Customer Ratings & Reviews

Horrible doorbell!! Video is horrible. Returned it.

I’ve had one previous experience with a video doorbell, and this experience was and continues to be, much better. I especially like the fact that there is a choice on whether it be wired to an existing doorbell system, or wire-free. My previous video doorbell was wired, and this set up was easier, as I chose the wireless route. You download the Blink Monitor App, follow the quick and easy step-by-step instructions both within the app and on the box, and away you go. In no time at all I was testing out the various features and video setup. You also have a choice to link the doorbell to your Amazon account/Alexa; while I do have an Amazon account, I chose not to link it and everything still works as needed. (You do have to create a Blink account within its app.) Everything can be controlled via the app, to customize notifications and alerts. You can see who’s at the door instantly, and choose to be notified when the doorbell is pressed, when motion is detected, if the temperature of the camera is out of range, and also choose to be alerted if the doorbell has low battery, if the camera is offline, and if the whole system is offline. There is two-way audio so you can communicate with whomever is at the door, and the sound is clear. The HD video is also crisp and clear. My husband and I have the app set up on both of our iPhones, and we set up an older iPhone in our kitchen to be used purely as a monitor for the system as well. You can also set up an Amazon Echo Show to be a monitor, too. There is also an option to subscribe to a Cloud service that will store your pics/video for a certain period of time, depending on how much you’re willing to spend per month. Or, as I chose, you can use local storage on a USB drive via the Sync Module, which has a USB-A port. I really like this option—and being given the choice—of whether to utilize a subscription service, or simply to supply my own storage. All in all, I would recommend this video doorbell based on its ease of setup and installation, its quality of video, and its functionality, along with its various customizations regarding notifications and alerts.

I have had a few smart door bells. Each time I have a new favorite and this my current one! I first want to say that Blink did an awesome job with price point and size. Most smaller smart door bells in this category can cost 2x or 3x more. I cannot and will not mount items onto my siding and only on the door trim. This doorbell successfully fits right on my standard size trim around my front door. Video is outstanding and is very comparable to the other doorbells I have had. In addition you have the option of Wire (it will work with a regular door chime) or wire-free access. I of course went the wire-free way. Lots of packed features that will help you and your needs. Including live view, two way audio, 1080 HD view, and the ability to use your own local storage (read the next paragraph) rather than paying for a subscription. Now the camera quality seems to be a little low from my standards but I am happy with it and as long as I can see people clearly day and night then that is what I want. If you are like me and were wondering what is the purpose of the Sync Module2, I hopefully have your answer. They Sync Module plugs into your router to allow you to have your own cloud of storage specifically for your blink products or more importantly your video doorbell. You can put a flash drive of up to 256gb into the module so you do not have to pay a subscription fee to store your videos and photos from the doorbell's camera. Yes you read that right. Finally a successful and easy way to buy a wireless smart doorbell with the option of having your own storage capabilities. Now blink still offers subscription packages but I am happy with the Module 2. I say this is a great buy and a must have. If you are deciding between getting the Module 2 or not (you can get it with or without) I definitely recommend getting it with the Module 2 so you can avoid subscription fees. I will recommend this to many people as I know were in a subscription heavy world and some want out.

My doorbell connection shorted and stopped working a while ago. So I was glad to get this Amazon Blink video doorbell + Sync Module 2 with its promise of 2 years on battery life. To get that longevity, you have to install the Sync Module 2, else the batteries will run out faster and some features are not available. One great benefit of battery operation is you could use the camera anywhere including RV, office where you don’t have access to wiring, sheds, porches, or even as a general security camera. It’s small enough to install in many places. There are a few caveats on the Sync Module 2. First is that it only works on 2.4 GHz wifi. The second is if you get an older one (serial number is less than 2xx-200-000), it may have outdated firmware that cannot accept wifi passwords with special characters like @ % : $ ‘ = “ ; or multiple spaces in a row. In that case, you will have to change your wifi password temporarily to get the module connected, let it upgrade its firmware, then change the wifi password back. Obviously this is extremely frustrating if you’re not aware of it. The last caveat is you should install and set up the Sync Module 2 first, and then set up the camera and add it. Once you’re set up, the nice thing about the video doorbell + sync module is that you don’t need to subscribe to Blink’s cloud service to store videos. Instead, the sync module can store clips locally on a thumb drive. The doorbell itself uses a 1080p camera and has a decent set of basic features, especially for the price. For example, it has night vision and the ability to exclude zones from responding to motion. But it doesn’t have HDR for better video quality, or person detection, features found in the more expensive Ring products, also by Amazon. All in all, this is a very well priced entry level doorbell.

