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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 91 reviews

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Customers express satisfaction with the Mini 2K+ Compact plug-in security camera, particularly praising its image quality. The clear picture provided by the camera is a frequently highlighted positive aspect.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality, Setup ease, Size
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Camera

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The moment I plugged in the Blink Mini 2K+, it felt like one of those “set it and forget it” devices that just works. Within minutes, it was online, streaming live video, and tucked neatly into a corner without drawing attention to itself. Its compact design makes it easy to place anywhere without looking out of place. The 2K video quality is impressively sharp for such a small camera. During the day, details like faces and package labels are clear, and at night the night vision holds up well without turning everything into a grainy blur. It gives a clear picture of what’s actually happening, not just vague motion blobs. Motion alerts are quick and reliable. I get notifications almost instantly, and the app makes it easy to fine-tune sensitivity and set activity zones so I’m not constantly alerted over nothing. Clips load fast, which matters more than you’d think when you just want to check what triggered the alert. I also appreciate that it’s plug-in, so there’s no battery anxiety or missed footage. The app is clean and easy to navigate, making live view, playback, and settings straightforward. Overall, the Blink Mini 2K+ feels like a smart, no-nonsense security camera. It delivers clear video, dependable alerts, and zero hassle — exactly what you want in an indoor cam.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Blink 2k+

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Resolution fine 2ik+ inice to see the detailss ………………………..

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Blink security camera

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I like that you can review, save and delete as needed. I bought this item on sale at a good price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great camera

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great camera I highly recommend this product. It’s clever and works great especially with good wifi

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Blink 2+

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It saves me from worrying about what goes on outside my house when I'm away.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good upgrade

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I like that it has a decent light and also a suren. Good upgrade from gen 1

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great 2k cam.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great little camera would recommend. Very nice Camera

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Home camera

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good Camera. I ended like the color options that they offer

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    nice camera

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    works great to keep an eye on my cats while I am away.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Blink camera review

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The camera was alright, pretty good for something basic but I was looking for 24/7 recording and a good angle and this camera did not do the job for me. But for anyone looking for a basic camera to just keep an eye on things, this will work great for its price :)

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Amazon Devices Customer Support
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      Hello Efrain! Thank you for your feedback on the Blink Mini 2K+. I'm glad to hear you found the camera alright for basic monitoring needs and appreciate your balanced perspective on its capabilities. While I understand it didn't meet your specific requirements for 24/7 recording and viewing angle, the Blink Mini 2K+ is designed primarily for motion-activated recording rather than continuous recording, which requires a Blink Subscription Plan for extended features. Thank you for your feedback! AmazonDevices

  • Pros mentioned:
    Field of view, Image quality, Setup ease
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Solid Budget Friendly Security Cam

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I'm using the Blink Mini 2K+ to keep an eye on my two-car garage…cars, tools, and the general “don’t-touch-my-stuff” perimeter. For a small plug-in camera, it punches above its weight, especially for the price. What It Does Well • Sharp 2K image quality. The resolution jump from the older 1080p cams is real. I can clearly see both cars, movement around them, and even small details like labels on toolboxes if the lighting is decent. • Wide field of view. With its wide-angle lens, one camera covers a surprising amount of space. Mounted high the ceiling near my wifes car I can see the whole garage. • Solid low-light performance. In a garage where lighting isn’t always perfect, the camera does a respectable job. Once everything is dark, IR takes over, not perfect, but absolutely usable. • Easy setup. Plug it in, connect it, done. No batteries, no drama. • Motion alerts that make sense. Once I customized the zones, it stopped alerting me every time a dust particle drifted through the frame. It only notifies me when something meaningful happens. Where It Falls Short • Subscription creep. You’ll quickly find that many of the “smart” features and expanded storage options live behind a monthly fee. Live view still works without paying, but anything advanced starts costing money which is the case with the Blink Camera system. Im paying $11.99 a month for the Blink Plus Plan. • Lighting still matters. In the darker corners of the garage behind shelving, detail drops quickly. It’s not a miracle worker. • Not the most premium audio. The two-way audio works, but the speaker sounds like someone whispering into a tin cup. Functional, but not impressive. • No pan/tilt. What you point it at is what you get. You need to mount it strategically if you want full coverage. Real-World Performance in My Garage • Daytime: Excellent clarity. Cars, movement, tools, everything looks crisp. • Night: Good, not great. With some ambient light, it keeps color. Total darkness triggers IR, which still shows what’s happening but loses detail. Verdict For a budget-friendly indoor camera, the Blink Mini 2K+ is legitimately impressive. It won’t replace a high-end security cam, but as a solid, reliable pair of eyes in a garage, it absolutely does the job. If you’re monitoring cars, gear, or the general comings and goings, it’s a strong choice…just expect to pay a subscription if you want all the bells and whistles.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    NOT SO DEPENDABLE

