Customer Ratings & Reviews

This is one item that I should have gotten when I first had the chance to get and I say this due the loss of hearing in my left ear and delivery driver doing a very light knock on the door when they do a delivery to my house. Also not being able to see the faces of the drivers droping off the packages or seeing someone coming into my front yard (i.e.)people that don't belong in my front yard going up to my neighbors door when he's not home after a delivery drive has droped a package off for him, as he has had some stollen less than five mins after the driverr has left and I have actually seen it happen but not able to see they're face. As for the product I had no problem with the install of it for the wireless setup both the mounting of it and the app both seem to be flawless and very easy to do, sound over it is awesome and being able to talk to the drivers or other people makes it easyer for me now instead of having to shout be there in a second when I do actually hear the knock the only con with this item is once in the app the company ask you if you have an Amazon account and to link it for they're purpose of if your going to buy into the program for the purpose of storage which is fine but the app ask you to change your password and that is where the issuse poped up for me as Amazon's computer system if you have they're 2-step verification turned on it does in all actual fact lock you out of the system and asks for a one time password/code. The way around that is to turn off the 2 step verification before you make the account on the app, (lesson learned on my part). On the pros of the product it's real easy to setup, clear instructions, clear picture and great sound which is clear and being able to understand the person on the other side of the door also the price of the item is very reasonable to along with the price of the plains they have. This is in my opinion a 100% get for the price and also the price of the service plan

So I received my Blink Video Doorbell. Now Blink claims this video doorbell to be head-to-toe HD view, with a 2 year battery life, simple setup and also includes the Sync Module Core. I recently installed a similar Blink Video Doorbell camera with the old style Sync Module at my office a few months ago; so I'm kinda familiar with how these Blink Video Doorbell cameras work and the ease at with they are to install. Unboxing the package, includes the following: * Blink Video Doorbell * Blink Sync Module Core * 3 AA Lithium Batteries * Wall Plate & Wall Mounting Kit * Doorbell Removal Tool * 2 Wire Extenders * Corner Mount Accessory * Power Adapter & USB-C Cable (both for the Sync Module Core) First up, to get started simply, download the Blink app from the App Store for iOS or the Google Play Store for Android devices. Once downloaded, you'll need to create a Blink account and simply follow along with the app to continue and complete the installation of the Blink Video Doorbell. Setup took me about 20 minutes since I kinda already knew the process from installing a similar Blink unit at my work office a few months ago. I decided to install this Blink camera at my backdoor to my condo. Since there's no doorbell hardwire that goes to the backdoor, I installed this camera wireless which just means its running off the Sync Module Core and 3 AA batteries that come included. However, if you're installing this doorbell at your front door, you can hardwire it to your in-home doorbell sound system. Now I must say that I'm loving this camera. It does offer very clear video footage both in daytime hours as well as night time hours. I mainly installed this at my backdoor because these delivery services sometimes are confused between my front door and backdoor because of the way our condo is designed. So I needed a camera out back to keep an eye on packages delivered. Audio quality if also very clear, to the point of you could hear the birds nearby chirping. Ok so I really love this camera just as much as I loved my other camera installed at my front door, but some of these companies nowadays tend to charge exorbitant fees in order to save recorded footage (which is usually the reason people get doorbell cameras to begin with). We wanna keep an eye on our property & any packages delivered. The Blink Video Doorbell camera does offer a 30-day trial, but then you'll have to choose a subscription plan in order to continue to save footage. Overall I love this camera, it has a nice strong build quality and the camera field of view is amazing from head to toe as they described. Everything works well, just do your homework/research into subscription prices on recording and saving footage.

I want to start with the most important part which is the gen 2 is so much better than the gen 1 and imo worth upgrading to or starting your video doorbell journey with just on field of view alone. I used the blink gen 1 in the past along with others but I really didn't like it because the field of view was really kind of bad which was ultimately a deal breaker for me. When I looked more into it I saw there was some 3rd party "mounts" out there that put an angle on them to face down but then you couldn't see people. Regardless it was bad but that's ALL resolved with the new wider view and when I waste a whole paragraph talking about it it's because you can not only see a 7ft tall man head to toe but also a package at my door and my dog FINALLY! It has all the bells and whistles as the gen 1 but 3 batteries this time, only slightly bigger unit itself, better battery life (up to 2 years with included lithium batteries), higher 1440p resolution, faster reaction time and going live, uses the same mounting hole spacing but different backplate since its larger. The one ding I have to say took a star away for me was that the new sync module core it comes with doesn't have any usb port or sd car slot for any local recordings anymore. That annoyed me as that's how I liked to use mine in the past BUT I found that you can actually pair an older sync module 2 and still retain that ability (at least for now). It's a fairly total package for upgrade or as your first video doorbell nothing bad in use at all works perfectly.