Despite the fact that video doorbells have been around for a while, I was never an adopter. I have security surveillance cameras so I thought that was enough. After trying out the Blink doorbell, I see that it's a simpler option for maintaining monitoring in a specific area. For this review I installed the doorbell on backyard door side. I did this via the wireless method due to me not wanting to spend what I can only guess would be hours spent with a cordless drill. The overall doorbell took me about 20 minutes to install. Like most devices these days, you will need to download the Blink app onto your smartphone. The app interface is pretty easy to navigate. You can see what's going on in the area that you placed the doorbell. I set up the motion detection and since there isn't much motion in the backyard I switched it to idle until the doorbell is pressed option. According to Blink the batteries that you need for wireless mode should last for roughly two years. That's actually pretty awesome. The quality of the video is excellent. What you get is a crisp 1080p experience. The real hero of this bundle is the sync module. All you need is a USB device, and you can save all of your files. When someone rings the doorbell I get a notification on my phone via the app. I think it's a nice touch. There's two way speech so you can talk to the person that's outside your door. All in all it's a great doorbell. It's not as pricey as some of the other ones out there, and it has a good amount of features on its app. The sync module allows you control the saving settings locally.

Very easy set-up. The product itself worked well; bell, camera, etc operated exactly as advertised. Overall, pretty satisfied with the product. If I have any criticism, it's that between the time I purchased it and seeing the prompt to give a review the price dropped more than twenty dollars apparently. So, not quite the Best Buy. But, a good purchase.

I have had the Blink Video Doorbell + Sync Module 2 for several days now, and I have really nothing but great things to say about this video doorbell. So let me start from when I received it. I was a bit concerned when, after the courier dropped off the package on my front porch, I noticed the shipping box had some obvious signs of rough treatment during its journey to my house. But as I opened up the shipping box, I was relieved to see how well protected the unit was inside the box. Not a bit of damage. After unpacking it, it was time to get everything setup, installed and ready to use. Now let me say this, I thought I could wing the process, and after getting super frustrated (and wasting over an hour) I decided to actually follow the instructions.In a few minutes the unit was ready to mount. I chose the wired install. Because the trim through which the original doorbell was installed is not perfectly flat, but has a raised trim around the border, I had some difficulty getting the mounting plate prepared to mount the main unit. Because I tightened the mounting plate too tightly, it somewhat bowed. This cause the unit to not fit correctly, and would not snap into place. After a few adjustments to the tightness of the screws, I was finally able to mount the unit on the plate. After that the rest of the installation and setup was a breeze. The Blink requires an app download in order to function properly. This too was a very easy process, and in no time I was ready to test out the doorbell. As I went through the app and explored all the options, I was super impressed by all the choices. Blink thought of everything when they put the app together. The app has a very simple yet comprehensive and intuitive menu layout. After setting everything the way I wanted, I tested the unit. After arming the Blink via the app, I waited a few seconds and then approached my door. After a few short seconds I received a notification that someone was at my front door. I also have a separate video surveillance system installed and programmed to send notifications. I received the Blink notifications about 15 seconds earlier than the video surveillance system. Because I set the motion sensor to max, i was many feet away from the door when I received the alert. In fact, its motion detection is so super sensitive that it actually alerted on clouds moving overhead. I had to lessen the sensitivity. I know its too late to make a long story short, but the Blink Video Doorbell + Sync Module 2 has performed flawlessly. It works perfectly. One of the functions that truly stands out is the two-way audio. Being able to speak to a person from miles and miles through a doorbell is mind-boggling, and the quality is superb. Because a lot of factors are involved with wi-fi quality, it sometimes takes a few seconds for audio communications to travel back and forth. The doorbell is particularly good at night, and the images are extraordinarily good considering the price point of the unit. It beats out the quality of other doorbells that cost hundreds of dollars more. When it is all said and done, the Blink doorbell is something I would highly recommend. The price is great, the performance is outstanding, and its features are outstanding. If i was asked to name one thing I did not like about this doorbell, the one and only thing I could say is that it is a bit large. It is several times larger than a traditional doorbell, and looks a bit strange. But when I consider the unit also houses the rechargeable batteries (which are said to be able to last up to two years!), well, its size is understandable. Again, I would highly recommend the Blink to anyone looking for THE superior video doorbell.

