Customer Ratings & Reviews

The Hue Outdoor Floodlight Camera is an attractive floodlight that also doubles as a security device. The enclosure (aside from the LED floodlight cover) is made out of sturdy aluminum, no cheap plastic here. It is heavy, feels substantial, and looks quite nice on the wall. However, if you hope to use this floodlight/camera to its best ability, you will need to have a Hue Bridge. I’ll explain that in more detail further on. Installation of the physical device was quite easy. I pulled an old outdoor light fixture off that is mounted by my garage door and followed the rather confusing set of drawings on the small instruction booklet included in the package. Fortunately, I’ve done plenty of wiring and light installations, so there wasn’t anything that caught me off guard. Once I got it installed and turned on, I downloaded the Hue app from the Android store. I don’t have any Phillips Hue products, and as such I did not have a Phillips Hue Bridge. I noticed after installing the app, the first thing it said was if I had a Hue Bridge I needed to install it first. I didn’t have a Bridge, so I skipped that part in the app. That’s when I discovered that without a Bridge, this floodlight/camera is not going to give you full accessibility and customization of the Hue Floodlight Camera. Without the Bridge, you can install the camera and Security Center in the app and have full control over the camera and security options of the camera, but no control over the light part of the floodlight. Or, if you choose, you can just control the floodlight, but have no control over the security functions. After trying to figure out why the app would only let me do one or the other, and several application resets and a floodlight/camera reset, I was able to find some information on the internet that said full usability required a Hue Bridge. Sigh… Fortunately, I had one Best Buy about 25 minutes away that had a Hue Bridge in stock. A run there, another 60 dollars (plus tax), and I had a Hue Bridge. I got home, installed the Hue Bridge on my network, and bingo! I had the ability to install and customize both the floodlight and the camera within the app. Sweet! It wasn’t all smooth sailing at that point, still. For me, the Hue app is not very user friendly. Trying to navigate through to ensure that I had the Floodlight Camera set up the way I wanted took a couple of hours. That being said, an option that is really, really useful is the Automations. This menu function in the app allows you to select lights within your infrastructure and program them for different behaviors that take place at the times you select. I set one up to turn my floodlight on at 8 PM and another to turn it off at 5 AM. I couldn’t get any of the automations to work at first, and ended up power cycling things and rebooting my router. After some attempts, suddenly the automations started working. It was a hassle to get everything set up, but afterwards it worked like a charm. Now, onto the light and camera themselves. The floodlight is very bright, and can go as high as 2250 lumens. This is bright enough that I can see it clearly in the bright morning sun of Las Vegas. I myself don’t run it at that brightness, and the app allows you to lower the brightness down to whatever percentage you want it to be at. I run around 60% brightness, which matches the other porch lights in my yard. In addition, should you choose, you can change the color of the light to just about any color you might want. I’m not very fancy, but if you wanted to have some fun you can even have it move through a palette of colors throughout the night. The camera is excellent. 1080p video comes in without any issue. Streaming is instant, better than I can say about some of the other wireless cameras that I have on my network. Video quality is immaculate. Night vision picks out all the details. My favorite aspect of the floodlight/camera is the AI motion detection. I was getting constant alerts for motion because I have a small tree near the camera that waves in the constant breeze here. I found an option in the app that allows the user to select what kind of motion to receive alerts for. I turned everything off except for person (that’s all I am worried about, in all reality). The AI motion detection ignores everything else and just picks up a person walking in my driveway. I absolutely love this! There are a few things I don’t like about the Phillips Hue Outdoor Floodlight Camera. First, you have to have a Hue Bridge to be able to customize and utilize all the functions. For someone who was not looking to get into the Hue infrastructure of products (I just wanted a camera/floodlight with a siren), I was bummed that I immediately had to spend more money to get things going. Second, the app isn’t user friendly. Trying to find the different options between the camera, motion detection, and light is difficult. I got frustrated several times just trying to figure out what exactly I needed to do to set the motion detection area or the light brightness. Third, if you want the more advanced options of the Hue Outdoor Floodlight Camera, you have to pay an annual subscription fee. For example, if I want to keep the AI motion detection, I have to pay that annual subscription fee (you do get 30 days for free). There is no option to record motion clips to a hardrive either. If you want to save clips of motion or other alerts, you have to pay the subscription fee. That being said, I will recommend the Hue Outdoor Floodlight Camera, particularly to those who are already invested in the Phillips Hue system. This will be an easy addition. If you are not already deep into the Phillips Hue infrastructure, you may want to consider different options. At the least, you will need to add on the Bridge so you can control and customize the Hue Floodlight/Camera to its full capability. Or, if you are on one of the other many home security systems that are out there, you may prefer something that matches closer to what you have. I’ll keep my Hue Floodlight/Camera because I like the AI motion detection ability, the bright and customizable LED floodlight, and the camera quality.

