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The purchase of Outdoor 4 includes a free 30-day trial of the Blink Subscription Plus Plan. Save and share clips conveniently in the cloud, get smart notifications like person detection, and enable advanced features like Blink Moments with a Plus Plan.
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Blink Outdoor 4 (newest model), Wireless smart security camera, two-year battery, 1080p HD day and infrared night live view, two-way talk – 5 camera system
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Purchase options and add-ons
- Outdoor 4 is our fourth generation wireless smart security camera that helps you protect your home inside and out right from your smartphone.
- See and speak from the Blink app — Experience 1080p HD live view, infrared night vision, and crisp two-way audio.
- Two-year battery life — Set up yourself in minutes and get up to two years of power with the included AA lithium batteries.
- Enhanced motion detection — Be alerted to motion faster from your smartphone with dual-zone, enhanced motion detection.
- Person detection — Get alerts when a person is detected with embedded computer vision (CV) as part of an optional Blink Subscription Plan (sold separately).
- Save and share clips — Securely store your footage in the cloud with a free 30-day trial of a Blink Subscription Plan. You can also back it up locally with your included Sync Module 2 and a USB drive (sold separately).
- Works with Alexa — Connect to an Alexa-enabled device to engage live view, arm and disarm your system, and more using your voice.
- Includes five Outdoor 4 cameras, one Sync Module 2, ten AA lithium metal batteries, five mounting kits, one USB cable, and one power adapter.
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Outdoor 4 is not compatible with accessories designed for Outdoor 3rd Gen including Blink Floodlight Mount and Blink Solar Panel Charging Mount.
A Blink Sync Module (included in the system) is required for use. Blink Outdoor 4 is compatible with all Blink Sync Modules.
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Be there from anywhere
Help protect what matters most - better than ever - with Blink’s fourth generation of wire-free
Outdoor smart security cameras. Outdoor 4 is innovative yet easy to use with up to two years of
powerful battery life. Affordable peace of mind starts here.
Outdoor 4 puts home in your hands
Stay close to home from anywhere. See what’s happening with HD live view and infrared night vision.
Speak to people and pets with crisp two-way audio – it’s like being home even when you’re not.
Control all your Blink devices in the Blink app with ease.
*Available with Blink Subscription Plan (sold separately)
Powerful battery life
Go where wires can't to help protect your home. With Blink's proprietary chip technology,
Outdoor 4 runs on two AA batteries that last up to two years with regular use.
Be alerted in real-time
Catch events quickly with dual-zone motion
detection alerts. Create customized activity zones
so you only see the movement you care about.
See who’s there
Receive an alert when a person is detected with
embedded computer vision (CV) as part of an
optional Blink Subscription Plan. Know the
difference between people versus an object
or animal for added peace of mind. CV is
processed securely on your device.
Set up with ease
Install in minutes inside or out! No messy wires or searching for outlets. No professional installation required.
Outdoor 4’s wire-free design means you can place, stand, or mount your cameras anywhere in minutes.
Works with Alexa
Go hands-free with a compatible Alexa device! Stream live video,
arm and disarm your camera, set helpful Alexa Routines, and more.
“Alexa, show my cameras.” 
Record, save, and share your clips
Experience the convenience and added benefits of a Blink Subscription Plus Plan with your included 30-day free trial. Then, choose to subscribe for just $3 per month per device with the Blink Basic Plan or $10 per month for unlimited Blink devices with the Blink Plus Plan.
Learn more about Blink Subscription Plans.
Free trial is not applicable for accounts with an existing Blink Subscription Plan. Your free trial begins as soon as you activate your Blink device.
Getting started is easy
Step 1
Sign in to or create an account
in the Blink app.
Step 2
Plug in the Sync Module and
connect to wifi.
Step 3
Insert the included batteries,
add your camera(s) to the app,
and follow the instructions.
