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Indoor and outdoor security cameras let you monitor activity in and around your home, relying on sensors to detect and capture video of motion and sound events. Some indoor cameras use motorized components to provide a 360-degree view of a room, plus offer the option to store recordings both locally and in the cloud. Outdoor cameras are built to withstand the elements, and some come equipped with <anchor>floodlights</anchor> for illuminating driveways and backyards, but be prepared to deal with wiring. Or, you can go with a wireless outdoor camera, which is much easier to install.
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## Table of Contents

Table of ContentsTable of ContentsBest OverallBest Affordable Camera for AlexaLorex 2K Wired Floodlight Security Camera (W452ASD)Best Detection and Tracking FeaturesBest for Google AssistantBest for Free Cloud StorageHow Bright Do Floodlight Cameras Get?What Resolution Floodlight Camera Do You Need?Do Floodlight Cameras Have Alarms?Do You Need an Electrician to Install a Floodlight Camera?Compare Specs: Our Picks Side by Side

A floodlight camera combines a [security camera](https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-outdoor-home-security-cameras) with bright lighting in a single outdoor fixture and typically features Wi-Fi connectivity so you can control it from your phone. We've been reviewing security cameras for 15 years, so you've come to the right place when evaluating your options. We tested each of the cameras below in our actual homes, evaluating their ease of setup and use, brightness, video quality, and overall value, among other factors, to help you find the best floodlight camera for your needs. With sharp 2K video, color night vision, a bright floodlight, and robust third-party [smart home device](https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-smart-home-devices) compatibility, the Arlo Pro 3 is our top pick, but we have options for all use cases and budgets, and we cover everything you need to know about choosing the best floodlight camera in the buying guide below our recommendations.

## Our Top Tested Picks

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### Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight Camera

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### Lorex 2K Wired Floodlight Security Camera (W452ASD)

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### Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Pro

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### Google Nest Cam With Floodlight (Wired)

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### Toucan Security Floodlight Camera

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Deeper Dive: Our Top Tested Picks

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![Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight Camera](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 320 180'%3E%3Crect fill='%23f7f7f7' /%3E%3C/svg%3E)

## Best Overall

### Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight Camera

4.0 Excellent

### Pros & Cons

- Sharp 2K video
- Color night vision
- Supports Alexa and Google voice commands and IFTTT applets
- Intelligent motion alerts
- Doesn't require a hub

- Recorded video and smart notifications require subscription
- Slight barrel distortion

### Why We Picked It

The battery-powered Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight isn't the most affordable model we’ve tested, but it offers lots of features such as color night vision, intelligent motion alerts, dimmable LEDs, and a built-in siren. Its superb performance and ability to interact with lots of other smart devices make it our top pick.

### Who It’s For

If you need to monitor a location that lacks any sort of electrical wiring (such as a pool area or side yard), the battery-equipped Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight is ideal. It’s a snap to install and recharge, while an optional solar panel accessory can keep it running indefinitely. It's also a good choice if you simply want reliable motion detection capabilities.

### Specs & Configurations

Integrations
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, IFTTT, Apple HomeKit

Storage
Cloud

Resolution
2K

Field of View
160 degrees

Night Vision

Brightness
3,000 lumens

Color Temperature
4,000K

Two-Way Audio

Alarm

Alarm Volume
N/A

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[Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight Camera Review](/reviews/arlo-pro-3-floodlight-camera)

![Blink Wired Floodlight Camera](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 320 180'%3E%3Crect fill='%23f7f7f7' /%3E%3C/svg%3E)

## Best Affordable Camera for Alexa

### Blink Wired Floodlight Camera

4.0 Excellent

### Pros & Cons

- Affordable
- Works with Alexa voice controls
- Compatible with IFTTT
- Color night vision
- Loud siren

- Some features are locked behind subscription
- Requires hub (not included) for local video storage
- No Google Assistant or HomeKit support

### Why We Picked It

The Blink Wired Floodlight’s colorful 1080p video quality impressed us in our daytime tests, as did its just slightly lower-quality color night vision recordings. Yes, you have to purchase the Blink Sync Module 2 hub ($34.99) if you want to store video locally and pay a subscription fee to get person detection features, but this camera is still a very good deal at $99.99.

### Who It’s For

The low price of the Blink Wired Floodlight makes it an attractive choice if you're on a budget and use Alexa to control your smart home. A decent color night vision mode, two bright LED lamps, a loud siren, and person detection capabilities ensure you get your money's worth.

