Pixl Canada installs Lorex security cameras: wired PoE camera kits with a recorder, and WiFi models, mounted and aimed, with the recorder, phone app and alerts set up and every view tested. Lorex is a Markham, Ontario company known for wired NVR systems that record to a hard drive in your home, so footage stays on your premises. One or two WiFi cameras start at $200 installed with Pixl, wired systems get a free written quote after photos or a walkthrough, and you pay after the job. Send the kit’s model number and photos of the spots you want covered.
PCBy the Pixl Canada install team. Updated October 26, 2026. 6 min read. Not affiliated with Lorex. Prices in Canadian dollars, before tax.
- Wired kit or WiFi: which to buy
- What a pro installation covers
- Storage worked example
- Free quote, pay after the job
- Lorex wired kits record to a local recorder. Check the model for channels and hard-drive size.
- Pixl installs the kit you bought: mounting, cable runs, recorder setup, app and alerts.
- WiFi installs start at $200 for one or two cameras. Wired systems are quoted free.
- Confirm current features and any optional cloud plan on Lorex’s own site.
Which Lorex setup suits you?
| Setup | How it works | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Wired PoE kit with an NVR | Cameras connect by Ethernet cable to a recorder that stores video on a hard drive | Whole property or a small business. See PoE camera system |
| WiFi cameras | Cameras connect over WiFi and are managed in the app | One or two spots with good WiFi |
| Doorbell and floodlight cameras | Powered from existing wiring, managed in the app | Entrances |
Read security camera brands compared for how Lorex differs from wireless brands.
What does Pixl do when installing a Lorex kit?
- Check the kit against your spots: channels, cable lengths, hard drive and mounts.
- Mount and aim each camera and run the cables. See running cable through walls.
- Connect the recorder to your router and monitor, and format the drive.
- Set recording, retention and motion zones. See how to set up an NVR.
- Put the app and motion alerts on your phone and secure the logins.
- Test every view day and night.
How many days will the hard drive hold?
Storage is bitrate times time. For eight 4 MP cameras recording continuously, 30 days needs about 7.8 TB at a planning bitrate of 3 Mbps per camera. Kits ship with a drive of a set size, so check it against your target, and add a larger drive if needed. See the storage calculator.
| Job | Price |
|---|---|
| One or two WiFi cameras | From $200 |
| Wired Lorex kit with a recorder | Free custom quote |
| Video doorbell | Battery $99, wired on existing wiring $149 |
Lorex installation: frequently asked questions
Does Pixl install Lorex cameras?
Yes. We install the kit you bought. Send the model number and photos.
Do Lorex NVR systems need a monthly fee?
Local recording to the recorder does not need a plan. Optional cloud features may. Check Lorex’s site for current terms.
How much does it cost to install a Lorex kit?
WiFi installs start at $200 for one or two cameras. Wired kits get a free written quote.
Can you add cameras to my Lorex system?
Yes, if the recorder has free channels. See adding cameras to an existing system.
Can I install a Lorex kit myself?
Yes, if you are comfortable running cable and setting up a recorder. See DIY or professional.
When do I pay?
After the job.
Bought a Lorex kit? We install it
Send the model number and photos of the spots. You pay after the job.
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Sources and method. General description of Lorex’s wired NVR kits and Pixl’s installation process. Lorex is a Markham, Ontario company according to public company profiles. Product features, plans and kit contents change, so confirm on Lorex’s site. Pixl is not affiliated with Lorex. Storage is calculated from planning bitrates. Pixl prices checked October 2026.
About Pixl Canada. Pixl Canada is an installation company based in Edmonton, Alberta, serving cities across Canada with TV mounting, security cameras, appliance installation and smart home setup. Call or text (587) 899-7495. Open Monday to Saturday 8am to 8pm and Sunday 9am to 7pm.