Ring · Floodlight cams
Ring Floodlight Cam 4K Pro Installation in London
Updated
Formerly Floodlight Cam Pro (2nd Gen); Ring renamed it Floodlight Cam 4K Pro on 21 August 2026, and the UK store lists it as Floodlight Camera 4K Pro. It is not the older Floodlight Cam Wired Pro. It is a mains floodlight with a 4K camera, hardwired at 100–240 V in place of an existing outside light. A vetted JACK pro in London checks the earth and the switching, fits it on the same circuit and leaves the certificate, for a fixed price before you book.
In short
Yes. A vetted JACK pro in London fits the Ring Floodlight Cam 4K Pro in place of an existing outside light on the same circuit, which is not notifiable under Part P, and leaves a Minor Electrical Installation Works Certificate. It is hardwired at 100–240 V and needs a working earth and a permanent live, never a dimmer or timer. An old lighting circuit with no earth needs remedial work first, and a brand-new circuit needs a registered electrician, which JACK does not book as part of the job.
Get matched
Start a JACK request
Native app
Start the request here, then add extra photos or videos from the JACK app if the pro needs more detail.
Floodlight Cam 4K Pro: key facts
- Previous name
- Floodlight Cam Pro (2nd Gen), renamed Floodlight Cam 4K Pro on 21 August 2026 Source: Ring UK: product name changes
- UK store name
- Floodlight Camera 4K Pro, marked 'Professional Installation Recommended'; brightness adjusts from 200 to 2,000 lumens Source: Ring UK store: Floodlight Camera 4K Pro
- Power
- Hardwired, 100–240 V input Source: Ring UK help: Floodlight Cam 4K Pro
- Ring on electricians
- 'Installation by a qualified electrician may be required in your area' Source: Ring UK help: Floodlight Cam 4K Pro
- Earth
- The installation guide for this model says 'Properly ground fixture' Source: Ring UK: installing Floodlight Cam 4K Pro
- Earth on older Ring floodlights
- Ring's guide for the Floodlight Cam Wired Plus and Pro: 'DO NOT INSTALL if a working earth connection is not available' Source: Ring UK: installing Floodlight Cam Wired Plus and Pro
- Electrical box
- The guide asks for a round weatherproof electrical box, giving the US 4-inch (about 10 cm) size Source: Ring UK: installing Floodlight Cam 4K Pro
- Switching
- 'Do not connect this light fixture to a dimmer switch or timer' Source: Ring UK: installing Floodlight Cam 4K Pro
- Camera and lights
- 4K (3840 × 2160) camera at 140° × 85°; lights cover 270° × 75° Source: Ring UK help: Floodlight Cam 4K Pro
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6 on 2.4 and 5 GHz, 15 Mbps upload Source: Ring UK help: Floodlight Cam 4K Pro
- Mounting
- Wall or ceiling; Ring lists a Plug-In Mount as a compatible accessory Source: Ring UK help: Floodlight Cam 4K Pro
- Weather and siren
- IP65; 85 dB siren Source: Ring UK help: Floodlight Cam 4K Pro
Power, Wi-Fi and wiring facts come from Ring's UK help centre and UK store, linked beside each fact. Most Ring models changed name in the summer of 2026, so an older box may show a previous name: check the model on your box or order and send it with your request. Last checked 31 October 2026.
How the Floodlight Cam 4K Pro is powered and mounted
The Floodlight Cam 4K Pro is a light fitting first, so this is an electrical job: the old outside light comes off and the floodlight cam goes onto the same supply, with live, neutral and earth into its terminal block. In England that is a replacement on an existing circuit, which is not notifiable building work under Part P. The paperwork that records it was done and tested safely is a Minor Electrical Installation Works Certificate, which the pro leaves with you; if you rent, pass a copy to your landlord.
Two things catch people out on London houses. Many outside lights are switched from indoors, or run through a PIR sensor or a timer, and Ring says not to connect this fitting to a dimmer or timer, so it needs a permanent live: the PIR or timer comes out of the circuit, and a wall switch has to stay on. And older lighting circuits, especially those wired before the mid-1960s, can have no earth at all. Ring's guide for this model says to ground the fitting properly, and its guide for the older Wired Plus and Pro says not to install at all without a working earth, so a circuit like that needs remedial work before the floodlight goes up.
Ring's page for this model says 'installation by a qualified electrician may be required in your area', and its installation guide points anyone unsure about the wiring to an electrician. In England, Part P controls which jobs must be notified rather than who may do the work, and swapping a light on an existing circuit is not notifiable.