This is coming from a consumer who has multiple Blink cameras in not only my main house but also my vacation home. I absolutely love that this system recognizes the different Wifi locations and I can view both homes on the same app…. can’t say that for other manufacturers and I have tried them all. Setting up this doorbell cam was easy an I opted for the non-wired version as my “doorbell” is actually a camera for my driveway. Set up took approximately 5 minutes and install where I wanted was simple. The sync module was easy to set to my account and the camera even easier. Viewing angles and quality of image were stellar. No hesitation to recommend this! App control is easy and seamless. Highly recommended!

I received this and I must say that Blink did an awesome job in the packaging of the Video Doorbell. You receive everything you need to mount it properly, and when they say, “It sets up in minutes” they are absolutely correct. I guess the hardest part for me was deciding if I wanted to wire it to our existing doorbell chime (I did not) or using the batteries only. Once I read that it could conceivably last up to two years I was hooked. I received the Sync Module 2 version and I’m so glad that I did, I have already ordered a 64 gb USB that is made by Blink to store images and video on that I receive from the camera, so I don’t have to continue w/ my free subscription. The added bonus of the Sync Module 2 is that you can add additional cameras from the Blink store, and you basically have your own system. The connection to the Blink app was simple and straightforward, and again, I had it up and running in minutes, mounting the plate to my door was the longest part and that is simply drilling a hole and inserting two provided screws. The reason for the 4 stars is the video at night is a little lacking and not very clear, granted, our neighbor across the street will decorate for any holiday as if she is in Times Square and I think maybe her orange Halloween lights are affecting the quality at this time w/ a glare, but in Blinks defense, I’m sure the International Space Station astronauts and cosmonauts have to wear sunglasses when they pass our location. During the day the video/pictures are crystal clear and are top of the line in quality. I have had several packages delivered by UPS and FedEx since I have mounted the camera and both drivers have commented that they like how its not as big as most doorbell cameras. That is what I like the most, I had a WUUK door bell camera and removed it in favor of the Blink, in comparison the Blink is far smaller in size but better video quality, and the weight is amazingly light. This is a good video doorbell camera. You won’t be sorry if you purchase one.

I’m convinced that this is the perfect doorbell camera system for me. I’ve been running this for almost 2 months now and have yet to find something wrong with it. It’s simply perfect. Installation took maybe 15 minutes? Was a breeze. Easy to read instructions and diagrams made me wish other companies had instructions like Blink does. I wish my Nest branded cameras and thermostat were this easy and installed this simply! As far as the app and video camera quality, again it’s perfect for me. Does everything I want it to and nothing I don’t need. It’s just a doorbell cam, so I ready just wanted to see if it would excel at that…. It has!

I have no issues with this doorbell camera. High quality and easy to install. Captures immediate motion. Purchased camera when it was on sale for $65

It sucks compared even to my cheaper camera. You can’t chime into it at anytime. You have to wait for alerts and have 60 seconds to look at who’s at your door and it’s not rechargeable.