This is my first Philips Hue product, and while this could be a great security camera and floodlight combo, it’s hobbled by the fact that you need to purchase a separate hub and subscribe to a plan to unlock its full potential. I’m disappointed that this fact isn’t made abundantly clear on the front of the packaging, though there is mention of it on the back of the box and in the fine print. Since I do not have the hub, I can only describe how the product functions without one. The instructions are illustrated but not described, so there is no text explaining exactly what you need to do. If you’ve installed any electrical lighting before and are replacing an existing fixture, installation is fairly straightforward, and it can be completed in a few minutes. I liked that you can use the camera’s security cable to hold up the fixture while you connect the wires, making it easy for one person to do on their own. You should take note of the fixture’s size, 5”W x 8.5”H, as it is slightly wider than a standard 4” mount, and I had just enough clearance for it. The housing of the fixture is made from a durable, weather-resistant metal, and there is a strong magnetic, rubberized mounting point for the camera that allows it to pivot, rotate, and tilt freely. At the bottom of the floodlight’s housing are the camera’s power cable and a metal security cable which will prevent the camera from falling to the ground if it becomes disconnected from its base; however, it won’t prevent theft as it can be detached. To control the camera and light you’ll need to download and install the Hue mobile app. During setup you can add the light or camera first but must do them separately. If you do not have a hub, you won’t be able to connect the “second” device to your existing setup, so you will need to add a new system by creating a “new setup” in the settings. I recommend skipping account creation the second time around, so you do not have multiple accounts. You will end up with a ‘camera-only home’ and a ‘Bluetooth’ setup, and you will need to swap between them to control each portion of this device separately. Note that with the Hue hub, you would be able to create automations in the app that include both devices, for example, when the camera detects motion, turn on the floodlight, but this option isn't available without the hub. The camera itself has 1080p video that is clear with natural looking colors, saturation, and brightness. It has a nice wide angle and its easy to adjust its position on the magnet mount. At night, the night vision kicks in and produces a very good grayscale image that appears almost as light as daytime footage without washing out. You can also listen to audio captured by the camera and engage in two-way audio communication via the app. You cannot, however, manually start a video recording or take a snapshot during live view natively in the app. Video clips will only be captured during motion events, per your settings, and only if you are on a subscription plan. Without a plan you'll just have access to live view, though can always take a screenshot or use a separate screen recorder app. As a security system, you can ‘arm’ and ‘disarm’ the system with or without a delay and specify separate settings for ‘home’ and ‘away.’ Arming the system simply enables push notifications to your phone about events. Tapping notifications will bring up the camera’s live view or the event's recording with a subscription. From the live view, you can tap the “Take Action” button in the app to manually call an emergency contact, call local emergency services (911), or sound a siren built-into the camera, but note that none of these actions will happen automatically. If everything looks good after an alert you can tap “All Safe” to dismiss the alert. This device comes with a 30-day free trial of Hue’s “Plus Secure Plan” which enables features like video clip history up to 60 days, advanced alerts using AI to detect and distinguish motion events like people, packages, animals, or vehicles, and define specific activity and blackout zones. I found that the package alert successfully detected when I placed a package down in the detection zone, and it accurately alerted me if a person versus an animal passed through its field of view. However, when the package was removed from the detection zone, it did not subsequently let me know that the package was no longer present, although a person event did trigger. Subscriptions can be purchased on annual or monthly plans for up to 2 or up to 10 cameras. The floodlight, which is controlled separately in the app, can be set to any color using the RGB color wheel or select from a range of warm white to cool white colors. The brightness can be adjusted from 1-100% and at its brightest is able to illuminate much of my backyard and steps leading up to the house. The one thing I don’t like is that it is Bluetooth controlled; since I don’t have the Hue hub that means I can’t access the light if I’m more than 30 feet away from it. This makes it a little less useful as a security device as the light won’t come on when the camera detects motion like a person at night, and if I’m not home, I can’t control it either. Overall, as a security device, without the hub and/or a subscription plan this “system” falls a little short on delivery. The camera and floodlight are not fully integrated as a single device, so it’s more like buying two separate devices within the Hue ecosystem that happen to share a single mount. Those who have or are willing to get the hub may find it more useful since you'll get access to automations. However, you'll also need a subscription if you want to access video clip history and features like AI detection for custom notifications. Even with both of these, I feel it’s no replacement for a monitored system as it will not sound the siren, call your emergency contact, or notify emergency services without your manual intervention; if you miss the notification on your phone, you could also miss your window of opportunity to take action.

