Customer Ratings & Reviews

The Blink Outdoor 2K+ with Sync Module Core is a sensible wireless security system for someone looking for an entry level camera system that is easy to set up and use, and doesn’t mind having a subscription plan. Setting up the Blink Outdoor 2K+ is simple and quick. Download the Blink Home Monitor app, create an account, and then follow the instructions to add the Sync Module Core and the Outdoor 2K+ camera. Within the app, features such as video quality, video recording length, motion detection zones, arm/disarm scheduling, and cloud video viewing can be performed. I own the previous Blink outdoor 4 1080p camera, and the latest Blink 2K+ camera is definitely much sharper, crisper, and shows greater detail than the Blink 4. I notice that the two way audio communication is also improved as background noises are effectively screened out with the noise cancellation technology. The Blink 2K+ is advertised with “Color Night Vision” that allows the camera to continue to provide color video even in low light. In my testing, I did not notice any difference when compared with the Blink Outdoor 4. The Blink Outdoor 2+ seems to change to black and white video as soon as the light levels dim just like my Outdoor 4. The Blink Outdoor 2K+ is powered with two AA lithium batteries with a claim that the batteries will last up to 2 years. Of course this will depend on a number of factors such as the video settings and how often the camera is running. I like that AA lithium batteries are used in the camera since they are easy to replace. The Blink Outdoor 2K+ is shipped with the Sync Module Core which does not have a local storage option. It comes with a 30 day trial of Plus Plan which is the full featured subscription plan that allows for person and vehicle detection, live recording, and cloud recording. With no subscription plan, the system only has motion activated notifications and allows viewing of a live video feed with no ability to record. It is evident that the camera system is only effective if one purchases the subscription plan. Although the Sync Module Core is shipped with the Blink 2K+ camera, the camera will work fine with the Sync Module 2 and the Sync Module XR, both of which allow local storage, which is a better option for those who want this additional basic feature. Do I recommend the Blink Outdoor 2K+ with Sync Module Core? The video quality of the camera is a noticeable improvement over the previous generations, and because of this single improvement, I think the 2K+ camera is a worthy purchase. For those that want a no hassle plug and play system, and are okay paying for a monthly subscription plan, this is a good entry level security system. This is a solid 4 out of 5 star system. I am taking off one star only because the security system packaged with the Sync Module Core is almost useless without the subscription plan.

Blink 2k outdoor - No memory card option - Smaller sync module - 2 AA lithium batteries work great - Better detection than blink 4 Coming from a user of the Blink 4 Outdoor cameras, I was looking forward to see what this newer model would bring and I honestly was not that impressed with the 4. The motion detection settings worked poorly, minimal stream time before you get bombarded with “Continue” prompts, and okay video quality. One of the main reasons I invested in the cameras was to monitor critters in my attic, since the past couple of months they’ve been making a home in there. The older Blink cameras would not catch anything in the dark in my attic, I could randomly jump on the video feed and the night vision was good and I could see mice running around as I’m looking, but no detection! This 2k model though, only been up there for a couple of days and I have received an alert, so its already an improvement over the last generation. The picture quality has improved, which is obvious by the “2k” resolution of the camera. Unfortunately my attic is pitch black which does not support the nighttime color vision. I also do like how these cameras use replaceable AA batteries, this means the camera isn’t worthless when the rechargeable battery life drops too low. Simply buy some new AA lithium batteries and your camera works like new! I haven’t noticed a big difference in available settings between the different generations, so it seems like any improvements are mostly hardware related. My one disappointment seems like it does not take a memory card. If you have a prior sync module that supports it, I believe you can use it, but if you don’t you are stuck with a subscription-only option for recordings with the provided sync module, which I’m not a fan of. I’m still on the 30 day free trial of the subscription service, and I hope I still get motion alerts with clips of footage without a subscriptoin, but if I don’t this will be a deal breaker for me. In general the camera is a decent value camera, backed by a big company, and I’m sure will be supported for some time. If you don’t mind subscriptions, this could be a good product for you, but if you prefer advanced video/recording features and your own personal storage, this may not be as big of a draw for you. I have attached a motion detection short video clip of my attic in pitch dark (too dark for the night time color) for you to see the quality of the camera in the dark…and to see this pesky mouse if you’re interested, the quality is good for complete darkness.

