DIY Floodlight Cameras Plug In Mount - Easily Install Your Wyze, Eufy, Ring, Nest Floodlight Cams

Today is a quick video on making a DIY Plug In mount for your Floodlight Cameras. One requirement of a floodlight camera is to install it in a junction box. So, it either needs to replace an existing floodlight or light fixture in your home. On this Do It Yourself mount, you will just need a round weather proof box, an outdoor extension cord, coax cable clips and a zip tie and with a few steps, you will be able to install your Ring Floodlight Cams, Wyze Floodlight Cam, Eufy Floodlights and Nest Cam with Floodlights around your home that is close to a power outlet.
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00:00 Introduction
01:53 Materials Needed and Setup
02:54 Installation
03:36 Cable Management
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[@mrprfct7069]

I just did this my fellow Texan. Thanks for the tip. Now I have multiple cameras for the same area. Like a backup for the main poe cams. HD had a sale for the wyze v2 spotlights at $50 so I snagged a couple.

[@redeemhoodlum777]

Thank you so much for sharing your skills. You actually answer my question. I'm a DIY type of person and obviously love KZbin. We just bought our floodlight Camara ring pro. And I didn't want to use an electrician to install my lights. So I was thinking that I could used a 3 prong extension cord to avoid a junction box. So I found your video and it will be done! 🙏

[@LifeHackster]

If you have the Ring floodlight cam, they actually made their own mount which is more low profile -> kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWrZkmRun8t0bdU

[@johnjackman369]

😊❤

[@whot.801]

I have been doing this for several yrs now..you can also use caulk to seal around/behind the floodlight base to the junction box and this also works great drilling through and outside wall to the inside wall to plug to a indoor outlet so u can mount floodlights anywhere around your house.. Fyi: Home Depot and lowes sell the power cord already per cut and stripped...

[@LifeHackster]

Cool.,thanks for the tips.

[@brianmaupin923]

What’s with the “…..”?

[@ArmycAv2nd]

This is how I set mine up. From the outside looks just like they recommended but inside it’s plugged in to my garage door outlet

[@julyzerg1]

Hey I need the name of the product for: Home Depot and lowes sell the power cord already per cut and stripped... I can't find them, please help

[@chaselex]

@@julyzerg1same

[@dude...are-you-sure]

after watching your video, theres no need for me to waste time and watch any others. thank you!!

[@Aviation_Racing]

This is the best content for me when I am bored in the middle of the night

[@andrewmiddleton7408]

Wow..this is great video.. I was planning on helping out a neighbor with there camera but I didn't know they bought the nest flood light cameras and where they wanted it they had no light but they had outside outlets near both, told them they needed a electrician to tap off the outlets, but i can definitely do this and if they want, like someone mentioned in the comments section you can drill a small whole in the wall and plug it inside the house to just like i was planning on doing with the nest outdoor camera in the first place..Thanks again

[@tacoblender]

Thank you! Way better than messing with circuit breakers. My weekend project!

[@LifeHackster]

You are welcome.

[@HTCmighty808]

Very helpful. Saves me a lot of money hiring an electrician for a junction box installation. Now time to mount my roku floodlight se I just bought 😊

[@ELEVOPR]

Haha, That's how I have had my Flood Lights and Flood Lights Cameras for many many years. Well only in my Garage. Seems the previous owner of the house had it that way and I since kept it. Goes from top of front of the garage, into an outlet by the door of the Garage. I wish KZbin let us post Pictures and Mini Clips to responses. Great Idea for sharing 👍 Keep up the good work Bro 👊

[@LifeHackster]

Thank you.

[@ELEVOPR]

@@LifeHackster the only thing I did different was pole a whole through the house about half inch so the cable holding the 3 wired can come through for a neater look and the round electric box looks clean with nothing sticking out. Love your videos, Keep up the good work and money rolling in 🤗

[@LifeHackster]

@@ELEVOPR that’s a good idea. Thanks

[@luismauricio914]

Exactly what I was looking for!!!! Straight to the point and solves my issue🎉

[@marcuswong2776]

Incredibly helpful. Concise and the links to the materials that you used was a huge time saver. Thank you!

