Lorex X Series puts embedded code intelligence into AI-powered security
At the risk of starting this piece in the first person (a punishable crime in many areas of journalism), I remember moving house to an apartment in London (where I still am) and not having Internet access… and this was about 20-years ago now.
A kindly public relations chap (we’ll call him Nick, actually, that was his name) couriered me his dial-up dongle and said that “I might need to update the firmware” once I was online. I thought it was a strange expression at the time; on-board hardware software (if you know what I mean) was called embedded software in my world, but yes, it made sense.
These days (in a world of Internet of Things devices), we talk about on-board software all the time and given the ubiquity of connectivity that exists, we also get to enjoy continuous updates when needed.
These thoughts ran through my head when I was informed about the latest product updates from Lorex Technology with its new X Series, a line of AI-powered security cameras and Network Video Recorders (NVRs) designed for professional security applications.
Video + AI-powered analytics
The X Series combines high-performance video surveillance with AI-powered analytics, helping businesses not only capture critical evidence but also gain insights to improve security, operations and day-to-day decision-making.
This, if you will, is firmware evolved… it is on-board software for the AI generation and there is a whole cadre of software application developers who specialise in this discipline.
Indeed, there’s clearly a devoted application at work here.
According to Lorex, the X Series brings together wired hardware, AI-powered analytics, and the new Lorex Connect app into a single, connected system.
In search of more on this story, the Computer Weekly Developer Network spoke to Howard Chang, vice president of technology at Lorex.
“The challenge for many businesses isn’t capturing video – it’s surfacing what actually matters from hours of footage,” explained Chang. “That’s what we focused on with the Lorex Connect X Series. By pairing more accurate AI detection with stronger image performance and a more connected Lorex app experience, we’re helping teams identify important events sooner, reduce unnecessary alerts, and oversee multiple locations from a single view.”
From retail stores and warehouses to gyms, convenience stores, and construction sites, Lorex promises its products combine dependable performance with AI-driven capabilities to support and improve a wide range of business operations.
Lorex’s Chang: Pairing more accurate AI detection with stronger image performance drives a “more connected” app experience.
“At a time when businesses are facing more complex operational and security challenges, the X Series represents a shift from passive monitoring to intelligent protection,” said Steve Hong, VP, global sales and marketing at Lorex Technology. “We’re enabling businesses not just to see incidents, but to understand, respond, and even prevent them.”
Beyond video surveillance, the X Series uses AI to help businesses understand and manage their environments.
Hong says that by analysing activity in real time, it provides insights that improve security, from identifying people, vehicles, and behaviours such as loitering and line crossing to delivering insights through people counting and heat mapping; it enables a more proactive and informed approach to security and operations.
“At the center of the X Series is the Lorex Connect app, providing instant access to the system from anywhere. It enables businesses to monitor live and recorded footage, receive intelligent real-time alerts, and view multiple cameras at once, helping them stay connected, respond faster, and maintain control at all times,” stated Hong and team.
The product offers advanced AI capabilities, built for environments where visibility, awareness, and prevention are critical. Featuring real-time 4K at 30 FPS and True AI Color Night Vision (AI-ISP), it provides smooth, clear video with enhanced detail, helping capture more accurate evidence at any time of day.
Advanced deterrence
Combined with what Lorex calls “advanced deterrence”, including a built-in siren, white-light illumination, red and blue strobe lights, and 2-way talk, it records incidents and is said to “actively help prevent them” by drawing attention and discouraging unwanted activity in real time.
“With pan, tilt, and zoom capabilities, it supports active monitoring by allowing users to follow movement and respond to activity in real time. Built for wide-area coverage, it is ideal for environments where visibility and control across large spaces are critical,” says the company.
Equipped with 4K resolution and 30× optical zoom, it enables operators to monitor large areas and capture fine detail from a distance.
Hardware + software + AI
Overall, here, this is a hardware and software company telling a hardware and software convergence story at the point of a third intersection with AI, and that’s a theme that’s playing out in all product manufacturers of any stature right now. But these are three entities in and of themselves, so there’s a lot to get right here in terms of architecture, integration and data management… plus, the final resulting hardware product has to a) look good and b) work dependably and reliably.
Perhaps it’s time to switch on some new lights.