I’ve been using Blink camera system for many years, and it has been a reliable and effective solution for home camera security system. It includes the Sync Module that integrates my existing Blink camera as well as the newer models. The camera is designed for outdoor placement wirelessly and is able to perform for long period of time without needing to change the batteries. Blink rated the battery life at up to two years for 1080P resolution with typical use. In my past experiences, battery life is great and can last up to one year. With the 2K performance of the new camera system, I would expect the battery to last more than 6 months if not the whole year. Installation: Easy to install and perform initial setup. I used my iPhone to do it and already had the Blink app ready to add the new device. All that it took was scanning some QR codes on the devices. The kit includes an outdoor camera mount, and it was easy to install. I just needed to drill two holes to secure the mount on the wall. Camera System Performance Car and human detection work great and every time there’s an event, it will push notification to user’s phone. Users can customize the length of the clip. Video and audio quality are great. Both videos and audio are clear. There’s a 4x zoom capabilities, which work well. Although there's no built-in light, I use a motion sensor light, so it's not a problem for me. Subscription and Alexa Integration Subscription services are standard for home camera systems these days. Blink subscription model offers good value with options for one camera or more. Without subscription the camera can still push notification and provide live view to user’s phone and Amazon devices, but it will not record the video and audio feed. Of course, Alexa integration works great. I can tell Alexa to show live feed from my camera and zooming in on the live feed. App performance The iPhone app works great. However, while it works great with my iPhone and Alexa device, it does not work well with Galaxy Fold 7. There’s a glitch in which the newly added camera did not appear on the device list. So, I re-added the camera to the app and the app says device added but the new camera still does not show up on the device list. It’s not major issue for me since the iPhone app works fine but if I only use an Android phone, that may be a big problem. This issue is unlikely for most Android users but may affect those with existing Blink camera system using the same phone model as mine. I can still access the clips from my Android phone, but I can’t access live feed. Final Thoughts This is a solid camera system, which integrates well with the Alexa/ Amazon ecosystem. The subscription system offers good value. Battery life and camera performance are great, however, it may not work that well with a specific Android phone model. Pros: Easy to setup and install Battery life Video and audio quality Alexa/ Amazon integration Cons: Does not work well with Samsung Galaxy Fold 7

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.

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.

This is a great camera kit from Blink. It’s clear that they’ve learned from their prior products and this one just feels right - from the design of both the camera and sync module, to a great image quality and features, to the minimal and well-organized packaging… and of course, the price. I’ve been consistently happy with the quality of Blink’s cameras ever since they released the Blink 4 model that introduced their modernized design language. Wireless connections have been stable... and with an even greater image quality, I really like this 2k model. __ Design and Features __ With the exception of the lens area, this model looks nearly identical to the Blink 4. It still takes 2 lithium AA batteries and lasts a long time, giving you more flexibility for placement location without a lot of maintenance. They’re weatherproof and can take a hard rain better than a lot of other cameras on the market too. The Blink 4 was already a clear pick for me when it was released, but this model improves upon that by recording a more crisp, detailed image. At night, you also gain what Blink calls ‘color vision in low light’ in addition other normal night vision, which is in black and white. This seems to work buy amplifying very low light conditions to present an image that appears bright and well lit. In my testing, light leaking out of my windows was enough to keep recording in color outside, even when it appeared pitch black. Once those lights were turned off, the camera went into normal night vision. It’s a great feature, making this the only camera we own that records in color well into the evening. The included sync module gets plugged inside and works great. I’ve always had a solid connection with the camera and setup was a breeze. A quality wall mount is included too. __ Blink Service __ Blink feels like a no-nonsense brand. Their camera’s are affordable and perform well, while their app is simple but has also improved over time. Accessing clips from this camera is simple, along with the added benefit of notifications when people and vehicles are detected if preferred (through their affordable subscription) __ Summary __ Blink really nailed it here. The camera improves on the already great Blink 4 with greater image quality and color night vision, while the included sync module gets any new Blink owner up and running with an easy setup and everything they need. Their comparable affordability rounds out a great package. These are great cameras for clip-based recording and perfect for simple security, live viewing, and notifications for things happening around your home.

This Blink camera turned out to be much better than I expected. I’d always seen Amazon’s Blink cameras and wasn’t a fan of their simple, almost cheap-looking design. But after setting this one up and actually using it, my opinion changed. This wireless camera is rated for outdoor use with 2k video, two way audio, smart detection and noise cancellation. Setup is very straightforward. The first step is plugging in the Sync Module and connecting it to Wi-Fi through the Blink app (available on iOS and Android). After that, you just insert the batteries into the camera and add it through the app. The whole process took me about 2–3 minutes. Once connected, I was able to view the live feed right away. The 2K image quality is impressive, especially for how small and lightweight the camera is. It also includes AI-powered person and vehicle detection, unlimited cloud storage, and unlimited devices, though all of that requires a Blink subscription. Overall, I’m really enjoying the camera, while it is not on the premium side it is a great budget security device with impressive video quality, clear audio and responsive microphone. My only concern is how I’ll feel once the free trial ends and lose most of those features. I’d like to have the option to use the camera without being pushed into a subscription. In the box, you’ll find the camera, AA batteries, the Sync Module, a USB-C to USB-A cable, a 120V plug, and the mounting hardware.