[@dennisg2164]

You were the best youtube video to help me install floodlight without an existing wiring box.

[@tomstevens3821]

thanks! Just the info I needed. i'm just mounting a floodlight, but most of the ones I see are designed to mount to a wall with a inside the wall junction box. Your video will help me mount a floodlight to a movable board sitting on top of my roof.

[@SS-jk2ty]

Thank you for the video! Very informative. Can you please post a video on how to do this on middle of garage door in a neat manner, maybe drill it through the wall for wyze cam floodlight pro?

[@ashb.c4509]

Awesome tip. Just installed my flood light security camera. However I did drill a hole 3/8th in the attic and looks flawless. Thank yy

[@ThatCleanMT]

Oh snap! I just asked you about this on your nest floodlight video and found this! Right on man. Thank you!

[@jerzsubbie]

Excellent video. Simple, to the point, and very informative. Great option if, for example, the Ring 20ft cable won’t work for your application. Thanks!

[@thedevster]

This is PERFECT for what I'm looking to do. I need a floodlight in my backyard on the tree which is at like 30ft from my house or anything electrical. SALAMAT!

[@LifeHackster]

Walang ano man ;)

[@dantepaige]

Thanks for the short yet detailed video!

[@monetroshi]

I just did mine for wyzee and i did it at night so the neighbors don’t judge me. I’m so glad i found this video. Now 😂 don’t feel too crazy

[@ccclaw13]

Thank you so much for this! I wanted to install a eufy floodlight on the side of a covered patio but once I saw it needed a junction box I almost gave up. You saved me

[@andywang6856]

Hey, did you successfully install it for eufy floodlight?

[@chancepaladin]

was looking for 3-4 hours over two days, and finally found the vid that explains this THANK YOUUUUUUU

[@NinadGorey]

Thanks a lot for making this video clear and to the point. Helped me a lot to install my Wyze floodlight camera. I also used a 3 outlet extension cord along with a tool replacement cord to account for future cameras. 😊

[@tactictense9145]

Is it hard to do? I want to purchase a floodlight camera but I don't have an existing wire

[@bluemoongirl6579]

Dude! This is a game changer for me! Thank you so much!

[@LifeHackster]

You are welcome.

[@marleniceciliavallecillo8312]

I loved your video it's the best I've seen so far go ahead and always put the pages where you can buy the items and the description how you did it is the best video a lot of dedication a lot of love a lot of strength your video became the best for us good explained keep going

[@LifeHackster]

Thank you.

[@The56Kaveman]

Awesome, straight forward no BS video, validated my approach as I just purchased the extension cord, etc. yesterday before watching. 😁 Keep up the good work.

[@carverofchoice]

Now, if only it wasn't snowing and cold outside...I might wait until spring to go add a few of these around the house!

[@LifeHackster]

Cool…

[@carverofchoice]

@@LifeHackster 🤣 Perfect response! Seriously, thanks for this video, I look forward to adding some more floodlights in places that need them.

[@jorgegonzalez-ju9km]

Same here

[@CrashOD]

I'm not a electrician but i would recommend 1/2 in. ACC Non-Metallic Strain Relief Cord Connector and if want it even better 100% silicone. Since you should not zip tie or compress wires. They get hot and need the little room to disapate heat. But if doing it the way of video. I would use 100% silicone to help it stay water tite. Since he is strapping cable she not move with the ziptie inside. Just a recommendation. P.S. your review is what had me order a wyze floodlight & v3 to attach to it. I already had a v3 for over a week because of your reviews. Had to get floodlight and a 2nd v3. Unfortunately the floodlight needs replaced since connection died after one week. But floodlight sensor still worked like a ret floodlight. I got the $1.25 a month plan paid for a year for each camera. Thanks keep great work up! Ps this from a person who ran 12/2 bx wire from electrical box to its own 20amp breaker connected to a AFCI/GFCI outlet. When the bx was run up to hole drilled in sink. I ran EMT to run bx through. So as you can see I over did safety. I would of got the AFCI/GFCI breaker but then I would have had to change them all to that which would of taking the grandfathered away. Would have been way too costly to replace all my breakers. Heck the outlet alone was like $35. 🤣

[@julyzerg1]

Do you have a link where I can get the "1/2 in. ACC Non-Metallic Strain Relief Cord Connector" that you said, what is it for?

