Customer Ratings & Reviews

I first got blink cameras to install in a relatives house, when they were coming to stay with us for awhile. They lived along, so we didn't tell anyone about them, not thinking we needed to, but we didn't hide them either. Some people got pretty upset about that, so that is one thing to consider if first setting them up. We know make sure anyone knows they are there, and that they are free to unplug them if they want to, as long as they plug it back in. They actually worked great. Gave us great peace of mind leaving their house unattended for several months. Cameras come with a free trial subscription that records activity, but after that expires, you either need to subscribe for a monthly fee, or rely on just a life feed. The live feed works fine for our purposes. We pointed one at the front door and one at an are covering the two other entrances to the house. We were still on the free trial, when imagine our surprise, we got a text saying activity had been detected. We checked the recording, and sure enough, someone they knew was in there house. It was someone with a key, but they had not been asked to check on the house. No one knew they were going to the house. When asked about it they said they had come to bring the mail in, but the mail had been put on hold, and they were not asked to bring in the mail, so there was no mail to bring in. They said since they had come to bring in the mail, they just checked on the house while they were there. Let's just say, this explanation was accepted, but had the cameras not been installed, no one would have ever known that person was in the house. Now people know the cameras are there. No more surprise visitors Once this person returned home, the cameras were used to check on their well being, still are. If they are not answering the phone, you can turn on the cameras to make sure they are ok. You can even talk to them through the cameras. One day, they were not in the house. We tried calling them. Couldn't find them. Called local people in the area. They couldn't find them either. Turned out, they had been in a car accident and were at the hospital. We had learned there was a problem long before we would have, because these cameras were installed. Needless to say, I then bought some and installed them in my own house, so I can keep an eye on it when I am away. You even know when your power goes out, because you will get a message that your cameras have gone offline. This latest blink Mini 2 camera is a nice improvement on the previous generation, because It now has USB C It can be installed outdoors The camera itself came with an indoor power supply, and this unit also came with a power supply for outdoors as well. It even comes with mounting hardware. I have currently installed it indoors, but I do actually plan to install it outdoors. I may even just buy another one for outdoors and keep this one indoors because it is covering an area I didn't have covered before. I really just try to cover the doors. One end of my house doesn't have any windows on the first floor, and when I let the dog out, it always wants to go to that end of the house where I can't see it. I can see it from the rear windows, and I can see it from the front windows, but during the transition period, I can't see if it is coming back to the rear, or going to the front, so my plan is to mount it so I have a view of that area from inside the house. It is a really perfect solution. Installation for this was fairly painless, but I did actually have to open the manual. First you scan a QR code with your phone, no problem Then, you are instructed to press the reset button on the camera to continue I could not find a reset button to save my life. As it turns out, the reset button is very cleverly hidden under the camera mount. You have to remove the camera mount to press it. Once I figured it out the rest of the installation was easy, and as an added bonus, the new camera reactivated my trial subscription. As for performance overall, just the cameras in general are worth it for the piece of mind. It has a lot of features, like you can disable motion sensitivity on lower areas of the display. We do this so our dog doesn't activate the camera. This apparently has a new feature though, which I have yet to try, where AI will determine if what it is detecting is a person or not. Hopefully this helps with some of the false positive notifications we used to get with the previous generation from spiders building webs in front of the cameras, or the light through the curtains causing changing shadows on the wall throughout the day. Can't say that I have tried that feature yet, but having used the older cameras before that feature, I can certainly understand the usefulness that feature will offer. I also have mine all tied into my Alexa. So as I am walking out of the house, I can just say Alexa activate blink, and if the cameras detect anything, I will get a text and when I enter the house just say Alexa deactivate blink and it will turn them off. If you forget to turn them on before you leave, you can just open the Blink app and arm them that way too. It really just gives peace of mind and as for the subscription, you can just activate it if you are going to be away on a trip or something. That way when you have a chance to check the camera, any activity will be recorded. They are actually a much better investment than I ever anticipated they would be. You should have them for your own peace of mind for your own home. You should have them in the homes of anyone that you know that live alone that you might be responsible for keeping track of, especially if they are elderly. You should just have them.