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$39.99
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$69.99
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$79.99
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$99.99
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POWER SOURCE
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Plug-In
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Plug-In
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Three AA Energizer lithium batteries or Hardwired
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Two AA Energizer lithium batteries
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Hardwired
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BATTERY LIFE
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N/A
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N/A
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2 years
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2 years
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WEATHER RESISTANT
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PLACEMENT
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Indoor Only
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Indoor + Outdoor
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Indoor + Outdoor
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Outdoor Only
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FIELD OF VIEW
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143° diagonal
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110° diagonal, 350° pan range, 135° tilt range
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150° diagonal
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143° diagonal
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143° diagonal
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MOTION-ACTIVATED ALERTS
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2-WAY AUDIO
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VIDEO RESOLUTION
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Up to 1080p
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Up to 1080p
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Up to 1080p
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Up to 1080p
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Up to 1080p
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INFRARED NIGHT VISION
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LOW LIGHT IMAGE SENSOR
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ENHANCED MOTION DETECTION
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AI-POWERED SMART DETECTION (WITH OPTIONAL BLINK SUBSCRIPTION PLAN
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LIGHTING
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Built-in LED spotlight
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2600 Lumen LEDs
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Blink Outdoor 4 Technical Details
Field of view |
143° diagonal |
Camera resolution |
1080p HD video |
Photo resolution |
View captured images in 640 x 360 |
Camera frame rate |
Up to 30 fps |
Size |
2.8 x 2.8 x 1.6 inches (70 x 70 x 41 mm) |
Unit weight |
5.0 oz (141 g) |
Power |
Outdoor 4 battery: 2 AA 1.5V lithium metal batteries (non-rechargeable) Sync Module 2 power: 100-220V AC to 5V DC converter included. Battery life of up to two years, based on default settings. Battery life will vary based on device settings, use, and environmental factors. |
Wifi connectivity |
High-speed internet connection (such as broadband, fiber, or DSL). Wi-Fi network: 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n. |
Sync module compatibility |
Camera compatible with all Blink Sync Modules. |
Available colors |
Black |
Minimum smartphone requirements |
iOS 15.0, Android 9.0, or Fire 9.0 |
Blink app |
Blink Home Monitor |
Included in the box |
Includes five Outdoor 4 cameras, one Sync Module 2, ten AA lithium metal batteries, five mounting kits, one USB cable, and one power adapter. |
Audio |
2-way audio |
Warranty and service |
1-year limited warranty. Purchase and use of Blink cameras is subject to the terms found here. |
Support |
Visit the Blink Support page for more information. |
Generation |
4th generation – 2023 release |
Operating temperature |
-4 to 113° F |
Software security updates |
This device receives guaranteed software security updates until at least four years after the device is last available for purchase as a new unit on our websites. Learn more about these software security updates. |
Cloud video storage |
To keep videos beyond your trial, subscribe to a Blink Subscription Plan, which stores videos in the cloud for up to 60 days. See Blink Subscription Plans for more information about your plan’s retention period. To keep important videos beyond this period, download them to your mobile device. Free trial is not applicable for accounts with an existing Blink Plus subscription. Your free trial begins as soon as you activate your Blink product. |
Customer reviews
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Learn more how customers reviews work on AmazonCustomers say
Customers find the security camera system easy to set up and use, with clear video quality and great resolution. However, the camera functionality and quality receive mixed reviews, with some finding it reliable while others report it completely stops working. Moreover, battery life is a concern as customers say they don't last long, and there are connectivity issues with devices not staying connected. Additionally, motion detection receives mixed feedback, with some praising its effectiveness while others find it terrible. Value for money opinions are divided, with some considering it good value while others say it's not worth the cost.
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Customers find the security camera system easy to install and mount, with simple setup and connection processes.
"...Easy to install and comes right to your phone with the subscription!Only down fall is we have had to replace the batteries once already and we just..." Read more
"I have been using the blink cameras since first gen. Work great, easy to install, set up was easy...." Read more
"Easy to set up and works as advertised. Instructions are easy to follow. Had it set up in 15 minutes. Picture quality is good but not great...." Read more
"...Unbelievably disappointed. Cameras were easy to set up..." Read more
Customers praise the camera's picture quality, noting its clear video and great resolution.
"Great picture and easy to use." Read more
"...(motion settings, video quality, audio settings, check status, etc)...." Read more
"Great picture quality, easy to use. Only not 5 stars because it fogs up bit in the rain" Read more
"...ordered a doorbell camera, also super easy and with a good, wide, clear picture. Excellent choice!" Read more
Customers have mixed experiences with the cameras' functionality, with some reporting they work well while others mention they completely stop working or are completely useless.
"Works great gotta pay extra for cloud" Read more
"...for a few weeks to see if it would work itself out and then it stopped working...." Read more
"Great product and love that you can add on to current system" Read more
"...They have time zones under settings, but they are useless.... useless. This is my third Blink camera...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the camera system's quality, with some finding it well-made and reliable, while others describe it as terrible and unreliable.
