Ring has rebooted its floodlight lineup for 2026, and the new Floodlight Camera 2K (2nd Gen) is the model most Australians will actually buy: Retinal 2K video, motion-activated floodlights, two-way talk and a siren — hardwired to the house for around-the-clock power. At $329 RRP it’s not cheap, and the old Floodlight Cam Wired Pro is being cleared out for under $180 in places. So the real question isn’t whether the new 2K model is good — it’s whether it’s worth paying nearly double the clearance Pro.
Here’s the honest Australian breakdown: the real price right now, what the 2nd-gen 2K model does differently, how it stacks up against the clearance Floodlight Cam Wired Pro and the eufy alternative, and what Ring’s subscription will cost you on top.
Quick verdict
The Ring Floodlight Camera 2K (2nd Gen) is the sensible middle of Ring’s 2026 floodlight range: sharp 2K video with 6x enhanced zoom, ultra-bright motion-activated floodlights, colour night vision, two-way talk and a remote siren — hardwired for always-on coverage of driveways and side paths. The honest caveats: at $329 RRP it’s the same price the old Pro used to sell for, the old Floodlight Cam Wired Pro is now clearing out for as little as $144 (and it’s also 2K), professional installation by a licensed electrician is required, and recorded video history needs a Ring Home plan ($4.95/month). Buy the new 2K model if you want the current generation with the longest support runway; buy the clearance Wired Pro if you just want 2K floodlight coverage for the least money; buy eufy’s E30 at $278.95 if you refuse to pay a subscription.
Ring Floodlight Cam 2K: Australian price and where to buy cheapest
Here’s the current price picture (checked 8 October 2026):
$329 — Ring Australia — the official RRP, wired model in white or black, with a 30-day free trial of a Ring Home plan.
$329 — The Good Guys — in stock at RRP, 1-year manufacturer warranty.
$247 — Officeworks — a street price previously spotted at Officeworks (white, “Ring Floodlight Camera 2nd Gen Wired”), though we couldn’t confirm it live on re-check — treat it as historical, not current.
$199 — JB Hi-Fi — an older listing (“Ring Floodlight Camera 2K Wired Security Camera (White)”) was last seen at $199, but a newer JB Hi-Fi listing for the same product shows $329. Treat $199 as “check live before you count on it”.
The honest read: the majors sit at the $329 RRP, and the real deals are sporadic — we previously spotted $247 at Officeworks but couldn’t confirm it live on re-check, so $329 remains the price to beat. Don’t expect the deep discounts the old Pro is getting; the 2nd Gen is the current model.
Ring Floodlight Cam 2K (2nd Gen): key features and specs
- Retinal 2K video: 2560×1440 resolution — four times the pixels of the old 1080p models
- 6x enhanced zoom: digital zoom for checking details in live view
- Motion-activated floodlights: ultra-bright LED floodlights that switch on with motion — reviewers rate similar 2nd-gen units at up to 2,000 lumens
- Hardwired power: 100–240V AC, always-on with no batteries to charge
- Professional installation required: must be installed by a licensed electrician in Australia — ideal as a replacement for an existing outdoor light point
- Two-way talk: speak with visitors or warn off intruders from the Ring app
- Remote-activated siren: built-in security siren fired from the app
- Colour night vision: colour footage after dark, boosted when the floodlights fire
- Motion detection with customisable zones: fine-tune which areas trigger alerts
- Wi-Fi 4 connectivity: 2.4GHz connection to the Ring app (solid signal at the mounting point matters)
- Works with Alexa: voice control and Echo Show viewing
- Colours: white and black
- 30-day free trial of a Ring Home plan included
- 1-year manufacturer warranty
The spec that matters most is the combination of 2K video and hardwired power. Plenty of cameras do 2K; few combine it with always-on mains power and floodlights in one unit — that’s the gap the Floodlight Cam was built to fill, and it’s why Ring keeps this form factor while its battery cameras come and go.
What makes the 2nd-gen 2K model different
2K is the real upgrade over the Plus line. The older Floodlight Cam Wired Plus shoots 1080p; the 2nd-gen 2K model moves to 2560×1440 with 6x enhanced zoom. In practice that means faces and number plates stay readable further out, and digital zoom is actually usable rather than a pixelated guess. If you’re replacing an old 1080p Ring floodlight, this is the jump you’ll notice.
Hardwired means it never sleeps. Battery floodlights exist, but a 2,000-lumen floodlight drains batteries fast — that’s why Ring keeps the floodlight cams mains-powered. Hardwired means continuous power for the camera, the lights and instant alerts with no wake-up lag. The trade-off is real: you need a licensed electrician, and renters or anyone without an existing light point should look at the battery smart-home camera options instead.
The subscription is the catch. Live view, real-time notifications and two-way talk work out of the box with no plan. But Ring cameras record nothing without a subscription — no video history, no replays, no downloads. Ring Home Solo is $4.95/month or $49.95/year for one device; Multi is $14.95/month or $149.95/year for all devices at one address. Over three years, a $329 camera on Solo costs $478.90 all-in. Do that maths before you buy, not after.
The honest downsides. No radar-based 3D Motion Detection or Bird’s Eye View — those stay on the Pro models (the Bunnings listing for the Floodlight Cam Pro confirms radar 3D detection as a Pro feature). It’s Wi-Fi 4 only, not Wi-Fi 6. And at $329 it’s priced where the old Pro used to sit, which makes the clearance Pro genuinely awkward for it.