-- SUMMARY:-- This is a good entry-level motion camera with good video detail even in the dark. The two-way audio communication and ability to turn on/off a built-in light are welcome features. The main drawback I find is that it does not record videos for as long as there’s motion. Instead, it only records snippets of videos with at least a 10-second “pause/retrigger” time in between. -- THE GOOD: -- - Fantastic video quality when there’s light, and pretty good quality in the dark (black and white videos) - Ability to configure whether the built-in light turns on upon motion detection and how long to stay on (up to 10 minutes). This allows recording color at night instead of black and white videos. - Early notification. I like that this camera sends an alert almost as soon as it detects motion. If you press on the notification while the video clip is still being recorded (or within 5 seconds after it completes recording), it will take you to a “Live View Session” which allows you to see what is happening in real-time and to interact with whoever triggered the motion detection via the two-way voice. IMPORTANT: Make sure to click on the “Save” button BEFORE ending the Live session or otherwise no clip will be saved from the moment the live session was started. - “Flip Video” setting: This is super handy when mounting the camera upside down (for example, next to or below the ceiling-mounted garage door opener). Enabling this option allows for the video to be recorded flipped so it doesn’t look upside down. My older battery-powered Blink cameras do not have this setting. - Photo Capture: This is an on/off setting that, when enabled, the camera takes a photo once per hour when “armed”. I find this very useful because when opening the Blink app, the thumbnail you see is at most 1-hr old. This allows you to quickly see if there’s something suspicious (in case the photo shows something unexpected). In my older battery-powered Blink cameras, this setting doesn’t exist. That means that when opening the Blink app, the thumbnail that you see is an “old” one, which could make you believe everything is in order when it might not be the case. -- DRAWBACKS: -- - No continuous recording. Only a max of 30-second video clips (minimum of 5 seconds) and a minimum retrigger time of 10 seconds (max of 60 seconds). This is my main complaint. There’s no way to set the camera to continue recording while there’s motion. That means that in the event of someone stealing something, for example, it will only capture a snippet of video, then nothing for at least 10 seconds before recording again. This is not ideal if the intended use is for security and potentially sharing videos with the authorities. In my case, I had an older battery-powered model of a Blink camera in my garage. When I opened the garage door, someone came in immediately and stole a bike. The older model took a few seconds to detect the motion. That meant missing the moment the person got into the garage and the recording started when the individual was no longer facing the camera. Then some events happened that I wish were recorded, but recording stopped for 10 seconds before recording another clip, missing crucial moments. I believe the motion detection is faster in this mini blink 2 camera. However, I was hoping I could configure it to continuously record while there’s motion without having to wait 10 seconds in between video clips. Alternatively, I wish it could record more than a max of 30 seconds at a time. Unfortunately, this is not the case. - Live session default is to Not save the video session. I would have preferred that live sessions are automatically recorded by default. Instead, you have to remember to click on the “Save” button BEFORE the live session ends. This is particularly annoying when receiving an Early Motion Notification and tapping on the notification, which will end the video recording and start a live session. If you forget to click on “Save”, you risk losing important video footage.

I recently installed the Blink Mini 2 Indoor/Outdoor 1080p Plug-in Security Camera to add a sense of security around my apartment, and I've been quite impressed with its performance and features. Setting up the camera was surprisingly straightforward. Following the instructions, it took me just a few minutes to get it up and running. Mounting the camera with the included mount was hassle-free, and the Blink app made it easy to connect the camera to Wi-Fi and integrate it with my Alexa devices. The Blink Mini 2 offers excellent video quality with its 1080p HD live view. The built-in spotlight enhances the night vision capability, allowing me to see clear, colorful images even in low light conditions—a significant improvement over typical black-and-white night vision. The broader field of view covers more area, which is excellent for monitoring larger outdoor spaces. The two-way audio feature is also crisp and clear, enabling me to communicate easily with anyone near the camera without any noticeable lag. However, there are a few downsides to consider. First, while the camera is relatively affordable, full functionality depends on additional purchases, like the outdoor power adapter and a paid Blink subscription plan for enhanced video storage and intelligent notification features. This can add up, making it more expensive in the long run. Also, the dependency on a strong Wi-Fi connection for optimal performance may not be the best choice in areas with weaker internet service. The Blink Mini 2 is a solid choice for a versatile and effective home security solution. Its easy setup and excellent video quality make it a valuable addition to home security efforts. Just be mindful of the additional costs for outdoor use and subscription services necessary to unlock its capabilities.

