Home Surveillance Installation - Lorex 8-channel HD DVR 

She seems to be a smart lady and was a very good helper. Good job!

This is, hands down, one of the best security camera system installation videos I have seen yet and I've been looking at similar videos for over a year. I'm actually still researching my camera/system options. The only one thing that would have made this video better, is if we could have seen what your neighbor was seeing (from her point of view) as you fed the fishline up to the attic & when the cable ends were being fed up to her. None the less, I THANK YOU for taking the time to make this video. You & your neighbor are awesome!

You are a good neighbor Chris.

Great video, I have installed dozens of systems and my only advice is instead of purchasing 100ft extra video/power cables with the fat head bnc connectors on them purchase 500ft spool of RG6+Power Siamese Cable integrated. You can hardwire it all together in the end plus it has no connectors obstructing the entry holes, much easier you can get a 500 ft spool for like 60$ online. Cheaper and easier, just get a few 12V female connectors for the end of the power cords and some rg6 cable end connectors/bnc connectors. You can buy them also online for like 5 or 10$ for 50. Save money and you will have all this extra to do additional cameras or other installations. Great camera placement btw to get all corners of the residence.

Best install video I've watched so far. Thanks Chris and Jen.

If you just close your eyes and listen it doesn't take much imagination for this story to go a whole other way. I know a couple folks have mentioned as much but, I concur. Sorry Chris...Jen is the star on this one, buddy. Far as I'm concerned, she earned her Oscar simply flipping that insulation back. Holy moly!

Fantastic! Very smart move on her part. Do it right the first time, and you get all of the benefits, and none of the headaches. Great Job too!

Jen is awesome running around the attic up there like that. Laying direcly on itchy insulation! badass. It probably helps to weigh only 90 pounds I bet.

I am in love with Jen. She can rough in cabling as well as my apprentices. And if that's not enough to spin my top, she can program. WOW!

Should make another video applying 3m security film to all those lower windows. Tying up the garage door emergency release handle with a zip tie. Putting 3in screws in the strike plates on the doors. Or thorny Rose's around the electric meter. Good video . I enjoyed the use of mutable camera angles while doing the install. Look forward to seeing your next video.

Very nice setup, she is much more protected than before. That Jen is a big help plus now she understands how everything is installed and ran. I think it's also important to video every car and person going past the house out on the street.

just saw a 4 and 8-channel lorex earlier at costco. thanks for sharing this Chris!

3 daughters, 6 cameras, good ratio! I was wondering whether to get the Costco Lorex system myself. In California we don't have so much insulation in attic so easier install. Thanks for showing us how its done!

You Sir are an awesome neighbor. I use to install CCTV systems and know how difficult it can be. Good on you.

What a great neighbor. I’m sure she appreciates you.👍🏻

Awesome setup, only thing I would add is a camera on the front door at head height. The camera at the front door is easily avoidable if you walk to the door via the grass with your hoodie up, keeping the back of your head to it. If an intruder sees a camera looking directly at their face they most likely won't risk it.

This is so far the greatest video I have seen so far

Nice thank you for helping her, this helped me in deciding on what and how to install the system.

Thank you for the Spongebob "One eternity later" cut scene, I just died laughing

Chris, after viewing your ZMODO video years ago, I installed my own. Couple of lessons I learned recently when some rotten teenagers ended up at our house for a party. They messed with the system. Lesson 1: Lock up the DVR. In fact, hide it and lock it. Lesson 2: Cameras that can be reached by standing on fence (there's one in the video) can be dorked with by determined teenagers. Put it up higher on the edge. Lesson 3: Do not host teenage parties. Thanks.

Spent more time reading the comments than watching the video.

I was waiting for jenn to fall thru the soffit lol. I was like oh god dont fall thru.......lol. love the video!

you are good neighbor Christ this is what i do for work CCTV ....she safe $1500 of labor.👍👍

I was shopping for a lorex camara system ,but now just want to help hot moms...thanks jen!