"Added them to my existing blink system. Great cameras" Read more
"...Unreliable and kinda painful to use; not always but often." Read more
"Great camera ,need a nice cheap camera? Then you can get it this one ." Read more
"Not reliable! They go off-line frequently for no apparent reason. I’ve replaced the batteries , moved the sync-module, nothing helps...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the security camera's value for money, with some finding it good value while others consider it not worth the money.
"...I really wanted to like the Blink systems. Great price and relatively easy to set up...." Read more
"...Waste of money. Update: the day following the trial period the cam was usable again...." Read more
"Fast shipping , great price and absolutely love the Blink 4 cameras the setups was super easy love the person detection feature that help eliminate..." Read more
"...SUMMARY: Great value Easy to setup Installation in wood siding, no issue...." Read more
Customers have mixed experiences with the camera's motion detection: while some find it great with adjustable zones, others report that it doesn't always pick up movement.
"...But hate that the motion detection is poor on the highest setting...." Read more
"...If the notification is off, it does not detect motion!!!..." Read more
"...These new cameras have a wider range of vision and motion detection, better night vision capabilities and audio capabilities...." Read more
"Very disappointed in these cameras!! They do not pick up motion as they should." Read more
Customers report negative experiences with the camera's battery life, noting that they don't last long and can drain quickly.
"Awful product. Poor battery life, has very hard time staying connected, doesn't record clips even though there's a notification...." Read more
"...Wifi range is pretty good, not great. Cons: Battery life sucks. Battery extension pack should be standard...." Read more
"...If you want an easy, wire-free security camera with solid video and battery life, the Blink Outdoor 4 is a good pick...." Read more
"Good cameras. Terrible battery life." Read more
Customers report significant connectivity issues with the security camera system, noting that it will not stay connected and has problems syncing with the cameras.
"...Connectivity issues, difficulties in syncing devices, and more precise instructions contribute to a less-than-smooth installation process...." Read more
"...I also noticed there were connectivity issues during that time that left a large gap in my list of recordings...." Read more
"...to have problems with about a quarter of them. I have had connection issues. Sometimes they are hard to get to connect to the sync modules...." Read more
"...Been told to try everything possible to get it working. It will not connect and get the run a round each time." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2025Configuration: Camera (2-year battery life)Size: 2 Camera SystemVerified PurchaseOk, first thing I noticed, was how well they are made. Installation was a breeze and they worked flawlessly from the get go. I have at my rental cabin. One overlooking the parking lot, the other overlooking the lake and boat lift. The photo(s) are really sharp and even though the boat lift is down a hill and maybe 75 ft away, the photo is very good (not as sharp as the one overlooking the parking lot) but for the distance, I can see everything going on around my lift and what ever boat is on it. I would definitely get more if the need arises. Price was really good IMHO. I'm very pleased and installation was a breeze!
- Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2025Configuration: Camera (2-year battery life)Size: 5 Camera SystemVerified PurchaseThis is my second set of Blink cameras, and the Outdoor 4 did not disappoint. Setup was ridiculously simple, pop in the batteries, scan the QR code, connect to WiFi, and you’re good to go. Mounting took less than 5 minutes with just two screws. I even mounted one on a tree, no issues at all.
The picture quality is super clear, and the motion detection is responsive without being overly sensitive. I love that it integrates seamlessly with my existing Blink system, and the live view loads fast.
I attached a screenshot from one of my cameras. Great coverage of my whole patio area, even with the bright outdoor light. Highly recommend if you’re looking to expand or start a reliable home security setup without hassle.
5.0 out of 5 starsThis is my second set of Blink cameras, and the Outdoor 4 did not disappoint. Setup was ridiculously simple, pop in the batteries, scan the QR code, connect to WiFi, and you’re good to go. Mounting took less than 5 minutes with just two screws. I even mounted one on a tree, no issues at all.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Crystal clear and easy install—love it!
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2025
The picture quality is super clear, and the motion detection is responsive without being overly sensitive. I love that it integrates seamlessly with my existing Blink system, and the live view loads fast.
I attached a screenshot from one of my cameras. Great coverage of my whole patio area, even with the bright outdoor light. Highly recommend if you’re looking to expand or start a reliable home security setup without hassle.