The Blink Mini 2 is an updated version of the original Blink camera system from the last several years. I have never used Blink, so this was a great opportunity to test out the ecosystem given the updated hardware and the trial subscription you get with your purchase. In the Box: - Camera - USB-A to USB-C Cable w/ Wall Adapter - Quick Start Guide Setup: Setup is extremely easy with instructions on the box. In short, download the app, create an account (can be linked with Amazon account), plug in camera, find camera on app, and that’s it! It took all of 5 minutes tops to get the camera and app set up. It did need an update out of the box which took a couple minutes but outside of this was very easy. You do need to keep this camera near a power outlet given it is not battery operated but this should be simple to do. Usage: The camera resolution is up to 1080p, and you can choose between three quality settings within the app. I choose the highest available quality due to having a proper internet connection and wanting the best video available but if you have a weak signal or just want to save data, you can choose a lesser quality. The picture looks good for being “only” 1080p. It would be nice to have a 2K or 1440p option available for a couple more dollars, but this is the entry level camera, so it is acceptable for most use cases. The app has settings to adjust the built in LED spotlight, nighttime recording, motion sensitivity, object detection, audio, and more. This camera has 2-way audio enabled which is nice. After using it for a couple days on the trial premium plan, I think the camera works well. It’s able to detect motion and notify me quickly on what type of detection has occurred. It can distinguish between a person and standard motion which is great. You can set activity zones and adjust several settings to really dial in your use case. Overall: I would highly recommend this Blink Mini 2 who already uses Blink or would like to explore their ecosystem further for home video protection. I would like to see a higher quality camera available as an option in a similar size package. The app seems to work well and the camera has given me no issues.

The Blink Mini 2 is a decent device, but not flawless. Despite some shortcomings, I'm satisfied with it and would suggest it to anyone seeking a simple, user-friendly camera. Upon receiving the camera, there weren't any physical instructions, with the included paper directing me to download the app. I assumed the app would provide information on mounting, but I discovered that it wasn't the case. I did discover there are instructions however it was after setting up the camera and already mounting it outdoors. More on that later. The setup process was straightforward, before deciding on mounting, I plugged it in and started the setup process. Creating a Blink account and connecting the system to my Wi-Fi was seamless. The app shows the network strength of the device and according to the app it’s ‘strong’. Before mounting, I tested the camera and there was noticeable latency within the app. It took approximately 2 to 5 seconds for the app to display movements compared to real-time actions. I assumed this was just initial jitters, but after mounting the camera, rebooting everything the latency persisted. I think this delay might be a minor inconvenience in most situations but a bigger issue if you intend to use it for two-way communication. The latency persisted regardless of the quality setting (Standard, Saver, or Best). For mounting, Blink assumes a basic level of mounting knowledge, which is understandable given its straightforward nature. However, not everyone may possess such knowledge, particularly for indoor/outdoor mounting. The kit however does include some basic anchors and screws. Along with some wire mounting screws and clips. I wish the app inquired about the intended use of the camera and provided mounting instructions through an OPTIONAL tutorial or directed users to the app's Help section for additional information and mounting instructions. This way the user knows there’s resources that can be explored. While I was planning the installation, I accidentally dropped the camera from a short distance, causing the mounting portion to detach from the camera. Surprisingly, I discovered two mounting options, one for the back and one for the bottom. It would have been helpful to have a tutorial explaining these options from the beginning. But this worked out in my favor because I actually was struggling to figure out how to get it the way I wanted with mounting it from the bottom which is how it came from Blink. This is explained in the help section of the app, but at the time I had no idea it was a thing. Once it was all set up, I planned on integrating it with my Amazon Echo Show. The Echo didn't automatically detect the camera which I found strange, but adding the Skill and signing into my Blink account was super easy. Using voice commands to display the backyard footage on the Echo Show worked well and worked as you’d expect it to. I didn’t have any issues integrating it to my smart home. In conclusion, while the Blink Mini 2 has some minor drawbacks, it's still a solid choice for anyone looking for an exterior camera. It's user-friendly and provides good video quality and is a great addition to my home. Now I can watch the kiddos outside and know if my dog wants to come inside with a simple notification.