### Specs & Configurations

Integrations
Amazon Alexa, IFTTT

Storage
Cloud, Local

Resolution
1080p

Field of View
143 degrees

Night Vision

Brightness
2,600 lumens

Color Temperature
5,000K

Two-Way Audio

Alarm

Alarm Volume
105dB

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[Blink Wired Floodlight Camera Review](/reviews/blink-wired-floodlight-camera)

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## Best 2K Floodlight With Local Storage

### Lorex 2K Wired Floodlight Security Camera (W452ASD)

4.0 Excellent

### Pros & Cons

- 2K HDR video capture with color night vision
- Adjustable LED color temperature
- Motion tracking with intelligent alerts
- Voice controls
- Local video storage
- Dual-band Wi-Fi

- Expensive
- Doesn't support HomeKit or IFTTT
- Installation requires electrical wiring

### Why We Picked It

The Lorex 2K Wired Floodlight camera has an edge in detail over its 1080p competitors. However, the device's real differentiator is its local storage requirement. The company doesn't offer a subscription plan to unlock additional features either, which is refreshing in a segment rife with upsells. We're also fans of the adjustable, dual LEDs, which you can position horizontally or vertically to suit your installation location. The price is a bit high, but at least you don't have to continually pay to use the camera.

### Who It’s For

If you don't want to shell out for a subscription plan every month, the Lorex 2K Wired Floodlight won't make you. It's the highest-resolution model on this list with a local storage option, so look no further if those two qualities are important to you. Just keep in mind that you have to connect it directly to a junction box; if you aren't comfortable with that, you should hire a pro to install it.

### Specs & Configurations

Integrations
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant

Storage
Local

Resolution
2K

Field of View
122 degrees

Night Vision

Brightness
2,400 lumens

Color Temperature
5,000K

Two-Way Audio

Alarm

Alarm Volume
85dB

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[Lorex 2K Wired Floodlight Security Camera (W452ASD) Review](/reviews/lorex-2k-wired-floodlight-security-camera-w452asd)

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## Best Detection and Tracking Features

### Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Pro

4.0 Excellent

### Pros & Cons

- Sharp HDR video
- Dual-band Wi-Fi
- 3D motion detection and subject-tracking features
- Intelligent alerts
- Color night vision
- Works with Alexa voice commands and IFTTT

- Expensive
- Requires subscription to access video recordings
- Lacks HomeKit and Google Assistant support

### Why We Picked It

The Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Pro stands out for its excellent motion detection abilities, including a Birds Eye View feature that shows an aerial map of where visitors to your property have traveled and a 3D motion radar that lets you set distance thresholds for motion alerts. It doesn’t support Apple HomeKit or Google Assistant, but it works with Alexa voice commands and IFTTT.

### Who It’s For

The Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Pro is particularly worthwhile if you already use other Ring devices, but it works just as well independently. It costs a lot, but you get a lot for your money including dual-band Wi-Fi, two bright LED lamps, color night vision, HDR video capture, and intelligent motion alerts.

### Specs & Configurations

Integrations
Amazon Alexa, IFTTT

Storage
Cloud

Resolution
1080p

Field of View
140 degrees

Night Vision

Brightness
4,000 lumens

Color Temperature
3,000K

Two-Way Audio

Alarm

Alarm Volume
110dB

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## Best for Google Assistant

### Google Nest Cam With Floodlight (Wired)

3.5 Good

### Pros & Cons

- Sharp 1080p video
- Bright LEDs
- Supports Google Assistant commands
- Intelligent alerts
- Dual-band Wi-Fi

- Expensive
- Some features require a subscription
- Doesn't support Alexa, HomeKit, or IFTTT

### Why We Picked It

The Google Nest Cam With Floodlight captures sharp 1080p HDR video and is relatively easy to install. In addition, its onboard [Passive Infrared](https://www.pcmag.com/encyclopedia/term/pir-sensor) (PIR) sensor has no trouble picking out people, vehicles, and animals from motion events, and its LED lamps shine competently. That said, it’s one of the most expensive floodlight cameras we've reviewed and you don't get much support for third-party integrations.

### Who It’s For

The Google Nest Cam With Floodlight makes a lot of sense if the rest of your smart home already runs on Google's services. You can conveniently stream video from this camera to a Google Nest Hub display, as well as use Google Assistant voice commands to turn the floodlights on and off and control their brightness.