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Too easy for INTRUDERS to override Wi-Fi services from stored Wi-Fi internet network linkage to another Wi-Fi internet network. I'm caught on camera BUT INTRUDERS are NOT. Proof / Fact / Truth.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Amazon Devices Customer Support
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      Dear LaunaO,

      Thank you for sharing your concerns about the Blink Mini 2K+ camera. We take security issues very seriously, and we're sorry to hear about your experience.

      We understand your frustration regarding the Wi-Fi connectivity concerns you've described. The security and reliability of our cameras are top priorities, and we want to ensure your system is working properly to protect your home. Your feedback about potential Wi-Fi network switching is important and warrants a thorough investigation.

      We appreciate you bringing this to our attention, as it helps us ensure our products meet the high security standards our customers expect. AmazonDevices

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not worthy

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    Great product but it doesn’t worth the rice paid for it

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Amazon Devices Customer Support
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      Hello FidmarvelsA. Thank you for your feedback on the Blink Mini 2K+ Compact plug-in security camera. I'm sorry to hear you feel the product doesn't justify its price point. I understand your concern about the value proposition, especially when investing in home security equipment where you expect the quality and features to match the cost. The Blink Mini 2K+ offers enhanced 2K video resolution, color night vision, and improved audio quality compared to standard models, which does position it at a higher price tier. To ensure you're getting the most from the camera, verify it has a strong Wi-Fi connection, position it in optimal lighting conditions, and ensure you're using the latest version of the Blink Home Monitor app to access all available features. Thank you for your feedback and have a great day! AmazonDevices

  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality, Setup ease, Size
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A mighty camera in a small form-factor

