Customer Ratings & Reviews

Great camera. Easy and quick installation when replacing existing flood light. Camera quality is great.

this floodlight camera is superior. super high resolution footage in 4k, as well as a super, super bright floodlight attached. gets the job done, and Ring is simply a superior product.

This Ring floodlight camera is a major upgrade from the 2K Ring Floodlight Cam. The advertisement is a bit misleading—you can not see the man’s face as clearly as the promo shows but that’s expected since it’s an ad. Overall, it’s a great purchase. I’m impressed enough that I’m planning to buy another one for my rear and side entrances.

I’ve been using the Ring Camera and it works great. Clear video, fast motion alerts, and easy to monitor from my phone. Setup is simple—only downside is the subscription for video storage. Overall, worth it

Works great. picture clarity is great See a lot clearer

Great camera.I am very pleased with my ring 4k floodlight camera.

I've only had it installed for 2 days but everything seems what I expected. Very clear video and easy to install

Works seamlessly with my other cameras and with the app. Easy install and the lights work great.

I’ve used a bunch of outdoor cameras and motion lights over the years and most of them are either dim, slow, or just too smart/complicated for their own good. This Ring Floodlight Cam Pro 2nd Gen finally feels like all the required features are present– bright, sharp, and predictable. It’s the first one where I don’t feel like I have to babysit the settings every week. It is a high tech camera that doesn’t feel overly complicated to use. The app is very intuitive and lends itself for new users. INSTALL/SETUP The installation is very straightforward if you already have a wired floodlight on a box. You shut off power, take down the old fixture, and this basically mounts in its place using the included bracket and screws. Once it’s physically up, the Ring app walks you through the rest: scan the QR code, name the camera, connect it to Wi-Fi, and then set up your motion and light preferences step by step. VIDEO & LIVE VIEW The big upgrade here is the picture. This is a 2nd Gen Pro with “Retinal 4K” style video and up to 10x zoom, and it really does show tiny details you’d normally miss – think license plates, clothing logos, or what someone is actually holding in their hands. Live View is exactly what you want it to be: open the app, tap the camera, and you’re watching your driveway or backyard in real time with almost no delay. Color night vision keeps things usable even after dark, so you’re not staring at a grainy black-and-white blob trying to guess what’s going on. LIGHTS/MOTION The floodlights are no joke, it is very bright. The two big LED heads easily cover a driveway, side yard, or garage area, and they come on fast when motion is detected. Bright enough that anyone walking into that beam knows they’re lit up, but still adjustable in the app if you don’t want full “stadium mode” all the time. Under the hood, it’s using Ring’s radar-based 3D Motion Detection and Bird’s Eye View, so it’s not just “anything that moves” like classic motion lights. You can tell it how far out to watch, which path counts as “coming toward the house,” and which areas to ignore. That means fewer random alerts from cars on the street and more alerts that actually matter, like someone walking up your driveway or cutting across your side gate. APP/EXTRAS Everything lives in the Ring app, which keeps it simple. The app itself , like I mentioned, is very easy to use. It has not glitched while I have been using it. The 4k feature is awesome but it is very dependent on the strength of your cellular signal to take full advantage. You can: – Turn the floodlights on and off manually. – Jump into Live View, talk through the camera, or hit the built-in siren if you need to make a point. – Adjust motion zones and sensitivity so you’re not getting messages every time a leaf moves. If you add Ring’s subscription plan, you also unlock scrolling back through your recordings and using smarter search to find certain events over the last days or weeks instead of just watching things live. Even without the plan, the everyday “who’s outside right now?” part still works fine. DOWNSIDE/WISH My one real complaint is that this is not a “screw it into an outlet and you’re done” type product. It has to be wired into your house power, and Ring itself suggests using existing wiring and even a pro if you’re not handy with electrical. If you don’t already have a light there, you’re either paying an electrician or doing more work than a normal DIY camera. Once it’s in, it’s great but that first step might be a hurdle for some people. OVERALL If you want a floodlight camera that’s bright, reliable, and shows 4K-level detail when you zoom in, this Ring Floodlight Cam Pro 2nd Gen hits the spot- easy day to day use, reliable live view, accurate motion alerts, and BRIGHT light coverage that actually makes you feel like the outside of your home is being watched and protected. I definitely recommend this product for those that want the newer high tech product with more app options than a regular security camera.

