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Floodlight & Spotlight
Cameras that light the scene as well as record it, compared by power source and running costs.
We compare installation, storage, subscriptions and ecosystem requirements. Specifications change, so confirm final details with the manufacturer before buying.
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Floodlight & Spotlight Best floodlight camera for detail
Ring’s flagship floodlight camera, part of the first Ring generation to move to 4K capture.
Power Hardwired
Subscription Optional for saved video and advanced features
Ring Retinal 4K video Integrated floodlights and siren Wired power for continuous availability Watch for: Requires mains wiring, and saved video plus the newer AI alerting need a Ring subscription.
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Floodlight & Spotlight Best no-wiring light and camera combo
An outdoor light and 4K camera that runs indefinitely on solar, with the panel mountable away from the camera.
Power 10,000 mAh battery with detachable 2W solar panel
Subscription No subscription required
4K camera with an F1.6 lens for low light Detachable solar panel that can sit up to about 6 ft away Camera tilts up to 45° to remove blind spots Watch for: Solar performance depends heavily on placement and season; north-facing walls will need manual charging.
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Floodlight & Spotlight Best spotlight camera with a PoE option
A 4K spotlight camera sold in both wireless and Power over Ethernet versions for permanent installs.
Power Battery, plug-in, solar or PoE (PoE model)
Subscription Optional for saved video and advanced features
Ring Retinal 4K video Separate PoE model for wired reliability Integrated spotlight and siren Watch for: The PoE model needs Ethernet run to the mounting point, and cloud history still requires a plan.
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