Lorex

Not yet benchmarked

Brand: Lorex (ex-Dahua, now Skywatch)
Integration family: Recorder/box + local RTSP/ONVIF
Noviscan integration: Easy (local RTSP/ONVIF)

Major North-American DIY brand strong in 4K NVR/DVR kits; most do RTSP (554) + ONVIF Profile S. Not yet benchmarked.

Strengths

Local-first NVR/DVR kits with RTSP/ONVIF; cloud optional, on-device AI on some NVRs.
Strong US retail availability (Costco/Best Buy).

Limitations

Newer cloud-leaning WiFi cameras favour the app over local streams.
Ex-Dahua lineage — NDAA §889 / supply-chain scrutiny applies.

Criteria

Local RTSP/ONVIF stream (works with third-party software)	✓
Local use without a mandatory vendor account	✓
Local recording without a cloud subscription (microSD/NVR)	✓
Facial recognition available	✓

Sources

https://www.ispyconnect.com/camera/lorex — communautaire (226 modèles, RTSP/ONVIF) (2026-07-21)
https://ipvm.com/reports/dahua-selling-us — recherche (lignée Dahua, NDAA) (2026-07-21)

This product has not yet been tested on our bench. The information above comes from dated documentary sources; no comparative verdict is published until a real test has taken place.