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• Rated 5 out of 5 stars

  Ironically named BLINK Security keeps steady watch

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  Blink - Outdoor 2K+ 2K video resolution, Color night vision, 2-way audio. I’m new to the Blink security camera family, and I’m impressed with the ease of setup and the complete suite of features that result in an expansive home or business monitoring system. As my test photos show, the management of the video clips is convenient, and the video clips are very detailed. It’s important to follow the setup guidance and read the hints. For example, the color night video feature requires a non-intuitive choice of settings to ensure the infrared lighting is disabled and only ambient light is illuminating the protected area. A porch light is usually sufficient to see those color images. Details and observations follow, but I can share here that I find the signal strength at greater than usual distances, the quality of the video clips, and the feature set will serve my needs very nicely. SETUP: This Blink package includes both the very discrete, all-black 2K camera and a Sync Module Core which effectively extends the camera’s range, enabling the camera to be truly wireless. It can accept 10 additional cameras (or other Blink devices) as a system. Start the Blink camera system process by installing the Blink App from either the Apple iOS or Google Play stores on your phone. Plug in the Synch Module from the package, which includes cable and power brick. From within the app, ADD “+” the Synch Module. Then ADD the camera, which requires installing the included Lithium Batteries. Blink includes a 30-day trial of its Subscription plan, although it offers a number of its features with no subscription required and Live View is always available. The important feature you do lose is storage of video clips. Because of the Trial Subscription, I’m not confident about how these advanced features might work if I don’t continue the subscription. [Blink still offers the older Synch Module 2 with a USB drive and/or the Synch Module XR with a MicroSD card for local recoding.] PERFORMANCE and SUMMARY: The Blink Outdoor 2k+ camera is an improved version, with higher resolution, low-light color images, noise cancellation for improved 2-way communications with a visitor or intruder, a 4x zoom feature, smart detection (requires a subscription), and superior severe weather protection. The settings are comprehensive, allowing for every setting to be modified, every audio or video sensitivity to be adjusted to maximize battery life or improve performance. The 2-way communication is truly useful because background noise is controlled and lag time is short. Keeping the Synch Module and camera distances short seems to help improve lag times and image quality, which can be quite sharp and detailed. Subscription plan packages are reasonably priced, especially for larger systems with the Blink Plus Plan. It includes unlimited cloud storage (up to 60 days) and adds an unlimited number of devices supported. This plan extends your ability to stream video from the standard 5 minutes out to 90 continuous minutes. The two features which contribute most to my positive recommendation are the remarkable, up to 2-year, promised battery life using lithium batteries (non-rechargeable) in the camera, and the true, wireless camera design of this very small, discrete camera that is built for bad weather.

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  This review is from Blink - Outdoor 2K+ Wireless Smart Security Camera, 2K video, Two-way audio w/ noise cancellation, Smart detection - 1CAM - Black

  Posted 3 days ago by TECHBEENGOOD

• Rated 4 out of 5 stars

  Works well, easy mounting, needs better manual

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  This comes very neatly boxed. Everything is included – the camera, sync module, power adapter and cable, mount, a 90 degree adapter / tool, and even the batteries. Tech specs are on the outside of the box, and the only instructions are on the inner lid, and again on a very small “quick start guide”. One thing would be an improvement, would be the addition of a more complete manual. Setup requires downloading the Blink app. Then scan the camera code, link sync module, and that should be that. However, with this unit, the sync module refused to update, and system would not come on. I did try uninstalling / re-installing the app, reset camera, etc., with no results. I finally resorted to calling Blink support, and after going through the usual “Robo-Helpers”, did finally get to a tech. I will say the techs were pleasant and helpful. After going through numerous steps, we were finally able to force the update, and the system came on line. Actually, after that, setting everything up and mounting the camera was quick and easy. In the app you can set for taking “clips”, armed for “AI Smart” motion detection, view clips, live, etc. The 2K picture the camera provides is very sharp and clear. Also has color night vision and two way audio with noise cancellation. And is stated to be weather proof. The mount is a two piece unit. The base is for setting the camera straight. There also is an adapter that can be snapped on the base for mounting at a 90 degree angle. You can link to Alexa to access live views etc. Blink includes a 30 day trial of their “Plus Plan” which stores clips for later review. Overall, once everything is linked and mounted, the system works well. Again, the inclusion of a more complete manual would be excellent.

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  This review is from Blink - Outdoor 2K+ Wireless Smart Security Camera, 2K video, Two-way audio w/ noise cancellation, Smart detection - 1CAM - Black

  Posted 2 days ago by ebk02

• Rated 5 out of 5 stars

  Just start building your security with blink

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  Jokes aside(Title). I’ve been slowly adding to my new home security system with only blink products and this is the newest edition. It’s blinks new 2k outdoor cameras and I have to say the bump in resolution is nice to have since I was used to having either 2k and/or 4k with my old security cameras from another brand which I have been having soo many problems and headaches with. Picture quality is even better than my other blink camera that is 1080p in the backyard. Night vision looks clear and the detection is spot on as well(so much so I have to mute notifications sometimes). Same 2 AA battery set up as the 1080p cameras that can last years on low battery mode or full power I chose full resolution and power usage, batteries are cheap and easy to replace and install was very easy like the other blink camera. Just screw it 2 screws attach camera to mount and you are good to go after the easiest pairing to the blink app you will ever do just scan the QR add to WiFi and that’s it. Not much to say other than everything is so easy to set up and mount and the prices are too good to be true in my opinion. Please do not waste your money on those high end brand when you can get an affordable price with great equipment that is easy to set up and protect your property and family.

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