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As a standard feature in most security cameras these days, we’ve seen the extraordinary images captured with 1080p HD resolution. This is most evident from Ring’s floodlight model, where we viewed refreshingly clear and crisp video 24 hours a day, rain or shine. We think you’ll appreciate the sharp image quality that Ring offers. One look at the image below and you’ll see what we mean.

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Our big, bad floodlight camera made a great addition to our backyard decor. But we weren’t finished with our new toy just yet; this camera also comes with some pretty neat features that we were excited to test out.

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Since we already had a Ring Doorbell camera, we were familiar with Ring’s app. It’s the best way to keep tabs on your home from pretty much anywhere, and it gets high marks from critics and consumers alike.

Flanked by two super-powerful floodlights, this Ring camera provides superior coverage for any outdoor setting. We wanted to see for ourselves just how powerful this camera would be, as well as how Ring stacks up against other cams on the market today, like Arlo and the Google Nest Cam.

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Still nothing. What, we wondered, was triggering the motion? Sure, we could have turned off alerts easily through the app so the annoyance would cease. But we wanted to get to the bottom of this.

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We found this camera’s ultimate combination of power and light to be the perfect addition to our home security setup, and it provided the peace of mind we needed to feel safe and secure in our home. What else could you ask for?

Yes, but it’s fairly limited. The Ring Floodlight Cam works with Amazon Alexa for hands-free voice control. You can cast video onto an Echo Show, Fire TV, or other Alexa-compatible smart TVs and smart displays.

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We took note of a few extras Ring has added on recently; one of them is Linked Devices, which let us see the views from all of our Ring cameras from a single dashboard. This feature also lets you create links to alert one camera to another camera when it picks up a particular activity. Don’t worry, we’ll explain.

If you want the ultimate combination of high-quality video and LED lighting and can look past a couple of minor issues, we think you’ll really like what the Floodlight Cam brings to the table.

FYI: Ring sells most of its cameras in a black or white design. We chose white, as it blends in better with the style of our home. But if we wanted to place our camera in a more discreet location, like our garage, we might have chosen black.

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We next decided to test out the camera’s Two-Way Talk feature, another standard in cameras in this category. When it comes to audio on the Floodlight Cam, it tends to work pretty well with one exception: we noticed a lot of interference when there was background noise on either side of the conversation.

The truth is, ambient noise5 is a challenge for any outdoor camera, as it’s largely unpredictable (we can’t exactly tell the garbage truck to quiet down!). Even the brands that promise Cadillac-level features in every camera (think Nest Cams) still pick up wind gusts and tree branches, so we consider this a minor issue.

With that said, keep in mind that OnTech is authorized to install almost all other Ring products, including the Stick Up Cam, the Spotlight Cam, and the Doorbell Cam.

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Pro Tip: We recommend cameras with infrared night vision because they don’t rely on ambient light. Seeing in the dark is never easy, but with infrared, you’ll see lots more detail at night.

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The bad news? The camera didn’t record it. Clearly, our Spotlight Camera in the front of our house failed to pick up the cat before she entered our backyard; we surmise she must have walked in from another neighbor’s yard that backs up to ours. And – bummer – we don’t have cameras set up over there.

Editor’s Note: Floodlight cameras are great for keeping your home safe. However, getting a complete home security system is even better. Check out our list of the best affordable systems on the market right now.

First, we know Ring is not the only security company to make a camera-floodlight combo. Arlo makes a well-reviewed floodlight cam, too, and from what we’ve seen, it works just as well as the rest of Arlo’s wire-free cameras, and doesn’t require hardwiring1 since it includes batteries.

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But beyond all that, we understand some folks still might find the sporadic delays aggravating. If this really concerns you, it might be time to consider a fully monitored system like those offered by Vivint or SimpliSafe, which usually don’t run into delays or lags.

At that point, we thought, two things would happen: we could get a good look at how the camera’s infrared night vision works in tandem with those super-bright floodlights; and we could see the elusive kitty’s path for a few seconds after motion was detected.

