Blink Outdoor 4 - Black - 1 Pack - 1080P - Two Way Audio - Weather Resistance -
Outdoor 4 is our wireless smart security camera with up to two years of battery life that helps protect what matters most, from the Blink app on your smartphone. See and speak to people and pets 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 — Get real-time alerts from your smartphone with dual-zone, enhanced motion detection. Know who's there with smart notifications — Get person and vehicle detection with embedded computer vision (CV) as part of an optional Blink Subscription Plan (sold separately). Save and share clips — No monthly fees required when using local video storage functionality with the Sync Module 2 (included) and a USB drive (sold separately). Or choose to store events in the cloud with a free 30-day trial of the Blink Subscription Plan. Works with Alexa — Connect to an Alexa-enabled device to engage live view, arm and disarm your system, and more using your voice. Includes one Outdoor 4 camera, one Sync Module 2, two AA lithium metal batteries, one mounting kit, one USB cable, and one power adaptor.
Outdoor 4 is our wireless smart security camera with up to two years of battery life that helps protect what matters most, from the Blink app on your smartphone. See and speak to people and pets 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 — Get real-time alerts from your smartphone with dual-zone, enhanced motion detection. Know who's there with smart notifications — Get person and vehicle detection with embedded computer vision (CV) as part of an optional Blink Subscription Plan (sold separately). Save and share clips — No monthly fees required when using local video storage functionality with the Sync Module 2 (included) and a USB drive (sold separately). Or choose to store events in the cloud with a free 30-day trial of the Blink Subscription Plan. Works with Alexa — Connect to an Alexa-enabled device to engage live view, arm and disarm your system, and more using your voice. Includes one Outdoor 4 camera, one Sync Module 2, two AA lithium metal batteries, one mounting kit, one USB cable, and one power adaptor.
Outdoor 4 is our wireless smart security camera with up to two years of battery life that helps protect what matters most, from the Blink app on your smartphone. See and speak to people and pets 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 — Get real-time alerts from your smartphone with dual-zone, enhanced motion detection. Know who's there with smart notifications — Get person and vehicle detection with embedded computer vision (CV) as part of an optional Blink Subscription Plan (sold separately). Save and share clips — No monthly fees required when using local video storage functionality with the Sync Module 2 (included) and a USB drive (sold separately). Or choose to store events in the cloud with a free 30-day trial of the Blink Subscription Plan. Works with Alexa — Connect to an Alexa-enabled device to engage live view, arm and disarm your system, and more using your voice. Includes one Outdoor 4 camera, one Sync Module 2, two AA lithium metal batteries, one mounting kit, one USB cable, and one power adaptor.
Outdoor 4 is our wireless smart security camera with up to two years of battery life that helps protect what matters most, from the Blink app on your smartphone. See and speak to people and pets 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 — Get real-time alerts from your smartphone with dual-zone, enhanced motion detection. Know who's there with smart notifications — Get person and vehicle detection with embedded computer vision (CV) as part of an optional Blink Subscription Plan (sold separately). Save and share clips — No monthly fees required when using local video storage functionality with the Sync Module 2 (included) and a USB drive (sold separately). Or choose to store events in the cloud with a free 30-day trial of the Blink Subscription Plan. Works with Alexa — Connect to an Alexa-enabled device to engage live view, arm and disarm your system, and more using your voice. Includes one Outdoor 4 camera, one Sync Module 2, two AA lithium metal batteries, one mounting kit, one USB cable, and one power adaptor.
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The lowest price for Blink Outdoor 4 - Black - 1 Pack - 1080P - Two Way Audio - Weather Resistance - right now is $35.00 at Bunnings Warehouse, compared across 4 retailers.
The all-time low was $19.12 on 26 June 2026 — today's price is 83% above the lowest ever. It has been notably cheaper before — worth setting a price alert.
