The base 2K floodlight is the pragmatic Ring choice when 4K and radar zones do not justify the Pro premium.
What stands out
Integrated motion-activated floodlights
2K video
Plug-in and wired variants
Watch-outs
No local recording
Saved history requires Ring Protect
Professional installation is required for the wired version
Exact installed electrician cost
Exact light output not verified on the current Australian page
Manufacturer-sourced facts
The important details, grouped properly.
Scan the buying, installation, recording and smart-home facts without digging through a specification wall.
Buying snapshot
Product type
Outdoor camera
Product family
Floodlight Camera
Australian channel
Ring Australia direct
Typical hardware price
From $329 AUD
Price tier
Mid-range
Checked
2026-11-11
Device & installation
Resolution
Retinal 2K
Power
Plug-in / Hardwired
Weather use
Weather-resistant; confirm mounting limits
Hub
No hub
Doorbell wiring
Not applicable
Recording & storage
Storage
Cloud
Subscription
Required for recordings
Plan detail
Saved cloud events require Ring Protect. Solo costs $4.95/month or $49.95/year for one device. Multi costs $14.95/month or $149.95/year for one location. 24/7 cloud recording requires compatible continuous power, internet access, Ring Protect and a $4/month add-on per camera. Ring stores up to 14 days of continuous history.
Continuous recording
24/7 cloud recording requires compatible continuous power, internet access, Ring Protect and a $4/month add-on per camera. Ring stores up to 14 days of continuous history.
Internet outage
Live remote access and new cloud recordings depend on internet connectivity.
Detection & smart home
Detection
MotionPerson · planVehicle · plan
Platforms
Amazon Alexa
Detection zones
Supported
Two-way talk
Yes
Built-in siren
Yes
Australian price & purchase layer
Price and availability
Independent linksThese are not affiliate links
Plug-in hardware$349 AUDHardwired hardware$329 AUDRecording planRequired for recordings
Saved cloud events require Ring Protect. Solo costs $4.95/month or $49.95/year for one device. Multi costs $14.95/month or $149.95/year for one location. 24/7 cloud recording requires compatible continuous power, internet access, Ring Protect and a $4/month add-on per camera. Ring stores up to 14 days of continuous history.
Compare the complete system cost: cameras, hub or recorder, storage, power accessories and any monthly or annual plan. Confirm that the exact Australian SKU supports the listed integrations.
Before buying
Confirm the exact Australian SKU, included storage hardware, current plan price, transformer or power requirements, warranty and supported integrations. A camera’s presence does not guarantee prevention, identification or complete coverage.
Australian launch: The current Australian $329 wired model is now compared with its 2K camera, motion-activated lights, plug-in option, professional-install requirement and cloud-recording conditions.