[@ChibuikeUlasi]

Thanks for sharing. This is a great idea.

[@LifeHackster]

Thank you.

[@sixpackbinky]

Thank you you gave out the exact info I was looking for!

[@LifeHackster]

You are welcome.

[@kcchen5004]

Very helpful. I use your way to set up my floodlight. Thank you.

[@LifeHackster]

You are welcome.

[@EloyQ84]

Thank you for this! Going to work great for my Blink Flood Light.

[@HAHAHA1307]

Great video.... thanks for posting....very helpful!!

[@i3017]

This is ingenious! Thank you!

[@dahiroundiaye1597]

Got it installed. Very helpful video.

[@BobSince1981]

Thank you for this guide. Definitely what I need to get my Nest Floodlight Cam setup. 🤜🏻🤛🏽

[@LandoVlogsGO]

Awesome tutorial, LifeHackster!

[@LifeHackster]

Thank you.

[@paulmiyagishima7655]

Fantastic video! You keep coming up with great ideas! Thanks again!

[@LifeHackster]

Thank you. I appreciate it.

[@scrubsz]

Absolutely BRILLIANT! Thank you!

[@haroldmunoz2010]

Thank you for the detailed description!

[@LifeHackster]

You are welcome.

[@shauncodd7929]

Thanks brother, great video.

[@LifeHackster]

Thanks for watching!

[@lavinl683]

Why is this method frowned upon? What could potentially go wrong?

[@ethannguyen5594]

If you run the wire on the addict, plug it in, it will be more secure, people can cut the cable if plugged outside, anyway awesome content, thank you

[@dinyardalal]

I liked your video because you have shown some very good tips. This is exactly what i want to do. I want to match the motion sensor 5" with a 5" diameter junction box but can not find it. Is there a 5" diameter junction box?? Please let me know. Thank you.

[@pdizon9372]

Your channel is by far the most informative and provide straight-forward instructions, thank you :) I like the pcs that you used to connect the wires, seems snug and more weatherproof :) can you provide the link here at the comments?

[@ThexDynastxQueen]

4:02 *_Lockpicking Lawyer has entered the chat and your outlet_* But seriously tho I can't do it this seems like a good solution to a common problem, thanks!

[@LifeHackster]

You are welcome.

[@MS-qu7no]

Really liked the video thank you so much. Were you going to do a video on other do it yourself ideas I am sure you have several. You always do a great job.

[@losmoore3358]

This guy is very smart. I like his ideas and the way he works. Great video. Keep it up.

[@WazZappening]

Wow! Awesome video and to the point! THank you

[@waltermack2875]

This guy is the real deal

[@dabestpilot4157]

Can you please review the Blue by ADT cameras, they seem nice and even have free 24 hour cloud recording!!

[@augray17us]

Woah this is helpful, a bright idea. Thank you..

[@DUUUUVAL]

This video helped me out tremendously, whew.

[@fubagaming5780]

Great idea! However the locked cover doesn’t do much considering someone can just cut the cord.

[@LifeHackster]

Have you tried cutting a cord of a 120 volt line? It will make your rethink of your choices in life… :)

[@inohaveshirt]

@@LifeHackster True. Plus cutting the wire is no different than simply breaking the camera itself on a interior wired camera. Someone willing to go that far will still get caught on camera.

[@rubenrivera7384]

Good video. Wondering if I could drill a hole in the center of plate through the wall above my garage door and run it through the garage ceiling to plug in with the garage door opener ceiling outlet?

[@boundforglorywt]

Extremely helpful.

[@screamline458]

This is a good idea, there's a plug in flood light for Wyze from a third party but has less. lumens than the wyze branded one. Now what's the Best way to secure the cables on brick without putting 10+ screw holes in the brick/mortar?

[@rodrobinson6111]

Thanks!! Awesome video

[@LifeHackster]

Thanks.

