorex Discontinued
SKU: D242A81B
Price: 179.99 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

D242A81B

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Features

Record 1080p HD video and customize your security experience with this innovative Digital Video Recorder (DVR) from Lorex. Featuring support for Smart Motion Detection and Active Deterrence, this DVR will help you stay-in-the-know and secure your property. It will also fit right in with your smart home thanks to its Smart Home compatibility and voice recognition that gives you hands-free accessibility to add extra convenience to your monitoring. The local security grade hard drive also protects your privacy by keeping your data safe with you and off any costly cloud storage services.

D242A81B

SPECIFICATIONS

8

CHANNELS

DVR supports 8 cameras

1080p

RESOLUTION

HD resolution

1^TB

HARD DRIVE

Maximum Capacity 1 × 16TB hard drive

Works with
Lorex™ App

Person and vehicle smart motion detection

This DVR supports smart person and vehicle detection on all channels. Thanks to this innovative feature, you will only get a push notification and image screenshot to your Lorex app whenever a person or vehicle is detected on your property. This effectively reduces the number of unwanted false alerts caused by moving branches or animals.

Remote viewing from your mobile with Lorex™

This DVR is designed for use with our innovative Lorex™ app. Using this app, you can quickly view your security system remotely and control camera features from your smartphone. The app will also send you motion-activated push notifications straight to your phone to keep you connected to your property at all times.

Works With

Apple iPhone

Apple iPad

Android Phone

Android Tablet

Apple TV

Apple iPhone

Apple iPad

Android Phone

Android Tablet

Apple TV

Add A Sensor Kit!

The Lorex Sensor Hub also uses the Lorex Home App, allowing you to seamlessly integrate Add-On Sensors into your home security.

Video-Free

Instant Alerts

Sensor Linking^*

^{*Link individual sensors to another Wi-Fi camera connected to the Lorex Home App. N842, N843, N844, N862, N863, D861, D862, D871 Series recorders also support sensor linking to a wired camera through the Lorex Home App. Lorex Sensor Hub Compatibility}

Smart home compatibility

Get faster access to your security system by connecting it to your other Smart Home devices. Use simple voice commands to activate camera features with Amazon Alexa™ and Google Assistant™. Use it with Chromecast or Firestick to monitor your security camera footage on a larger screen. Or download the Lorex app on your Apple TV^* to view live video in single or multiple feeds. For more information about current smart home integrations, visit our Smart Home Guide.

^{*Requires Gen 4 or newer Apple TV with support for App Store}

Panic button

Stop events before they happen. An easy-to-use panic button located on the front of the recorder will activate all lights and sirens on your compatible Active Deterrence cameras to deter potential intruders.

Smart Search

Find what you are looking for quickly with Lorex's Smart Search. Select an area of interest and automatically playback any video footage showing scene changes in that area. Ideal for doorways, drive ways, etc.

HEVC / H.265 video compression

This DVR comes equipped with HEVC (High Efficiency Video Encoding) or H.265 video compression. This type of encoding can save up to 40% more space when compared to H.264 Advanced Video Coding.

24/7 heavy-duty professional HDD for security systems

Reliable security grade hard drive with no hidden storage fees

Included in the DVR is a built-in security-grade hard drive that has been designed to meet the demands of 24/7 surveillance recording. With the possibility of increasing storage space up to 16TB, there is more than enough room to safely store all motion events that only you can access.

Automatic overwrite

You don't have to worry about storage management with this DVR. It is designed to automatically overwrite the oldest data with the newest data when the hard drive becomes full.

Product Compatibility

What's Included?

Capable of recording up to 1080p Full HD Resolution on all cameras¹
Digitally zoom in on distant objects for better clarity
Reduce unnecessary alerts and false alarms with Smart Motion Detection²
Get smart push notifications when motion from a person or vehicle has been detected
Use Smart Search to filter motion events for reviewing footage quickly and easily
A panic button is located on the recorder to activate all lights and sirens with compatible cameras³
Local built-in security-grade hard drive ensures only you can access your footage
Supports up to a 16TB hard drive with no hidden monthly cloud fees
Heavy-duty hard drive designed to handle the workload of 24/7 monitoring
Quickly access footage and features with simple voice commands (compatible with: Amazon Alexa™ and Google Assistant™)⁴
View live or recorded video directly on your TV with smart home compatibility (Compatible with: Apple TV™ and Chromecast™)⁴
Get push notifications through the Lorex Home app when motion from a person or vehicle has been detected

Each D242 Series Includes:

1 × DVR

1 × HDMI Cable

1 × Power adapter

1 × USB Mouse

1 × Ethernet Cable

Quick Start Guide

Recording time may vary based on recording resolution & quality, lighting conditions and movement in the scene.
Requires a high-speed internet connection and a router (not included) for remote access. A minimum upload speed of 7.5Mbps is required for the best video performance. Up to 3 devices may connect to the system at the same time. For the latest list of supported apps and devices, please visit: www.lorex.com/support
Compatible with select Lorex cameras only. For a list of compatible cameras, please visit www.lorex.com/compatibility
Controlling certain features in your security system requires a compatible smart device. Availability and performance of certain features and services are smart device dependent and may not be available.
Accuracy of Smart Motion Detection or Person and Vehicle Detection will be influenced by multiple factors, such as the object's distance from the camera, the size of the object, and the height and angle of the camera. Night vision will also impact the accuracy of detection.
Both firmware and software must be updated to latest version to ensure remote connectivity in all areas or networks. For compatibility, features, instructions visit: www.lorex.com/smarthome
HDMI output supports 1080p HD for high definition multi-channel live or recorded video viewing. Image quality and resolution is dependent on the type of camera connected to the DVR, as well as TV/ monitor resolution.
AppleTV™ or Chromecast™ need to be connected to the same network as your recorder. Requires AppleTV Gen 4 or newer with Lorex Home Apple TV APP or Chromecast ™ device connected to the TV that you want to view the system on.

All trademarks belong to their respective owners. No claim is made to the exclusive right to use the trademarks listed, other than the trademarks owned by Lorex Corporation. We reserve the right to change models, configurations or specifications without notice or liability. Product may not be exactly as shown.

Apple, the Apple logo and AppleTV are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.

Google, Google Home, Google Play, Google Play logo, Google Assistant logo and Chromecast are trademarks of Google Inc.

Amazon, Alexa and all related logos are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.

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