This device comes with the video doorbell, regular flat mount and angled corner mount including mounting screws, Sync Module 2, a small tool to remove the doorbell from the mount (put this in a safe place for future use), batteries, power adapter and USB cable. This doorbell can be used with wiring from an existing doorbell or wireless using batteries. Living in a condo with no doorbell or wiring for one, I love that this can be wireless and run on batteries. This doorbell also has two way audio, so I can talk to whoever is at my door without even opening it. If I click on the notification, it will open the app and I just need to press the microphone button to talk to whoever is at the door. I don’t even have to be home to stay in contact with whoever is at my door. I get a sound on my phone (whichever sound I set up) to alert me that someone is at my door. I can tell them to leave a package, that I will be returning home soon, etc. I find this VERY convenient. Setup is not that difficult. You will need to download the Blink app, create an account and follow the online instructions, which are pretty self explanatory. You now can manage most anything right from you phone. I like that when someone rings the doorbell you can also have Alexa set up to notify you someone is at the “Door”, “Back Door” or whatever you have named it. Bonus is that you only need to put in a USB (a Blink USB flash drive is available on Amazon) flash drive into the Sync Module for local video storage and/or delete the ones you don’t want to save, although you do get a free limited-time subscription to the Cloud and can just continue using that for a fee after free trial is over.

Video doorbells are a must now in any smart home. You really can't put a price on keeping your home safe and knowing what kind of foot traffic is at your door at any given moment. The Blink Video Doorbell with Sync Module provides this with some other great features to give you that peace of mind. The device and module come packaged with batteries, mounting and angled view components, and a device key to open the backplate. The included quick guide is kind of useless, but once you install the Blink app, its guided, step-by-step instructions are a snap. Most of my time was spent finding the perfect position to place the doorbell for optimal viewing. I used the angled bracket for installation in the kitchen entryway coming from the back porch. Once mounted, I plugged in the Sync Module close by and was connected to my home network in minutes. Best of all, the Blink Video Doorbell is optionally wire-free; the entire install was performed without having to connect to the house electricity and fumbling around the basement with your circuit breaker and flipping on and off those switches. The Blink camera is so clear! You can customize the viewing and audio experience through the app. It picks up pretty much anything you need to hear, and the HD video is impressive on the little device. You have options for live viewing, recording video or capturing picture, and viewing your activity history as far back as 60 days. Your settings can determine if you want motion to trigger recording or as minimal as pushing the bell to begin your capture. But it's your safety and your choice. The alerts go straight to your phone or other device on which you download the app. From there you can watch the live action and even answer the door or dissuade potential thieves with the two-way audio feature. The device is battery-powered, with upwards of two years of power, so you can be sure your doorbell will be up and running for a long time. With such a simple setup, easy to use and configure settings, and reliable, clear video, the Blink Video Doorbell with Sync Module is ready to protect your home. The user friendly app and set-and-forget installation make it a no-brainer in any smart home. Full disclosure, I received this product for my honest, unbiased review.

I simply wanted to see packages being delivered and verify that they stayed there until I got home to get them. As an added bonus, I can ignore unwanted guests :) The Blink Video Doorbell was very easy to set up and I like that as my living situation changes, I can add more cameras as my security needs expand! My set up is not connected to other cameras or an existing doorbell- simply mounted to my front door frame to capture doorbell pushes and motion. For the price, awfully hard to beat

I love it. I think it’s better than a ring honestly. I just didn’t like that the battery ran out so quickly. It should have a rechargeable battery. But the install was easy and the camera works great.

This is the best doorbell I have purchased! It was easy to install, it is very accurate and clear. Depending on how you set it up, will detemine the battery usage. We have ours set to motion detection and it drains our battery quicker since it detects stray cats and if its windy.

Great quality, Motion detection is on point, Connecting devices was so easy and simple, video quality is excellent and audio is so clear both ways! I have excellent Wi-Fi so that helps with better connection. I recommend this Blink Door Bell!

Bought it on sale for my daughter college apartment. Perfect for the price. She and her roommates can sign in, just not at the same time which is the only bummer, to see who’s are the door/porch. Wish each user had their own log in. Other than that its perfect, makes them feel safe but also allows us to manage who’s coming in and be sure no out of control parties/issues when she’s gone back home for holiday. They had one incident with a person screaming and knocking loud but with this device they didn’t have to open the door or check the window to see what was going on. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a good price and effective device. It does take longer to set up than the two competitors I own but after that it’s smooth sailing as long as the Wi-Fi is up! Buy it! Side note: I bought a “no drill holder” for the door and this fit inside nicely and doesn’t lose any function or visibility.

The battery only last 2 months. The video quality is ok.