[@javiergarza4127]

Great video thanks! How would you do this installation if where your mounting the Wyze floodlight is stone? Thanks

[@aruba531]

I just wish nest flood light would sell a model that plugs in. What’s up with that? Anyway, thank you for the video. My husband is putting it up today and we’re doing this hack. Thank you.

[@ricardofranco4114]

I want to do something like this for my shed. Except I'm going to run the cable behind the wall. I am planning on hooking it up to a DIY solar generator.

[@TrishyTrishi]

OMG I knew there had to be another way!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you

[@captainrick9379]

Great review as always! Question: When are you going to review the Ring Always Home Cam, an Indoor Flying Camera? I know you got to be on Ring's List! 😎👍📽

[@LifeHackster]

Not yet for me…I’m not sure when it is coming out.

[@kaurparveen50]

Very good

[@tonyarredondo2032]

Amazing!! Thank you!!

[@LifeHackster]

You're so welcome!

[@Resist4]

I really don't think this installation is against any codes. But I'm confused, why there is even a ground to the Floodlight, when it's not really a 120volt light?

[@LifeHackster]

That is from the instructions on the wyze cam floodlight..also with the nest floodlight..they want us to screw in the ground wire to the metal bracket.

[@Resist4]

@@LifeHackster yet that bracket isn't attached to any metal on the floodlight. So I'm thinking they want it connected to the bracket so it's out of the way. It could just as easily be rolled up and pushed back into the box.

[@Andymangsr95]

100% against code lol

[@chungyuanmui5295]

Very informative and useful video. Thank you LifeHackster. I do not have a electrical plug anywhere near where I want to put in a Wyze floodlight camera. However there is a lamp nearby. Is there anyway that I can use a Wyze lampsocket with the Wyze floodlight camera?

[@jayiii1365]

😢thank you so much just want i was looking for

[@Tommy-rf9sw]

Can you just drill a small enough hole behind the junction box and assuming the outlet inside the home/garage is close to the exterior, plug it in there? That way there are no exposed wires that someone can just cut. Seal both ends of the openings with chalk or putty around the wire to prevent any moisture buildup.

[@ehalo21]

Awesome video!!

[@LifeHackster]

Thanks.

[@22chiwi]

Thank you solved my problem

[@CurseTheDarkness]

Only video I could find on this. I’m disappointed that the Wyze base is 5” when most junction boxes are 4”, it really complicates things.

[@kevinkmhui]

Thanks so much for this great video. I want to buy a Ring Floodlight Cam but the plug in mount has been out of stock for a long time. Just wonder if the junction box here can also fit Ring Floodlight Cam?

[@ronm6585]

Thanks for sharing.

[@LifeHackster]

You are welcome.

[@mos227]

Does this way work with the Roku outdoor floodlight??? it has a round base too. Ty

[@LifeHackster]

It should.

[@daddyblunt8824]

Thanks for sharing Bro

[@LifeHackster]

You are welcome.

[@Xmatador20]

Nice video . I will have to do this for my home . You said the cable goes black to black white to white and what about the green ?

[@LifeHackster]

Green is ground and it depends on the light camera that you are going to install on how you will install the ground.

[@julyzerg1]

what if you want to drill through wall to run the cord inside, what to use for the cord, zip tie is kinda sketchy

[@babiigrump]

Nice very nice bring in some more DYI tips plz because they help me out a lot in how to located my cameras and find a way to set them up. By the way how about a wifi extender for cameras like the eufy I'm saying this because I have a duplex house so I want to put cameras in the front house and I stay in the back and we have only one drive way but I want to see who's in the front for security reasons? Show me some tips plz

[@Naturelove-hx2gl]

Wow! Amazing! PLEASE tell me you can do this with the Eufy Flooight 2 Pro??

[@LifeHackster]

You can.

[@thetonybones]

Very cool. What if people cut the cable since it’s exposed outside the house?

[@LifeHackster]

They are more than welcome to cut it. Cutting a 120 volt line if you haven't tried cutting one will be a surprise and also more than likely it will be caught and recorded by the camera when that happens.

[@reikasdad]

@Lifehackster :Thank you so much for this! I have been wanting to do the NEST floodlight setup, but the location didn't have a fixture. Can I use the same junction box + gasket for the NEST?