This is my 5th Blink Camera. I have some of the old ones that I use on my fence so I can see into my back yard, another one that I use outside at various times, like if we are out of town. This new Mini 2 is small and very versatile. Even though it’s powered, its very flexible. I use this both inside and outside. For inside, its great to plug anywhere so I can watch my lab so she doesn’t get into trouble if we are going to be out for a few hours. I also like putting it on my deck so I can also watch her in the yard, on the deck and patio. It also has a great spotlight that you can turn on and off in the app. It’s especially helpful later at night when my solar patio lights burn out and I want to turn it on while I let the pup out. This blink is fast for me, I can move it and plug it in and by the time I bring up the app on my phone, there it is! I really like the ability to setup motion zones in the app. The Blink settings are very customizable which is great and they are straightforward and easy to understand and use. You can also set privacy zones which is nice because if you have part of the field of view which is frequently used or maybe like a hot tub where you want privacy, you can shade out those areas so they are not captured. Overall, yet another great Blink product. I must say that I have several different camera types in addition to my Blinks. My Blinks catch more movement than any of my other brands. I recently had an issue with one of my other brands not catching someone coming into my back yard. I may be looking at replacing all with Blinks!

I’ve been using the Blink infrastructure for the last several months. My system consists of several Blink Outdoor cameras and I do pay the 10 dollar a month subscription fee for video recording. I really like the Outdoor 3rd gen cameras, being how they are battery operated, they can be placed just about anywhere. The Blink Mini 2 is not battery operated; it must be connected to a power source at all times. It can be used inside or outside, but you’ll need to make sure that you have a place it can be plugged in. Set up was as easy as one would come to expect from a Blink product. Open the app, click ‘Add’, use the smartphone camera to take a picture of the code on the back of the camera, and follow the instructions to add to the system. I was up and running in less than 5 minutes. I have the camera sitting in the front window, facing out onto the street. The wide angle lens allows me to see nearly 180 degrees, catching the entire front yard and the door. This is definitely a much more powerful camera than the Outdoor Gen 3s. Waking up the camera to catch a live view is very quick. Picture quality is excellent. When armed, its motion detection is excellent. I turned on person only motion versus all motion, and the Mini 2 does a great job of ignoring the cars that drive by and focuses on the people only. If you are already invested in the Blink infrastructure, this is a great addition. If this is your first foray into a Blink system, it’s a great starter piece. Highly recommended.

This is a very compact monitor camera with a basic design. The base provides good positional range, and the camera stays firmly in place. It does not have remote adjustment capabilties as more expensive models so it must be positioned manually. It can be placed outside as it is waterproof and has optional screw holes, making it easy to install. In order to see the video, which is very clear at 1080p resolution by the way, you will need the Blink app. I already own a different Blink cam so adding it to the ecosystem was super easy. There, you can watch in real time what is going on. The picture varies depending on lighting conditions and has a “night vison” mode when in complete darkness. You can also listen and speak through the camera, which is convenient as an intercom alternative. The camera offers motion detection which is quite sensitive -even when something moves far in the distance. The icing on the cake is the flood light option. The camera is also compatible with Alexa and its app, which expands its functionality for many. In order to record or download videos, or receive advanced notifications, you will need to subscribe to the service. It’s not that expensive but worth noting. In the end, I think this camera offers a lot of features at a very decent cost (especially if you need more than one). Definitely worth looking into when thinking about entry-level security.