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- Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2024Configuration: Camera (2-year battery life)Size: 2 Camera SystemVerified PurchaseOverall, I’m very happy with the Blink camera system (and I’m not paying for the subscription). One of the reasons I decided to buy into this system was because I didn’t need a subscription for: 1) Live view option, which means, see the live video from the cameras any time I want via the app, from anywhere. 2) Save videos that were triggered by motion to a USB flash drive (memory stick) inside my house (not cloud only and not stored in the camera itself). Keep in mind, most of my comments here will be related to using the system without a subscription, but I’ll comment on the differences where possible. Also, my comments may be a little more technical than most people would like, but for anyone interested, I’m being as detailed as possible :-) These comments are relevant as of Feb 2024 (the date I wrote this review).
Viewing/Storing Your Videos: During the trial subscription period when I could view my motion-triggered saved videos in the cloud, I noticed the videos load/play quicker than if you’re accessing the videos stored on the USB flash drive in the Sync Module 2. Anyway, not a big deal, but it’s a difference. You need to provide a USB flash drive to plug in to the Sync Module, but those are very cheap these days and a 128GB drive will give you TONS of storage for videos since the file size of the videos is not very big. Also, with the cloud subscription there’s a thumbnail for each video saved, which can be helpful in finding important videos if you’re trying to find one with people in it, rather than a video triggered by a dog. Without a subscription, there’s no thumbnail on the saved videos which you view in your app, and it takes several seconds for them to load/play in your app, but it’s bearable. The nice thing is, if you don’t have a subscription, the videos save to your flash drive/memory stick in the Sync Module 2 immediately after the recording is finished. If you have a subscription, the videos only download to your Sync Module’s USB flash drive once per day, at night (as I understand it).
Sync Module 2 & Wireless Signals to Wi-Fi & Cameras: The Sync Module is required for the cameras, but you get one of those if you buy a package, like I did. I bought the bundle that included two Outdoor 4 cameras, one video doorbell and the Sync Module 2. It’s important to know the Sync Module and the cameras have TWO wireless signals. One that needs to connect to your home (or business) 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network and one that is only for use by the Sync Module and cameras and that signal is a ‘Low-Frequency Radio’ (LFR) signal. It does not have 5GHz, but you don’t want that anyway because the 5GHz signal is weaker than 2.4GHz signal. The Sync Module is where you connect a USB flash drive (memory stick) to save your videos if you’re not paying for a subscription (and also for once-daily backups of your videos if you ARE paying for a subscription). PLACEMENT OF THE SYNC MODULE IS IMPORTANT! Remember, it has TWO signals. It needs to be placed in an area that has a good signal to your home/business Wi-Fi AND so that it also has a good signal to all your cameras (if you have them spread out in different areas around your home or outside your home). To give you some perspective, my house is a single-story ranch style house (around 1,700 sq ft) and I have a camera outside on each wall (each wall is brick). I was able to place the Sync Module and my Wi-Fi access point in the center of my house. Even in this central location, I have one camera (the video doorbell, about 38’ away from sync module and Wi-Fi access point) that has only 2 to 3 bars (out of 4) for the Wi-Fi connection but usually 4 bars for the Sync Module connection. Long story short, make sure you place the sync module, your Wi-Fi access point and the cameras so they all connect to each other with as strong a signal as possible for best performance/reliability. It worked out well for my house, especially since I have flexibility on where I can place my sync module and home Wi-Fi access point and the technical knowledge and tools to move it wherever I needed it.
Outdoor 4 Camera: The image quality/exposure for these cameras is very good. The nighttime IR (infrared) view is very good also (it will appear like black and white footage). The coverage of the IR light when it’s dark is also very good and has better coverage than I would have expected. I have motion-triggered flood lights outside my house anyway, so if my lights are triggered, the camera may not use IR because it sees enough light (at that point it will record normal video in color just like it does during daylight). I bought 25 ft long third-party USB-C cords with a power supply to use as the power source for my Outdoor 4 cameras so I never have to replace batteries and so I can view live video from the cameras as much as I want and also have the infrared light set to High without impacting battery life, because there are no batteries to worry about :-). I don’t know if it’s different WITH a subscription, but the longest period you can record when the camera is triggered by motion is 60 seconds. For the video doorbell the max record time per motion trigger is 30 seconds, just so you know. Regarding the power, I drilled a hole in the bricks of my house (in the mortar actually) to feed power to my Outdoor 4 cameras. One camera is directly under a soffit, so there’s no danger of rain getting in there where the power cord connects (but the cord I bought is weather sealed anyway, not a normal USB-C cord). The other camera is mounted under a third-party security camera cover to keep the sun from beating down on it all summer (it’s on a south wall) and to keep rain off it, just in case…because again, I decided to power this one by a cord that plugs into the back of the camera instead of using the batteries). The included mount is very nice and flexible. If you mount an Outdoor 4 camera under a white security camera cover like I did, you may need to paint the underside of that cover with flat black paint because at night (in my case) the infrared light reflected off the underside of the cover/shield I’m using over my outdoor 4 camera and that made the video made difficult to see clearly. Daylight videos were unaffected, it was just at night in low light when the IR light was active for video recording that was a problem with that aftermarket cover I bought.