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I bought the three camera set-up based on it's ability to be used without monthly subscription. I was told that would require backup on a USB flash drive. That was true although not having a subscription lessens the functionality of the system. Using the USB drive means very slow retieval of video clips and without a subsctiption there are no video thumbnails being displayed when logged into the app to identify and review video clips. My driveway camera activated when my neighbour drove into his driveway but the camera did not activate when I drove into my own driveway. Deactivating specific zones did not improve the problem. Relocating the camera also did not help. These inconveniences could probably be tolerated, but the most frustrating feature is the time ... MoreI bought the three camera set-up based on it's ability to be used without monthly subscription. I was told that would require backup on a USB flash drive. That was true although not having a subscription lessens the functionality of the system. Using the USB drive means very slow retieval of video clips and without a subsctiption there are no video thumbnails being displayed when logged into the app to identify and review video clips. My driveway camera activated when my neighbour drove into his driveway but the camera did not activate when I drove into my own driveway. Deactivating specific zones did not improve the problem. Relocating the camera also did not help. These inconveniences could probably be tolerated, but the most frustrating feature is the time stamping of the video clips by the sync module. On setup it is required that your time zone be entered. That makes sense but is conflicted with the fact that time stamps on the USB clips are recorded using only UTC time (time in Greenwich England) which in my case is different by 5 hours. If you wish to find a video clip that corresponds to a clip viewed on the app, that can't be done by searching for corresponding time stamps.
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I purchased the Blink system after some years with Arlo and I ran them simultaneously while trying to determine if the value and service would be more beneficial. I am one that will pay more for better service and Arlo’s service or lack thereof did not meet my expectations especially for the cost of the product and service plans. Blink’s customer service seems to be much better, but the technology has the potential to be better. I had a few instances where the Blink cameras didn’t pick up motions, even after making several motion alert adjustments in the app, where the other cameras did. The cameras tended to go offline more and the only way to reset them was by climbing, removing the camera and batteries, having to reset and reposition the cameras and that becomes ... MoreI purchased the Blink system after some years with Arlo and I ran them simultaneously while trying to determine if the value and service would be more beneficial. I am one that will pay more for better service and Arlo’s service or lack thereof did not meet my expectations especially for the cost of the product and service plans. Blink’s customer service seems to be much better, but the technology has the potential to be better. I had a few instances where the Blink cameras didn’t pick up motions, even after making several motion alert adjustments in the app, where the other cameras did. The cameras tended to go offline more and the only way to reset them was by climbing, removing the camera and batteries, having to reset and reposition the cameras and that becomes a hassle especially if they are mounted high and trying to get the same view as before. I hope that they ultimately would have a reset button somewhere on the exterior so that you don’t have to take the camera down or, even more, within the app unless it just has to be done via the camera. Also, I am hoping that they will advance the alerts - particularly coming from the smart alerts with Arlo where I could hard press the notification to see the alert and be notified if it was an animal, person, package. It does seem like a downgrade that I have to get used to, but that is something I have to weigh as I continue to look at customer service versus product technology. Overall Blink is not a bad system, especially if it’s your first system but I do hope that they continue to enhance and upgrade. I don’t mind paying more, but I refuse to pay more when the service is not great.
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I did a lot of reading before I decided with Blink system. I already had older wireless camera system with a different brand, that are lower resolution and the cameras are dying one by one. I chose battery on most of the Blink cameras as places where I'm installing them are pretty far from power source. To claim that battery lasts for up to 2 years is Really misleading. I've only had these cameras for less than a month and one of them is already low on battery. I know this camera gets pretty busy traffic as it's monitoring my drive way and my dogs trigger the motion sensor all the time. But I didn't think it was gonna be less than a month. The other thing is the other camera system I have, I'm able to view 4 cameras at a time, while with Blink I can only view one ... MoreI did a lot of reading before I decided with Blink system. I already had older wireless camera system with a different brand, that are lower resolution and the cameras are dying one by one. I chose battery on most of the Blink cameras as places where I'm installing them are pretty far from power source. To claim that battery lasts for up to 2 years is Really misleading. I've only had these cameras for less than a month and one of them is already low on battery. I know this camera gets pretty busy traffic as it's monitoring my drive way and my dogs trigger the motion sensor all the time. But I didn't think it was gonna be less than a month. The other thing is the other camera system I have, I'm able to view 4 cameras at a time, while with Blink I can only view one camera at a time, and it takes longer time to load. I invested $400 into the Blink system so I just gotta adjust to work with it. I still have the older cameras installed along with the Blink system.One thing I have to applaud them, my puppy got a hold of one of the cameras with battery and chewed it up. I didnt even know it was gone until I saw on the app that the cameras was offline. When I found it on the ground all chewed up I thought it was done. But when I opethe cover and see that the battery was loose because the housing was crunched, I was able tighten up the battery posts where the battery was in place again, the camera was back online again. It's built tough and I'm sure it would last in the outdoor element.