How it compares to rivals at Australian prices
At $329 RRP (a $247 Officeworks street price was previously spotted but couldn’t be confirmed live), the 2nd-gen 2K model sits between Ring’s own clearance stock and the subscription-free alternative:
- Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Pro (~$144–$179 clearance) — the awkward sibling: the old Pro is also 2K, adds radar-based 3D Motion Detection and Bird’s Eye View, and is being cleared out at The Good Guys ($144 last seen) and Ring AU ($179 last seen). It’s the previous generation, but on specs it’s arguably better than the new base model. Buy it if you can still find stock — it’s the value pick of the whole range.
- Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus ($149) — the budget Ring: still 1080p, but at less than half the 2K model’s RRP. Buy it if you want Ring’s ecosystem and floodlights for the least money; buy the 2K model if you need the sharper footage.
- eufy Floodlight Camera E30 ($278.95 at eufy AU) — the subscription-free rival: also 2K with 2,000-lumen floodlights, but with a 360° pan-tilt camera, local microSD storage and 24/7 recording with no monthly fee. Buy the eufy if you refuse subscriptions; buy the Ring if you’re already in the Ring/Alexa ecosystem.
- Ring Spotlight Camera 2K (2nd Gen) ($279) — the flexible alternative: same 2K sensor in a smaller spotlight (not floodlight) body with battery, solar or plug-in power — no electrician needed. Buy it if you can’t hardwire; buy the Floodlight Cam if you want maximum light output.
The pattern: Ring’s clearance stock is the real story — the old Pro at $144–$179 undercuts the new $329 model while adding 3D motion detection. If clearance stock is gone, the new 2K model is the sensible current-gen buy, and the eufy E30 is the pick for anyone allergic to subscriptions.
Ring Home plan costs in Australia
Because Ring records nothing without a plan, this is part of the price:
- Ring Home Solo — $4.95/month or $49.95/year: covers one device; video history up to 180 days, person alerts, snapshot capture, rich notifications
- Ring Home Multi — $14.95/month or $149.95/year: covers all Ring devices at one location; adds extended warranties and 10% off select Ring.com products
Live view, motion alerts and two-way talk are free forever. Everything else — recording, replay, downloads, sharing clips — needs a plan. A 30-day trial is included with the camera.
Who should buy it
Buy the Floodlight Cam 2K (2nd Gen) if: you’re replacing an existing outdoor light point and want current-gen 2K with the longest support runway; you’re already in the Ring/Alexa ecosystem with other Ring devices on a Multi plan; or you want always-on floodlight security with no battery anxiety. Pair it with the robot-vacuum side of a smart home and the house largely runs itself.
Think twice if: you can still find the clearance Floodlight Cam Wired Pro at $144–$179 — it’s 2K with 3D motion detection for half the money; you rent or can’t get an electrician — the battery Spotlight Cam 2K ($279) needs no wiring; you refuse subscriptions — the eufy E30 ($278.95) records locally with no monthly fee; or your old 1080p Ring floodlight still works — 2K is nicer, but $329 nicer is a personal call. Our robot vacuum coverage shows the same pattern: last-gen flagships on clearance often beat new mid-rangers on value.
Final verdict
The Ring Floodlight Camera 2K (2nd Gen) is a good camera at an awkward price: 2K video, 6x zoom, ultra-bright floodlights and hardwired always-on power for $329 RRP (a $247 Officeworks street price was previously spotted but couldn’t be confirmed live). It’s the sensible current-gen buy — but the clearance Floodlight Cam Wired Pro at $144–$179 is the better deal while stock lasts, adding radar 3D motion detection for half the money. And if subscriptions bother you, the eufy E30 at $278.95 records locally with no monthly fee. Buy the new 2K model for the long support runway; buy the clearance Pro for the value; buy the eufy to escape the subscription. Just remember the plan cost: $4.95/month is part of the real price.
Ring Floodlight Cam 2K: frequently asked questions
How much is the Ring Floodlight Cam 2K in Australia?
The RRP is $329 (Ring Australia, The Good Guys). A $247 street price was previously spotted at Officeworks but couldn’t be confirmed live on re-check, so $329 is the current price to beat; an older JB Hi-Fi listing was last seen at $199 but now shows $329 — confirm live before counting on it. Prices checked 8 October 2026.
Do you need a subscription for the Ring Floodlight Cam 2K?
For recording, yes. Live view, real-time motion alerts and two-way talk work free forever, but Ring cameras save no video history without a plan. Ring Home Solo is $4.95/month or $49.95/year for one device; Multi is $14.95/month or $149.95/year for all devices at one address. A 30-day trial is included.
Does the Floodlight Cam 2K need a licensed electrician?
Yes. It’s a hardwired 100–240V AC model and Ring specifies professional installation — in Australia that means a licensed electrician. It’s ideal as a replacement for an existing outdoor light point. Renters or anyone without suitable wiring should look at Ring’s battery or plug-in cameras instead.
What is the difference between the Floodlight Cam 2K (2nd Gen) and the Floodlight Cam Wired Pro?
The old Floodlight Cam Wired Pro is also 2K but adds radar-based 3D Motion Detection and Bird’s Eye View — and it’s being cleared out for $144–$179 (last seen at The Good Guys and Ring AU). The new 2nd-gen 2K model is $329 RRP with 6x enhanced zoom but no 3D motion detection. While clearance stock lasts, the old Pro is arguably the better camera for half the money.
Is the Ring Floodlight Cam 2K worth it over the eufy E30?
It depends on subscriptions. The eufy Floodlight Camera E30 ($278.95 at eufy AU) is also 2K with 2,000-lumen floodlights, adds a 360° pan-tilt camera, and records to local microSD with no monthly fee. The Ring needs a $4.95/month plan for any video history. Buy the Ring if you’re in the Ring/Alexa ecosystem; buy the eufy to escape the subscription.
