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Ring Floodlight Cam 4K Pro (2nd Gen), Wired

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A spot with an existing 4 inch round weatherproof electrical box and 15 Mbps upload

Ring's Floodlight Cam 4K Pro is a hardwired floodlight camera with 4K video, 140 by 85 degree view, radar-based 3D Motion Detection and 2000 lumens of 3000K light. It installs on a 4 inch round weatherproof electrical box, with a separate plug-in mount as the alternative. Ring recommends 15 Mbps upload for 4K, and recorded video history needs a Ring plan.

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Published specifications

  • Maker: 4K video, up to 10x Enhanced Zoom; 140 deg H by 85 deg V
  • Maker: two floodlights, 200 to 2000 lumens, 3000K; siren
  • Maker: hardwired 110-240V; needs a 4 in round weatherproof electrical box
  • Maker: dual-band 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi 6; recommends 15 Mbps upload for 4K
  • Maker: -5F to 120F, weather resistant, no IP rating; 8.78 x 12.87 x 7.8 in
  • Maker: 1-year limited warranty; cloud video history needs a Ring plan

Fit and limits

Strengths

  • Radar-based 3D Motion Detection with motion zones, plus 4K with 10x Enhanced Zoom
  • Two floodlights adjustable from 200 to 2000 lumens
  • Ring sells a compatible plug-in mount if there is no junction box

Caveats

  • Hardwired to a 4 in round electrical box; Ring recommends professional installation
  • Cloud video history needs a Ring subscription, per the listing
  • Ring calls for 15 Mbps upload for 4K; listing says quality varies

A hardwired floodlight camera, formerly the Floodlight Cam Pro (2nd Gen)

The Floodlight Cam 4K Pro is a mains-powered camera built into a floodlight fixture. Ring's tech specs give the power as hardwired at 110 to 240 volts and the generation as Floodlight Cam 4K Pro (2nd Gen), a 2025 release. Ring's FAQ says it is the same product as the Floodlight Cam Pro (2nd Gen): the name changed, the features did not.

That name change matters when you search for help or accessories, because some material will use the 2nd Gen name. The listing's variant here is Black with one camera; Ring and the listing both list black and white.

Box contents are described differently. The listing says the camera, installation tools and screws, a user manual and a security sticker. Ring's tech specs say the camera, a setup guide and a warranty and safety document, while its install article lists a metal crossbar bracket among the included hardware. Check the box against the printed guide when it arrives.

Installation needs an electrical box, or a separate plug-in mount

Ring's install article says the Floodlight Cam must be installed on a 4 inch round UL-listed weatherproof electrical box, connected to a 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60Hz supply, and not to a dimmer switch or timer. It marks professional installation as recommended and says to contact a licensed electrician if there is no existing junction box.

The article carries its own electrical-shock and fire warnings and the full wiring steps; read it, or the printed guide, rather than a summary. Ring recommends hiring a licensed electrician if you are not comfortable or experienced with the processes and tools it describes.

The alternative is Ring's Plug-in Mount, sold separately, which Ring lists as compatible with this camera. Its tech specs give a 20 foot power cord, a 100 to 120V AC input and an operating range of minus 15 to 50 degrees Celsius. The listing's setup row mentions a standard power outlet, while Ring's specs give the camera itself as hardwired.

Video, lights and the upload speed 4K needs

Ring lists 4K video with up to 10x Enhanced Zoom, a field of view of 140 degrees horizontal and 85 degrees vertical, and night vision in colour with the floodlights off and black and white in total darkness. Two motion-activated floodlights give up to 2000 lumens at 3000K, adjustable from 200 to 2000 lumens.

Bandwidth is the other requirement. Ring's specs and FAQ call for 15 Mbps upload for 4K, and the listing says video quality may vary with internet bandwidth and device temperature. Check your upload speed where the camera will connect before buying.

Motion sensing is what Ring calls radar-powered 3D Motion Detection with customisable motion zones. There is a remote-activated siren, which the listing rates at 85 dB, and two-way talk with what Ring calls Audio+.

What needs a Ring plan

The listing's disclaimers say a compatible Ring subscription is required for recorded motion videos in the cloud, which are stored for up to 180 days, and for reviewing Quick Replies recordings. Ring's page says the camera includes a free 30-day trial of Ring Protect, and lists up to 180 days of video history among plan features.

Ring's page also lists Video Descriptions, Familiar Faces and Single Event Alert among plan features, and notes that Familiar Faces is not available in Illinois, Texas, Portland, Oregon or Quebec. We quote no plan figures; check Ring's plan terms if you want recorded video.

Connectivity is dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi 6. Ring's own spec panel writes it as 802.11 b/g/n while the listing says 802.11ax, so the protocol label is inconsistent between the two. Amazon Sidewalk is on by default unless you have turned it off, and can be turned off in the Ring app's Control Center.

Weather limits and size: the listing and Ring disagree

Ring's tech specs give operating conditions of minus 5 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit, or minus 20.5 to 48.5 Celsius, and weather resistant, with no IP rating. The listing says minus 4 to 122 Fahrenheit, adds that the camera may temporarily turn off in direct sunlight in extreme heat, and that weather resistance covers the camera only, not accessories.

Dimensions differ more. Ring's specs give 8.78 by 12.87 by 7.8 inches, or 223 by 327 by 198 millimetres. The listing gives 11.7 by 7.03 by 9.67 inches with a 4.7 inch diameter base. Neither source explains the difference, so allow for both when judging a mounting spot.

Ring lists wall or ceiling mounting for the wired camera. Its Plug-in Mount accessory has its own operating range of minus 15 to 50 degrees Celsius, which is narrower at the cold end than the minus 20.5 degrees Ring gives for the camera.

Warranty and Alexa

Both Ring's tech specs and the listing state a one-year limited warranty for the camera, and Ring gives the Plug-in Mount the same one-year term. The full warranty and safety document ships in the box; we have not read its conditions, so keep the order record and read that document before installing.

Ring says the camera works with Alexa: it can send announcements to Echo devices, and let you see, hear and speak to people through select Echo and Fire TV devices. The listing also mentions Alexa and Echo Show.

Ring's warranty page, last updated January 3, 2024, covers new or Certified Refurbished devices bought from Ring, Amazon or authorized resellers against defects in materials and workmanship for one year, with repair, replacement or refund at Ring's option, and excludes accident, misuse, alteration and third-party repair.

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Primary sources

  1. Ring product page for the Floodlight Cam 4K Pro, with Tech Specs
  2. Ring support: Installing Floodlight Cam 4K Pro
  3. Ring One-Year Limited Warranty for Ring Devices

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