Now, we could have figured out how to install this thing ourselves. So if you’re up for the task, feel free to check out Ring’s support page for helpful resources for a smooth DIY installation for your Ring Floodlight Camera. There, we were able to find setup guides and how-to videos breaking down each step of the installation process, from mounting the bracket, to wiring the device to your existing lighting, to ultimately hanging the camera. The page also includes tips for how high to install the camera, how to control the light settings, and how to set up the camera in the Ring app. It’s all pretty helpful!

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If you’re looking for some of the best security camera with lighting out there, the Ring Floodlight Cam will get the job done and more. They combine two super-strong LED generating 2,000 lumens with state-of-the-art camera technology.

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So we called our regular electrician, who knew exactly what the job required. We paid a little over $100 for the pro job. He was in and out in under 30 minutes, and voila – we had our snazzy new floodlight camera installed and ready to go.

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As we powered up the camera for the first time, it asked us to update its firmware (which seems to be the norm these days), and within five minutes we were in business. Then, we turned to the app.

Our team observed these bottlenecks from time to time in all Ring cameras we tested. It seemed to be a constant in each device, but not a significant annoyance, and certainly not enough to hold it against the brand itself.

As we learned more about the Floodlight Cam’s features and tech, we realized that cat burglars (or any cat for that matter!) didn’t stand a chance. Keep in mind that the cat you see below is mostly black, and we were able to see her a good 20 to 30 feet from the camera. Not bad at all.

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Cove. (2020). Can a Floodlight Security Camera Stop Burglaries Before They Happen? https://www.covesmart.com/blog/can-a-floodlight-security-camera-stop-burglaries-before-they-happen

But don’t take our word for it. According to the smart folks over at UNC-Charlotte, outdoor lighting at night is one of the most effective ways to deter a burglar3. With that in mind, you can think of the Ring Floodlight cam as a force-multiplier of sorts.

So we called an expert. We initially tried hiring a pro through Ring’s support page, which helps you to find someone in your area who’s knowledgeable about Ring cameras. It looked super easy, thanks to a neat partnership with OnTech,4 a hub for smart home repair services, so we thought it was our best option.

So, you might be wondering, what’s all this goodness going to cost me? We’ve seen HD camera + floodlight combos run anywhere from $300 to $500. Our Ring Floodlight Camera, however, only set us back $249. For the features and control you get, we think that’s quite a good deal.

However, for an added layer of security, Ring does offer two subscription plans, both of which include cloud storage and video review with sharing. That means you can view your recorded clips, download them, and share them on social media directly from the app.

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We went into Linked Devices on the app and programmed it to begin recording video on our Floodlight Camera any time motion was detected on our two other Ring outdoor cameras – a doorbell camera and spotlight camera. That way, if our mysterious neighborhood cat happened to run through our yard at any point overnight, there’d be a good chance our cameras would catch it!

Ring is known for giving its users sweeping control over how their cameras detect motion, which alerts you receive, and how much data you get. While living with the Ring Floodlight, we watched closely to see how it reacted to different scenarios unfolding around our property. Like clockwork, when the camera detected motion, it immediately sent us an activity alert. This allowed us to open the Ring app and view a livestream of our newly illuminated backyard.

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Yes, even though OnTech is an authorized service provider for Ring (they also install Google Nest Cams), they’re not authorized to install floodlights, because that’s crossing into electrical work.

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Later on we tested it again, during a quieter time of the day, and the problem seemed to disappear. Sound quality was clear as day, though we did observe a roughly two-second hiccup on the audio. This, too, is a common issue in some other cameras we’ve tested, but worth mentioning nonetheless.

So we picked one up and put it through a rigorous regime of trials and tests to learn as much as we could about this piece of security equipment. The journey wasn’t without its stumbles, but overall we were happy with this camera.

We started getting motion alerts every 10 seconds or so, but when we popped over to the camera view in our Ring app, we saw nothing. Not a creature was stirring.