The Philips Hue Outdoor FloodLight Camera combines a powerful and multi-colored LED floodlight with an HD security camera, offering both illumination and surveillance for your outdoor spaces. This smart device integrates seamlessly with the Philips Hue ecosystem, allowing for easy control through the Hue app or voice commands via compatible smart home systems. Setup Setup was super simple. I put this unit up outside of my garage door to replace a fixture that was already in place. It was a simple three wire installation (positive, negative and ground). Once it was plugged in, the floodlight turned on and the camera began to sync. After a few minutes, the camera notified me that it was ready to be configured. During that time frame I got the unit mounted to the existing wall can. I then went to my Hue app on my smartphone to search for the fixture. All I did was search for the new device and it found the floodlight first. The app informed me that I would be setting up the camera separately. I followed the setup instructions on the Hue app and I was done within about 5 minutes. I then turned to the camera, which required configuring a connection to my wifi followed by a firmware update which took another 5 minutes. Once all updates were complete, both the floodlight and camera appeared in my Hue app. I then proceeded to set up the advanced settings. I was able to configure the fixture to turn on and record video when the camera sensed motion at dusk. All of the advanced settings were easy to configure and came with really concise and descriptive instructions in app. Pros: - Dual functionality: Combines lighting and security in one device - Not 4K but I was impressed with the 1080P HD video feed - Integration with Philips Hue ecosystem - Apple Homekit Compatible - Weather-resistant design for outdoor use - Motion detection capabilities - Customizable light settings (brightness AND color) - Night vision for 24/7 monitoring Cons: - Potentially higher price point compared to standalone floodlights or cameras - Requires Philips Hue Bridge for full functionality Conclusion The Philips Hue Outdoor FloodLight Camera is a versatile addition to any smart home setup, especially for those already invested in the Philips Hue ecosystem. While the price may be higher than some alternatives, the combination of powerful lighting and security features makes it a worthwhile investment for homeowners looking to enhance their outdoor spaces. The easy setup and user-friendly app contribute to a positive experience.

I have many Philips Hue lights and peripherals in my house. I purchased them before the big influx of cheaper alternatives. I don’t regret my purchases - the lights are cool and work great - but it’s an expensive ecosystem. Philps, already having some smart home chops - like many other companies - are spreading into the consumer home security space. It’s neither bad, nor good. I can speak highly of the quality of the products and their performance, but it’s just entirely too expensive. If you’re like me and are already invested in the Hue ecosystem, it might be worth it, but it’s hard to justify at its current price if you’re starting from scratch or already have home security cameras from a different brand. When I purchased my Hue lights, I also started investing in Arlo cameras (which until recently, were also priced extremely high). So replacing all of my cameras with Philips Hue cameras just isn’t in the cards for me. But like I said, I already have many Hue lights, so it made sense for me to expand my lighting to the outdoors (for the first time for me) and add security camera coverage where there wasn’t any previously. SETUP AND INSTALLATION Out of the gate - and it’s probably assumed - you need to know this floodlight/camera is hard wired. The installation is relatively easy, it’s like replacing any light fixture but that could be daunting to some. Nonetheless, if you’ve never done it before, it’s not that bad. In the box you’ll find the light fixture and then a camera. The camera attaches to the light via magnets. There’s also a steel cable - affixed to the light fixture - that screws into the back of the camera. This is undoubtedly a feature to catch the camera if it ever fell, as it just screws in, so it won’t prevent theft. Assuming you’re replacing an old light, it’s relatively simple. You connect the black and white wires with a wingnut, attach the ground and secure the light to the mounting bracket. There’s two screws - one at the top and one at the bottom - that secures the fixture to the black mounting bracket. (Obviously you’ll want to turn the power off first). But I had zero issues with the install. From there, you’ll have to download the Hue app if you don’t already. Another comment, you MUST have a Hue Bridge to connect the light to your setup. Since I already had one it was no big deal, but if you’re starting your Hue setup from scratch, you’ll want to keep that in mind. But within the app itself, you simply navigate to the part where you add a light. (the three dotted ellipsis at the top of the app). Standing near the light with my phone, the app found it almost immediately. From there you can name it and tell the app which room it’s in. I didn’t have any outdoor Hue lights, so I created a new one and put it there. Then a firmware update downloaded. Then the light is ready to go. If you’re familiar to the Hue app experience, you can adjust the colors and brightness within the app. The next step is to install the camera. I’ve already alluded to it, but it’s pretty simple and straight forward. It attaches to the light fixture via magnets. There’s a cable dangling from the fixture that plugs into the light, and then you can also connect the steel tether I previously mentioned. Then on the app, you have to add it. It was a little difficult to navigate on the app, as I’ve only ever used it for lights, but I found it under “Cameras” in the settings menu of the app. Setup for the camera was then pretty straightforward and simple. I had the camera up and running in minutes. APP I have to comment on the app. I was never a huge fan of the app. Sure, it does a lot and there’s a lot of customization for your lights, settings, scenes, automation etc. But it’s a bit overwhelming. It’s also not intuitive - to me at least - to access the camera feed. The home screen of the app when I open it shows my lights. But I noticed at the top a security tab. It will say disarmed but hitting that is what takes you to your camera feeds. I found adjusting the settings to be convoluted. Sure, after messing with it for a while I was able to navigate the menus and find what I needed (like notification settings) but it took a minute. To me, the app was designed for lights and the security function was just tacked on. The security function - assuming you pay the $40 per year for one camera or $10 a month for up to 10 cameras - allows you to arm or disarm your home. Basically, that allows you to receive notifications and turns on a siren. I found the notifications to be pretty sensitive, catching squirrels in the backyard. But when you finally get to the camera settings, the options are pretty robust. Like other security camera systems I’ve used, they take a little trial and error to get the exact settings you want - which can be a pain - but is something that I think is unavoidable. FEATURES The features should be self explanatory, but the gist is that this acts like most any floodlight with a security camera. The biggest difference is that a Hue light is attached, which is extremely bright and can be in virtually any color. To me, the outdoor light is the best part. I have it placed facing my back patio where my family sometimes sits outdoors and I really like changing the colors. The camera can record up to 60s clips and they’re saved in the cloud and accessible so long as you have a subscription. Without a subscription, you can still get notifications and live feed but nothing’s recorded. All-in-all, it’s a robust setup that works well. I have no complaints about the design, the hardware, the performance of the light or the quality of the camera (which is sharp and has night vision). CONCLUSION It’s really hard to recommend this light because of its price. If you already have Hue lights or even better, Hue cameras, it’s a much easier sell. Not only do you have the upfront equipment costs, but you also have to have a subscription to take full advantage of the features, which in some ways defeats the purpose of a camera (if you can’t save recordings, it’s tough to justify). So this light/camera is for a specific subset of people. Personally, I would be okay with just the light sans the camera. I already pay for another security camera system (Arlo) and I imagine a lot of people already have a system installed so yet another subscription fee can be be off putting or a nonstarter. If you already have security cameras and are interested in the Hue lights, I would get the light without the camera, then use the balance of the savings from not getting the camera to purchase more Hue lighting products - which is what I think Philips does the best - just at a cost.

