Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Philips Hue Secure Flood Light Camera vs Ring Floodlight Cam 2K
Specs, pros and cons compared side by side
Both the Philips Hue Secure Flood Light Camera and the Ring Floodlight Cam 2K are floodlight 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; Ring specs come from Ring’s UK pages. 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: 2,250 lm at 4000K and 2,050 lm at 2700K (the Ring Floodlight Cam 2K: up to 2000 lumens, 3000K) · 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi (the Ring Floodlight Cam 2K: 2.4GHz only) · Free 24-hour video history, and Hue says no Secure plan is needed to use it (the Ring Floodlight Cam 2K: Ring Protect needed for recording)
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Ring Floodlight Cam 2K
Pick it for: 2K (2560 x 1440) video with Low Light Sight (the Hue Flood Light Camera: 1080p) · IP65 rating (the Hue Flood Light Camera: camera IP65, floodlight IP44) · Floodlights with 180°+ horizontal beam coverage, per Ring UK (beam angle not listed for the Hue Flood Light Camera)
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Quick comparison
| Spec |
Philips Hue Secure Flood Light Camera |
Ring Floodlight Cam 2K |
| Resolution |
1080p |
2K (2560 x 1440) |
| Power |
Mains-wired (floodlight 220-240 V) |
Hardwired to mains power, plug-in adapter |
| IP Rating |
IP44 (floodlight); camera IP65 |
IP65 |
| Wi-Fi |
2.4GHz and 5GHz |
2.4GHz only |
| Storage |
24-hour video history free; local storage not stated by Hue |
Cloud, with a Ring Protect plan |
| Apple HomeKit |
Not confirmed by Hue for live view |
Not listed by Ring |
| Subscription |
Optional Basic plan or Plus plan; 24-hour video history free |
Ring Protect needed for recording |
| 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. |
Works with Alexa |
Philips Hue Secure Flood Light Camera
Pros
- 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)
Ring Floodlight Cam 2K
Pros
- 2K (2560 x 1440) with Low Light Sight and night vision
- IP65 weather resistance
- Built-in lights: 200 to 2000 lumen adjustable floodlights
- 3D Motion Detection
Cons
- 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
- The wired version needs mains wiring
- Recording and smart alerts need a Ring Protect subscription
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Which should you buy?
Why choose the Philips Hue Secure Flood Light Camera
- 2,250 lm at 4000K and 2,050 lm at 2700K (the Ring Floodlight Cam 2K: up to 2000 lumens, 3000K)
- 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi (the Ring Floodlight Cam 2K: 2.4GHz only)
- Free 24-hour video history, and Hue says no Secure plan is needed to use it (the Ring Floodlight Cam 2K: Ring Protect needed for recording)
Why choose the Ring Floodlight Cam 2K
- 2K (2560 x 1440) video with Low Light Sight (the Hue Flood Light Camera: 1080p)
- IP65 rating (the Hue Flood Light Camera: camera IP65, floodlight IP44)
- Floodlights with 180°+ horizontal beam coverage, per Ring UK (beam angle not listed for the Hue Flood Light Camera)
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