[@LifeHackster]

Yes, you can.

[@reikasdad]

@@LifeHackster thank you! (as always)

[@KumaDormilon]

What would be the appropriate way to stay up to code? I'm going to go through the garage brick and into my outlet in the garage ceiling. What would be the appropriate way to keep it up to code?

[@cruzman911]

Great video! Thnx...

[@nolaKJ_]

Man, I just dont like the wire runs against the wall. Its my OCD, haha.... Great video!

[@LifeHackster]

@ortolano...Thanks for watching!

[@GaleVerOne]

Hi LifeHackster, great video! I do have 1 question what if my flood light has a ground wire do I connect ground to the extension cord's ground or screw both to the metal bracket ?

[@LifeHackster]

Just screw it in to the metal bracket, to ground the bracket too.

[@designwy6299]

@@LifeHacksterwhere can I find the small metal bracket you used to screw the ground wire ？ please let me know lol

[@jthiago3]

What wire gauge should I use for the Eufy E340 Floodlight Camera??? Thanks for the help.

[@AlanKeno]

Since mounting the light on the box kits it all together, why not fully assemble and then mount on the wall?

[@jorgegonzalez-ju9km]

Can I do this with new eufy one?

[@LifeHackster]

Yes.

[@digitalmixer]

I just wanted to know if I can actually use the ring flood light exactly like this

[@LifeHackster]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWrZkmRun8t0bdU

[@johnathonjsmith]

Green is ground? The pigtail ground you connected it to the mount, however what do you do with the green from the camera? Why not connect both greens if it grounds in the wall?

[@LifeHackster]

If there is a green or ground wire from the camera, you will need to connect it to the mount also. The bracket is metal, so it needs to be grounded too.

[@douglasmichel6361]

With the Ring wired floods pro, do I need the typical 25v transformer as used with the doorbell. I’m guessing not being we’re running typical floods light. Also does the pro come with a pancake type mounting box or do I supply that? Thanks and great videos Thanks.

[@allanb2906]

Hi Lifehackster, thanks for this tip along with your great reviews. But can you confirm if the round junction box is also suitable for the ring floodlight cam? I ask because here in the UK the plug in version of the floodlight cam nor the plug in adapter kit are available. I'm not sure why as many homes here adopt an external IP rated JB and take power to a light via the flying lead principle.

[@georgebrodie9795]

Enjoy your videos very much. But I did have a question that I am curious about what you my think or have a opinion about. The ring base pro says that it replaces your current router but what I was wondering if your service provider router also has a cable for your tv how would you connect the ring base pro to this. And also is it worth it because I heard that in 2025 the cost for ring is going to double to 200 a year. What’s your thoughts. Thanks and take care

[@LifeHackster]

It is a bit complicated but usually ISPs have combo modem and router which you pay a monthly rent for. If you want to go with the alarm pro, then you might want to downgrade to just a modem from your ISP, buy your own modem that is compatible with your ISP and cancel the one from your internet provider. You can also change the router settings on your ISPs provider to bridge mode. If you already have the ring alarm, then my recommendation is not to upgrade until 2025 where we will be forced to pay the new pricing.

[@georgebrodie9795]

@@LifeHackster thanks for your feed back I appreciate it

[@ariensuarez8532]

I have not ground in the cable that is important, because the light is on all the time?

[@LifeHackster]

If the floodlight cam that you are putting in is mostly plastic like the wyze cam floodlight, then there is no need.

[@Egg3919]

How would I do this if I want to add multiple to the same outlet? Idk if that makes sense

[@fdcayf1836]

Can this same method be done with the eufy security floodlight 2k pro .thanks

[@LifeHackster]

Yes.

[@dogginbebe3511]

Can not find metal bracket you connect ground wire to, with small female threading in center. Also is Copper and Aluminum wire safe?

[@Yod12]

Wyze says to adjust sensor level with the ground. What does that mean? The sensor is spherical in shape.

[@LifeHackster]

The plastic top of the sensor.

[@RedneckCanadian]

Hi How can I add my Wyze floodlight 3 camera to my fire stick