Our family has been using Blink cameras for a couple of years now. We have Blink Mini’s around the house to help with keeping an eye on our pets as well as the entryways. Well, we now have the new Blink Mini 2 to add to the mix. To start, let’s review what’s in the box. There is the camera, power cable, plug, starting guide, and mounting screws. Everything fits nicely in a compact box. After unpacking, I went through the steps to set it up. The walk through the app is painless, and the camera was up and running in no time. It doesn’t get much easier than this. Blink lets us know that this new addition, the Mini 2, has improved on a lot of its predecessor’s offerings. They have added a little spotlight to help with things in dim lighting or at nighttime. Depending on the placement and situation, it does an okay job. It’s not going to be wonderful for illuminating things in the distance, but it works decently for things near it. Another improvement is the quality of the picture being shown. I did a side-by-side comparison with the older model and there is a definite upgrade in what’s being presented. The images are crisper, the viewing angle is wider, and the lighting is much better when it’s darker. Finally, they designed this model to be better equipped to work outside. I haven’t been able to check that yet (thank you, Midwest Spring weather), but it’s on my list when it warms up. Is the Blink Mini 2 perfect? No. However, if you are looking for a simple camera and system that can tackle almost anything, then there aren’t better than the Blink Mini 2 and its price point. This little camera provides a quality picture with decent audio as well as options (some free and other fee based) to help you watch your pets, secure your home, or just talk to someone that’s at another camera.

I have already got several Blink cameras installed in my home monitoring system. They are all doing fine (mostly) for indoor applications. The wireless ones are ok but still lacking. This one is a good upgrade and a nice addition to my home system. Beside the water resistance that was introduced with this Blink Mini 2, the camera quality for outdoor videos improved. Also, Blink added a better classification for the detected motion. If person motion was detected, the notification would list: "Person" a new feature to ignore any other motion and keep the ones with person detection. Video quality, and image in general, improved. Night videos are getting clearer and the Blink2 is more responsive. The LED flash light is good. It allows a better video call quality when the outside is dark. The camera is well sealed. The length opening has a rubber gasket where it meets with the plastic enclosure. It should withstand Houston humidity and the outdoor conditions. I am not big fan of wiring for outdoor camera so I am getting a power bank with a solar panel to install another Blink Mini2 on the far side of my house. As I mentioned earlier, that's a good addition to my home system camera. It should help you too for some location where you may wish for an extra light recording. I'd recommend getting it for indoor and outdoor applications.