Despite the occasional hiccups, we still think our Ring Floodlight Camera would outshine top competitors in any test – provided you’re comfortable with a more involved wired installation process and have a suitable electrical source available for the camera.

If you’re looking for more coverage, note that you can save money by bundling more cameras. For instance, if you need more than one device, you can buy a Floodlight Cam 2-pack and save some cash. We humble Midwesterners only needed one, but for larger properties, the bundle deals are worth looking into.

We had a few more cat cameos in our tests, and we were amazed at how well we could see her from basically any angle, near or far.

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Whether Arlo’s version is a better option than the Ring Floodlight, we can’t really say; we urge you to visit our complete security camera buying guide to get a fuller picture of what each brand offers.

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This camera is designed to be weatherproof and highly durable. In our tests, during a heavy thunderstorm, the camera performed seamlessly and did not incur any damage.

This big, beefy camera is meant to make a statement. We knew this, so as we set out to begin our hardwired installation, we admit we were a bit intimidated. We’ve installed several cameras before, but never with this much bulk and wiring; we worried that without any real electrical expertise to speak of, we might find the installation to be too daunting and give up, or worse, injure ourselves.

For our team, Ring Floodlight represents two essential components: the same protection and reliability we’ve come to expect in a Ring camera, plus a pair of strong LEDs to protect against intruders.

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The Floodlight Cam has two LEDs that put out 1,500 lumens each, while the Spotlight Cam has two 350-lumen output LEDs. In our experience, we found the Floodlight Cam to be about 4 to 5x brighter than the Spotlight Cam.

For background, this cat is not ours. We don’t know if she belongs to anyone; she seems to enjoy skipping down our street from yard to yard, likely looking for food or cover (if only we weren’t allergic to cats!). So before nightfall, we devised a plan.

You do not have to purchase a monthly service package for the Ring Floodlight Cam to work. However, you can do so through the Ring Video Recording feature. The Basic Protect subscription is $3 per month or $30 for the year per device. Or, choose the Protect Plus option for $10 per month or $100 for a year for all of your Ring cameras. This allows you to store streaming video for up to 60 days as well as download it to local storage.

We already had the $3 per month Ring Protect Basic plan for our Ring Doorbell, so we had no trouble adding another $3 for our Floodlight Cam.

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All told, the icing on this camera’s proverbial cake is those ultra-bright LEDs. You can’t beat the images this camera produces! And even better, we could see this crystal-clear footage from wherever we were, whether at home or away, in real-time.

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If you’re a homeowner, having a floodlight and camera in one device really is an ideal setup. Security cameras are a great crime deterrent, and smart lighting really does keep would-be intruders at bay2.

FYI: Many homes are equipped with floodlights already, so you might not run into the same trouble we did. If you’re comfortable replacing old household light fixtures with new ones, you should be able to handle the wired installation just fine with Ring Floodlight.

Let our sticky situation serve as a lighthearted example of how easy it is to customize these cameras. Should we ever need to investigate a threat more serious than an eight-legged creepy crawly, we feel pretty confident in our Ring Floodlight Cam’s ability to keep us protected from threats big, small, or anywhere in between.

It’s worth mentioning that the ability to link devices together is pretty typical in home security cameras these days. It’s another perk of building your own smart home ecosystem with a brand like Ring; all of their devices tend to communicate with each other pretty effortlessly. All you have to do is sit back and let the magic happen.

Pro Tip: Some of these models are currently on sale including the battery-operated Spotlight Cam Plus (was $169.99, now $129.99), the Floodlight Cam Wired Plus (was $199.99, now $129.99), and the Floodlight Cam Wired Pro (was 249.99, now $219.99). Head over to Ring’s website for more deals!

Editor's Note: Before we get going, we should mention that since the time of this writing, Ring split their floodlight cameras into two models – the plus and the pro. The pro costs a little more, but has more advanced features like 3D motion tracking. Just something to keep in mind.