This was my first blink product, and I was impressed with its performance and ease of use. The Blink - Outdoor 2K+ Wireless Smart Security Camera was extremely easy to set up. I was able to download the Blink app, set up my account, then link the sync module included to the app. Once complete, I was then able to add the wireless camera (after installing the 2 batteries that were included) within the blink app. The set-up process itself took around 5-10 minutes. After setting up, I was able to quickly install the camera on the side of my house that had a blink spot from my other security devices. My test of the two-way audio was crystal clear with very little to no delay or distortion. Picture wise, with the device being 2k, the image was clear and colors appear to be pretty accurate. One downside is there is no SD card slot, so any recordings are stored within the cloud. This also is subscription based as well, so once my 30-day free trial is up, I will have to see what option there are with the “free” version. Hopefully it still works with storing motion recording, but we will see. Overall, I was very pleased with the camera. I am a sucker for easy setups, and products that just work, and this has been one of those devices.

This Blink Camera is really easy to setup and useful. I have another camera that I have been using for a few months and this system has a night vision option that my other setup does not have. Everything was included in the box, along with lithium batteries. I felt the manual could have been expanded, but I found some videos online that really helped me with both the installation and the app. I have dual wifi (2.4 GHz/5 GHz) and found the 2.4 GHz made for a seamless setup process. For this reason, I didn’t even try the 5 GHz. Once I was able to get everything connected and hooked up outside, the Blink device works. The 2K picture looks great, and the night vision has been helpful for evening deliveries. The weather has been freezing, sunny, and rainy but no issues. The 2 way talk feature is clear on both sides. I have also found the app to be amazing and simple. I love that I can go about my day, and review the notifications when they pop up. For problems, I can click into the app, but I have only needed that once -- still, very easy to do. In the end, I just like that it all works as that’s all I ever really want in my devices.

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.

I am pleased with the overall quality of this outdoor camera. The picture on the app is super clear. The motion detection is a bit sensitive, but I’d rather it be that way. I appreciate the speaker and microphone combo as they are both very clear. So far, it has worked as expected very well. Unfortunately, the setup process leaves a lot to be desired. I spent more than two hours going through failed attempts. I went to Blink’s website and nothing worked. I then went online, and after several searches, I finally got it to work by splitting my Wi-Fi between 7 and 2.4Ghz. I was able to hook it up, but knocked out my other cameras, which I had to reinstall. The app also needs serious work as I kept getting messages such as “the system is busy, please wait” and “Sync Module failed to connect”. Again, once everything is connected all cameras worked rather nicely, although I am not comfortable in splitting my Wi-Fi. Hopefully this is an isolated issue, or that Blink make some updates so that I won’t have to go through that again.

