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Philips Hue Secure Flood Light Camera Review

1080p camera  |  2,250 lm at 4000K  |  Camera IP65, floodlight IP44  |  Mains-wired  |  Hue Bridge required

Overview

The Philips Hue Secure Flood Light Camera combines a dimmable floodlight with a 1080p camera in black metal. Hue lists the floodlight at 2,250 lm at 4000K and 2,050 lm at 2700K. The camera has a 141.2° field of view, infrared night vision, motion detection, two-way talk and a sound alarm, and Hue says it can be mounted at a 60° angle in any direction. Hue rates the camera IP65 and the floodlight IP44.

It is mains-wired (Hue lists the floodlight at 220-240 V), so the wiring is a job for a qualified electrician with the power off. Hue says the floodlight camera requires a Hue Bridge, just like any other Philips Hue outdoor light. The camera connects over 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi and Zigbee. Hue says you don’t need a Secure plan to use it; a Basic plan or Plus plan adds video history. Smart home: Hue app; lights and automations work with Alexa, Google Home and Apple Home through a Hue Bridge. Hue’s plans page lists live streaming via app or voice partner displays but doesn’t name the displays.

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Key Features

✓1080p camera with a 141.2° field of view
✓Infrared night vision and motion detection
✓Two-way talk and a sound alarm
✓Floodlight: 2,250 lm at 4000K; 2,050 lm at 2700K
✓Floodlight dimmable with the Hue app and switches
✓Camera IP65; floodlight IP44; -20°C to 45°C
✓Camera can be mounted at a 60° angle in any direction
✓Black, made of metal
✓2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi and Zigbee
✓2-year warranty; minimum support period of 60 months from purchase

Pros & Cons

Pros

+ Floodlight and 1080p camera in one product
+ 2,250 lm at 4000K
+ No Secure plan needed to use it
+ Dimmable with the Hue app and switches

Cons

− Needs a Hue Bridge
− Mains-wired, so it needs a qualified electrician
− Floodlight is rated IP44 (camera IP65)

Good to Know

Hue says the Secure floodlight camera requires a Hue Bridge, just like any other Philips Hue outdoor light. It is also mains-wired (Hue lists the floodlight at 220-240 V), so plan for a qualified electrician to fit it with the power off.

Setup & Installation

Have a qualified electrician wire the floodlight with the power off. Your Hue Bridge should already be connected and added to the Philips Hue app. On the Home tab, tap the three-dot icon, then tap Add devices.

Scan both QR codes: the one on the light and the one on the camera’s ownership card. You set up the floodlight and its camera as if they were two separate products. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete setup.

Common Problems & Fixes

Running into issues? Our Philips Hue Secure troubleshooting guide covers step-by-step fixes taken from Hue’s own support pages, including camera not recording.

Who Should Buy It

Anyone with a Hue Bridge who wants a floodlight and a 1080p camera in one unit, and a qualified electrician to wire it in.

Verdict

The Secure Flood Light Camera pairs a floodlight rated 2,250 lm at 4000K with a 1080p camera and needs no Secure plan to use. It does need a Hue Bridge and mains wiring by a qualified electrician.

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⚠️ Important: This page is for guidance only. Always turn off the power at the circuit breaker or fuse box before touching any wiring, and use a qualified electrician if you are not sure. Follow Philips Hue’s official guidance for your device.