Arlo is launching its first wired floodlight camera

Arlo is releasing a new floodlight security camera that connects directly to your home’s Wi-Fi and power source. That allows the Arlo Wired Floodlight Camera to monitor and illuminate outdoor spaces 24/7 without interruption, unlike battery-powered security systems.

This is Arlo’s first hardwired floodlight camera, and it’s available to buy on the company’s website now for $149.99. Wired security systems are harder to install than battery-powered alternatives, but Arlo says its first floodlight system features a “simple, hardwired DIY installation.” It’s also more affordable than Arlo’s $250 wireless Pro 3 Floodlight Cam, which can be set up as either a wireless or hardwired system.

In fact, the Wired Floodlight Camera shares many of the same features as the wireless Pro 3, including 2K HDR-supported video, a 160-degree field of view, color night vision, and an integrated siren to scare off intruders. Both models also deliver up to 2,000 lumens of adjustable brightness, but it’s worth noting that the wireless Pro 3 actually increases that to 3,000 lumens if you choose to wire it into your electrical system. On the other hand, the floodlight is a fixed faceplate on the wireless model, whereas the Wired Floodlight Camera is articulated so it can direct light to specific areas.

Features like being able to set automated lighting schedules based on time or activity are available via the Arlo Secure app. The app is required to watch live video, use two-way audio communication, and receive motion notifications. Those features are free, but others — like 30-day cloud storage for recorded videos and creating custom alerts when people, animals, vehicles, or packages are detected — are locked behind various subscription tiers that start from $7.99 per month.

The Wired Floodlight Camera also integrates with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and IFTTT for those who want to automate and control features within their existing smart home setups.