Mobile Apps: Accessing your DVR Using a Mobile Device
Android App
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Lorex Mobile Edge. The instructions below | a mobile device (e.g. | |
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To download Lorex Mobile Edge:
• Download Lorex Mobile Edge from the Google Play store.
NOTE:ForsupportondownloadingorinstallingAndroidapps,consultyourAndroiddevice’s user’s manual or the manufacturer’s support site.
Connecting to your DVR on Android
1Touch the Lorex Mobile Edge icon (
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2Under DVR NAME, enter a name for your DVR of your choice.
3Under IP / DDNS, enter the DVR’s DDNS address in full (e.g. tomsmith.lorexddns.net)1. Touch Next.
4Under PORT, enter the HTTP Port (default: 80). Touch Next.
5 | Under ID, enter the Remote Access user ID |
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6 | Under Password, enter the remote access Password |
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7Touch the Connect button to connect to your DVR. Lorex Mobile Edge connects to your DVR and displays live streaming video.
NOTE: To save your DVR’s connection information in the app, touch Address Book then touch Save. To connect to a DVR in the Address Book, tap on the DVR and then tap Connect.
1.Some routers may prevent you from connecting to your DVR using a DDNS address on a local network. If you are unable to connect, try disabling WiFi on your mobile device and attempt to connect using the 3G or mobile network. If you need to use WiFi, use the DVR’s internal IP address to connect.
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