Premium home security cameras weren’t the only ones to get a refresh at Amazon’s device reveal event overnight, with its budget-friendly Blink range growing to include a 2K camera and an affordable video doorbell.
Joining the upgraded 4K and 2K Ring cameras, the Blink Mini 2K+ is a wired camera that records sharper footage than its 1080p predecessor. Remarkably, it costs a relatively cheap $59 in Australia.
Instead of selling separate panoramic or floodlight cameras, Blink’s answer comes in the form of add-on mount accessories. One of these mounts is the $35 Blink Arc, which fits two Blink Mini 2K+ cameras while powering both simultaneously via a wired connection.
Amazon confirmed that the Arc also stitches both cameras’ footage together to form a single 180-degree view. However, such functionality is limited to Blink Plus subscribers, which costs $15 per month. Most of Blink’s smart features, like cloud storage and person detection, require a paid subscription.
Another accessory is the Blink Outdoor Floodlight Mount, made for the brand’s Outdoor 4 camera. As the name suggests, this $69 mount adds LED lights to Blink’s battery-powered outdoor security camera. The lights turn on via motion or manually by using the Blink app.
Blink’s video doorbell also comes to Australia after its earlier overseas launch. Priced at $89 here, the Blink Video Doorbell runs on AA batteries, lasting up to two years, and records HD footage. Like a lot of smart doorbells, it detects motion and supports two-way communication for when you can’t get to the door.
Like a lot of smart home security devices, subscription services are where companies make their money. A cheaper up-front cost is offset over time by ongoing service fees. However, Blink’s $59 add-on sync module provides a local storage option if you prefer not to use cloud storage.
Amazon hasn’t specified an exact release date yet. The online product listing currently says “coming soon”, so stay tuned.
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