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Lorex Ping 2 App: Connecting and setup of LNC cameras

You can use the Lorex Ping 2 app to connect to and set up your LNC Series camera through a WiFi connection.

Prerequisites:

  • Ensure that you have connected your smartphone or tablet to your WiFi network.
  • Install the Lorex Ping 2 app available for Android on the Google Play Store or iOS (Apple) on the App Store.
  • The instructions detailed below are demonstrated using the Lorex Ping 2 app for Android.

To connect to and set up your camera with the Lorex Ping 2 app:

  1. Press the Plus icon (Lorex Ping 2: Add Camera Plus) in the center of the screen.

  2. Tap Smart WiFi Setup.

    Lorex Ping 2 app: Smart WiFi Setup

  3. Tap the Arrow icon (Lorex Ping 2 app: Arrow Button) on the top-right of the screen to open the Enter WiFi password window.

  4. Enter the password for the WiFi network being used and tap OK. A QR code should appear on the screen with the WiFi network details.

    Lorex Ping 2 app: QR Code

  5. Press the WPS button on the camera, the camera's LEDs should begin to flash.

  6. Place the smartphone or tablet being used 1ft (30 cm) away from the camera to scan the QR code. When the connection is successful the camera will beep and a Camera Found message will appear on your smartphone or tablet.

    Lorex Ping 2 app: add camera

  7. Enter a name of your choice for the camera and press OK.

    Lorex Ping 2 app: Camera found

  8. Tap the camera name to connect.

    REMINDER: If this is the first time connecting to the camera a prompt will appear to create a password.

Once connected to the camera the Lorex Ping 2 app should display your connected camera from the Camera List screen.


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