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See our ethics statement.The solar-powered floodlight camera’s 1000 lumen lights offer a color temperature range of 3000 to 6000 Kelvin. IMAGE: ReolinkPart OfAll the smart home news, reviews, and gadgets you need to know aboutsee all updates Jennifer Pattison TuohyCloseJennifer Pattison TuohyPosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy is a senior reviewer with over twenty years of experience. She covers smart home, IoT, and connected tech, and has written previously for Wirecutter, Wired, Dwell, BBC, and US News.Reolink’s new solar-powered floodlight camera is now available. Announced earlier this year at CES, the Solar Floodlight Camera costs $109.99 but is on sale for $87.99 for the launch.Most floodlight cameras require hardwiring into your home’s existing wiring, which can limit placement options and be difficult to install. Reolink’s latest model can be mounted anywhere. With a built-in 7,800mAh battery, it can run for up to three months without sun, but just one hour of rays can fully power it for a day, according to Reolink.RelatedReolink’s wireless camera easily transitions from vanlife to homelifeThe best floodlight camerasReolink made a local AI hub for its security camerasBest Ring alternativesThe Solar Floodlight Camera features a 2K HD camera, a 150-degree field of view, 1000‑lumen floodlights, and a 110dB siren. It also offers full color night vision and 33 feet of infrared coverage. On‑device AI detection powers smart alerts for people, vehicles, and animals. It can also be paired with Reolink’s new AI hub for more advanced features, including video search and event descriptions.With a wire-free installation, the camera can be placed in an area without an outlet, such as along fences. IMAGE: ReolinkOne of the advantages of Reolink is that it offers local storage via a microSD card (sold separately), so there are no subscription fees for viewing recorded footage, and smart alerts are also free. Its cameras also work with Reolink’s Home Hub, starting at $80, and its NVR systems. The floodlight camera supports 2.4GHz / 5GHz Wi-Fi 6 connectivity and, along with the Reolink app, connects to smart home platforms including Google Home and Amazon Alexa.PreviousNext1/3The floodlight camera has free smart alerts powered by on-device AI. IMAGE: ReolinkThis isn’t the first solar-powered floodlight camera. TP Link’s Tapo released a pan and tilt version for $100 last year that can track motion and also offers on-device smart alerts and local storage. Anker’s Eufy has a solar-powered floodlight camera with 2,000 lumens of light and 360-degree coverage, also with local storage, for $150.Reolink also offers a wired floodlight camera with 360-degree pan-and-tilt capabilities, 4K resolution, and 3,000 lumens of light. 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Reolink has introduced its inaugural solar-powered floodlight camera, designed to offer a wire-free home security solution, a development notable within the smart home market. The camera, currently available for $87.99 on sale from its official website and Amazon, distinguishes itself through its adaptable installation and reliance on solar power for operation. Its core functionality encompasses 1000-lumen color temperature adjustable floodlights (spanning 3000K to 6000K) coupled with a 2K HD camera, providing a robust visual component for surveillance. Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, Senior Reviewer at The Verge, highlighted the camera’s ability to operate for up to three months on its included battery, charging fully in just one hour with sunlight.

The device incorporates on-device AI detection, identifying people, vehicles, and animals, triggering smart alerts directly on the camera. These alerts can be further enhanced through integration with Reolink’s AI hub, which opens up features like video search and event descriptions – a key differentiator for users seeking advanced security capabilities. A notable feature absent from traditional models is the lack of subscription fees, with storage options available via microSD cards and local processing. Reolink’s Home Hub and NVR systems also facilitate compatibility, expanding integration potential within existing smart home ecosystems. It supports Wi-Fi 6 connectivity (2.4GHz/5GHz) and integrates seamlessly with Google Home and Amazon Alexa platforms. The camera's technical specifications include a 150-degree field of view and 33 feet of infrared coverage for night vision.

Examining the competitive landscape, the Reolink Solar Floodlight Camera sits alongside offerings from competitors like TP-Link (Tapo) and Anker (Eufy). TP-Link’s Tapo offers a pan and tilt solar-powered floodlight camera with tracking and smart alerts, while Anker’s Eufy provides a model with 2,000 lumens of light and 360-degree coverage, both with local storage. Although the solar-powered floodlight camera market isn’t entirely new, Reolink’s approach – prioritizing affordability, local processing, and a fully wire-free design – presents a viable alternative. Reolink additionally offers a wired floodlight camera with 360-degree pan-and-tilt functionality and 4K resolution, further expanding the company's portfolio for diverse security needs.

The camera’s inclusion of on-device AI signifies a move toward greater data privacy and reduced reliance on cloud processing, a growing trend in smart home technology. The ability to operate without external power sources, combined with the absence of subscription fees, adds to the camera's value proposition, enabling users to tailor their security solutions to their specific requirements and budgets. Ultimately, Reolink’s first foray into solar-powered floodlight cameras represents an attempt to carve out a niche within a competitive market, emphasizing practicality, cost-effectiveness, and control for the modern homeowner.