The Philips Hue Outdoor Floodlight is a great concept, with it's motion triggered light with camera recording, and adjustability of light features and options, unfortunately the application still needs a bit of tweaking to offer the same usability in comparison to other security devices on the market. In the box is the camera, light, and mounting hardware, you will need to provide tools, wire nuts, and mounting screws. The ease of setup is based on your situation, preferences, and existing wiring.  Installation was easy for my setup due to replacing an existing flood light, I didn't have to drill into the exterior wall and was able to snugly attach the mounting box flush to the soffit. Wiring is standard three wire (hot, neutral, and ground), once wired, mount the cover over the box, attached the metal security wire to the camera, and plug in the magnetic charging cable to the camera.  The camera is relatively adjustable via a mounting magnet and the security wire is there to keep it from falling if something were to dislodge the camera or try to knock it down.  Next step in setup is installing the app, this is straight forward and was an easy and stable install on my Android phone. Unfortunately, this was my first pain point, the Hue Bridge is recommended, and for my setup, it was easier to go buy a bridge than follow the instructions to pair the camera via wifi.  In theory you can power up the camera prior to mounting to get setup with wifi, but I didn't attempt due to not wanting to find a location near wifi to splice into power, so ultimately I ditched this option and picked up the Hue Bridge. If you have a Bridge, setup is nearly seamless.  Via the app you can pair to the Bridge, pair to the camera, and then pair to the light.  This is another one of those instances where the concept was better than the application.  It's not hard, but it does take time to first pair the camera, then go pair the light, then go into settings and connect motion to the light, if desired. Overall a C- on app integration for this reason. For my setup, I wanted to use the camera to replace an older motion flood light, unfortunately this was yet another issue.  The light is really designed to be mounted against a vertical wall such as over a garage door, since I wanted to use this in place of a flood light, I mounted the box parallel to the ground (see photo).  I mounted with the light behind the camera, but with the length of the security wire, the camera couldn't be shifted 180*, so all of my images are inverted for this reason (see photo).  As far as app and actually using the security camera, it works well.  From the app I can set up routines and automation, which is nice if you have other Hue Bridge compatible lights. This includes timers for on / off, wake / sleep, turn on / off when your phone is in close proximity arriving / leaving, and custom options as needed. The settings tab allows for management of the Hue Bridge, update firmware, set motion sensitivity and other camera settings as well as edit light colors, amount of time once triggered, and other normal security options. Other things to note, the app pairs well with home assistants, the camera is crisp, even at 100 yards, and even though in Beta, you can detect people, packages, and animals through the Secure options. An additional call out, to retain 60 day history of videos, get custom alerts, and zone based intelligent alerts, you'll need to subscribe to the Secure plan. The price isn't terrible for a single camera for a year, and equates to about a month cost of many home monitoring security systems, however it is another cost if you want full access to the camera tools. The camera does offer night vision, arm / disarm mode with siren and option to call an emergency number, sound recordings, package detection, recording length up to 60 seconds,  Overall, if you can replace a light switch you'll be fine for installing this light.  My caution comes with what you expect it to do, if you're looking for total control of light colors, brightness, routines and automation with limited interest in camera features then this may be the security light for you.  If you are focused on usability, flexibility, or if you do not want to pay for a security plan, this may not be the best option. 