{TLDR: I have it so I’ll use it and I like how much fast this camera connects when I say “Alexa, show me the back door” but I wouldn’t buy another one because of all the extras that need to be purchased to make it work as it advertised on the box.} There are a few things to be aware of UP FRONT and that are mandatory to purchase in order to get access to all of the “benefits” listed on the camera’s description and packaging. The benefits listed are not available just because the camera was purchased…other purchases for accessories and subscriptions ARE REQUIRED to access the “New Features” that this camera advertises. Too many non-included extras are needed to make this work to its potential and that REALLY INFURIATES ME! This is NOT AN OUTDOOR CAMERA WITH WHAT COMES IN THE BOX! A Separate purchase must be made to buy a Separate Cord that is “Water resistant” and provides a longer reach and even though it is longer than the INDOOR ONLY CORD that comes with the camera, it is still too short, in my opinion. The SEPARATE Outdoor Cord has a Huge “box” along its length that needs to be hidden, stored or mounted somewhere where water doesn’t puddle. The end that plugs into the camera provides a tight seal to keep moisture out. That same end is built as a 90° plug & due to the size and shape of it it is impossible to fish into conduit of normal size to further protect it from the elements, damage and vandalism. Although it is longer than the cord that actually comes with the camera it is still too short for many outdoor applications & there’s that large “box” built-in the cord to still contend with. In fact, even the “indoor” cord is too short & this camera suffers from the same as all the other BLINK MINI Cameras in that I would need to purchase a longer cord for use indoors and the “longer” cord now available for outdoor use isn’t long enough and it is bulky and cumbersome to use. The marketing on the camera in the camera's own packaging and descriptions as being an “Indoor/Outdoor Security Camera” & then NOT INCLUDING the water resistant power cord as standard, in the same box as the camera is really poor practice, in my opinion. If I were to have ordered this online or picked this up in store & see “INDOOR/OUTDOOR” on the box (description) then brought it home to install outside & found out that I needed to buy an additional accessory cord that isn’t in the box already would have infuriated me! A separate cord MUST BE PURCHASED in order to use this outdoors! For the life of me I don’t understand the marketing mentality here. It is not an “Outdoor Camera” if you do not supply the camera with the accessories needed for it to be used outdoors in the same box the camera came in that says “INDOOR/OUTDOOR” ON THE PACKAGING!!! (...with tiny little asterisks next to the caveats in very fine print on the box.) Why not just include the Outdoor Cord in the box because it can be used indoors or outdoors? There is no reason to have 2 separate cords & make me buy extra stuff to make it work as listed on the product’s details! It makes no sense, unless I was the one trying to make profit from the sale of the device to the public. SECOND CON (Pun Intended): There is a 'BETA' option on this camera, in the app, to detect motion only "if it is a human" & it “kind of” works. I have countless (literally) motion captures labeled as “PERSON” and all the clip shows is a stick blowing in the wind or my umbrella moving around from the wind…NOT A PERSON! It’s not perfected, to say the least, and it is only available if a subscription plan is active on the camera. So it is a pay to play service that doesn’t even work! The Camera does come with a free 30 day “trial” access so a user can see if the subscription fee is worth it to have access to this feature and a few others. This feature alone, being that it doesn’t function properly shouldn’t be part of the subscription level in my opinion. Especially with all of the competitive options on the market that offer better tech that actually functions correctly and that tech isn’t tied to a subscription. The "all motion" detection selection works perfectly also and this is my preferred setting for all of my BLINK Cameras. My view on it is that, I would rather have too many recordings triggered than take the chance of it not triggering due to a setting or “BETA” testing issue because the feature has not been perfected yet! Last I checked I was not on the payroll with BLINK and quite the contrary, I pay them EVERY MONTH! I really do not like paying a company to do their testing for them on a “BETA” …”FEATURE!!!” I wish that upon release this “BETA Human Only Mode” was not “BETA” and was already tried and true having been tested by the company BEFORE sending it out for sale and listing it as a benefit of the purchase. It is not a benefit to me on the item unless it is 100% full functional and working properly and I do not like ordering things and then