Blink Security is Back with a Budget Video Doorbell to Beat Them All

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7.5 / 10

Score

Pros

  • Very affordable and good quality for the price
  • Great app
  • Many settings you can customize
  • Upgraded 2K resolution works very well
  • Can upgrade to local storage to avoid subscriptions
  • Battery model is easy to place anywhere and Blink's batteries last a long time
  • AI descriptions can be useful but are entirely optional
  • Low subscription fees if you want cloud storage

Cons

  • Using local video storage will require buying an extra hub, up to $100
  • Audio still picks up lots of ambient sounds
  • AI descriptions can be hit or miss

Blink's been giving its security line steady upgrades for the past year or so, one of the final releases being the new version of its extra-affordable video doorbell, the Blink Battery Doorbell 2K Plus ($60).

It's a little more expensive than before, but it offers upgraded 2K resolution, enhanced audio...

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