Amazing picture quality, very nice upgrade coming from the previous gen. Not a fan you cant reuse the same mount as the previous model.

Great security camera, I’m thinking of purchasing more.

I was thinking the video Quality would be a little better but its good enough! The $20 a month for Ring sucks!

I mounted the Ring Floodlight Cam Pro (2nd Gen) Retinal 4K right above my garage, and the first thing I’ll say is: this thing feels like a serious upgrade from the standard smart floodlight cameras I’ve tested. Before I even screwed it into place, the setup process in the Ring app did a good job laying everything out clearly. It walks you through wiring step by step, shows how to secure the mounting bracket, and even has prompts that double-check whether you’ve cut power at the breaker — small but appreciated touches. Once the camera was physically installed and powered on, the app immediately found it on my network. Connecting over Wi-Fi was smooth, and from there I built out my motion zones, tuned the sensitivity, and set the floodlight brightness. The customization is instantly useful; above a garage you want wide coverage, but you don’t want every passing car to light up your phone all night. Within a few minutes of dialing things in, it was behaving exactly how I wanted. The star of this camera is the 4K lens, and the detail is legitimately impressive. The first night I tested it, I pulled up the live feed and zoomed into the far end of my driveway — not only could I make out clear facial details, but street signs across the road were still readable. Without the lights on, the low-light image stayed surprisingly clean, and when the floodlights actually kicked in, the whole driveway looked like someone set up a production shoot out front. It’s bright, but not harsh-white bright — more like a controlled, evenly spread beam that fills the space naturally. Motion detection also felt more refined than previous Ring gear I’ve used. Mounting it high above a garage door usually means you get a lot of overhead motion or weird angles, but the Pro’s 3D radar system locks onto movement in a smart, directional way. Instead of ten notifications every time someone walks a dog across the street, I mostly get alerts only when someone steps onto my actual driveway or approaches the garage. The radar mapping makes a difference — you can see the “path” of a movement in the app, which helps you fine-tune zones even more. Audio is solid as well. Two-way talk is clear, and the mic cuts out wind noise better than I expected. I tested it by standing under the garage after sunset and talking through the app — my voice sounded natural, not tinny, and whoever answered me on the other end said it was cleaner than most doorbell cams they’ve heard. The siren is loud enough to matter if you ever actually need it. In day-to-day use, the camera’s been dependable. The hardwired setup means I don’t have to think about battery levels, and the Wi-Fi connection has stayed stable. Nighttime detections have been consistent, and the floodlights come on fast — there’s no lag between motion and illumination. For a spot like a garage, that responsiveness really matters, especially if you’re pulling in late at night. The tradeoffs are mostly what you’d expect from something this powerful. The 4K footage eats bandwidth, so if your Wi-Fi isn’t solid, you’ll feel it. Installation isn’t as quick as a battery-powered Ring; you have to commit to wiring it properly. And the floodlights are extremely bright — great for security, but you’ll want to angle them carefully so you don’t blast the neighbors’ windows every time a leaf moves. Still, after living with it above my garage, I’m impressed. The clarity is miles ahead of standard 1080p floodlight cams, the lights make the entire driveway feel safe and visible, and the motion detection feels a lot smarter than the older Ring models I’ve used over the years. If you want a camera that can actually capture useful detail — not just grainy shapes — and you don’t mind a more hands-on install, this is absolutely worth it.