Doorbell Camera: For the video doorbell the max record time per motion trigger is 30 seconds. Why, I don’t know. Technical limitations? The Outdoor 4 cameras can record 60 seconds of motion triggered video. The wireless signals for the doorbell camera seem to be a little weaker than the outdoor 4 cameras. One big disappointment is that the video doorbell camera can NOT be powered by your existing doorbell power wire. My old Skybell brand video doorbell CAN be powered by the doorbell wires, so it’s a bummer that Blink can’t do the same. You can connect your existing doorbell wires to trigger your indoor doorbell, so that’s good…but like I said, you can’t use that wire to power the video doorbell. I confirmed this with Blink tech support. I hope they have a new version in the future that is able to be powered solely by the doorbell power wires, but for now, I have to keep batteries in it. The video doorbell device has a weaker infrared (IR) light than the Outdoor 4 cameras and lesser quality video than the Outdoor 4 cameras, but overall, it’s good (especially during daylight hours). The included mount is very nice and easy to install.
Motion Triggering of Videos + Privacy: The settings/customization for when motion triggers video recording is very good. You have the option to block out as much of the scene as you need to to prevent unwanted triggering of video recordings, such an area of the scene where tree limbs often blow around or something like that. For privacy, you have the option to block out 2 custom size areas in the scene you select for privacy reasons so that area in the video is grayed out. The selected privacy area does not trigger when motion happens in that privacy section and also, when other sections in the scene that you allow to be seen trigger video, the video that's recorded has a gray box in the privacy section (all you see is a gray box). That's pretty powerful and useful, if you need it. Regarding motion triggered video recording in general, I've noticed the cameras can accidentally trigger (record) when it's really misty/foggy outside. If there's a lot of mist in the air floating by the motion sensor, it can trigger a recording. Just something to keep in mind because you may need to adjust the motion sensitivity and/or 'disarm' the cameras for a while until the mist clears because you may be getting lots of unwanted/accidental recordings. I have mine adjusted to the point where the cameras almost never accidentally record unless it's very misty outside, which isn't too often where I am.
Audio Quality: The microphones on the Outdoor 4 and video doorbell camera pick up sound very well. I can clearly hear anyone speaking. The closer they are, the better of course, but it's very good. The speaker volume for the cameras is very good as well. It's plenty loud and if anyone is nearby when you activate the camera and start speaking, they'll hear it clearly :-)
Blink App for Phone: The app you can download on your phone for managing the cameras/sync module is very nice and has plenty of options to configure/customize the cameras (motion settings, video quality, audio settings, check status, etc). The app is where you view your videos, but of course if you’re storing videos on the flash drive connected to the sync module, you can remove that flash drive and plug it in to your computer to see the video files there or make copies of the files for long-term storage…but of course you can also use the app to save a video file to your phone if you want to keep a copy of share it with someone, like the cops :-). I wish they had an app for Windows so I could view the cameras live and see saved videos on the sync module’s flash drive right from my computer, but at this point there’s no PC app. I think there used to be one?...but if there was, there isn’t one now (Feb 2024).
Price: I compared the price of this system and what it can do with other systems like Ring, Nest and Skybell and at this time, the price difference is significant, in my opinion. The Blink system (and what it offers even without a subscription) is better than the other systems I checked out.