### Specs & Configurations

Integrations
Google Assistant, Nest

Storage
Cloud

Resolution
1080p

Field of View
130 degrees

Night Vision

Brightness
4,800 lumens

Color Temperature
4,000K

Two-Way Audio

Alarm

Alarm Volume
N/A

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[Google Nest Cam With Floodlight (Wired) Review](/reviews/google-nest-cam-with-floodlight-wired)

![Toucan Security Floodlight Camera](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 320 180'%3E%3Crect fill='%23f7f7f7' /%3E%3C/svg%3E)

## Best for Free Cloud Storage

### Toucan Security Floodlight Camera

3.5 Good

### Pros & Cons

- Sharp video
- Bright spotlight
- Voice control
- Free 24-hour recording history

- Doesn't support HomeKit or IFTTT
- No local recording
- No third-party integrations
- No intelligent alerts

### Why We Picked It

Though it lacks some of the niceties that you can get with other models on this list such as local recording, HomeKit support, and intelligent alerts, the Toucan Security Floodlight Camera offers one big perk: free cloud-based video storage. The camera captures 1080p video and has a 180-degree field of view. It will record a 60-second video clip and store it in the cloud where you can access it for free within 24 hours. It features a single 1,200-lumen light, which was bright enough to illuminate a medium-size backyard in testing.

### Who It's For

If you're on a budget and want an affordable floodlight camera that doesn't require a subscription for cloud storage, the Toucan Security Floodlight Camera is worth a look. If you have a very large area to illuminate, opt for a floodlight camera with a higher light output such as the Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight Camera.

### Specs & Configurations

Integrations
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant

Storage
Cloud

Resolution
1080p

Field of View
180 degrees

Night Vision

Brightness
1,200 Lumens

Color Temperature

Two-Way Audio

Alarm

Alarm Volume
110dB

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Buying Guide: The Best Floodlight Cameras for 2024

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## How Bright Do Floodlight Cameras Get?

Most smart floodlight cameras use dual-LED lamps to light the way. A typical bulb in a smart floodlight puts out anywhere from about 500 to 3,000 lumens; the combined brightness of the two bulbs in dual-LED configurations typically outshines single-bulb models. For context, a 3,000-lumen LED bulb is roughly equivalent to a 200-watt incandescent bulb.

Smart floodlight cameras typically don't use replaceable bulbs, but you can expect them to last anywhere from 15,000 to 30,000 hours of use.

![Blink Wired Floodlight Camera](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20768%20432'%3E%3Crect%20fill='%23f7f7f7'%20/%3E%3C/svg%3E)

Blink Wired Floodlight Camera (Credit: Amazon)

Any model worth its salt can respond to motion and sound events, but some fixtures even let you dim the lights or create custom lighting effects. If you use Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri voice commands to control your smart home devices, make sure your floodlight cam supports independent voice controls for the lights and camera. You should also ensure that it is capable of streaming video feeds to an indoor [smart display](https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-smart-displays) such as an Amazon Echo Show or a Google Nest Hub.

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## What Resolution Floodlight Camera Do You Need?

The camera component of a smart floodlight is just as important as the light source, as it enables you to see what's going on outside. Many offer the same features that you get with standalone outdoor security cameras, including the ability to respond to motion detection events by turning on the lights, sending an alert, or recording the event.

The cameras typically house Wi-Fi or Bluetooth radios to connect the fixture to your home network and feature [weather-resistant](https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/dust-resistant-waterproof-making-sense-of-gadget-ratings) enclosures that protect them from the elements. If you have a lot of smart devices on your network, consider choosing a dual-band camera that can connect to either the 2.4GHz Wi-Fi or 5GHz bands.

Most floodlight cameras record 1080p video, but a handful can go up to 2K. Although you get a sharper image from a 2K camera, streaming video smoothly at that resolution requires a strong network connection. Moreover, higher-resolution video requires more storage space and might result in more expensive cloud storage fees; we detail these fees in each of our reviews. Look for a camera that offers a wide field of view and uses high dynamic range (HDR) technology to enhance contrast, too.

Many cameras use infrared LEDs for black-and-white night vision, but some employ special sensors that use low ambient light to capture color video at night. Either way, you should make sure your floodlight cam can record clear video out to around 30 feet.

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## Do Floodlight Cameras Have Alarms?

