Customer Ratings & Reviews

It’s been a great addition to my security system. A location where I have never been able to see as long as you have a great Wi-Fi connection works perfectly. I do wish that the batteries were also charged through the solar for the times that the Wi-Fi is not as strong. 

High quality images. Functional. Highly recommended

Its great so far. I havent had it up for very long but at this point all is good

Great product! Works as expected and the battery never dies

One of the reasons I bought this specific camera it was because the solar panel it makes life better without changing batteries.

Simple Security Camera and no more Wires! Blink’s Outdoor Solar Panel Charging Mount kit is a wire-free smart security system that offers an alternative way to power your security camera system. I love the idea of powering the camera system with a solar panels as it reduces the need to swap out batteries and eliminates the need to have a receptacle close by, and simplifies the installation! The design of the solar panel charging mount is simple to install and use; just have to secure the back plate to a flat surface after removing from the housing unit, then the solar unit slides into place. The design also takes into account that users may need flexibility so the panel itself is also removable which allow you to mount it separately from the housing. This allows you to have the most options to mount the panel for maximum exposure. The Blink Outdoor camera also has some flexibility, the mounting bracket can pivot around 360 degrees, while in the solar panel housing, the range of motion is decreased, but it’s more than sufficient to give you the optimal viewing angles Setup of the Blink Outdoor camera was very simple and the app is fairly easy to use but the UI feels a bit dated. The overall quality of the outdoor camera is expected for a 1080p HD. The sound quality is about the same as I would expect as compared to other cameras that I’ve used. Load time from app to live stream was a bit slower than I was expecting, on average of 5 seconds, but once it loaded, everything worked fine. Overall thoughts, easy to install and simple to setup via the app, however there are somethings to consider. The first of which, if you are not already using the Blink Ecosystem, be sure to pick up a Sync Module 2 and/or purchase a kit set that includes a Sync Module as Blink’s Outdoor camera will not work without one. The Sync Module 2 is how the Outdoor camera communicates with your Wi-Fi to stream/store data and this will require a receptacle; this is an indoor unit. It may also be a good idea to test your Wi-Fi to ensure you have a good connection between the Sync Module and your Blink outdoor camera. Secondly, you’ll want to look at the subscription plans to see if Blink Ecosystem/model is one that you’re interested in, while it includes free trial plan (much like other camera’s in the market), you won’t be able to save videos once your subscription model ends. If you’re good with just notification and live stream, then you’re golden. I wish that the solar panel mount was available for individual purchase as I think it’s a fantastic accessory for standalone Wi-Fi camera systems. It’s a great way to reduce carbon footprint, and simplifies installations (no more need to run wires just to get power to your camera). I wish more security camera ecosystems would adopt an approach because it really does make installation easier. Blinks Outdoor camera with the solar kit is an excellent value if you’re looking to add some wire free home camera systems to your home. I plan on adding a few more outdoor camera’s with the solar kit; it’s the perfect way to add some quick security on the exterior of our home with little effort!Less

I have a few things to say about this camera system. Pros: As for quality, it’s pretty good in daytime and nighttime. Make sure when you open the app you fix the quality of the video settings, this is a solar camera so using up battery shouldn’t be a concern, put your quality up to the max. The camera is good, haven’t had issues with it Cons: The Blink app straight up sucks, it’s extremely slow so be prepared for that. Loading up a clip takes roughly 2 minutes so if you need instant access to your camera due to safety concerns and what not, this should be your last option. I personally use it for simple things like checking my amazon delivery so I don’t need to see clips the second they are recorded. Overall, it’s good for basic use. The fact that it’s solar is a big bonus because you don’t have to worry about the battery being drained due to high camera usage

The camera is standard for the system - the hookup to the solar housing is tricky due to the manufacturer position of the outlet on the device, difficulty keeping wire connected when attaching camera to solar power & too small area to try connecting wire once camera is attached to solar device

Great camera, clear pictures and good night vision. I installed these in a location where the solar panel always charge and works great at night. I will definitely recommend these camera. My only problem is the none rechargeable batteries, they only lasted a few months in the most active camera.

I like the easy installation of the blink system but the solar attachment seems to not work. I have purchased several of them around the house thinking that they would make my life more efficient but at this point in time, it looks like none of them are working. Oh well lesson learned. The blink system says do not use rechargeables, yet the solar system kit are rechargeables.

I've had more than a few challenges getting this to work consistently. Build quality is great and I love that the battery is replaceable, but it is finicky to actually power up the blink. I bought two of these and one has already disconnected, not sure what the issue is but not expected after only a couple months from a company that normally makes such good products

Great product! Super quick to mount onto our fence. It’s nice how the camera and solar panel can swivel for best results and the solar panel can also unclick and mount separately to ensure optimal sun. The base comes with a cover to protect from the elements if the solar panel is mounted separately.

The solar option is great for the non-wired options. This is great so you don't have to change batteries so frequently.

So far so good, easy to install and seems to work great so far. Doesn’t get a ton of light where it’s mounted and it’s working great now two months later!

Ease of use and installation has great quality and simple price

Good image quality, battery last for days, easy to install, good internet range since I installed outdoor on a second floor.

So far so good. I didn’t even put any batteries on it and it’s working. I just hope it lasts for a long time. You can pretty much tell who the person is when it’s close to the camera. And I like that Alexa can be linked and it will notify you immediately if there is any motion.

The ability to capture outside motion is wonderful. Nightvision is decent solar power is a blessing

Easy to install and great functionality, no cables complicated or complicated drill need it, great solution all wireless

The cameras are great, seem to stay charged and pictures are clear except the night pictures are not as clear as I would like but the price was affordable and hopefully they will continue to work well.