being part of the testing procedure for the new features WHILE PAYING A SUBSCRIPTION FEE TO ACCESS THAT FEATURE!!! Oh yeah, by the way, this 'BETA' human only detection feature is only available with a premium payment...AKA a "subscription fee." So another add-on cost to the end user just to use the camera as it is advertised. The subscription fee is the same as all their other cameras but I disagree with advertising features of the camera and then not allowing access to those features unless I pay more every month. I, personally, feel that is a bit deceiving and I don't appreciate that marketing mentality. This “BETA” feature is the only thing I can see different in the software vs. other BLINK Cameras I am using and this “feature” in my opinion isn’t all that special for it to be locked out to users that do not have a monthly subscription attached to the camera. There are competitive options out there that have much more advanced features than the “human only” detection available on this one and they include the access to those features as part of the user experience of the camera and just for buying the camera. THIRD CON: The volume on this camera is TERRIBLE!!! Even turned all the way up it isVERY LOW volume and this effect is multiplied when placing the camera outside. I was hoping that since this camera has the ability to be outdoors that the speaker volume would be able to handle the demand of an outdoor placement. It does not and fails miserably. My indoor BLINK MINI is way louder than this camera in side by side testing. Lower volume on an outdoor camera just doesn’t make sense to me and in real world use people cannot hear me very well at all when talking to them with the BLINK MINI 2 and because it is so small it is even hard for them to find so they can try to get closer to it to hear what I am saying to them. PROS (Short List): If you are familiar with BLINK Security Cameras this one will be a standard add on for you as it was for me. I have a couple other BLINK devices already so I am already familiar with the service. For those new to BLINK this is still a simple set up and no techy knowledge is required to be up, connected and running in under 5 minutes. This camera does connect faster than my other cameras when I send a request for the feed via the app, but especially noticeable when saying "Alexa, show me the backdoor." I am used to my other cameras lagging for quite a while when asking Alexa to show them but this one pops right up! THAT firmware upgrade is REALLY APPRECIATED and I WISH on a falling star that they would push that out to the rest of the cameras! The camera records very clearly and works well at night with or without the built in LED. The LED can be set to on or off, can be set to stay on for different amounts of time and also to trigger with motion to aid in video capture quality when recording at night. The footage looks really similar to my other BLINK Cameras with ~maybe~ a slightly better quality although it is tough to tell and it might be just a placebo effect. It is quite clear, crisp and defined and nighttime captures are the same whether or not the LED is set to trigger or if it records in night mode. In the app there are very minor differences to the camera controls vs. other BLINK Cameras. Basically this is a BLINK Mini with an LED, that can go outside if you buy the extra outdoor cord and it responds faster when wanted to display the feed using a voice request. I have not found this camera to be “ground breaking’ or worth singing from the mountaintops about. In fact, the way it is packaged and supplied has done quite the opposite and has irritated me more than anything. It does work well except for that “human only” motion detection option but luckily that can be unselected in the app because it does about the same as “detect all motion” and in my testing there doesn’t seem to be any difference between the two. Overall, this camera has TOO MANY EXTRA ADD-ON COSTS & MANDATORY EXPENDITURES associated with it in order for it to live up to its “On The Box Promises” and I find those extra costs unnecessary as a consumer and very distasteful! I would only recommend it as far as general overall performance is concerned when compared to other BLINK Cameras and if one was OK with all of the extra spending involved to get full access to the camera’s advertised “new features.” The low volume on the camera is a huge issue for me as well as paying a subscription to aid in testing a BETA feature that clearly doesn’t work. I would not buy this camera again. This one disappointed and failed in too many ways for me to recommend it to friends and family and the only thing I liked about it was its ability to load a feed faster than my other cameras load their feeds when requesting them with Alexa or through an Amazon device like the Fire TV cube or a Show 8. I would for sure look past this in the future knowing what I know now about it.

