Best for wired
Wired security cameras, floodlights and video doorbells with constant power and no batteries to recharge, chosen from published specifications.
In a nutshell
Best wired options compared by SafeHive: Amcrest IP5M-T1179EW, Reolink RLC-810A, Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus, Ring Wired Doorbell (newest model).
Key facts
- Products compared:
- 4
Key takeaways
- Amcrest IP5M-T1179EW — Buyers who want a wired camera that records to storage they own
- Reolink RLC-810A — Buyers who want continuous 24/7 recording, not just motion clips
- Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus — Homeowners replacing a wired floodlight who want a camera built into the fixture
SafeHive· Updated August 7, 2026· How we evaluate products
Amcrest
Amcrest IP5M-T1179EW
- Resolution
- 5MP (2592×1944), 1/2.7-inch CMOS
- Field of view
- 132° super-wide
- Night vision
- Infrared LEDs, up to 98 ft (30 m)
No subscriptionFree local storage
Price shown on Amazon
Reolink
Reolink RLC-810A
- Resolution
- 4K UHD (3840×2160) at 25 fps, 1/2.7-inch CMOS
- Field of view
- 87° horizontal (4mm lens)
- Night vision
- Infrared, 18 LEDs, up to 100 ft (30 m), black and white
No subscriptionFree local storage
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Ring
Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus
- Resolution
- 1080p HD video with Color Night Vision and Live View
- Field of View
- 140° horizontal, 80° vertical
- Lights
- Two motion-activated LED floodlights, 2,000 lumens, 3,000K
Subscription required
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Ring
Ring Wired Doorbell (newest model)
- Resolution
- Wide-angle Retinal 2K
- Zoom
- Up to 6x Enhanced Zoom
- Power
- Hardwired to existing doorbell wiring (8-24V AC)
Subscription required
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