First, I have been part of the HUE ecosystem since the beginning and own approximately 30 Hue devices from the standard color ambiance bulbs to play bars to Iris to lightstrips to outdoor Calla'a and Iris. I have always loved the product and considered them to be the best quality amongst the competition which nowadays is fierce. Over the past several years I have been curious about the competition given their quality has become better but mostly because of the lower price points yet I have never swayed from the Hue brand. Hue products always have a modern look, and the Hue Secure Floodlight is no exception from the norm. The floodlight's look is stylish enough that you won't cringe about mounting them to the exterior of your home no matter the style. The attached camera sits just below the floodlight and blends into the sleek look as well. The only slight flaw in the looks department is that the power cable and tether for the camera dangle down a little below the camera, but not a huge issue. The Hue Secure Floodlight needs to be hard-wired which means you'll need to mount it somewhere where you have existing external wiring. If you do have existing wiring then installing the Secure Floodlight is fairly straightforward and a breeze if you can follow simple directions. The Hue Secure is a powerful 2,250 lumen floodlight that can be adjusted to almost any color that you could desire and will illuminate a vast area of your homes outdoors areas. The attached camera offers 1080p capture with a 140-degree field of view, which I found wide enough to see almost every inch of my backyard area where it is mounted. It features two-way talk and you can trigger an alarm that will flash the floodlight as well as make a loud alerting sound through the camera. Video quality is decent, with enough detail to clearly see at a distance though at the typical Hue pricepoints this should have been a 4k camera and nothing but. The camera offers motion notifications that will appear on your phone when motion is detected through the Hue app. This was where I noticed the dealbreaker for me which was in order to have the full functionality of the camera I would need to subscribe to a rather expensive service that charged "per camera". I love the floodlight itself but would not spend more than $150. As for the camera I have disconnected it and it is in a drawer inside, I will stick to my 4k Lorex system for security.

This is my first Philip's Hue Product .... So I am pretty impressed overall.. we will get more into it as I go on. Setup... So for the electrical part. Please make sure you measure before you buy this product. It is pretty big. If you own a regular flood light under a roof eave you really need to make sure it fits. I got lucky. Mine was well below my roof eave so it fit just fine. Next is the electrical part. Please make sure you know how to do wiring. If not hire someone or else you will get hurt. It was straightforward for me. Installed in 5 mins or less. Setup was a bit convoluted for me since I initially did not own a Bridge. I initially setup without a bridge and the functionality was super limited. I could not activate the camera. Motion sensor did not work because it needed the camera. So I got a bridge and it opened up a whole new world of features. From scenes, to color schemes, to motion, to alarms, routines, to schedules, etc... also now I could use the camera functions. The initial purchase comes with a free 30 day trial of the camera video access. So you if you want to continue you will have to pay. Camera night and day clarity is pretty good. Night vision range of 15 ft is pretty good. Viewing angle is pretty good too. I think the only quirk is getting to the camera feature. You have to click the security tab as opposed to the light that the camera is attached to. The light itself is nice. Easy to control colors and it illuminates well for the area that I needed. With that. I really like this product. I would recommend this product for its purpose.

I have heard positive things about Philips Hue products and was wanting to replace my old floodlight with this Philip Hue Floodlight/Camera. Installation The physical installation was quick and simple. However the app prompted me to include a bridge, which I did not own. The installation guide on the app made it seem as if the bridge was not required, but I soon realized I had no ability to change the light settings without it. I admit that I missed the message on the back of the box which states “Requires a Philips Hue Bridge to control the light (sold separately).” This message needs to be on the front of the box with a large stop sign. Light/Video quality There are no light options without a bridge, the light stays on 24/7 and has a warm color. If you turn off the floodlight, the camera turns off too. After purchasing a bridge, I was pleased with the brightness and color options of the light. I just wish there was a way to add motion activation to turn the light on. The video quality and responsiveness (low lag) were impressive. The image was crystal clear and video was retrievable from the app almost instantly. Design The base is rectangular with dimensions of H 8 ¼” x W 5” x D 2” which may prevent mounting at a roof gable. This floodlight would be best suited on a flat outer vertical wall since the design will not allow for under-eave placement. This floodlight footprint needs to be smaller and does not blend in with the house exterior well. Pros Low lag video Image great in bright/low light conditions Bright light Cons Must own Philip hue bridge for light functions Large base limits mounting options No option for motion activated floodlight Even though the floodlight and video worked well, I have a hard time recommending this unless you already own a bridge, plan to mount on a vertical wall, and have no need for motion activation. The bridge should be included or the app needs to add light controls.

Great. Use it as a garage light and camera. Just have the light pointed down. Alerts me when garage is open and light is on dusk to dawn timer.

Really nice and bright but not easy to install. You need an electrician. Also you need the hub to change lights and a subscription to review camera footage.