Shining a light on potential thieves and intruders can be a good deterrent, but some situations call for more drastic measures. If you live in an area where package thefts or car break-ins are common, look for a floodlight camera that has a built-in siren that you can activate from the app or program to go off when it detects motion. You should look for a siren with a volume somewhere in the 100dB range (or louder if you live near a busy roadway). Flashing lights are also ideal for letting visitors know that you're aware of their presence.

Make sure your floodlight camera has a two-way talk option that lets you converse with whoever is out there. And if you want to play a personalized audio message, look for a model that lets you prerecord messages. Doing so can help make it appear like you're home even if you’re not.

![Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight Camera](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20768%20432'%3E%3Crect%20fill='%23f7f7f7'%20/%3E%3C/svg%3E)

Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight Camera (Credit: Arlo)

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## Do You Need an Electrician to Install a Floodlight Camera?

If you use Alexa, Google, or HomeKit to control your smart home, pick a floodlight camera that works with your platform of choice so you can run routines and set it to interact with your other smart home devices. Or, look for a model that supports [IFTTT](https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/ifttt), a service that enables you to set up integrations with lots of third-party apps and smart devices. If you want to future-proof your setup, be sure your choice supports [Matter](https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/matter-explained), a newer standard that bridges multiple platforms.

Some floodlight cameras contain a microSD card slot that you can use to store local video recordings, but others require you to pay for a cloud subscription to access them. If you require access to your video from anywhere then cloud storage is the way to go, but otherwise, you can get away with local storage. Better yet, look for a model that offers both options.

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Finally, installing a floodlight camera is fairly easy, but wired fixtures require you to deal with high-voltage electrical wiring. If you're not comfortable with that, then consider hiring a professional for the installation. Or you can opt for a battery-powered fixture; they don’t require any wiring whatsoever, but you likely need to charge them frequently depending on their recording resolution and amount of use.

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For more, check out our [Readers' Choice Awards](https://www.pcmag.com/news/readers-choice-2023-the-home-security-brands-people-prefer) to see which security cameras and brands other PCMag readers trust most.

Regarding trust, we no longer recommend Wyze security cameras following a [series of security breaches](https://www.pcmag.com/news/13000-wyze-users-received-pictures-from-strangers-cameras-last-week) that exposed users' camera feeds.

Once you find the right camera, head over to our [tips for setting it up](https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/5-tips-for-setting-up-smart-home-security-cameras). And for an even more advanced way to keep a set of eyes on your home, both indoors and out, see our picks for [the best smart home security systems](https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-smart-home-security-systems). Finally, check out our story on [how to set up a DIY home security system](https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/no-more-monthly-fees-how-to-build-your-own-home-security-system) if you want to save on subscription fees.

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## Compare SpecsThe Best Floodlight Cameras for 2024