Unfortunately, as technology continues to expand, cost change and we start to see more and more add-ons that fall into subscriptions just to own a product. Looking at other doorbells in this price range, I noticed to get some of the useful features, you will have to go through a subscription. That is no different with this Blink doorbell, but one of the major features you have a workaround if blink is already integrated into your home. I'll get right to it, that feature is recording video. While they do offer an option through a subscription to record, if you have a blink module, not the one included, you can record your footage directly to an SD card or to a PC. If you're using the USBC module. That alone is worth the price of admission. I quickly become irritated when companies take away which should be basic and put it behind a paywall. Here, you can get a better version of this feature, but at least the basic is available without having to commit to a subscription. In terms of video quality, it does everything it needs to do and it's clear enough for my needs. I can see just about anyone or anything that is in range of this doorbell with its wide view. The notifications through the app are fairly fast reaching me within seconds of someone entering the field of view. Where I live, using night view isn't really an issue is because we have ample lighting all throughout the night. So unfortunately I have nothing to gauge there for testing. The two-way communication is fine. Don't expect crystal clear Sennheiser quality. You will get a typical loop with slight feedback, but the clarity is enough to make sure every word is heard without being dropped. It may be muddled at times, but as mentioned, it's similar to a higher end walkie-talkie. I have no negatives there. The app itself, if you're used to any other blink products, is fairly intuitive with all features. Features easy to access and use to accommodate your needs. Just about everything is activated with a flip of a switch. Installation is fairly easy, but note that it has an IP65 rating for outdoor usage. If I were back in Michigan with an uncovered doorway, I may have to second guess installing a doorbell without some kind of cover, but where I am no worries. The one issue I have with this doorbell, and why I docked a star, is the power sourcing. It is strongly recommended that you only use lithium batteries. Even if you are wiring the doorbell in, the batteries are still required to be used. This can be troublesome because the two-year lifespan is depending on how much usage your doorbell gets. One of the paid features is person detection, but if you decide to use the normal detection, it activates anytime anything crosses the doorbells detection. If you are in a high traffic area, and you are not paying for that subscription, your battery usage will be greatly decreased because you will have several things activating the doorbell at any given time. From squirrels, to papers flying in the wind, to cars, etc. and once again, it's only recommended to use lithium batteries, so that is an added expense and something you just have to have on hand. If you own this doorbell. That's a major drawback for me, but I can deal with it because I am not in a high traffic area at the moment. It does come with two lithium batteries in the package, but if you own this, go find a bulk deal for more. That being said, I do like this doorbell. I like the option of being able to buy a product and use it without being hindered by a subscription for basic features. Its resolution is slightly lower than some of its competitors in this range, but for all the basic functionality you get and being that the picture is still HD, I'm totally fine with that trade-off.

After a few years it was time to replace my 1st generation Blink video door bell. Over the years it has diminished picture quality and short battery life. Since my door bell has no eleectrical power and an old door bell buried under a storm door, the logical choice was Blink before and now. Unboxing the new generation door bell showed some immediate improvements. The build seems better and the number of batteries has increased from 2 to 3 lithium only. These are disposable and said to last 2 years. My previous Blink had batteries that lasted just under 9 months with minimum use as I don't use my front door often. One main thing I found annoying, was the mountig base has a rubber pad which prevents double sided tape for being used to mount the camera. The bases between the old and new are also different. The previous was mounted years ago with double sided tape which still continues to hold strong. This new rubber backed base was difficult to mount without drilling (storm door or uneven brick). After finally figuring that out, I set up the new sync module and camera. The new sync base has improved connection and faster. The new camera seems quicker from the time the door bell is pressed until it notifies my phone. The old camera had a considerable lag. I am using the new camera with subscription only with the 30day trial and it preforms well. Definitely, an improvement over the old. I am curious how much of a battery improvement to expect (3 vs 2) but only time will tell. The new video door bell also has a very much improved field of view which will be very helpful for me. All in all this new door bell has been a considerable improvement over the old. I do wish they would revert to, or offer the option of a smooth base which can be secured with double sided tape to follow the quick install versatility of Blink system. Not quite sure about the rubber backing as it seems to make the mounting shaky due to the rubber.

