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Security cameras with floodlights can be hit or miss—sometimes the lights aren’t bright enough; sometimes the camera quality is lacking; and other times, the motion detection is too sensitive. But the Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Pro (Certified Refurbished), now going for $119.99 on Woot (for seven days or until it sells out), seems to check all the right boxes—assuming you’re cool with a refurbished unit.
It comes with a one-year limited warranty, the same as a new model, which is reassuring. And if you’re a Prime member, you get free standard shipping (otherwise, it’s $6), though it does not ship to Alaska, Hawaii, P.O. boxes, or APO addresses.
Available in black or white, this floodlight camera packs some serious lighting power, with two adjustable LED lamps throwing out 2,000 lumens each (enough to illuminate a backyard or driveway). Additionally, its 2K HDR camera offers a 140-degree horizontal and 80-degree vertical field of view, meaning it can cover a wide area. You'll also find a 110dB siren, a built-in speaker and microphone for two-way talk, and six infrared LEDs for black-and-white night vision. The camera switches to color night vision (when the floodlights are on), which is nice, but don’t expect the colors to be as vibrant as its daytime footage, notes this PCMag review.
It’s got 3D motion detection, which means you can set motion zones (up to 30 feet) and only get alerts when movement crosses a set threshold. It also powers Bird’s Eye View, a feature that tracks visitor movement with an aerial map view. Pretty cool—if you’re willing to pay for a Ring Home subscription (without a plan, you’re limited to live viewing). The Basic Plan ($4.99/month) gives you 180 days of storage, person/package alerts, and video previews. The Premium Plan ($19.99/month) adds 24/7 recording, smart video search, and one-tap emergency response. If you want virtual security guards or professional monitoring, that’ll cost you extra.
Setting up the Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Pro isn’t too complicated, but it does require working with high-voltage wiring (100-240V). If you’re comfortable with that, the Ring app makes installation straightforward. The app also gives you control over motion settings, alerts, light brightness, color night vision, siren, and more. It runs on dual-band wifi (2.4GHz and 5.0GHz) and integrates well with Alexa and IFTTT, but no HomeKit or Google Assistant support. If you're considering alternatives, you might want to check out the $129.99 Arlo Pro 4 Spotlight Camera.
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