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is my first Blink camera of any model. Let me start by saying that its small size is quite impressive. I’ve been wanting a camera to better monitor activity in and around my garage, and I felt this Blink camera would fit the bill. My research indicates that the Blink line of cameras are integrated with the Alexa Smart Home tools - which I don’t happen to have at this time. My initial observations are quite good. Setting up the Blink App was super easy. Download the app, establish credentials, plug the Blink camera into a power source and away you go. The picture quality was quite good. In my closed garage during the day with the garage lights off, all the items in my garage appeared as gray’ish in color. Turn on the Blink camera’s light, and all the proper colors of boxes and containers are displayed true to life. Turn off the camera’s light and turned on my internal garage light, and the results were close to identical. I’ve used wi-fi cameras both inside my home and outside for years, and this Blink camera activates the camera live feed about as quickly as cameras costing hundreds more. When you activate the camera feed, some options become selectable. They are: • Camera Light On • Camera Light Off • Live View Saved • Tap to Mute/Unmute • Extended Live View Off • Device Settings • Siren On • Siren Off The Device Settings are fairly comprehensive • General Settings o Blink Camera Name o Change Wi-fi o Network Strength o Delete Device • Motion Settings o Motion Detection o Motion Sensitivity o Motion Zones o Retrigger Time • Video and Photo Settings o Motion Clip Length o Video Quality o End Clip early if motion stops o And more • Audio Settings o Speaker Volume • And more, including Lighting Settings, Privacy Settings, and Help There is also a 30-day free trial that turns on features such as saving copies of videos and photos for up to 60 days, coverage for unlimited cameras and doorbells at all locations, Extended Live View (lets you stream video from your Blink for up to 90 minutes), AI Smart detection, and more. In the end, I found this Blink camera and its advanced offerings to be quite a bargain, one that rivals much more expensive solutions. As such, I’m giving it 5 stars.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Field of view, Image quality, Size
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The picture quality is stunning.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I am a huge fan of the Blink security cameras. Their diminutive size makes placing a ton of these things around the property easy, stress free and inexpensive. Camera quality was great when they first hit the market a number of years back, but as 4K security cameras came down in price the Blink cameras felt more and more outdated. There’s always a trade off between working with the power from two double-A batteries with the security requirement to record as much as possible and overall Blink balanced this well. The original hockey puck design continued to be functional, but outdated. This new 2K camera solves the two biggest problems I’ve always had with Blink: the first problem is that they rely on lithium ion batteries that require removing the back plate to replace and the second problem is that the picture quality compared to 4K is terrible. As an added bonus the Mini 2K+ field of view is much wider than the hockey pucks making it a much better viewing experience from my mobile phone. The Mini sits comfortably on the built in stand and offers a wide range of adjustment capability to get the angle you are looking for with your security footage. My primary use case is monitoring an aging senior with dementia who has trouble walking without a walker. It doesn’t help that it’s a two-story home with low ceilings and he has a tendency to wonder off without his walker and fall on a regular basis. The cameras needed to be strategically placed in bedrooms and bathrooms, the two places he’s most prone to falling. I was burning through lithium ion batteries, but loved how simple it is to navigate the blink app. It’s nice to have a camera option now that is hard wired. The most shocking part about this camera is the quality of the color night vision, especially compared with the existing Blink cameras. It’s that quality jump from VHS to UHD Blu-ray, it’s quite stunning. And the audio quality of the two-way microphone has also been dramatically improved. Overall this is just a fantastic upgrade to the Blink camera ecosystem and if you are an existing Blink user you should buy as many of these as you can afford.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Field of view, Image quality
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Another Great Blink Camera!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    As an owner of many Blink cameras, the Blink Mini 2K+ is a great step up from the standard Blink Mini camera, which is already a fantastic smart home surveillance camera! The Blink Mini 2K+ is almost exactly what you would expect from a Blink Mini, just with higher resolution! It features a wide field of view 2.5K (2560 x 1440) resolution video feed with built-in motion detection, two-way audio to both hear and speak through the camera, as well as a built-in viewing light for viewing in dark conditions, night vision mode, and a security siren. It’s important to note that the product description describes that it has “color night vision”, but it actually does not have actual “night vision with color”; it is simply referring to the ability to see dark rooms “in color” using the built-in viewing light. This variant of the Blink camera is required to be plugged into a power source at all times (using the included wall adapter or USB power source), so if you’re looking for a wireless home security camera, the Blink Outdoor may be a better choice! The camera is extremely good at in-home surveillance, checking in on pets, and can also be mounted outdoors with additional accessories. It thrives in long-running live view and motion-detection scenarios, all configurable through the Blink app. The app is extremely intuitive and serves its job well as a hub for coherently controlling all devices in your Blink ecosystem! The app also provides options for storing and saving motion event videos in the cloud, as well as provides other enhanced Blink features with a Blink subscription (purchasing a camera includes a free month trial to the Blink subscription plan).

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Field of view, Image quality, Night vision
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Compact and Clear

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Home security systems have many features these days, and the new craze on the market is enhanced clarity. I have both the Blink system and Ring systems that compliment my whole house. So When I saw a new blink mini 2K+ i was excited, because resolution is always wanted to see more clearly. While most of the time smaller cameras have the clarity loss a few feet away from the camera. The Compact plug-in security camera from blink offers a 2k resolution, with a 138 degree FOV. this allows a much wider viewing angle of the surrounding areas. It also has color night vision which is really good since mots have had that black and white color profile past few years. It also has the new Ai smart detection features which help distinguish between people and vehicle ( sadly you need the subscription plan to activate that aspect) Testing this out was very simple, took me all of 10 minutes to get its installed and hooked up. I had a powered source in the fascia of roof, so was very ideal for plugging in. ( I did have to order an outdoor plug in adapter which delayed my testing by almost a week thanks to some shipping issues). I went on vacation and was able to check on my system from the middle of the ocean and get real time feedback, and crystal clear images. The two talk function was nice as I was bale to let the fedex man know where I wanted my package left. In all, very compact and durable system, but if you are going to use this outdoors, add the outdoor weather resistant plug adapter ( about $10 but takes over a week to ship) it has for screws to secure that device as well. Overall I'm really happy with this product and would recommend it to anyone look for something that is discrete and not a massive eye sore on your house security exterior.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Big improvement over previous models

