Customer Ratings & Reviews

The Blink Sync Module XR is meant to address one of the biggest limitations of any wire-free security camera system — range. The Sync Module XR provides extended range for the Blink Outdoor 4 and Outdoor 4 Floodlight, enabling users to place up to two Blink cameras at up to 250 feet from the module (up to 400 feet in XR+ mode) This can be a real game changer for people looking to cover detached garages, large yards or other parts of their property that can be far away from each other. But in practice, while the concept is good there are significant downsides. Setup & Compatibility: If you already use Blink devices, configuring the Sync Module XR is easy. It works well with the Blink app, letting users control up to 10 devices per module. But only two devices can access the XR functionality, so if you need extended range features for additional cameras, you’ll need to purchase a second module (and only two Sync Module XRs are allowed per Blink account). Local storage, which allows recording clips to a MicroSD card (up to 256GB, sold separately) instead of ponying up for a Blink Subscription Plan, is another helpful feature. That’s a good start, but it’s worth noting that local storage was part of previous Sync Modules, and in this case, it comes at an additional cost. Performance: A Mixed Bag The Sync Module XR's calling card is extended camera range. Its effectiveness is hugely determined by environmental factors—things like walls, trees, interference, and topography all dictate whether or not the range gain is significant. Another major limitation is video quality. Resolution in XR mode maxes at 720p, which is lower than Blink’s default 1080p; in XR+ mode, resolution drops to just 360p, and two-way audio is disabled. That means that you may have coverage at distances longer than possible with your other cameras but the video is not likely going to be sharp enough to monitor finer details. Speed is another concern. Connected via XR mode I have noted some delays in the live view and loading times of clips seems slightly slower than cameras connected via a regular Sync Module. Price vs Value: The Blink Sync Module XR is a niche solution at its price point. If you have range problems with your Blink Outdoor 4 cameras, this may help—but only if your environment permits it. For those who need top-quality footage, the trade-offs in video quality and performance may be too great. If your cameras already work without disconnecting frequently, this module won’t add value. But if your cameras are having trouble connecting and you are willing to sacrifice resolution for extended range, it may be worth having. Final Verdict: Buy if: • You have large property and lose connection beyond 100 feet. • You want local storage without paying for Blink. • You don’t mind sacrificing some video quality for extra range. Skip if: • You have a reliable connection with your existing Blink cameras. • You want all cameras to have 1080p resolution, consistently. • Two-way audio requires extended range mode

My blink home system consists of a sync module, a video doorbell, a Gen 4 outdoor camera, a Gen 4 wireless floodlight camera and 3 indoor cameras. Before changing to the sync module XR my Wi-Fi signal weakened as you got further away from the module and resulted in a lag in the real-time video loading-at times 10 seconds or more which can be very inconvenient when you are worried something could be happening at your home. I also noticed that my cameras that are plugged in and have a constant power supply have fewer issues than the wireless ones. Unfortunately, my outdoor cameras are in locations with no access to an outlet. I recently replaced my blink sync module with the 3rd gen blink sync module XR (Extended Range) in hopes of improving the connection and response time of my blink 4th gen outdoor cameras. I did not relocate any of my existing devices-I just changed out the sync module. I have only been using the new module for about 1 week and I have noticed a faster loading speed for real-time video in addition to improved picture quality with my outdoor cameras. I did have to reinstall my floodlight camera after changing the module because it went offline shortly after and despite using the troubleshooting guidelines from blink, I was unable to get it back up and running until I reinstalled it. Any reinstallation of an outside camera is a bit inconvenient for me since it requires climbing on a ladder to reach the camera. I was thinking of adding another Gen 4 outdoor camera to my system but noted that you can only connect 2 of them to the sync module XR while in XR mode (but can connect up to 10 while in Wi-Fi mode like my pre-existing sync module). Adding the additional camera will require me to reconfigure the location of my outdoor cameras or purchase an additional sync module XR. Thankfully blink products are reasonably priced and neither option will break the bank. I highly recommend the new sync module XR as well as all of the blink products when considering smart security for your home.

I am very much invested into the Blink ecosystem of security cameras, both indoor and outdoor, including our doorbell as well. I have found that for the most part, overall, they are a relatively good system, with clear pictures, videos/recordings, sound, and movement detection. We have a setup of some indoor ones inside our house, and Outdoor 4 ones in the front of our house and in our backyard. When I am away from home and access the app to look at the indoor cameras, it is pretty instantaneous when I tap on each of the cameras to when the live feed comes up on the screen. However, when I do this to access the outdoor cameras there is a bit of a lull and wait until the live feed finally pops up. This is why I decided to try out this system hub to extended the range of our home WiFi. The end result—it really does work, and it works well. Now when I tap on the outdoor cameras it is on par with the indoor cameras in that the live feed comes up almost instantaneously with no waiting. Setup is very easy within the Blink app; it is exactly like setting up the original (non-extended range) sync module. It took me only a couple of minutes from start to finish. I did not try out the local storage (which can be achieved with a MicroSD card purchased separately) because I subscribe to the yearly Blink Plus plan, mainly for the unlimited supported devices and unlimited cloud storage. If you have the Blink Outdoor 4 cameras (which are the only cameras that this sync module is compatible with), this blink sync module XR is well worth it.

XR model keeps going offline and did not have this issue with old module. The only option is to reboot, not very useful when away from home.