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Sep 20, 2023

Renewed Ring Floodlight Cams are on sale at Amazon

There are a lot of easy things you can do to beef up your home's security, like

There are a lot of easy things you can do to beef up your home's security, like installing a video doorbell or posting a home-security company sign in your front yard — seriously, studies have shown that the small signs from a security system work to deter thieves, even if the service isn't actually active. On the other hand, devices like motion-activated security cameras with flood lights can be prohibitively expensive. But not right now! You can snag a renewed Ring Floodlight Cam Pro for just $100, which is a whopping $115 off.

It's one thing to have a security camera, but it's something else entirely to have a security camera with a floodlight. Not only does it alert you when motion is detected, but it also illuminates the area with two 2,000 lumen floodlights. It's so bright, it can practically turn night into day.

Those floodlights use a lot of power, but here's the good news: this particular security camera is hardwired. You don't have to worry about frequently recharging or replacing a battery — all you have to do is connect it to your existing electrical system (or have a professional do it if you don't want to set it up yourself). The camera also comes with several new features, like Ring's Birds Eye View. This gives you a 3D overview of your property with an AI-generated guess as to the path an intruder takes around your home.

If the floodlights alone aren't enough, the 110 decibel siren — about the same volume as a jackhammer or power saw — will bring attention to whatever's going on.

If you're worried about buying a previously used item, don't be. Amazon fully tests the item, inspects it and updates the software before it's shipped to your home. Look what buyers had to say: "Item in excellent condition and quality materials. Doesn't feel or look cheap. It's a refurbished item so after the installation when I attempted to use the event history feature I got a message saying my trial had expired. The easy fix was a quick call to Ring support. Short wait time, helpful agent. New trial period underway." Another person called it a great floodlight. "It came in original packaging and very easy to install."

Signing up for the Ring Protect Plan gives you a lot of added features plus cloud storage. You can easily access any motion event or stream live video through your phone. I have several Ring devices in my own home, and they're great for knowing who is at the door or just for checking in on what the cat is doing.

If you have Amazon Prime, you’ll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $25 or more.)

The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.