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Blink Mini 2k+ security camera is a large improvement over past models. I've been using Blink battery powered cameras for a while and haven't been very impressed...until this new Mini 2k+. The appeal of a battery powered security camera has lost its appeal for me. Between having to pull the cameras down to charge the battery every so often, and not getting the video quality and performance I expect I think it is worth the initial setup to get a plug in camera that requires no maintenance after setup. Enter the Mini 2k+. This camera is quite small and fits just about anywhere. There is hardware included to mount the camera or it can be simply set on an out of the way place if using indoors. It comes with a rather long USB-C power cable, but a still longer cable might be needed depending on your use case. The video quality is excellent, especially the low light quality. I have this camera set up in a home observatory so I can monitor my telescopes at night. The camera easily picks up many stars in the dark night sky and I can easily see what's happening even without night vision enabled. With night vision enabled the image is crisp and clear. In previous models, the Blink app would stop the live view after just a few seconds which was frustrating when I wanted to simply have a live view to monitor what was happening, probably a result of trying to save battery life. But with the Mini 2k+ the live feed stays open as long as I need it to. I have also found the motion detection and recognition to work very well and not give false alerts. I do have one minor complaint. Despite being connected to a fast Wifi system with plenty of band width and speed, the camera is erratic when on the highest video quality setting (6+ Mbps). I've had to move to the middle quality (3Mbps) to get a consistent connection.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Field of view, Setup ease, Size
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice little security cam

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    I needed a cam to live stream my 3d printer, so I could walk away and still see the progress. Well, this does not do that unless I pay for a viewing package. Even with that, I can only see 90 mins of it. So it did not meet my needs in that regard. But, there is many good things about this that will make it useful otherwise. 1. great low light viewing 2. really sharp resolution 3. many options for movement and how it captures video 4. base can be removed and you can get optional mounts for different needs (like to a wall or at a angle) 5. way easy to setup and get going in short time 6. app is great to use and a sinch to navigate 7. ball joint is easy to move around to get best viewing angle 8. small size means you can place it anyway to hide it if needed 9.has small light so you can illuminate the small area around the viewing field. 10. decent field of view covering most of the room if set in far wall or corner. I plan on using to view my house when I am away at random times since I will not be watching this on my phone for long periods. So in that case, it will work flawlessly.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality, Size
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great addition to the Blink ecosystem

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    I had set up a couple of the other Blink cameras at my parent’s house to help keep tabs on them as well as for them to have a little peace of mind that they have a security system. The current system was the Blink Outdoor 4XR cameras with the sync module. So, I was hoping to integrate this camera into that system. Out of the box, this is a very tiny camera. They say its good for indoor our outdoor use. This one I put in the garage. The house is in Wisconsin, so we definitely run the gamut from really hot weather to really cold weather. The camera comes with a USB cable for power as well as the small power brick as well. There is no onboard storage on this camera or any way to use a MicroSD card or anything like that for local storage. Thankfully this camera will connect to the Blink Sync module so that it can record and store videos locally. So if you already have the sync module, you’re set. If you don’t, that’s an additional cost you will have to incur to be able to record locally. Getting the camera hooked up in the app was very simple. I already had it set up on my phone so I didn’t have to download the app or set up an account or anything, but if this is your first blink camera, you will need to download the app and set up an account and everything. These cameras can be used with or without a monthly subscription. With the subscription you get cloud storage as well as some other detection features, but we just plan to record videos locally and skip the monthly plan. Once you get the camera set up, you can mount it anywhere you want. As I said, we put it in the garage to monitor the cars in there at night. We found the detection to work perfectly. Any time someone entered the garage or the door opened or anything like that, the camera sent us an alert and started to record video. We found the alerts to be very quick to come to our phone. Often times only a second or 2 delay, which is quite impressive and will give you the most time to react if there is an intruder in your home. This camera also has night vision. We also found that to work very well. I was able to clearly see everything that was going on in our entire 2 car garage. I could see the plates on our cars as well as see faces of people if they were in the garage even with the lights completely out. Overall, this is a great addition to our existing Blink security system. If you are looking to add to an existing system, or start to build a new system, you cant go wrong with the Blink cameras!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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