W881AA Series - 4K Spotlight Wi-Fi Camera: Smart Security Lighting

Modified on Fri, Mar 21 at 2:31 PM

The following article provides Lorex App and recorder instructions for using the Smart Security Lighting deterrence feature on your 4K Wi-Fi Security Camera (W881AA Series).

  • Set the Smart Security Lighting Settings (Lorex App)
  • Set the Smart Security Lighting Modes (Lorex App)

Certain Lorex Wi-Fi cameras have a built-in, colorful Smart Security Lighting. This smart lighting feature can be set to different lighting modes or paired with smart motion detection settings for deterrence.

Smart Security Lighting is compatible with certain Lorex Wi-Fi cameras. For a complete list of compatible cameras, navigate to your camera at lorex.com/compatibility.


Positioned under the camera lense, the Smart Security Lighting displays a spectrum of up to 16 million colors. You can customize its lighting modes or set it to activate when motion is detected. Lifestyle image


Set the Smart Security Lighting Modes (Lorex App)

  1. Launch the Lorex App.
  2. From the Home screen, tap your device.
  3. Tap  icon to configure device settings.

  4. Scroll down to the bottom and tap on Light Settings.

  5. Tap on Smart Security Lighting Modes.

    Motion Detection Settings

  6. Select a Smart Lighting Mode and then tap Set.

    Smart Lighting Modes

  7. (Optional) Select Custom Mode, and then tap again to customize it:

    Custom Mode

  • Sun - Sat: Select a weekday for the schedule.
  • AM - PM: Set the schedule start time and end time.
  • Light Color: Tap to open the color wheel, then swipe through to set a custom color. Tap Save.

    Color Settings

  • Light Mode: Select Solid for a solid light or Flashing for a flashing light. Tap Save.

  • Light Brightness: Adjust the Smart Security Lighting brightness level, with 1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest.
  • +Add New Schedule: Create another schedule.
  1. Tap Save.
  2. Tap Arrow icon to go back and tap Set to apply the Custom Mode for Smart Security Lighting.

Set page


Activate Smart Security Lighting on Smart Detection

  1. Launch Lorex App.
  2. From the Home screen, tap your device.
  3. Tap  above the camera's thumbnail.

  4. Scroll down to the bottom and tap on Light Settings.

  5. Tap Activate Light on Smart Motion.
  6. Tap Down arrow on your desired motion detection type.

  7. Tap  icon to enable the camera's deterrence light whenever the desired motion type is detected.

  8. (Optional) customize your motion detection.


Disable Smart Security Lighting (Lorex App)

  1. Launch the Lorex App.
  2. From the Home screen, tap your device.
  3. Tap  icon to configure device settings.

  4. Swipe to the bottom and tap on Light Settings.

    Device Settings

  5. Tap on Smart Security Lighting Modes.

    Light Settings

  6. Tap Checkmark enabled to deselect any enabled modes.

    Smart Lighting Modes

  7. Tap Set save your deselections.


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