Phillips hue flood light Is a good light but looks a bit cheap due to the plastic cover. Also having the camera magnetically attach seems a bit concerning. Unless mounting at a higher level i would be concerned of someone disconnecting the camera since it odd a very simple process to unlatch the wire hook and wiring from the camera. Setup was straightforward and easy. Didn’t take much time to install and setup. I was replacing an older light so not an issue. App was easy to setup as well. The hue software runs all of my other hue lighting just click add and follow the setup Having the ability to change color of lighting, amount of time to stay on, motion detection and amount of time to stay on all way to setup. I was able to set the sensitivity of motion and the light responds every time i let my dog out. The camera is easy to turn to different angles to capture different parts of our patio. Up down left right set it and forget it. That’s the best thing admit this light it is so simple to install and gives a great amount of light at any time. Daylight sensor as well as setting the sensitivity

We already have some Hue lights set up at our home so we’ve had some experience with the Philips Hue line of products. In our case, we already had a Hue bridge which I would recommend for use with this Hue Outdoor Floodlight Camera so just be aware that this is not included with this product. Installation is straight forward and doable for anyone that has ever mounted a light fixture. We like the idea of having a wired security camera and floodlight for our driveway area as no need to charge or worry about placement of a solar charging panel. This allows us to put it in the same location as a security light we had above our garage door with no modification needed. Since we already had the Hue app it was just a matter of signing in and adding the light and camera. There are a number of customization features for the camera so one has to take the time to familiarize oneself with the options and adjust the settings to your preference. For example, within the camera settings we toggled on the feature to trigger the light when motion was detected during certain time periods. Our other outdoor lights that we have from Hue have basically been set it and forget about it since they’re so reliable, but this causes me to have to reacquaint myself with the app every time I go to use it. While it has a lot of great customization features, I often think the app is not as intuitive as it could be and I feel like I end up having to search for things in multiple places before finding the feature I’m looking for. Since we’ve been using the Floodlight Camera, I’ve found the video quality to be quite good be it day or night. The floodlight is more than adequate and as with other Hue lighting products one can choose custom light color and scenes from subdued to bright to colorful. I’d have to say that any prior floodlight we’ve had did not come close to the options Hue provided in terms of controlling the duration of time the floodlight stays on after detecting motion or dialing in just what intensity of light I want to use. Thus far the biggest negative we have noticed is the motion detection is very sensitive to movement. Even after going into advanced settings for the camera and changing the motion sensitivity to low the camera still gives us alerts when the tree by our garage even moves in the slightest. I have not bothered with tinkering with activity zones as this is a feature we currently have access to as part of a limited trial. However, a Basic plan subscription is required if one wants to continue having access to features such as activity zones, video clips and even smarter alerts. Free access is limited to features such as live streaming, light and sound alarms and instant notifications. For one camera, the Basic plan runs $39.99 a year. The camera itself feels and looks to be a very nice quality. The design of the floodlight with the camera underneath is well designed and looks quite clean and simple in its simplicity. Since we live in a rather warm climate, I am interested to see how the plastic portion of the fixture and floodlight hold up over time, be it from fading in color or cracking of any kind. To sum things up we are happy with the features and customization that this Philips Hue Outdoor Floodlight Camera provides. We’ve had no other floodlights that have come close to this. The camera is on par with others we have owned in terms of build quality and video quality. For the price point this product is at I wish the light and fixture had less plastic to hopefully extend the life of the product in hot climates. Lastly, just understand that you’ll need a Hue bridge with this product and may want to pay for a subscription if certain features are important to you.

Pros and Cons Pros High-Quality Camera: The 1080p HD camera provides clear and detailed footage. Robust and Weather-Resistant: With an IP65 rating, the device is built to withstand outdoor conditions. Seamless Integration: Works well with other Philips Hue products and major smart home ecosystems. Customizable Lighting: Adjustable floodlights with color and intensity settings. Reliable Motion Detection: Customizable zones and sensitivity reduce false alarms. Cons Price: The Philips Hue Outdoor Floodlight Camera is on the higher end of the price spectrum for outdoor security cameras. Installation Complexity: While not overly difficult, installation requires some electrical work, which might be challenging for some users. Subscription for Cloud Storage: Access to cloud storage for recorded footage requires a subscription. Conclusion The Philips Hue Outdoor Floodlight Camera is a premium addition to any smart home, offering a blend of robust security features and customizable lighting. Its high-quality camera, reliable motion detection, and seamless integration with the Philips Hue ecosystem make it a standout product in the crowded market of smart security devices. While it comes at a higher price point and requires some installation effort, the benefits it provides in terms of security, convenience, and aesthetic appeal are well worth the investment. If you are looking for a device that enhances both the security and ambiance of your outdoor spaces, the Philips Hue Outdoor Floodlight Camera is an excellent choice. Its combination of advanced features, user-friendly app, and durable design make it a top contender in the realm of outdoor smart security solutions.

