Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Philips Hue Secure Flood Light Camera vs Philips Hue Secure 2K Wired Camera

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Philips Hue Secure Flood Light Camera and the Philips Hue Secure 2K Wired Camera are mains-powered security cameras. This head-to-head sets them side by side using the specs, pros and cons from our full reviews. Philips Hue specs come from Hue’s own pages, UK pages first. Mains-wired lights and cameras should be fitted by a qualified electrician, with the power off at the fuse box or breaker.

Quick verdict

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Philips Hue Secure Flood Light Camera

Pick it for: Built-in floodlight: 2,250 lm at 4000K and 2,050 lm at 2700K (no light listed for the 2K Wired Camera) · Camera can be mounted at a 60° angle in any direction (not listed for the 2K Wired Camera)

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Philips Hue Secure 2K Wired Camera

Pick it for: 2K (Quad HD) video (the Flood Light Camera: 1080p) · Standing mounting as well as ceiling or wall (the Flood Light Camera: ceiling or wall)

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Quick comparison

Spec Philips Hue Secure Flood Light Camera Philips Hue Secure 2K Wired Camera
Resolution 1080p 2K (Quad HD)
Power Mains-wired (floodlight 220-240 V) Wired, mains 100-240 V
IP Rating IP44 (floodlight); camera IP65 IP65 (power supply IP20)
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz and 5GHz 2.4GHz and 5GHz
Storage 24-hour video history free; local storage not stated by Hue Hue cloud (Hue US FAQ); local storage not stated by Hue
Apple HomeKit Not confirmed by Hue for live view Not confirmed by Hue for live view
Subscription Optional Basic plan or Plus plan; 24-hour video history free Optional Basic plan or Plus plan; 24-hour video history free
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. 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.
Philips Hue Secure Flood Light Camera

Pros

  • Floodlight and 1080p camera in one product
  • 2,250 lm at 4000K
  • 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)
Philips Hue Secure 2K Wired Camera

Pros

  • 2K (Quad HD) video
  • IP65 and fully weatherproof, for indoor or outdoor use
  • Ceiling, standing or wall mounting

Cons

  • Power supply is rated IP20, while the camera is IP65
  • Hue doesn’t give a pixel count for its 2K video

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Philips Hue Secure Flood Light Camera

  • Built-in floodlight: 2,250 lm at 4000K and 2,050 lm at 2700K (no light listed for the 2K Wired Camera)
  • Camera can be mounted at a 60° angle in any direction (not listed for the 2K Wired Camera)
Why choose the Philips Hue Secure 2K Wired Camera

  • 2K (Quad HD) video (the Flood Light Camera: 1080p)
  • Standing mounting as well as ceiling or wall (the Flood Light Camera: ceiling or wall)

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