I currently have 10 Blink Sync modules supervising 15 cameras (7 Outdoor, 2 Doorbell & 6 indoor cameras). I have both gen 1, 2 and XP Sync modules. All but one of the Sync modules is in my office with a battery backup. I have 4 outdoor cameras in my backyard (3 cameras and a doorbell). All of them have a view of my pool or a path to the pool. I've always been paranoid about monitoring my pool at night. Only my doorbell camera works 24/7, the others are scheduled for nighttime. Together they do a good job of detecting any motion, but the resolution of the images across the pool are mediocre at best. I'm looking for the new Blink Outdoor 2K+ to improve this situation. The new Outdoor 2K+ has a 143° field of view, the originals has a 110° field of view. as the Mini did (110°; same as outdoor cameras). I placed it where my others were and the additional resolution really did not help that much. But it occurred to me the wider field of view would be ideal from the other side of the pool looking in, across my putting green. Giving me a view of another access path to the pool. Setup of new camera's remains trivial. With the Blink App open you scan the QR code on the back of the camera. Once detected, you communicate with it via BT. Once the BT is recognized it asks you what network you want to connect to (still only 2.4Ghz); by selection of what's found. And then what Sync Module you want to associate the camera with. If you want to change this you can delete the camera (you will be Emailed a message telling you which device (with serial number) has been deleted from a specified sync module), and add it to a different module. All of this works very reliably. Being emailed the serial number means if the camera is mounted somewhere that it's hard to get to (I need a ladder to get to half of mine), you don't need to get to it to "move it". Anytime you set up a camera you should redefine the motion detection setting and sensitivity zones. All of my existing sync modules have 128GB micro SD cards to record motion events to. This Outdoor 2K+ comes with a new "Sync Module Core" which does not have a SD card slot or USB port to install a memory stick. So it can't save video locally. So far I'm very pleased with the new Outdoor 2k+. The camera's quality in bright light is most excellent. Where there is shade picks a much more muted color but it's ok. Where shadows are very harsh the bright area looks fine, but the dark area is much darker than need be (sometimes B&W) . In these areas I don't think the 2K+ performs as well as the original outdoor camera. Until you zoom in on stored images you can't really tell how much better the images are. Just looking at images on your phone, the difference is pretty negligible, but when you zoom in the quality is much better. And to my surprise under very dark conditions, the image captured is so much better than the original Blink Outdoor. Only in times of very high contrast did I find this issue. In nearly complete darkness where the IR LEDs kick in the image is far superior (and in (sort of) color). I do wish the field of view was closer, so swapping an Original to a 2K+ would offer a more similar view. In my situation I'd have to reposition cameras to upgrade what I have installed. I'll probably not do that, but I had considered it. Connecting the 2K+ to my old hubs worked, but some were not reliable when streaming 2K (probably a distance/speed issue. The new Blink Outdoor 2k+ is a nice upgrade, in a consistent package/design, it is good to see continued improvements.

--- SETUP --- The Blink camera is quick and easy to set up. The white transmitter needs to be permanently plugged into an outlet close to where the camera will be set up. The camera itself uses 2 AA batteries, of which are included in the package. Download the app using the QR code behind the transmitter, follow the on-screen guidance for setup, and you’re good to go. --- PERFORMANCE AND EXPECTATIONS --- The blink camera is light and easy to conceal. It being black makes it blend well in the dark as well as dark background installation locations. It comes with a tool to remove the back to insert the batteries, but the same tool can double as an extender for the mount if you want to mount the camera on a ceiling instead of on a wall. The mount itself snaps on to the camera, and you will hear a satisfying click when you snap it so that you know for sure that you have installed it correctly. For me, the camera works very well. The image is clear, and I can hear the audio clear enough if needed. I installed it above a mandatory porch light that stays on all night at my apartment, so I always have a clear view even in the darkest of night. The transmitter itself is 50 feet away from the camera’s location, and I haven’t had an issue with the signal. If you disconnect the transmitter, you lose camera functionality. But, you can easily unplug it and move it to a new location without having to go through the installation process again. As far as subscriptions go, this is one of the most affordable plans you will find. The subscription includes 60 days of unlimited cloud storage, motion activated notifications, AI powered person and vehicle detection, blink moments (a compilation of your captures), live view recordings, instant video access, and photo capture. Without a plan, you only get access to motion activated notifications and a 5 minute live view limit. As of 2025, 1 camera plan costs $3.99 a month, and unlimited cameras are $11.99 a month. A drawback I found is that the device doesn’t capture all of the events with accuracy. It has missed a car or a person at times while I am watching the area it’s covering. In order for the camera to notify you of an event, the camera needs to be in armed mode. The times my camera has missed events, it has been in armed mode. --- APPROVAL --- Overall, it’s a great starter camera for peace of mind, but its inconsistency of capturing an even make me not want to recommend it.

Installing the Blink Outdoor 2K camera at our cabin turned out to be one of the smartest upgrades I’ve made for the property. Because the house sits in a remote area, I needed something that could handle unpredictable weather, spot wildlife, and give me peace of mind when I’m not there. This camera has delivered on all of that.

I upgraded from the second generation Blink Outdoor cameras to the 2K Outdoor cameras. I have been using them for a couple months now. The 2K has considerably better quality video. The person detection has been perfect, no animal or blowing branch activations. After putting in a WiFi mesh system, I have not had any drop outs. Purchased for $175 on Black Friday deal.

Haven’t had any issues with blink. Been using them a while now. Only issue is the battery. Doesn't last as long as they say.

Works very nice. It features a clear picture with a wide angle for enhanced vision. Would recommend.

Switched from Arlo camera's to blink ! Way cheaper to subscribe and awesome picture.

Easy set up & installation… very good video footage and coverage. Works as advertised.

excellent product!!!! easy to install and simple to use