The Philips Hue Secure Floodlight Camera is a versatile smart home device that combines a powerful floodlight and a 1080p security camera into one unit. The camera, which arrived in a box containing just two pieces- (the floodlight and the camera)- offers both illumination and security, eliminating the need for separate devices. I tested the lumen output, and the floodlight's high lumen output (2,250 lumens) provides ample nighttime visibility that can potentially deter intruders. The camera is equipped to detect motion and send notifications to your phone if an intruder enters the preset zone, keeping you informed of any activity around your home, even when you're away. The Philips Hue app also allows for easy customization of the light color and brightness, making it a user-friendly device. Furthermore, the Philips Hue app integration allows for setting schedules and automation. For instance, I programmed the lights to turn on when detecting motion. The camera delivered clear night vision footage in low-light conditions.  While basic motion notifications are free, some advanced features like person/object detection require a paid Hue Secure subscription. It's important to note that the initial cost of the unit, plus a potential subscription fee, can be higher than some standalone security cameras or floodlights.  Additionally, you'll need a Philips Hue Hub to unlock the full functionality, which will add to the overall cost. For those already part of the Philips Hue ecosystem, the Philips Hue Secure Floodlight Camera is a seamless addition. It not only enhances your smart home with both lighting and security but also offers excellent illumination and motion detection that can be easily customized.

As floodlights and security cameras go, this entry by Philips falls somewhere just above the middle of the pack. First, it should be noted that to reap the full benefits of this device you must have a Hue bridge. This isn’t necessarily clearly advertised, which I think Philips could do a much better job of clarifying. You will need to factor the additional cost into your cost / benefit analysis if you do not currently have a bridge. The installation is not difficult, if you have some electrical knowledge. This is not a battery powered device, you must tie into your current electrical system. The included instructions fall well short of being helpful for a novice. Another area of improvement for Philips to consider. While I’m not really sure why you would want soft colors on a security camera’s floodlight, it is there if you want it. Personally I prefer to use the brightness of a pure white light for the best security. On the positive side, this is a decently bright light and the sensor functions very well. The camera provides clear visuals and is easy to adjust. Nothing that makes it a clear winner from other security cameras on the market, but if you are in the Philips ecosystem this camera will certainly get the job done. Would I recommend? I would with some caveats. There are more robust systems that are easier to install and provide an overall more robust ecosystem. Meaning, from the security side there are more products to combine into a powerful protective group. Those with other Philips systems may find this a decent addition, especially if looking to provide an additional layer of security to one particular area.

I currently use Ring doorbells and floodlights outside my house and all Hue lighting products inside my house. Because I already have the Hue app, I was looking to give the outdoor light a try primarily because some of my neighbors have colored lights outside, and they look cool. First thing I noticed when I went to swap one of my Ring floodlights with this Hue light was the quality of the product. The bracket is well thought out and easy to install and the light itself feels like a durable and premium piece of hardware. My Hue app found the camera right away because I already have a Hue Bridge. You will need one in order for this camera to work. I was looking at my driveway after the hardware updated. So far, so good. Unfortunately, there is a subscription required to use the camera to its fullest. No recording clips and no setting motion zones. You only get live alerts and alarms. The fee, per camera, is $40 a year. $100 a year gets you access to up to 10 cameras. The colored light is what I came for, and this unit didn’t disappoint. The colors are vibrant and bright. It makes my house look really cool. I could see myself slowly replacing my Ring cams with these because of the colored light, but I’d wait for a sale.

I really love Philips Hue products. I think they make some of the best smart lighting products available with the best colors and features. I was really excited to see how they would do with a security camera floodlight combo. On the surface it looks great, a very high quality colored floodlight with an HD camera connected for good security. While it it a solid setup, I'm not quite sure its ready for prime time. Starting with the build, it is very sturdy. It has a full metal casing with a very very large floodlight and a camera that attaches via a magnet, charging cable, and a metal tether in case the magnet fails. Right off the bat the design is very unique, but it's also very evident that this floodlight is meant to be mounted vertically on a wall rather than under the eave of your house. Unfortunately my existing floodlight mounted this way so I ran into some weird problems with the orientation of the camera and the magnet, as well as the cord and tether not being long enough to connect to the camera in the orientation I had. The camera itself works pretty well. The picture quality is good as well as the sound quality from the camera. The app lets you arm and disarm the camera to provide alerts when it detects motion. Overall the functionality is on part with other security cameras in the market. The app does feature a premium plan that stores video, detects packages and will even call you if there is an event. All of these seem like nice features and again in line with others in the product category. One unique feature here that plays into the Hue ecosystem is the ability to use your other Hue lights as an alarm if a security event is detected. You can have all of your lights flash any color you want to alert you of an issue. The floodlight is where I think there is room for improvement. The light at its basics functions just like any other hue light. You can adjust color, brightness, tie to a room or scene and that all works pretty well. The colors are vibrant, the light is very very bright, but again the design makes the whole thing feel like it belongs in a studio as a backlight rather than on the face of your house. The second problem I had was this light was missing a few of the features of a normal Hue light such as the effects button that comes on other Hue color lights. But, my biggest complaint is with the motion light function, it just doesn't work. No matter how I set the sensitivity this light would trigger when absolutely nothing was moving outside, which makes the whole idea of a motion activated light useless. Turning on the motion activation also meant that when you had the light manually turned on to some color, if the light detected motion it would switch the color to what ever the default color was for motion detection. The overall implementation seemed clunky and not well finished. Overall, this is an OK setup, I don't think I'd recommend just because of the price and the inflexibility of the device.