5.0 out of 5 starsOverall, I’m very happy with the Blink camera system (and I’m not paying for the subscription). One of the reasons I decided to buy into this system was because I didn’t need a subscription for: 1) Live view option, which means, see the live video from the cameras any time I want via the app, from anywhere. 2) Save videos that were triggered by motion to a USB flash drive (memory stick) inside my house (not cloud only and not stored in the camera itself). Keep in mind, most of my comments here will be related to using the system without a subscription, but I’ll comment on the differences where possible. Also, my comments may be a little more technical than most people would like, but for anyone interested, I’m being as detailed as possible :-) These comments are relevant as of Feb 2024 (the date I wrote this review).Very Good System & Price. Read My Detailed Review
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2024
Viewing/Storing Your Videos: During the trial subscription period when I could view my motion-triggered saved videos in the cloud, I noticed the videos load/play quicker than if you’re accessing the videos stored on the USB flash drive in the Sync Module 2. Anyway, not a big deal, but it’s a difference. You need to provide a USB flash drive to plug in to the Sync Module, but those are very cheap these days and a 128GB drive will give you TONS of storage for videos since the file size of the videos is not very big. Also, with the cloud subscription there’s a thumbnail for each video saved, which can be helpful in finding important videos if you’re trying to find one with people in it, rather than a video triggered by a dog. Without a subscription, there’s no thumbnail on the saved videos which you view in your app, and it takes several seconds for them to load/play in your app, but it’s bearable. The nice thing is, if you don’t have a subscription, the videos save to your flash drive/memory stick in the Sync Module 2 immediately after the recording is finished. If you have a subscription, the videos only download to your Sync Module’s USB flash drive once per day, at night (as I understand it).
Sync Module 2 & Wireless Signals to Wi-Fi & Cameras: The Sync Module is required for the cameras, but you get one of those if you buy a package, like I did. I bought the bundle that included two Outdoor 4 cameras, one video doorbell and the Sync Module 2. It’s important to know the Sync Module and the cameras have TWO wireless signals. One that needs to connect to your home (or business) 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network and one that is only for use by the Sync Module and cameras and that signal is a ‘Low-Frequency Radio’ (LFR) signal. It does not have 5GHz, but you don’t want that anyway because the 5GHz signal is weaker than 2.4GHz signal. The Sync Module is where you connect a USB flash drive (memory stick) to save your videos if you’re not paying for a subscription (and also for once-daily backups of your videos if you ARE paying for a subscription). PLACEMENT OF THE SYNC MODULE IS IMPORTANT! Remember, it has TWO signals. It needs to be placed in an area that has a good signal to your home/business Wi-Fi AND so that it also has a good signal to all your cameras (if you have them spread out in different areas around your home or outside your home). To give you some perspective, my house is a single-story ranch style house (around 1,700 sq ft) and I have a camera outside on each wall (each wall is brick). I was able to place the Sync Module and my Wi-Fi access point in the center of my house. Even in this central location, I have one camera (the video doorbell, about 38’ away from sync module and Wi-Fi access point) that has only 2 to 3 bars (out of 4) for the Wi-Fi connection but usually 4 bars for the Sync Module connection. Long story short, make sure you place the sync module, your Wi-Fi access point and the cameras so they all connect to each other with as strong a signal as possible for best performance/reliability. It worked out well for my house, especially since I have flexibility on where I can place my sync module and home Wi-Fi access point and the technical knowledge and tools to move it wherever I needed it.
Outdoor 4 Camera: The image quality/exposure for these cameras is very good. The nighttime IR (infrared) view is very good also (it will appear like black and white footage). The coverage of the IR light when it’s dark is also very good and has better coverage than I would have expected. I have motion-triggered flood lights outside my house anyway, so if my lights are triggered, the camera may not use IR because it sees enough light (at that point it will record normal video in color just like it does during daylight). I bought 25 ft long third-party USB-C cords with a power supply to use as the power source for my Outdoor 4 cameras so I never have to replace batteries and so I can view live video from the cameras as much as I want and also have the infrared light set to High without impacting battery life, because there are no batteries to worry about :-). I don’t know if it’s different WITH a subscription, but the longest period you can record when the camera is triggered by motion is 60 seconds. For the video doorbell the max record time per motion trigger is 30 seconds, just so you know. Regarding the power, I drilled a hole in the bricks of my house (in the mortar actually) to feed power to my Outdoor 4 cameras. One camera is directly under a soffit, so there’s no danger of rain getting in there where the power cord connects (but the cord I bought is weather sealed anyway, not a normal USB-C cord). The other camera is mounted under a third-party security camera cover to keep the sun from beating down on it all summer (it’s on a south wall) and to keep rain off it, just in case…because again, I decided to power this one by a cord that plugs into the back of the camera instead of using the batteries). The included mount is very nice and flexible. If you mount an Outdoor 4 camera under a white security camera cover like I did, you may need to paint the underside of that cover with flat black paint because at night (in my case) the infrared light reflected off the underside of the cover/shield I’m using over my outdoor 4 camera and that made the video made difficult to see clearly. Daylight videos were unaffected, it was just at night in low light when the IR light was active for video recording that was a problem with that aftermarket cover I bought.