This was our first Video Doorbell and we are very happy with it so far. Out of the box it comes with everything you need to install. In fact it comes with different ways to install including a corner mount which at first when I saw that feature I was looking to see where to do that but then I ended up going with the typical install next to the front door. It comes with all necessary hardware and template and was quick to follow the instructions. Once it was mounted it didn't take long to get it connected to the Blink system. I actually replaced the existing Blink network adapter with the new one and all my existing cameras worked with that adapter. It setup very quickly and I had it setup through the app for use right away. The camera has a large field of view and the microphone is very sensitive. One of the features is if you have a indoor Blink camera you can set it to ring if someone rings the doorbell. You can also connect it to your existing system which we didn't have. It is just like the other cameras where you can set your view and sensitivity. You can also adjust the length of the video. I am very happy with the Blink Video Doorbell.

I really like the blink and ring items. When I first bought my first blink outdoor camera, the quality was exactly what i expected, so when I went to expand my home security I picked up some ring devices as well. I thought because they were made by the same company, everything would be viewable and accessible in one app. Unfortunately not. But adding this new Blink video doorbell. Luckily could be paired up in the same app as my cameras and view are able all to see them together. The image quality was really nice! Super clear ! The setup and mounting was extremely easy and only takes a matter of a few minutes. If you already have a Blink account and app all you have to do is add it to your existing account. You can set up your sync module and if youre like me and don't want to pay for the cloud subscription service, you can plug in a usb and capture everything right there in your home. Once you're setup you can change you can go into the app and change the name and thumbnail picture that appears in your app as well as the chime. Its a really simple to use doorbell that I would highly recommend to others!

I needed a new doorbell camera as my old one was literally falling apart, front glass panel fell off. I thought I would try out the Blink. I have a blink camera in my back yard and have been impressed by how it loads the video feed quickly and consistently. Some of my other cameras take forever to load when I want to view something, if they even do. Setup was pretty easy. There are no directions in the box, so look them up online and follow along in the app. If using the angle bracket, note which side is front and back. The form factor is a bit large in how thick and chunky it is. It uses 2 AA batteries, so they're easy to swap out, but if they used a battery pack it could slim down a bit. I like how it can also be connected to the existing doorbell wires (if you have them) to extend battery life and use the existing doorbell chime. It does not have an interior chime itself but will send notifications to your phone and/or alexa devices. I did get it hooked to my fire stick and so I'm able to view on my TV. It has the fisheye type lense so you get a wider angle outside. Video quality is fine but if you try to zoom, it gets blurry. It's best just for who's at your door. I really like the blink products so far and will expand my system.

The camera came with everything to get me going. The doorbell, indoor ring module, usb_c plug and adapter, screws, anchors, 3 batteries, 2 mounting brackets (one is an angle bracket) and surprisingly enough extension wires if needed and finally a removal tool. Set up of the Blink was fairly straightforward, although I did have a slight problem connecting to their website. It gives you the option to link it to your Amazon account, I declined. I chose to go wireless, although I may change that depending on battery life, but its nice to have options. The view from the camera is very sharp and clear during the day and is in full color. Night vision is black and white and still very clear with or without my porch light on. I set it up for auto day/night vision. I just have the 1 camera and opted for the basic package that is free. If I had more cameras I would need to go with the upgrade fee based package. Also you get the free 30 day premium trial if you like. This is my third doorcam, my other 2...the first cost per month with no option for a free program. The other was free with DVR storage but was so glitchy it wasn’t worth it. Both were name brands. Blink, I think is a perfect fit!

This Blink ss an excellent door bell camera which features a wide angle like most doorbell cameras, easy to connect to wire or wireless hub. The profile is a bit larger the my previous doorbell camera but it is still withing acceptable size to be inconspicuous in my double-door front door. I like the ability to record in the internal memory and play back as well a the ability to record over a paid cloud subscription. I like the high resolution the camera has, though seeing details far aways at night is a bit tricky. Installing in the wall was quick an easy since I had one already. Setting up and connecting the app was straight forward and simple. The app features are simple and basic which is what I like for a doorbell camera. One of the features it comes with, which I am not fond of, is the 3 AA batteries that requires for backup power instead of one large Li-Ion rechargeable batteries that other doorbell cameras come with. This makes the footprint a bit larger than other cameras I purchase. As for durability, it seems a bit less sturdy than a solid plastic camera. This camera exposed to the elements would be my worry. However, I still think is a good choice among the many alternatives.