Our Picks

[![Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight Camera Image](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 238 139'%3E%3Crect fill='%23f7f7f7' /%3E%3C/svg%3E)\
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Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight Camera\
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See It\
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$169.99 \
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at Amazon](https://cc.pcmag.com/v1/otc/01r1WRIAJykbQgN4oGQ8FSi?merchant=05kie42h3YvHwjr4G1w80Qq&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB08HRVVMBY&template=roundup-page&module=specs-chart&element=spec-row&item=price&position=1&element_label=Arlo+Pro+3+Floodlight+Camera+See+It+%24169.99+at+Amazon&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcmag.com%2Fpicks%2Fthe-best-floodlight-cameras&object_type=review&object_uuid=07xkE0vlnA5LybibXX9afHr&product_uuid=05pP2PJPnw1K6Ox33d0DyqN "(Opens in a new tab)")[![Blink Wired Floodlight Camera](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 238 139'%3E%3Crect fill='%23f7f7f7' /%3E%3C/svg%3E)\
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Blink Wired Floodlight Camera\
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See It\
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$89.99 \
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at Amazon](https://cc.pcmag.com/v1/otc/01r1WRIAJykbQgN4oGQ8FSi?merchant=05kie42h3YvHwjr4G1w80Qq&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0B5VLCL1N&template=roundup-page&module=specs-chart&element=spec-row&item=price&position=2&element_label=Blink+Wired+Floodlight+Camera+See+It+%2489.99+at+Amazon&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcmag.com%2Fpicks%2Fthe-best-floodlight-cameras&object_type=review&object_uuid=077eb5WpzIMK5NmGdjw3cVj&product_uuid=077YbqvTw7x68iu2RywIsLn "(Opens in a new tab)")[![Lorex 2K Wired Floodlight Security Camera (W452ASD) Image](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 238 139'%3E%3Crect fill='%23f7f7f7' /%3E%3C/svg%3E)\
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Lorex 2K Wired Floodlight Security Camera (W452ASD)\
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See It\
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$249.99 \
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at Walmart](https://cc.pcmag.com/v1/otc/01r1WRIAJykbQgN4oGQ8FSi?merchant=02zLDwCqTbhlnKCTPdI0yqf&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FLorex-W452ASDB-E-Wi-Fi-2K-4-0-MP-Wired-Floodlight-Security-Camera-Black%2F2865299435&template=roundup-page&module=specs-chart&element=spec-row&item=price&position=3&element_label=Lorex+2K+Wired+Floodlight+Security+Camera+%28W452ASD%29+See+It+%24249.99+at+Walmart&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcmag.com%2Fpicks%2Fthe-best-floodlight-cameras&object_type=review&object_uuid=014wu6MzAZliD0kPu9EOzD4&product_uuid=00VO4T6r1yy2oxm2h3qhAw9 "(Opens in a new tab)")[![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 238 139'%3E%3Crect fill='%23f7f7f7' /%3E%3C/svg%3E)\
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Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Pro\
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See It\
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$219.99 \
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at Amazon](https://cc.pcmag.com/v1/otc/01r1WRIAJykbQgN4oGQ8FSi?merchant=05kie42h3YvHwjr4G1w80Qq&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB08FCWRXQR&template=roundup-page&module=specs-chart&element=spec-row&item=price&position=4&element_label=Ring+Floodlight+Cam+Wired+Pro+See+It+%24219.99+at+Amazon&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcmag.com%2Fpicks%2Fthe-best-floodlight-cameras&object_type=review&object_uuid=03U6xvzKLV29N8YoMRUclkQ&product_uuid=03yesKdZ3OW6a5NoyscQAsV "(Opens in a new tab)")[![Google Nest Cam With Floodlight (Wired) Image](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 238 139'%3E%3Crect fill='%23f7f7f7' /%3E%3C/svg%3E)\
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Google Nest Cam With Floodlight (Wired)\
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See It\
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$209.99 \
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at Amazon](https://cc.pcmag.com/v1/otc/01r1WRIAJykbQgN4oGQ8FSi?merchant=05kie42h3YvHwjr4G1w80Qq&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB09J9ZWZ9Q&template=roundup-page&module=specs-chart&element=spec-row&item=price&position=5&element_label=Google+Nest+Cam+With+Floodlight+%28Wired%29+See+It+%24209.99+at+Amazon&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcmag.com%2Fpicks%2Fthe-best-floodlight-cameras&object_type=review&object_uuid=06GJlEiVzZfDY9ZapbNf87c&product_uuid=01ZX0uoP4PkGDuN7bjc1Jtt "(Opens in a new tab)")[![Toucan Security Floodlight Camera Image](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 238 139'%3E%3Crect fill='%23f7f7f7' /%3E%3C/svg%3E)\
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Toucan Security Floodlight Camera\
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See It\
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$99.99 \
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at Toucan Solutions](https://cc.pcmag.com/v1/otc/01r1WRIAJykbQgN4oGQ8FSi?merchant=01zB0j0Lky3kfsf9oizOsQT&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.toucansolution.com%2Fproducts%2Fsecurity-light-camera&template=roundup-page&module=specs-chart&element=spec-row&item=price&position=6&element_label=Toucan+Security+Floodlight+Camera+See+It+%2499.99+at+Toucan+Solutions&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcmag.com%2Fpicks%2Fthe-best-floodlight-cameras&object_type=review&object_uuid=03PuLeVdZAskDFGOPmngA14&product_uuid=06nrgBpAbTOlnfMyteTOAMu "(Opens in a new tab)")

Editors'Rating

Editors' Choice

4.0 [Editor Review](/reviews/arlo-pro-3-floodlight-camera)

4.0 [Editor Review](/reviews/blink-wired-floodlight-camera)

4.0 [Editor Review](/reviews/lorex-2k-wired-floodlight-security-camera-w452asd)

4.0 [Editor Review](/reviews/ring-floodlight-cam-wired-pro)

3.5 [Editor Review](/reviews/google-nest-cam-with-floodlight-wired)

3.5 [Editor Review](/reviews/toucan-security-floodlight-camera)