I would add a home security system, with door contacts on the exterior doors you will have notification anytime a door opens. You can also set up the ground level windows with contacts for notification as well.

I would ditch that cabinet in favor of a lockable network rack that houses all of your network. Physical security is important.

Jen: yeah, i cant see it Chris: thats alright u will see the snake......O_o

She did a good job configuring the cameras app. I'm surprised that she read the manual most of the people don't do it.

I like the way how you both work together on the installation, that's lovely, working with your wife, wow.

..."I'm pulling on it',..."yeah, I can feel it". There are so many unintended, salacious remarks in this video, that I lost my focus of what I was actually watching. I was laughing too hard ;o)

I can see why you’re helping Jenn! I-chi-wa-wa There was no need to remove cabinet though. Should’ve just drilled thru it.

Wasn’t sure if I was on the right “you” site there for a minute with all them great puns. 😂 but seriously good job Chris & Jen.

Great video of installation! I'm going to purchase a Lorex System and this was very helpful, thank you!

put a piece of heat-shrink around remote cable joints to prevent pulling them apart.

This looked a lot more difficult than I ever thought

3:42 I thought this was a video on how to install cameras. Didn't know you guys had other things in mind.

Fun watching the security cameras

Because your cameras are low down wouldn't someone be able to use a stick and break it .or climb up on another person and cover with black out fabric . They would clearly be masked . If higher up they would need ladders . In UK we have to put higher up

“Oh oh that’s perfect keep on going that’s perfect!” Chris “I feel it!”

It appears Jen would not be interested in crawling about in my attic, so I'm running the wires through the basement then up under the vinyl siding. I have a full basement. If I had to crawl I would do it in the attic. I suggest a 12 gauge pump action shot gun loaded with magnum 00 buck rounds to compliment the system. Eliminate the problem.

Just word of advise, go hardwired cameras and avoid wireless models, most especially those that are unencrypted otherwise I can intercept the signal and see everything it sees. Any professional burgular is going to have a Wireless/Bluetooth jammer which blocks the frequency used by these cameras essentially making them useless.

You'll see the snake..... That's right I'm pulling it Chris...so I just keep on pulling..😂😂😂

Damn what an amazing home. Hope to have one like that someday.

Good Video.........I just installed my 4 cam Lorex the other day........works great

Women was a great helper. Should wear coveralls and 3M respirator. Fiberglass bad for lungs & will itch.

You are an awesome neighbor!!!

HOw is the play video quality? AS in, is there any stuttering effect on high-speed movement?

You'll see the snake! Push your snake...LOL! you guys are killing me!

Push rods work so much better. Wire pullers are for conduit. And here lately I’ve replaced several Lorex systems with our pro systems. They don’t last long. Good luck.

You have a great attic worker.

👍You're a fine neighbor. After 17 yrs being the "good neighbor" I had to scale back as one can get taken advantage of a bit too often. I so need to upgrade my security....maybe something in a .308😂

at 6:55, Is that Vermiculite Insulation? You might want to let her know if it is. (Possible Asbestos)

Damn, Jen you have a big house!

@Chris, you can use the knot tie for cables, so they never ever comes off from each other... chk it out

@ 2:32 "I can't see it!" he replies "yeah that's alright you'll see the snake" wonder how many times that's been said 😮

cool need to get this! thank you for sharing!!!!!!

she has toys to play with LOL

poor lady wasnt wearing a dust mask....she was breathing in all the insulation...

How do these camera's handle the cold? I live in an area with sub-zero temps. Any recommendations?

This Costco Lorex kit was analog? The 4K PoE one they have now is so much better. Good gourd, just look at all that cabling mess for a single run!