We have several outdoor cameras from 2 other brands and 2 separate Apps, but this is our first experience with the Blink brand & Blink Home Monitor App. We had high hopes for this Blink Video Doorbell cam since we’re big fans & users of everything Amazon, but unfortunately, it underwhelmed us. First the good: Setup was simple & explained well in the App (you must have or create a Blink account). The box contained the needed AA Lithium batteries which was nice. After adding both the sync module & the camera to the App, we chose the non-wired mount since we’re using it at a rental & didn’t want to wire it to the existing chime. The App notification response is pretty quick. After using it for a full week, it consistently takes only a few seconds from the time the camera is triggered until the App notification is received. The Audio is very good quality. The speaker is quite robust. I can easily communicate with a person at the door. Via the app, visitors at the door are able to hear me very clearly, even with a little street noise in the background. Likewise, I’m able to hear the person at the door very clearly. Of course, the bonus is that via the live app, I could be talking to the visitor from inside the house or from many miles away. To save battery life, I have the Video Quality set on Standard which is adequate. The view of a visitor at the door is clear, but anyone standing farther down the walkway towards the sidewalk comes across in low quality & unclear. Disappointments: For starters, this new Sync Module does not have a USB port that allows for a flash drive for local storage. I also don’t care for the slight fisheye effect which distorts the view. None of my other cameras do this. The Blink Home Monitor App does allow a good amount of personalization, but I’m disappointed w/the lack of some basic features. For example, there’s no ability to change the App notification chime. My other camera Apps allow this. I also don’t see a battery level indicator. All my other devices prominently show the current battery level at all times. This camera faces the street which is fairly busy with foot traffic & cars. After receiving a ton of notifications for cars driving by, I turned off the Vehicle Detection, but I’m still getting clips of passing cars labeled as “Motion”. The negative thing about turning off the Vehicle Detection is that I no longer receive a notice of vehicles pulling into the driveway. I do want to be notified about those. After receiving clips of every dog walker & jogger passing down the sidewalk, I adjusted the Activity Zones & grayed out some areas, but I still receive quite a few passers-by clips. It would be nice if I could adjust the grid in the Activity Zones. Even in the Advanced option screen (that zooms in on the view), I don’t have the flexibility to gray out the areas needed, without also graying out areas I want monitored. Several times, the camera did not activate when a delivery driver ran up to the edge of the porch & threw a package. My other camera was able to capture the whole event, but this Blink cam didn’t activate until the driver was already walking away. Overall, for this price point, this is an adequate camera with a decent App. I would cautiously recommend it for someone on a budget, especially renters that don’t want to fully install hardware & don’t have high expectations. But for homeowners who’d like a more full-featured audio-visual security device w/tweakable & convenient set-&-forget options, there are better choices out there.

I'm really enjoying this camera.It has a great field of view.Night or day

My current doorbell and camera setup is with the big brother of Blink. My side door cam stopped working so I figured I’d try something new. Oops. It should be noted that Blink and its big brother are both owned by the same company and Blink is considered the more budget little brother. Their offerings are more focused to a handful of products and cheaper. Imagine my surprise when I set up the doorbell and the charge to save recordings and have all the juicy features is the same $100/yr that I currently pay for my camera plan. This is for unlimited devices, or $3/mo for the one doorbell. It does include a 30 day trial. First thing I noticed was the cheap feel of the plastic. It doesn’t click in to its bracket as nicely as the other brand. And there’s no security screw, it’s just a flat tab retention clip to release the camera. And my biggest issue with it is that it is FULLY battery powered. Included are 3 lithium AA batteries for “up to 2 years” but the only thing my existing wiring is for is activating my chime. It cannot charge the unit nor can the unit work with the batteries not installed, I tried. Also, maybe my biggest pet peeve with this is you need to install a sync module. And it’s on a USB-C cord so it’s not like you can just plug it directly into the wall and let it sit there like my smart lock module. Only reason I gave it three stars is because it’s relatively inexpensive. But it doesn’t seem to be worth the headache vs a more robust solution. I’ll leave it up for now but I’ll probably end up buying a replacement unit for my existing doorbell that died and keeping this one as a portable temporary camera for when I need it I guess. I would only recommend this if you are looking for something very cheap, only need the battery install, and are either on the ecosystem or are willing to pay the extra three dollars a month.