Blink

Video Doorbell

4.2 (148521 ratings)

$29.99 ~~$59.99~~

Blink's only doorbell camera with relatively basic features. Battery-powered. Subscription or Sync Module 2 required for video recordings.

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Features & Specs

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Wireless Installation Possible: Yes

This doorbell can be installed completely wirelessly, but it can also be hardwired to supply constant power to the battery.

Requires Drilling: Recommended

If you're using the doorbell wirelessly, you can potentially avoid drilling by using third party 3M strips to mount the doorbell, but doing so is not recommended by the manufacturer. Blink itself does not offer approved no-drill mounts.

Video Recording Storage: Local or Cloud

You can opt to store video recordings on the cloud with a Blink Subscription Plan, locally on the device with a Sync Module 2 (sold separately), or use both.

Overhead View Capability: No

This doorbell does not have radar detection capabilities.

Pre-Recording: No

This doorbell doesn't have a pre-recording feature.

Camera Resolution: 1080p

This doorbell streams and records video in 1080p resolution.

Needs Recharging: Maybe

If used wirelessly, this doorbell will need to be periodically recharged. If hardwired, it will be recharged via electrical power but may still need recharging occasionally if the trickle charge is not sufficient.

Chimes With Smart Speaker: Yes

Blink doorbells are natively compatible with Alexa, so you can set it up to chime on any Echo speaker when someone rings the bell.

Person Detection: No

This doorbell cannot distinguish people from other types of motion

Integrates With Wired Chime: Yes

This doorbell may be compatible with your existing chime when hardwired.

Has Paired Chime Device Options: No

This doorbell does not have paired chime device options as it can be paired with Alexa devices.

Comes With Chime Device: No

This doorbell does not come bundled with a chime device

Removable Battery: Yes

Blink doorbells run on non-rechargeable lithium AA batteries. To change them, you'll need to remove the doorbell from the mounting plate, remove the back cover, and replace the batteries.

Native Mobile App: Blink Home Monitor

The Blink Home Monitor mobile app will provide the best experience when managing Blink doorbells.

Package Detection: No

This doorbell cannot detect if a package has been left at your door.

Amazon Alexa Compatibility: Full

This doorbell is natively compatible with Alexa.

Amazon Alexa Voice Compatibility: Yes

Blink doorbells can be linked to Alexa, allowing you to use Alexa voice commands and stream doorbell video to Amazon devices.

Head-to-Toe Video: No

This doorbell doesn't have head-to-toe video.

Google Home Compatibility: None

Blink doorbells are not compatible with Google Home.

Google Assistant Voice Compatibility: No

Blink doorbells are not compatible with Google Assistant.

Facial Recognition: No

This doorbell cannot recognize faces.

Animal Detection: No

This doorbell cannot specifically detect animal motion.

Vehicle Detection: No

This doorbell cannot specifically detect vehicle motion.

Apple HomeKit Compatibility: None

Blink doorbells are not compatible with Apple Homekit.

Apple Siri Voice Compatibility: No

Blink doorbells are not compatible with Siri.

Color Night Vision: No

This doorbell does not have color night vision — videos in low-light conditions will be in black and white.

Samsung SmartThings Compatibility: None

Blink doorbells are not compatible with Samsung SmartThings.

Dual Band Wi-Fi: No

This doorbell can only connect to Wi-Fi on the 2.4GHz frequency.

Continuous Recording: No

This doorbell doesn't support continuous recording.

Uses Bridge Device: No

Blink doorbells do not connect to bridge devices.

Built-In Siren: No

This doorbell does not have a siren.

Motion-Activated Nightlight: No

This doorbell does not have a nightlight.

Quick Replies: No

This doorbell does not have quick replies.

Power Over Ethernet (PoE): No

This doorbell doesn't support power over ethernet (PoE).

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