myQ Secure View Floodlight Camera | Install and Setup
This guide walks you through installing, mounting, and setting up your myQ Secure View Floodlight Camera, from checking your install location to connecting the camera to the myQ app. Installation involves line-voltage wiring, so read the safety information before you begin.
myQ Secure View Floodlight Camera
Applies To: myQ Secure View Floodlight Camera, model MYQC31FXXW
Safety First
- Verify the available power source is 120 VAC, 60 Hz before installation.
- Do not install on a circuit controlled by a dimmer or timer switch.
- Do not install during rainstorms, snowstorms, or other inclement weather.
- Risk of fire. Do not install near combustible or flammable surfaces.
- Follow all applicable local electrical codes. If you are unsure about any step, contact a qualified electrician.
If you are not experienced with electrical wiring, have a licensed electrician perform the installation. Contact a professional before proceeding if any of the following apply:
- There is no existing junction box at the desired location.
- You are unable to identify the hot, neutral, or ground wires.
- Your circuit breaker is not clearly labeled.
- You are uncomfortable working with line-voltage wiring.
- You don't meet, or are unsure you meet, the junction box requirements below.
Before You Begin
Check your install location +
Confirm the location meets all of the following before mounting:
- Mounting height is between 7 and 10 feet above the ground, at least 3 feet from the ceiling, and at least 3 feet from the nearest side wall.
- The location has a strong Wi-Fi signal. Test the signal strength there with your phone before mounting.
- The location stays within the operating temperature range of -4°F to 122°F.
- You have access to the circuit breaker or fuse box and can safely turn off power and verify voltage before handling wiring.
- The location meets the junction box requirements below.
Confirm your junction box +
A junction box is the electrical housing behind your existing outdoor light fixture. The myQ Floodlight Camera cannot be installed without one. Turn off power at the breaker, remove the existing fixture, and confirm:
- You have a properly secured, UL-listed 3½ in. or 4 in. outdoor junction box.
- The junction box provides line voltage (hot, neutral, and ground).
- You can turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse box and verify it's off before handling wires.
Compatible junction box styles:
- 4 in. round junction box: standard and the most common for outdoor light fixtures.
- 3½ in. round junction box: common in older homes.
- Octagon junction box: an eight-sided box commonly used for 3½ in. or 4 in. fixtures.
If no junction box is present, have a licensed electrician install one before proceeding.
Gather what you need +
Included in the box:
- Floodlight camera with attached mounting plate
- Hardware bags (junction box screws A to F, plus countersunk mounting screw G with rubber cap)
- Information pamphlet
You'll also need (not included):
- A ladder rated for your install height
- A Phillips screwdriver
- Exterior-grade sealant or caulk, for weatherproofing after install
- A 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network (required; the camera does not support 5 GHz). For router settings, see myQ Cameras | Wi‑Fi Network Requirements and Recommended Router Settings.
Prep on the ground, before you climb +
- Download or update the myQ app and sign in to your account on your smartphone.
- Enable Bluetooth and Location Services on your smartphone.
- Confirm your home Wi-Fi network name and password are on hand.
- Locate and identify the circuit breaker for the junction box circuit.
Install the Floodlight Camera
Turn off power, remove the existing light fixture, connect the Floodlight Camera wiring, and secure the camera to the junction box.
Step 1: Turn off power
- Locate your circuit breaker or fuse box and switch the circuit for your selected junction box to OFF.
If you don't know how to turn the circuit off, or where it's located, consult a licensed electrician.
Step 2: Remove the Existing Light Fixture
Remove the existing outdoor light fixture with power turned OFF. Skip this section if an electrician has prepared a new junction box for the Floodlight Camera.
- Remove the existing fixture from the junction box.
- Disconnect its wiring.
- Identify the hot, neutral, and ground wires.
- Remove any existing mounting bracket or mounting plate.
Step 3: Identify and connect the wiring
| Hot (Line) Wire | Neutral Wire | Ground Wire |
|---|---|---|
| Red or Black | White or Gray | Green or Bare |
Connect the wires to the terminals on the mounting plate:
- Insert the hot (line) wire into terminal L (black).