Bought this from Best Buy yesterday, reserved it online. Nest Home wiill be turning off the great dropcam & their early line, I wanted something small. This is actually great! Now I’m thinking of doing the doorbell & getting a bunch of cameras & an electrician to install more

Very good camera with night and day vision. Very clear and easy to set up. I love it for the purpose which i bought it for which was additional security.

I installed this in my garage to keep watch on my lawn equipment and tools. The light feature is great and shows video in color, even in the dark.

Its decent, nothing fancy. One complaint is with the app used for these blink cameras. They lock filters and clip thimbnails behind a paid subscription

It Works perfectly at keeping surveillance at my front door.

Great cameras. The app is easy to navigate and use. I highly recommend

Amazing item and does a nice viewing price of the product

The Blink Mini 2 is a good, wired home security camera at a relatively low price. However, that value proposition comes with a couple of caveats you should know before deciding the buy it. A little background: I’m no stranger to home security cameras, having owned one of the first generation Wayze home cameras years ago, and I currently own a handful of Eufy outdoor 2k wireless security cameras with a video doorbell, as well as two SimpliSafe cameras (an indoor wired camera and an indoor/outdoor rechargeable camera). My main system it the Eufy’s setup. I prefer it because all my recordings are stored locally on a device located within my home which means no monthly subscription fees, plus the outdoor cameras are wireless giving me added flexibility. My second system is tied to my actual home security system with SimpliSafe, and those cameras activate when I arm my system from a keypad. However, Simplisafe is not a free service and does have a monthly cost associated with it. While the Blink Mini 2 is a wired home security camera, it offers the flexibility of functioning locally (all recordings saved to a device in your home) like my Eufy system, or with a monthly subscription that saves your video recordings to the cloud, like my SimpliSafe system. Both options will cost you some money, because unfortunately the Blink Mini 2 does not have an SD card ports or any USB slots directly on the device for local storage. That means you have the following options: 1) You’ll need to buy a $50 accessory called a Sync Module 2, plus a flash/hard drive for storing the recordings locally. The Sync Module 2 will allow you to capture from several devices, not just the one camera. That means you can add more devices later on if you want. 2) You can pay a minimum of $3 per camera a month for the luxury of saving your recordings to Amazon’s cloud. There are more plans that bundle some devices/camera costs together for a little savings though. But it is an ongoing cost to consider. 3) Or you can simply live without either of the two above options and you’ll simply get motion alerts sent to your phone, you can then pop into the app to view the live video feed at any time. But you won’t have the ability to record any activity. So, this unit has flexibility going for it. As for streaming video quality, I think it’s good for such a small unit. I’d compare it to the quality of my other cameras. Eufy has some higher end camera offerings on the market for far greater initial up-front investment, and some of those options give you wireless flexibility. However, at $39.99 this little camera itself, a $50 Sync Module 2, and a $20 flash drive, well for a grand total of about $110 you have yourself the start of a full security system that you can add additional Blink cameras to. As for app quality, all these systems have a very similar layout: a few tabs at the bottom of the app for viewing live Device feeds, a timeline of past recordings, and various settings for the cameras and app itself. Nothing blew me out of the water about the Blink app. It was instantly familiar. One thing I did find it frustrating is that it appeared as though you cannot arm a camera, meaning activate motion detection & recording, on an individual basis, rather, the whole system (assuming you had more than 1 camera) can be activated as a whole. Which seems weird if I have several cameras for inside and outside my house that I want to be used for different monitoring purposes. All in all, this is a decent offering in a competitive landscape of home security cameras. There are a ton of options that all offer similar user experiences, so find one you like and go with it. That said, Blink is a compelling contender at a reasonable price, so long as you go with the up-front cost of adding local storage option. Otherwise, the costs can add up over time.

The Blink Mini 2 camera stands out as a versatile and efficient security solution for both indoor and outdoor environments. When paired with the Weather Resistant Power Adapter, I found it perfectly suited for outdoor monitoring, withstanding various weather conditions without compromising functionality. One of the most impressive features is its quick boot-up time, allowing for swift operation and monitoring. The camera's 143-degree diagonal field of view is a significant upgrade, providing expansive coverage of the surroundings. The built-in spotlight and color night view enhance visibility during nighttime, ensuring clear and detailed footage around the clock. These features are particularly beneficial for outdoor use, where lighting conditions can vary. For those considering advanced monitoring, the Blink Mini 2 offers person detection through the optional Blink Subscription Plan. This plan enhances the camera's capabilities by differentiating between people and other objects or animals, adding an extra layer of security and intelligence to the system. The integration with Alexa allows for seamless control and interaction with the camera, making it a convenient choice for smart home enthusiasts. The ability to stream live video, arm and disarm the camera, and set up Alexa Routines adds to the user-friendly experience. While the camera itself is a robust offering, it's important to note that features like person detection, continuous live streaming, and cloud storage require a separate Blink Subscription Plan. However, the camera comes with a 30-day free trial of the plan, providing an opportunity to explore these additional features. The option to save clips locally with the Sync Module 2 is a great option, catering to those who prefer local storage over cloud-based solutions. The Blink Mini 2's construction from 10% recycled materials and its 100% recyclable packaging further emphasize its eco-friendly approach. In summary, the Blink Mini 2 camera, especially when used outdoors with the weather-resistant adapter, provides a comprehensive and user-friendly security solution. Its quick boot-up, wide field of view, night vision capabilities, and smart detection features, combined with the flexibility of storage options and smart home integration, make it a solid choice for anyone looking to enhance their home security system.