Floodlight Cameras

How to choose a floodlight camera

A floodlight camera does two jobs: it lights up when something moves, and it records what happens. The sudden light is often enough to send someone on their way, and it gives the camera a clearer, full-colour picture at night.

What to compare

• Power. Wired models replace an existing outdoor light and never need charging. Battery and solar models go anywhere, with no electrician.
• Brightness. Higher lumens light a wider driveway or yard. Check the lumen figure on each product.
• Motion zones. Being able to ignore the street or a neighbour's yard means fewer false alerts.
• Storage. Every floodlight camera we sell records to local storage, so there's no monthly plan for video history.

Where to mount it

Mount it high enough to be hard to reach but low enough to see faces, aimed down across a driveway, side gate or back door. Avoid pointing it straight at a street or into a neighbour's windows.

Common questions

Do floodlight cameras need an electrician?

Only wired models that replace an existing fixture. Battery and solar floodlight cameras mount with screws and need no wiring.

Do floodlight cameras work without a subscription?

The ones we sell do. They record to a memory card, so you can watch saved clips without paying a monthly fee.