I can’t believe they released such poorly implemented product. The 4k camera quality is beyond awful. I can’t even make out my next door neighbors car license plates which are less than 20 ft away from my driveway. When you view the video feed it starts high mbps and then it drops below 1mbps. I tried connecting via 2.4ghz due to range and that didn’t fix the issue. The RSSI was 54 for me so the signal strenght is good that it should not impact picture quality. Ring engineers should really consider reviewing this product because it clearly wasnt ‘t ready to be released. Also I have fiber internet and the router is one wall away from the camera. They need to release a firmware update asap to address this issue. If they do not then im going to be returning this.

OVERALL Ring, a brand that's recognized by most, whether you like or dislike it. Out of the box, this has a quality metallic build with some decent weight to it. The light fixtures seem of a durable quality and the coat of paint gives it a finish that'll keep it looking good for years to come. If you've got an existing floodlight, adding this will be a simple process. If you don't, and you're not technically skilled with the logistics of wiring it in, get an electrician. Ring makes it fairly simple with all necessary hardware to get this thing installed. The Ring app provides a guided setup to get it paired afterwards. This made getting it connected to my network a simple process. By default, the initial setup activates Sidewalk, I had to turn off this double edged sword. SETUP & PERFORMANCE Once installed and accessible from my phone, I had the chance to witness the 4K retinal lens quality, and I've got to say, I'm impressed. Daytime viewing is sharp with great color accuracy. Nighttime viewing is alright. With the floodlight being mounted in my backyard and under a patio, nighttime doesn't get great moonlight so the area immediately in its vicinity is very dark. However, the remaining yard space that sees light reflecting off the moon is impressive. Zooming in on objects is ok. Max zoom gets somewhat pixelated. Panning around while zoomed has an annoying effect that generates the area surrounding the zoomed object as you move around. Oftentimes, you get a blank black section of the cameras peripheral vision that generates after a short delay. There really should be a landscape supported mode with this camera. It's range of view is wide, but the resulting video feed is always small. But maybe this is more of a Ring app issue. The floodlight is bright and supplements the cameras vision well. At maximum brightness, the light reaches about 15' with adequate clarity. Motion detection is an interesting one. Radar-based 3D motion detection is an upgrade from traditional pixel based motion detection. Zones can be defined for video detection and light activation areas. Birds eye view, while I feel my setup makes this feature less reliable, it still proved to be quite effective. It combines the visual image of the camera with mapping data you configure so it only detects within your specified areas. This gives your camera spatial context from where to look for movement, reducing false alerts. Two-way communication is clear with virtually no lag, making real time communication with visitors viable. Presets make quick replies simple ranging from greetings to simple instructions. They can be combined with motion detection to let detected persons know they are being watched as a deterrent. PROS & CONS * Great video quality and motion detection. * Annoying blank video when panning while zoomed in * Subscription first camera system that carries limited functionality without. * Cloud recording only. * Sidewalk is on by default, this should be an opt-in function with the level of privacy concerns it brings up. * Hardware quality is as good as it gets CONCLUSION If you're already invested in Ring products, this is a must have as it adds a plethora of functions integrating various Ring products under the Ring app to function in unison. It offers intelligent motion detection, great video quality, sports grade A hardware, and powerful lighting creating a more effective and user-friendly home security solution. The black video is slightly annoying but since it's a very short delay, manageable. As a subscription first product, with no real alternative options, the moment you stop that sub, the camera turns into a slightly better paperweight. Whether it's financial woes, security breach pushes you away, or supporting a boycott. However, my biggest deterrent is Sidewalk, it's privacy concerning functions and integrations/partnerships that opt-in by default. This is worth 4-stars.