Doorbell Camera: For the video doorbell the max record time per motion trigger is 30 seconds. Why, I don’t know. Technical limitations? The Outdoor 4 cameras can record 60 seconds of motion triggered video. The wireless signals for the doorbell camera seem to be a little weaker than the outdoor 4 cameras. One big disappointment is that the video doorbell camera can NOT be powered by your existing doorbell power wire. My old Skybell brand video doorbell CAN be powered by the doorbell wires, so it’s a bummer that Blink can’t do the same. You can connect your existing doorbell wires to trigger your indoor doorbell, so that’s good…but like I said, you can’t use that wire to power the video doorbell. I confirmed this with Blink tech support. I hope they have a new version in the future that is able to be powered solely by the doorbell power wires, but for now, I have to keep batteries in it. The video doorbell device has a weaker infrared (IR) light than the Outdoor 4 cameras and lesser quality video than the Outdoor 4 cameras, but overall, it’s good (especially during daylight hours). The included mount is very nice and easy to install.
Motion Triggering of Videos + Privacy: The settings/customization for when motion triggers video recording is very good. You have the option to block out as much of the scene as you need to to prevent unwanted triggering of video recordings, such an area of the scene where tree limbs often blow around or something like that. For privacy, you have the option to block out 2 custom size areas in the scene you select for privacy reasons so that area in the video is grayed out. The selected privacy area does not trigger when motion happens in that privacy section and also, when other sections in the scene that you allow to be seen trigger video, the video that's recorded has a gray box in the privacy section (all you see is a gray box). That's pretty powerful and useful, if you need it. Regarding motion triggered video recording in general, I've noticed the cameras can accidentally trigger (record) when it's really misty/foggy outside. If there's a lot of mist in the air floating by the motion sensor, it can trigger a recording. Just something to keep in mind because you may need to adjust the motion sensitivity and/or 'disarm' the cameras for a while until the mist clears because you may be getting lots of unwanted/accidental recordings. I have mine adjusted to the point where the cameras almost never accidentally record unless it's very misty outside, which isn't too often where I am.
Audio Quality: The microphones on the Outdoor 4 and video doorbell camera pick up sound very well. I can clearly hear anyone speaking. The closer they are, the better of course, but it's very good. The speaker volume for the cameras is very good as well. It's plenty loud and if anyone is nearby when you activate the camera and start speaking, they'll hear it clearly :-)
Blink App for Phone: The app you can download on your phone for managing the cameras/sync module is very nice and has plenty of options to configure/customize the cameras (motion settings, video quality, audio settings, check status, etc). The app is where you view your videos, but of course if you’re storing videos on the flash drive connected to the sync module, you can remove that flash drive and plug it in to your computer to see the video files there or make copies of the files for long-term storage…but of course you can also use the app to save a video file to your phone if you want to keep a copy of share it with someone, like the cops :-). I wish they had an app for Windows so I could view the cameras live and see saved videos on the sync module’s flash drive right from my computer, but at this point there’s no PC app. I think there used to be one?...but if there was, there isn’t one now (Feb 2024).
Price: I compared the price of this system and what it can do with other systems like Ring, Nest and Skybell and at this time, the price difference is significant, in my opinion. The Blink system (and what it offers even without a subscription) is better than the other systems I checked out.
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- Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2025Configuration: Camera (2-year battery life)Size: 3 Camera SystemVerified PurchaseThese cameras are great! Easy to install and setup and they work. That said the new mounts are definitely terrible. The tiny plastic tabs that are intended to snap into the back of the camera, just break off. Installed 3 new cameras today and heard a klunk on our front deck. Found the new camera lying on the ground and one of the tabs was still stuck in the back of the camera. Checked the other two and one was lying in our landscape rock all dinged up. Nice, not even two hours and two cameras falling off the mounts. The old style was a little difficult to snap in but at least they didn't break and send the camera spiraling into the dirt. Blink really needs to fix these mounts. Otherwise fantastic!