Philips Hue Secure Floodlight review
Philips Hue Secure Floodlight Camera
By Tom Calder
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.
- Best for
- Existing Philips Hue owners who want outdoor camera coverage that behaves like the rest of their lighting.
- Skip it if
- You are not already invested in Hue
as of 4 Nov 2026, 23:07 GMT · Details
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Researched, not used. We haven't used this product. This review is built from the maker's specifications, owner reports and our own sizing.
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
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Our review
A mains Hue floodlight that gives 2,250 lumens of colour-capable light with a 1080p camera underneath, run from the same app as your indoor bulbs. The deciding fact is that nothing works without a Hue Bridge, and the two halves are built to different standards: the camera is IP65, the lamp body only IP44. It suits a Hue household with a sheltered wall and an electrician booked.
What the numbers mean
Signify's UK page gives 2,250 lumens at 4000K and 2,050 lumens at 2700K, dimmable from the Hue app and switches and able to run Hue's colour scenes and effects, so the same fitting can be a cool-white security light at midnight and a warm porch light at dinner. The camera records 1080p across a 141.2-degree view, has an infrared LED for night vision, a microphone and speaker for two-way talk, motion detection and a sound alarm to warn off an intruder. Signify says the camera can be angled 60 degrees in any direction but cannot point straight up or down. The whole fitting is 25 by 20 by 20 cm and 1.45 kg, rated for -20°C to 45°C.
Two ratings, one fitting
Signify rates the camera module IP65, sealed against dust and jets of water, but the floodlight body only IP44, which is splash protection. On a British wall that means an eave, soffit or porch roof over it rather than a gable that takes driving rain. Electrically it is two products too: the floodlight is Class I, earthed, on 220 to 240V mains, while the camera runs from a 12 or 24V DC camera adaptor at Class III safe extra-low voltage. Fixed mains wiring to an earthed fitting is a job for a competent electrician, whatever a retailer's listing says about ease. The lamp talks Zigbee to the Hue Bridge and the camera uses 2.4 or 5GHz Wi-Fi.
Detection, the app and a power cut
Motion is detected by the camera's own analytics, which our comparison notes trigger less dependably in the dark than a PIR sensor, so set the light to come on at dusk if you want the camera to see. Signify's FAQ says no subscription is needed to use the camera; a paid Hue Secure plan adds video history and activity zones. The page lists end-to-end encryption, and the app needs Android 12 or iOS 17 or later. Through the Bridge it works with Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomeKit, Matter, SmartThings and Sonos. In a power cut it is dark and silent like every mains light, and the Bridge and router are down with it; keep a battery lantern from our power cut lights page by the door.
How it compares
The Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus is the obvious rival: 2,000 lumens at 3000K, a 1080p camera with a 140 by 80-degree view, a 270-degree motion zone and a 105 dB siren, hardwired, with no IP rating published and recordings behind a Ring plan from £4.99 a month. The LAP Weyburn gives 5,000 lumens, IP65 and a three-year guarantee with no camera at all, and Luceco's Essence is a 2,100-lumen IP65 PIR light covering 180 degrees to 8 metres, with no hub or app. More on our security lighting page.
Living with it
Signify gives a two-year warranty and, more unusually, a defined support period of at least 60 months from purchase through an authorised reseller, so the software side has a published floor. It mounts to a wall or ceiling and the spot head adjusts. Our catalogue notes that street prices vary widely between retailers for this model, so compare before buying, and remember the Bridge if you do not own one. Signify's own UK store listed it in stock on 21 October 2026.
Our verdict
Buy it if your home already runs on Hue, you want the outside light to join the same scenes and schedules, and you have a sheltered spot and an electrician for the mains work. Skip it if you have no Bridge and no plans for one, if the wall is fully exposed, or if your real want is footage: a dedicated camera such as the Reolink Argus 4 Pro and a plain PIR floodlight cost less together and each does its job better.
A researched review, built from the maker's specs, manual and UK listings; facts checked 21 Oct 2026. Sources: Philips Hue UK — Hue Secure Flood Light Camera product page (specifications, FAQ); Philips Hue UK — Smart security range.
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
| Type | Mains smart floodlight with 1080p camera; needs a Hue Bridge |
| Brightness | 2,250 lm |
| Power | Mains 220–240 V (Class I); camera module 12/24 V DC SELV |
| Detection | Camera-based video analytics, not PIR; approx. 141° view |
This is a Researched review: we haven't used this product. We check every specification against at least two independent sources, re-check the UK price on a schedule where we can track it automatically, and say plainly who it isn't for. Commissions never change a rating.
If this isn’t the one
Best for Lighting a driveway, yard or large rear garden on a tight budget, where there is room to aim a bright head well away from neighbours.
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Best for Most domestic boundaries — a sensible 2,100 lumens with a PIR sensor and no camera, app or subscription to think about.
as of 4 Nov 2026, 23:07 GMT · Details
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Best for A front or rear wall that needs a well-made, adjustable floodlight at a moderate output, with no app, camera or subscription involved.
as of 4 Nov 2026, 23:07 GMT · Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.Questions
Does the Philips Hue Secure Floodlight Camera need a Hue Bridge?
Yes. Signify's FAQ says it needs a Hue Bridge like other Hue outdoor lights, and the Bridge is also what provides voice-assistant control and Matter. Without one it does not work.
Is the Hue Secure Floodlight Camera waterproof?
Partly. The camera module is rated IP65, but the floodlight body is IP44, splash-resistant only, so Signify's own figures point to a sheltered position under an eave or porch. The operating range is -20°C to 45°C.
Do I need a Hue Secure subscription for the floodlight camera?
No. Signify says the camera works without a plan; a paid Hue Secure plan adds video history and activity zones.
Can I fit the Hue Secure floodlight myself?
The floodlight is a Class I earthed fitting on 220 to 240V mains, so connecting it is fixed-wiring work for a competent electrician. Only the camera module runs at safe extra-low voltage from its DC adaptor.
How bright is the Hue Secure Floodlight Camera?
Signify quotes 2,250 lumens at 4000K and 2,050 lumens at 2700K, dimmable, with Hue's full colour range available for scenes rather than security.
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