Integrations

Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, IFTTT, Apple HomeKit

Amazon Alexa, IFTTT

Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant

Amazon Alexa, IFTTT

Google Assistant, Nest

Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant

Storage

Cloud

Cloud, Local

Local

Cloud

Cloud

Cloud

Resolution

2K

1080p

2K

1080p

1080p

1080p

Field of View

160 degrees

143 degrees

122 degrees

140 degrees

130 degrees

180 degrees

Night Vision

Brightness

3,000 lumens

2,600 lumens

2,400 lumens

4,000 lumens

4,800 lumens

1,200 Lumens

Color Temperature

4,000K

5,000K

5,000K

3,000K

4,000K

Two-Way Audio

Alarm

Alarm Volume

N/A

105dB

85dB

110dB

N/A

110dB

Where to Buy

[$169.99 \
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at Walmart](https://cc.pcmag.com/v1/otc/01r1WRIAJykbQgN4oGQ8FSi?merchant=02zLDwCqTbhlnKCTPdI0yqf&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FLorex-W452ASDB-E-Wi-Fi-2K-4-0-MP-Wired-Floodlight-Security-Camera-Black%2F2865299435&template=roundup-page&module=specs-chart&element=spec-row&item=where-to-buy&position=3&element_label=%24249.99+at+Walmart+%26nbsp%3B&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcmag.com%2Fpicks%2Fthe-best-floodlight-cameras&object_type=review&object_uuid=014wu6MzAZliD0kPu9EOzD4&product_uuid=00VO4T6r1yy2oxm2h3qhAw9 "(Opens in a new tab)")[$219.99 \
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at Amazon](https://cc.pcmag.com/v1/otc/01r1WRIAJykbQgN4oGQ8FSi?merchant=05kie42h3YvHwjr4G1w80Qq&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB08FCWRXQR&template=roundup-page&module=specs-chart&element=spec-row&item=where-to-buy&position=4&element_label=%24219.99+at+Amazon+%26nbsp%3B&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcmag.com%2Fpicks%2Fthe-best-floodlight-cameras&object_type=review&object_uuid=03U6xvzKLV29N8YoMRUclkQ&product_uuid=03yesKdZ3OW6a5NoyscQAsV "(Opens in a new tab)")[$209.99 \
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at Amazon](https://cc.pcmag.com/v1/otc/01r1WRIAJykbQgN4oGQ8FSi?merchant=05kie42h3YvHwjr4G1w80Qq&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB09J9ZWZ9Q&template=roundup-page&module=specs-chart&element=spec-row&item=where-to-buy&position=5&element_label=%24209.99+at+Amazon+%26nbsp%3B&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcmag.com%2Fpicks%2Fthe-best-floodlight-cameras&object_type=review&object_uuid=06GJlEiVzZfDY9ZapbNf87c&product_uuid=01ZX0uoP4PkGDuN7bjc1Jtt "(Opens in a new tab)") [$209.99 \
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at Walmart](https://cc.pcmag.com/v1/otc/01r1WRIAJykbQgN4oGQ8FSi?merchant=02zLDwCqTbhlnKCTPdI0yqf&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FGoogle-Nest-Cam-with-Floodlight-Snow%2F386164023&template=roundup-page&module=specs-chart&element=spec-row&item=where-to-buy&position=5B&element_label=%24209.99+at+Walmart+%26nbsp%3B&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcmag.com%2Fpicks%2Fthe-best-floodlight-cameras&object_type=review&object_uuid=06GJlEiVzZfDY9ZapbNf87c&product_uuid=01ZX0uoP4PkGDuN7bjc1Jtt "(Opens in a new tab)")[$99.99 \
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at Toucan Solutions](https://cc.pcmag.com/v1/otc/01r1WRIAJykbQgN4oGQ8FSi?merchant=01zB0j0Lky3kfsf9oizOsQT&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.toucansolution.com%2Fproducts%2Fsecurity-light-camera&template=roundup-page&module=specs-chart&element=spec-row&item=where-to-buy&position=6&element_label=%2499.99+at+Toucan+Solutions+%26nbsp%3B&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcmag.com%2Fpicks%2Fthe-best-floodlight-cameras&object_type=review&object_uuid=03PuLeVdZAskDFGOPmngA14&product_uuid=06nrgBpAbTOlnfMyteTOAMu "(Opens in a new tab)") [$179.99 \
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