What the pro checks first
- That the existing outside light has an earth conductor at the fitting, proved with a test rather than assumed
- How the light is switched now: wall switch, PIR, photocell or timer
- The circuit's protection at the consumer unit, including whether it is RCD-protected
- What the fitting will fix to, brick, render or a timber soffit, and whether there is a sound weatherproof box behind the old light
- Height and access, because a first-floor or eave position may need a tower rather than a ladder
- If it replaces a Floodlight Cam Wired Pro, which joined 5 GHz only on channels 100 and above, the router's band and channel before set-up
What the pro does on the Floodlight Cam 4K Pro
- Circuit isolated at the consumer unit and proved dead before the old light is touched
- Old fitting removed, the cable's condition inspected and the earth confirmed by test
- PIR or timer taken out of the circuit, or the wall switch arranged so the floodlight always has power
- Floodlight cam wired live, neutral and earth, with the clamp plate on the cable's outer sheath, and sealed to the wall with silicone as Ring describes
- Circuit tested after the change and a Minor Electrical Installation Works Certificate completed for you
- Camera set up in the Ring app, brightness chosen between 200 and 2,000 lumens, and motion zones drawn
- On a high eave or ceiling position, your pro can ask another pro on JACK to help through the Pro2Pro feature
How the Floodlight Cam 4K Pro installation goes
- 1Your photos of the old light, the switch and the consumer unit reviewed before the visit
- 2Circuit isolated, proved dead and the old light taken down
- 3Earth, cable condition and switching checked; without a working earth the job stops and the remedial options are explained
- 4Mounting bracket fixed over the supply on the wall or ceiling
- 5Live, neutral and earth connected in the terminal block, and the fitting closed and sealed
- 6Power restored, the circuit tested and the certificate written up
- 7Floodlight cam added to the Ring app, lights and motion set, and the lights checked after dark if the visit allows
Before you book: what to send
- A photo of the outside light you are replacing, close up and from the ground
- A photo of whatever controls it: wall switch, PIR sensor or timer
- A photo of your consumer unit with its circuit labels visible
- Roughly how high the light is, and what is below it: a path, a flat roof or a basement well
- Whether you rent or are a leaseholder, and have permission to change an outside fitting
What is on your wall now decides the Floodlight Cam 4K Pro job
The pro reads this from your photos before you book, so the price covers the right work.
| On the wall now | What happens | Paperwork |
|---|---|---|
| An outside light with a working earth on a permanent supply | Swapped for the floodlight cam on the same circuit | Minor Electrical Installation Works Certificate |
| An outside light on a PIR, timer or wall switch | The PIR or timer comes out, or the switch is left on, so the floodlight has a permanent live on the same circuit | Minor Electrical Installation Works Certificate |
| An old lighting circuit with no earth | Remedial work before any floodlight cam goes on it, because Ring's guides call for a properly earthed fitting | Agreed with you before booking |
| No outside light and no supply nearby | A brand-new circuit is notifiable and needs a registered electrician; JACK does not book it as part of this job | From the registered electrician |
Replacing a light fitting on an existing circuit is not notifiable in England (Approved Document P, 2013 edition, paragraph 2.7). A weatherproof electrical box, if there is none behind the old light, is agreed and added at cost before you book.
How is Ring installation priced in London?
A vetted pro prices your Ring job from the model and your photos, and the JACK app shows that fixed price before you book.
Full pricing guide for Ring installationFrequently asked questions
Can the Floodlight Cam 4K Pro replace a PIR security light?
Yes, as long as the PIR comes out of the circuit. Ring says not to connect the fitting to a dimmer switch or timer, and a PIR switching the supply on and off would cut the camera's power too, so the pro wires it to a permanent live and the camera's own motion detection takes over.
How high should a Ring Floodlight Cam 4K Pro go?
Usually where the old light was, because the supply is already there. Ring's positioning guide puts outdoor cameras at 2.5–3 m, angled down. If your old light sits much higher, the camera can be tilted further down, and Ring also lists ceiling mounting, so a porch ceiling or soffit works too.
Is the Floodlight Cam 4K Plus fitted the same way?
Very nearly. Ring's page for the newer Floodlight Cam 4K Plus also lists hardwired 100–240 V AC (50 Hz, 32 W), says it mounts on a round weatherproof electrical box, and rules out battery and solar power. The same earth, switching and circuit checks apply.
How much does Ring Floodlight Cam 4K Pro installation cost in London?
It is a fixed price for your Floodlight Cam 4K Pro, worked out by a vetted pro from the model, a photo of where it is going and what power is there now, and shown in the JACK app before you book. Other devices can go on the same booking for one price. If you would rather pay for time, hourly hire for electrical work is typically £55–£110 per hour as a guide.
Often booked together
Floodlight Cam 2K installation
Formerly Floodlight Cam (2nd Gen): the 2K floodlight cam on 2.4 GHz, with a junction box mount in the box.
Spotlight Cam 4K Pro installation
Formerly Spotlight Cam Pro (2nd Gen): the 4K Spotlight Cam in plug-in, wired and PoE versions, with no battery.
Wired Doorbell 4K Pro installation
Formerly Wired Video Doorbell Pro (3rd Gen): 4K head-to-toe video, powered by Ring's 3rd Gen DIN rail transformer or the Plug-In Adapter.
More Ring floodlight cams
Ring floodlight cam installation
Floodlight Cam 4K Pro, 2K and 4K Plus swapped in for an outside light on the same circuit, with the certificate left.
All Ring installation guides
Ring installation in London: doorbells, cameras, floodlight cams, Ring Alarm and Ring Intercom fitted and set up by vetted pros. Fixed price in the app first.
Related services in London
Electrical Work
Fault finding, lights, sockets, switches, and small electrical jobs.
Smart Home
Smart locks, cameras, doorbells, thermostats, Wi-Fi, and setup help.
Electrical Fault Finding
Fault finding and repairs by vetted London electricians, often same day — tripping fuse boards, dead sockets, flickering lights.
Sources
The device facts and rules on this page come from these pages, checked on 31 October 2026.
Jack All Trades (JACK) is an independent London service. It is not part of, affiliated with or endorsed by Ring LLC, an Amazon company. Ring product names are used only to describe the devices JACK pros install; prices are set by JACK pros, not by Ring, and JACK does not sell Ring devices.
Get your Ring device fitted
Tell JACK the Ring model and add photos of the door, wall or handset. A vetted pro sets a fixed price, and you choose the time once you have seen it.
Get a fixed price in the app