Great, was getting started to install a Night Owl system and this is great video

nice work buddy.I've got a hikvison hd turbo

My dude better be smashing that

i must say thank you for putting this up, its a good setup and as you said, its more clean setup, and im think about to do the same thing, thank you :)

All that hard work.... You should had purchased an IP system, which would had made the installation so much easier. The next time you upgrade and you will, you will have to run new cable/cat%e. I wished he talked you into an IP system, much better picture, front end much easier, and the mobile app is 100X better.

I love your video! Thanks.

A job well done to Chris and yhe young lady. I was surprised to see the lady in the attic. U don't see a lady in the attic and I understand, me too. lol. Does that system have a 2 way audio ? How did u ordered the 100 foot wires ?

very useful video, thanks...Jen should be a little more grateful to the dude.....

@3:30...one eternity later...lol that shit is funny

Nice vid however I would've advised an NVR with Poe cameras... Captures the vid and audio from one cable and cuts out having to monitor and troubleshoot 2 connectors etc...

Nice video..I found this while doing some research for my system. This is not a Power Over Ethernet (POE) system, so I was wondering how you powered the cameras, does the power brick for the dvr also power the cameras? Just a couple points, the camera resolution is important..those costco lorex units don't always have the best resolution, the distance of those cameras from points of entry in the back yard will record the intrusion but not facial features and the dvr location is too accessible and not secure..easily removed by the intruders.

Nice Job.

Very well detailed. Great video.

good for you jen now you can see me when I'm coming.

Greaat Job!

Thanks for the excellent video Chris, I have a question . What is the process like exporting the video when needed. Does it use a standard video format that plays well with other software?

great song choice :)

He defo wants to get up Jen

I see why battery cameras exist now lol. Does the monitor come with the kit ?

Your pushing it but in the wrong channel I’m pulling it I feel it. Just try listening to this

Just bought this at Costco in Canada. What kind of 100ft extension cables did you get for this install? Lorex only sells 250 ft ones that they say are compatible?

Awesome video & tutorial.

Very helpful thanks so much

Fun toys to play with ? 🤔

He was happy to set it up and hack into it anytime he wants

Does Lorex have software to run their DVR/NVR software directly on your main computer monitor or do you have to have an independent standalone monitor for the DVR/NVR? Basically I have 2 monitors for my home office setup and I would like to use my second monitor for work purposes such as email and calculations when needed, but when not needed have my security cameras up and running. Is there a way to make the second monitor dual purpose? Either with some sort of HDMI switch or running Lorex software from my PC?

i hate port forwarding , dns services and trying to figure out ports.. why cant this be easy!

I see your system is solid wired to & fr: cams to control box in the cabinet. Aside fr: power, Is it not wireless to wifi?

Excellent video.

Why BNC instead of PoE cameras though? Good job getting her in the attic as that's an itchy job.

that "thank you chris," at the end, was of the sympathetic variant that is really happy that a service was performed for her, but also to let you know that you are just friends and will never be getting any. Juuuust saying.

Chris - Can you do a follow up video on how the system is working?

@Chris heider, does the lorex security cameras record sounds, like can we hear people talking and our surroundings? Please reply ASAP!

Chris, I have this same kit. Question each camera has a 110v plug-in. So it’s a 8 camera system. Are you having to plug in each camera into a 110 plug? So I have to have 8 110 v plugs by my DVR? That seem like too much and I would have to use a power strip. Or does just one bring power in for all cameras??

Use a number 16 wood boring bit boring the connectors

Where did everything plug into? Was power at the cupboard? ... Looked like you only had the connections going to the DVR there?

+Chris Heider can you please post a screen video capture of the camera's quality? I am looking to buy this model in a few days. I really need to see them. Also remember to post the video on youtube in 1080p please

Hi nice video.Did you have to connect it to the internet for it to work with the iPhone?

That's ok...you will see the snake...LMAO!

I'm hoping you are still around!!! My question is does it record in at least 30fps? I plan to get a system but need recording at 30fps at the 1080. I stream a kitten cam and want to make sure they won't be blurry when they have the zoomies!!