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No. Lorex is no longer part of FLIR. FLIR acquired Lorex in 2012, then sold it in February 2018. Teledyne acquired FLIR in 2021, after that sale, so the later Teledyne FLIR business did not acquire Lorex through FLIR.
How Lorex and FLIR were connected
The relationship is best understood as a sequence of ownership changes, not as a current affiliation:
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| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| 1991 | Lorex says it was founded as a privately held company by the Klein family. Lorex company history |
| December 20, 2012 | FLIR completed its acquisition of Lorex, making it a wholly owned subsidiary. FLIR acquisition announcement |
| February 6, 2018 | FLIR completed the sale of Lorex and its Toronto-headquartered retail and small- and medium-sized business (SMB) security products business. FLIR announced the sale on February 7. FLIR divestiture announcement |
| May 14, 2021 | Teledyne completed its acquisition of FLIR. FLIR became part of Teledyne’s Digital Imaging segment and operated under the name Teledyne FLIR. Lorex had already been sold. Teledyne acquisition announcement |
| November 24, 2022 | A 2026 Texas Attorney General filing says Dahua sold Lorex to Taiwan-based Skywatch Inc. This detail is reported in that filing; it is not a current Lorex corporate ownership statement. Texas Attorney General filing |
Who owns Lorex now?
The 2026 Texas Attorney General filing states that Dahua sold Lorex to Taiwan-based Skywatch Inc. in November 2022. Lorex’s current store and company pages describe its products and business, but do not independently confirm the present parent company. For that reason, the filing is the basis for the later ownership detail here, rather than a claim that Lorex itself currently publishes a parent-company statement.
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FLIR described the sale as a way to focus its security business on critical-infrastructure and enterprise customers. CEO Jim Cannon said the divestiture would focus the business on “critical infrastructure and enterprise segments of the broader security market,” which FLIR considered attractive for its differentiating technologies. FLIR reported that the businesses sold generated $140 million in revenue in 2017; that was a company-reported figure for the divested businesses, not a measure of Lorex’s current revenue.
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Is Lorex the same company as FLIR?
No. FLIR owned Lorex from the 2012 acquisition until the 2018 sale. Teledyne’s later acquisition of FLIR did not reverse that sale or make Lorex part of Teledyne FLIR. Today, Lorex sells its own security cameras, recorders, systems, and accessories through its U.S. store. Lorex U.S. store
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.What the ownership history means for Lorex products
Ownership history alone does not establish whether a particular camera, recorder, or app works with another product. Lorex’s U.S. storefront currently describes three app experiences—Lorex Connect, Lorex Classic, and Lorex Pro—and offers wired and wireless cameras, complete systems, recorders, and accessories. These details can change. Check the compatibility information for the exact model, app, and system you own or plan to buy, especially when mixing generations or wired, Wi-Fi, and battery-powered equipment.
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- Color Night Vision: Experience enhanced nighttime clarity and better video evidence with Color Night Vision. Up to 135ft (41m) IR night vision in low light and 90ft (28m) in total darkness.
- IP67 Weatherproof: This camera is IP67-rated and can operate in temperatures ranging from 131F/55C down to -40F/-40C. Durable camera housing, designed to withstand harsh weather conditions
- Requires Recorder: These add-on cameras are compatible with Lorex D841/D841B, D861, LHV5100/5100W, D862/D862B, D871B, and D881 Series DVR.
If you are buying, Lorex lists Amazon among its authorized U.S. resellers. Confirm the individual product listing and its official compatibility details rather than assuming all Lorex devices work together. Lorex authorized reseller list
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- 𝗙𝗟𝗘𝗫𝗜𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗚𝗘 & 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗔𝗖𝗬 𝗠𝗢𝗗𝗘 – Store footage via optional cloud, microSD (Not Included), or Lorex Fusion recorders. Activate privacy mode to physically hide the lens when needed
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