Excellent spotlight, even better camera. Several years ago, my first video doorbell cam was a first-gen Ring cam's. I remember that it was a great cam, with a really clean, and efficient app. Over the years, the family gradually moved our in-home integration intomthe Nest eco-system. This was in no way an indictment against Ring, but having the one eco-system for all smart-home is nice. Having said that, when the opportunity came up to get this, I jumped on it. I am not dissapointed. Out of the box, the flood-cam has the expected high-quality that Ring has delivered from the get-go. I downloaded the app, and again, I was not dissapointed. It had a simple, but rich offering. Just as I remembered. Don't get me wrong, it was not the exaxct same, but an updated version. Clean, accessable, and intuitive. For my installation, I had an existing old-school eve mounted floodlight, so I already had the existing junction box, and wiring, so a ladder and a screwdrive was about all that was needed. While I am not the mandiest guy in the world, installation was simple. If you don't have the confidence to work with ellectricity, trade a friend, or local handyman a $20 bill and a 12 pack of beer. It should take no more than 25 minutes for most experienced handy-folk. Once installed, set-up in the app was a breeze. I have this placed in my backyard, and it is working great. I won't get into the techie stuff becasue that is easily accessable from both the Best Buy and Ring websites. But suffice it to say, this is a great choice, and I would reccomend toa friend.

I’ve been using Ring since 2019 after attempting to use multiple other products to fill security camera needs. Ring has been solid and just works for a reasonable fee (yeah I’m grandfathered into a $100 a year plan), which keeps me coming back for more devices. The latest Ring Floodlight Cam Pro (2nd gen) offers a ton of excellent features that amounted to a solid upgrade from my first generation Floodlight Cam from 2019. That camera has been monitoring my driveway in the frozen winters, blistering summers in direct sunlight for over 6 years now and hasn’t given me any trouble. I’m excited to have the 2nd generation and hope it lasts just as well. That said, what prompted an upgrade? Well a lot of modern conveniences. It has an identical wide angle perspective as its older sibling (confirmed by comparing my first gen footage and the 2nd gen side by side), but a much higher resolution - coming in a ‘Retinal 4k’. Despite the marketing term, it’s a lot better, allowing me to make out license plates and many other details I previously would struggle to. It actually captures in a higher resolution that is streamed, and footage from processed events can be downloaded to your device for a higher resolution. Another excellent feature, which I’ve enjoyed on my doorbell, is the person/vehicle notifications. I keep this device mounted smack dab in the middle of my driveway which faces away from any windows in the house. The outcome is that I can use this camera to monitor the driveway for packages, guests, or the kids playing. The device does a great job differentiating between persons, and vehicles. However one downside is that I no longer get notifications when my oversized squirrel travels across my driveway (kidding, this is a godsend, as he was causing a lot of false positives). Wireless connection has been solid, with no drops. The camera does exclusively use 2.4Ghz, which for a ‘pro’ device in 2025 is a bit of a letdown. That said, I haven’t had any issues with video quality and as mentioned, the higher resolution videos are uploaded from the internal cache. Besides the improved motion detection, the device offers all of the features of the old one, such as siren, 2 way talking, manual light control, motion zones, and schedules. There is a new addition of smart responses, light brightness and a few other oddities that may interest a few, but generally this is the same device. What I cannot comment on yet is the longevity; which really set the first gen apart for me (and the ‘Plus’ Floodlight I had shorted out an LED within a year or two). Overall, this device is a vast improvement in resolution, response, and general initial quality. However, this device has big shoes to fill after a solid 6 years of the first gen and it is still working admirably - it is being relocated to another position around my house. Time will tell how the new device works, but the smart alerts are a godsend after too many squirrel alerts. Highly recommended.