I was looking to replace the outdoor light in my backyard and saw that the Philips Hue Floodlight Camera was on sale. I already have 39 other Philips Hue bulbs (to include several "regular" A19 bulbs, an Econic Outdoor Wall Light for the front door, eight BR30 bulbs for recessed lighting, five candelabra smartbulbs for the dining room, a Hue Go, and multiple light bars) as well as Philip HUe dimmer switches, so I am familiar with the Hue ecosystem. I already have a Hue Bridge and the app installed so setting everything up was easy. I've installed outdoor lights before (most recently the Hue Econic Outdoor Light for my front door last year) so installation was simple. The light, housing, and camera are of excellent quality. I installed the floodlight in my backyard by the sliding door leading outside under my deck, so it is somewhat protected by the elements. I haven't signed up for the Secure plan yet, as I am unsure I need it. I live in a safer area, and didn't really need a camera in the back, but I have wanted to replace the light. When I saw the Hue Outdoor Floodlight Camera on sale, it was a no-brainer to expand my Hue ecosystem. The camera was just a value add for me.

The new Philips Hue Floodlight camera checked 3 boxes for me that were must-haves for the project of adding a floodlight camera over our driveway. Even though we live in a fairly nice and quiet neighborhood, there are still times when cars parked outside get broken into. So I was looking for a security light that: - Offered 1080p video resolution - Connected wired, no batteries - Could integrate into my Homekit setup - No subscription service required This camera checked all 3 of these for me, but there were some frustrations that I encountered along the way. It’s not a perfect setup, but it works really well all things considered. First, the camera. I wanted something that would recored good, solid, 1080p resolution. I’m not live streaming my driveway or anything, so I didn’t need to go overboard with multiple cameras that all streamed 4K video to some kind of large receiver in the house. Out of the box, there’s 2 very basic pieces: the light with mounting plate, and the camera. The camera initially attaches by magnet, so you can pivot it around to get the angles just right. Philips also went above here with an included security cable that screws into the base of the camera, so it can’t just pop off. There’s also an accompanying power cable for the light, it draws its power from the light’s wiring. Speaking of wires, something I both loved and hated about this was the wired setup. Incidentally, this isn’t a fault of Philips, I just had to go back and forth to get an electrician out to our house to install the jack for the camera because there was no existing camera mount. As much as I hate cords, and usually opt for cordless, I’ve been burned by battery powered security cameras whose batteries just cannot stand the Texas summer heat. Won’t name names, but another security system’s wireless camera’s batteries weren’t lasting a month after 1 Texas summer. So I knew I wanted something that could be hardwired in. This checks that, so now I never have to worry about climbing on a ladder, charging a ridiculous battery pack, none of that. So far, it’s been rock solid on the power front. Since this is a Hue camera, I knew the light would integrate nicely with my existing Hue setup, and setting it up was pretty painless. If you’ve ever set up a smart home accessory or a Hue light or camera, then you know what you’re in for. Finally, whatever camera I picked needed to not have features locked out because of a subscription service. This camera is compatible with Hue’s Secure plan which does unlock some extra features like specified activity zones or video history. If you’re already a subscriber, these features are great value adds. Over time, Hue might get me to switch, but for now I’m happy with what I got. OK, so here’s my rub with this thing. As with all Hue lights, you need the Hue Bridge to set this thing up. For the price they’re charing for the light, I would’ve liked to have seen Philips add a bridge in the box. So if you don’t already have a Hue bridge, that’s an additional $50 you’re going to have to invest. I’ve been a Hue user for years, so I already had one, but for someone just jumping into this ecosystem, I’d be upset to find out that the $350 light and camera I just bought required an additional $50 bridge to even work.

Philips is trying their hand at everything. While they do bring the craftsmanship and build quality that I love and expect of a Philips product, I think there are some things lacking in this product which is something to consider especially at this price point. I believe that this is their first iteration of a floodlight camera and foray into security so there is definitely room to grow. Right out of the gate, one thing that I can guarantee reviews will mention is the need for a Hue Bridge. It is a separate device, almost like a hub of sorts, that helps you control the light. This was unfortunate and to me seems completely unnecessary. Everyone is trying to jump on the "smart" device game and coming up with their own hubs and controls which I think will eventually get to a breaking point. I did end up getting a bridge to actually control the lights. The quality of the light is there. It gets very bright. A nice feature is also being able to control the color of the light. One huge negative for me was the lack of motion detected light activation. I thought a key use of floodlights are to act as deterrents in response to intruders especially if advertising as part of a security system. That being said, the camera quality is great. Images were crisp. All in all, I think the foundation is there for Philips to create a great product.