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Philips Hue Secure Floodlight Camera review

Existing Philips Hue owners who want outdoor camera coverage that behaves like the rest of their lighting.

By Tom Calder · Price last checked 20 Sep 2026, 12:29 BST · price-tracked

Our verdict
3.5 / 5

The brightest camera unit here at 2250 lumens, and the only one that doubles as full Hue colour and scene lighting rather than a plain white floodlight — appealing if you already run a Hue system. Two things to weigh: it needs a Hue Bridge to work at all, roughly £50 more if you do not own one, and it detects motion using camera analytics rather than a PIR sensor, so it does not trigger as reliably in the dark as the PIR units on this page. The floodlight body is IP44; only the camera module is IP65.

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What we like
  • 2250 lm at 4000K, the highest output of any camera unit here, with full Hue colour and scene control
  • Camera module is rated IP65 and runs at Class III safe extra-low voltage
  • Behaves as part of an existing Hue system rather than as a separate security app
Worth knowing
  • Requires a Philips Hue Bridge to operate at all — budget roughly £50 more if you do not already own one
  • The floodlight body is only IP44 (splash-resistant), so it wants an eave or overhang rather than full exposure
  • Amazon's 'easy to install' wording is marketing — this is Class I earthed mains work that needs a competent electrician

Who shouldn't buy this

Skip it if you are not already invested in Hue — the Bridge requirement on top of the camera's own price makes little sense for a single outdoor light.

Key specs

TypeMains smart floodlight with 1080p camera; needs a Hue Bridge
Brightness2,250 lm
PowerMains 220–240 V (Class I); camera module 12/24 V DC SELV
DetectionCamera-based video analytics, not PIR; approx. 141° view
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Luceco Solar Guardian Flood Light with PIR - 5W
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