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The Arlo Pro 3 is another floodlight camera, but it can be powered by battery, forgoing the need to worry about hardwiring the camera. To gain that capability, you’ll need the $249 Ring Cam Wired Pro, which is still less expensive than the Nest Cam with Floodlight. Ring’s Floodlight Cam Wired Plus is $100 less expensive but lacks Ring’s 3D motion detection and tracking - something we couldn’t get enough of during our review. How this compares: The Nest Cam with Floodlight sits at the upper echelon of floodlights at $279. If you want more than just a few hours of video history, you’ll need to pay a monthly subscription fee. The floodlight will need to be hardwired into your home’s electrical writing, most likely replacing an existing exterior light. What you need to know: Nest Cam and Nest Cam with Floodlight share a similar design, but only the standard Cam runs off of a wired connection or battery power. For someone who is just starting with home security cameras, it’s a good idea to include the Nest Cam options in your list of potential candidates due to their ease of setup and use, plus they include object detection at no cost.
Who this is for: If you’re already invested in the Nest Cam ecosystem and want to expand your coverage with the same type of camera, the Nest Cam or Nest Cam with Floodlight are both valid options.