- Insert the neutral wire into terminal N (white).
- Insert the ground wire into terminal G (green).
Step 4: Choose your screws
Installation requires three (3) screws total: two (2) junction box screws (from bags A to F, whichever best fits your junction box) and one (1) floodlight mounting screw (bag G). Not all included hardware will be used.
| Bag | Description |
|---|---|
| A | #10-24 x 5/8 in. screw |
| B | #10-24 x ¾ in. screw |
| C | #10-24 x 1 in. screw |
| D | #8-32 x ¾ in. screw |
| E | #8-32 x 1 in. screw |
| F | M3.5 x 20 mm screw |
| G | M5 x 30 mm countersunk mounting screw and rubber cap |
Mount the Floodlight Camera
Mounting plate orientation is different for a wall installation and a ceiling installation. Follow the section for your mounting location.
Mount on a Wall +
- Position the mounting plate so "WALL INSTALL" is upright and readable, with arrows pointing up.
- Secure the mounting plate to the junction box with your two selected junction box screws.
- Align the floodlight with the mounting plate posts and press until fully seated. Don't release yet.
- Use the bag G mounting screw to secure the floodlight to the mounting plate.
- Cover the screw hole with the bag G rubber cap.
- Aim the floodlight heads at your target area, and make sure the motion sensor is aimed at the ground.
✅ Success: The floodlight is held firmly on the mounting plate and does not move when you gently pull on it.
After installation, apply exterior-grade sealant where the floodlight meets the junction box to prevent water entry.
Mount on a Ceiling +
- Position the mounting plate so the triangle points toward the area you want to monitor.
- Secure the mounting plate to the junction box with your two selected junction box screws.
- Align the floodlight with the mounting plate posts and press until fully seated. Don't release yet.
- Use the bag G mounting screw to secure the floodlight to the mounting plate.
- Cover the screw hole with the bag G rubber cap.
- Aim the floodlight heads at your target area, and make sure the motion sensor is aimed at the ground.
✅ Success: The floodlight is held firmly on the mounting plate and does not move when you gently pull on it.
After installation, apply exterior-grade sealant where the floodlight meets the junction box to prevent water entry.
Complete Installation
Turn On the Camera
- Locate your circuit breaker or fuse box and switch the circuit for your selected junction box to ON.
If you don't know how to turn the circuit on, or where it's located, consult a licensed electrician.
✅ Success: The status LED blinks blue, and the floodlight is ready to pair.
Flashing blue light
Set Up in the myQ App
A 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network is required. The camera will not connect to a 5 GHz network. For router settings, see myQ Cameras | Wi‑Fi Network Requirements and Recommended Router Settings.
- Open the myQ app.
- Tap Settings ⚙ (gear icon).
- Tap Devices.
- Tap Add a new device or the + icon.
- Tap Camera.
- Tap Floodlight Camera.
- Review what you will do to connect the Floodlight camera, then tap Get Started.
- Review the Safety and Cautions section. Scroll down, reviewing each section.
- Tap the "I have read and understand" box.
- Tap Continue.
- Review the items that will be needed to mount your camera, then tap Continue.
- Review the "Where will you install your camera?" section. Select the wall or ceiling mount option, or select skip mounting for now.
- The app will find the Floodlight camera that is broadcasting (blinking blue LED). Tap the myQ serial number for your camera.
- Tap Pair. This step connects your phone to the camera using Bluetooth.
- Connect the Floodlight camera to Wi-Fi: find your Wi-Fi network name, enter the credentials, then tap Next. If your camera requires an update, it will happen here before you can continue.
- Enter a name for the camera and tap Continue.
- On the "You're all set!" page, tap Finish setup.
✅ Success: The "You're all set!" page appears, and your camera shows in the myQ app.
Your New Floodlight Camera Is Ready for Use
For a full list of what each LED color and pattern means, or if you run into a setup issue, see myQ Secure View Floodlight Camera | Troubleshooting. To set up your camera's settings, see myQ Secure View Floodlight Camera | Features and Settings.