After using the Ring Floodlight Cam Pro 2 for a little over a week, I’m impressed with how much better it is compared to my older Ring floodlight model. Since I was replacing a first gen(early adopters) Ring floodlight cam, installation was surprisingly quick, the wiring matched up perfectly, and the Ring app walked me through the rest. Setup, connection to Wi-Fi, and adding it to my existing Ring devices took just a few minutes with no issues. Once installed, the upgrades became obvious right away. It took few minutes for the firmware upgrade and once done it was up in running. The 4K Retinal video quality is a huge step forward. During the day, the footage is sharp with excellent color accuracy. At night, the low-light clarity is even more noticeable, everything looks brighter and clearer without relying solely on the floodlights. I’ve zoomed in, and the footage stays usable even at 10x zoom, which wasn’t possible with my older camera. The radar based 3D motion detection is another feature I’ve to appreciate through daily use. After adjusting the detection and light zones, the alerts became incredibly accurate. I get notifications only for actual activity inside my yard. The bird’s eye view map is surprisingly helpful because it shows exactly where motion happened. Over the week, I haven’t had any false alerts, which is a big improvement over my previous model. The floodlights are extremely bright and very customizable. I currently have them set around the mid-range of the lumen scale, and even at that level, they cover my entire driveway and side yard. They activate reliably whenever motion is detected in the chosen zones. The lights come on instantly, and after a week of nightly activity they’ve performed perfectly. Notifications arrive quickly, and the two-way audio with the Audio+ enhancement is clear with practically no lag. The ring app continues to be a strong point of the ecosystem. Being able to link this camera with my other ring devices, customize zones, and see a detailed timeline view of events makes monitoring the property smooth and convenient. After a solid week of daily use, I’m very pleased with this floodlight cam pro. The clearer video, smarter motion detection, and brighter lights make a noticeable difference in home security. If you already use Ring products, this feels like a true next-generation upgrade.

I got the Ring - Floodlight Cam Pro (2nd Gen) Retinal 4K Camera to install over the garage. I had a previous flood light hard wired there, so it was actually pretty easy to perform the install without needing an electrician, but make sure you take all safety precautions, shut off power to the circuit or hire a professional if need be. Everything is included - Camera, Hardware Kit, Installation Hardware, Set Up Guide, Security Sticker. Once the unit is wired and power turned back on, you start with downloading and installing the Ring App on your phone that requires you to create an account, and follow the step by step instructions in the App to add the new camera to your Wi-Fi network. Obviously if you already have other Ring devices like a doorbell camera, all you have to do is add the new floodlight cam pro. Image quality is superior to the previous 1080p generations I had, both during the day and during the night, especially once the floodlights kick in which gives you crisp color images and video. Those floodlights are super bright at 2,000 lumens - do not look directly at them - you could damage your vision. The camera has the usual 2-way audio built-in but I don’t think I’ll be using this feature much as I rarely have anyone come up to the garage door to enter the house. Motion detection has also been improved, now with Radar Powered 3D detection. Additionally one of my favorite features is now the 10x Enhanced Zoom that truly shows some great details when zooming in to license plates or people’s faces. Motion detection zones are totally customizable and so are the notifications and linking with other Ring cameras to trigger synchronized recording. Unfortunately Ring cameras do not have a memory card slot for local video recording, so if you want to capture any events either manually or triggered by motion you’ll have to pay for the cloud storage/recordings. There are only a few lower budget cameras that still offer a micro-SD slot for local recording and only require a paid subscription for more advanced “AI” features. Overall, this is a greatly improved camera with tons of useful features that work very well within the Ring App ecosystem.

This is my first Ring camera, but not my first outdoor camera. However, this is the best outdoor camera I've had. It just works flawlessly out of the box, and has way more options and features than most other cameras I've used. It's notifications are also much more reliable and it never misses motion. It has options for excluding areas for motion detection, and combines it with its radar motion detection to be able to exclude motion based on distance, which is super clever. The lights are plenty bright, though my backyard and where the light is mounted is a bit awkward and I couldn't quite get the lights pointed where I wanted, but it ultimately has ended up still providing good lighting coverage. The color temperature of the lights isn't the super cold blueish that many LEDs have, and is a more warmer natural color, which I prefer. It has a speaker and mic so if you need to speak with someone outside, you can communicate through your phone. Some outdoor doorbells and cameras I've used have terrible outdoor speakers. This one is actually pretty good, and voices are clear, so you can actually hold a brief conversation without everyone going "huh, what?" all the time. The only downside is to get all these features, is you do need the Ring subscription. I've avoided subscription cameras in the past, but Ring does have these cameras figured out, and I might be convinced you get what you pay for.