Sorry for any confusion @DalTxJim! Please refer to my response above in this thread, regarding our recommendation to mount the Floodlight Cam on a vertical wall surface, for intended use. The reasoning for this is that the main Camera assembly portion would not have the optimal field of view for picture or motion detection to operate as intended.
If you are interested in a ceiling mounted cam, check out our Spotlight Cam Wired which can be used with a Ceiling Mount accessory. I hope this helps! 