| Product dimensions | 4.01 x 7.01 x 7.01 cm; 108.86 Grams |
| Country of origin | China |
| Batteries | 2 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included) |
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I bought the three camera set-up based on it's ability to be used without monthly subscription. I was told that would require backup on a USB flash drive. That was true although not having a subscription lessens the functionality of the system. Using the USB drive means very slow retieval of video clips and without a subsctiption there are no video thumbnails being displayed when logged into the app to identify and review video clips. My driveway camera activated when my neighbour drove into his driveway but the camera did not activate when I drove into my own driveway. Deactivating specific zones did not improve the problem. Relocating the camera also did not help. These inconveniences could probably be tolerated, but the most frustrating feature is the time ... MoreI bought the three camera set-up based on it's ability to be used without monthly subscription. I was told that would require backup on a USB flash drive. That was true although not having a subscription lessens the functionality of the system. Using the USB drive means very slow retieval of video clips and without a subsctiption there are no video thumbnails being displayed when logged into the app to identify and review video clips. My driveway camera activated when my neighbour drove into his driveway but the camera did not activate when I drove into my own driveway. Deactivating specific zones did not improve the problem. Relocating the camera also did not help. These inconveniences could probably be tolerated, but the most frustrating feature is the time stamping of the video clips by the sync module. On setup it is required that your time zone be entered. That makes sense but is conflicted with the fact that time stamps on the USB clips are recorded using only UTC time (time in Greenwich England) which in my case is different by 5 hours. If you wish to find a video clip that corresponds to a clip viewed on the app, that can't be done by searching for corresponding time stamps.
I purchased the Blink system after some years with Arlo and I ran them simultaneously while trying to determine if the value and service would be more beneficial. I am one that will pay more for better service and Arlo’s service or lack thereof did not meet my expectations especially for the cost of the product and service plans. Blink’s customer service seems to be much better, but the technology has the potential to be better. I had a few instances where the Blink cameras didn’t pick up motions, even after making several motion alert adjustments in the app, where the other cameras did. The cameras tended to go offline more and the only way to reset them was by climbing, removing the camera and batteries, having to reset and reposition the cameras and that becomes ... MoreI purchased the Blink system after some years with Arlo and I ran them simultaneously while trying to determine if the value and service would be more beneficial. I am one that will pay more for better service and Arlo’s service or lack thereof did not meet my expectations especially for the cost of the product and service plans. Blink’s customer service seems to be much better, but the technology has the potential to be better. I had a few instances where the Blink cameras didn’t pick up motions, even after making several motion alert adjustments in the app, where the other cameras did. The cameras tended to go offline more and the only way to reset them was by climbing, removing the camera and batteries, having to reset and reposition the cameras and that becomes a hassle especially if they are mounted high and trying to get the same view as before. I hope that they ultimately would have a reset button somewhere on the exterior so that you don’t have to take the camera down or, even more, within the app unless it just has to be done via the camera. Also, I am hoping that they will advance the alerts - particularly coming from the smart alerts with Arlo where I could hard press the notification to see the alert and be notified if it was an animal, person, package. It does seem like a downgrade that I have to get used to, but that is something I have to weigh as I continue to look at customer service versus product technology. Overall Blink is not a bad system, especially if it’s your first system but I do hope that they continue to enhance and upgrade. I don’t mind paying more, but I refuse to pay more when the service is not great.
I did a lot of reading before I decided with Blink system. I already had older wireless camera system with a different brand, that are lower resolution and the cameras are dying one by one. I chose battery on most of the Blink cameras as places where I'm installing them are pretty far from power source. To claim that battery lasts for up to 2 years is Really misleading. I've only had these cameras for less than a month and one of them is already low on battery. I know this camera gets pretty busy traffic as it's monitoring my drive way and my dogs trigger the motion sensor all the time. But I didn't think it was gonna be less than a month. The other thing is the other camera system I have, I'm able to view 4 cameras at a time, while with Blink I can only view one ... MoreI did a lot of reading before I decided with Blink system. I already had older wireless camera system with a different brand, that are lower resolution and the cameras are dying one by one. I chose battery on most of the Blink cameras as places where I'm installing them are pretty far from power source. To claim that battery lasts for up to 2 years is Really misleading. I've only had these cameras for less than a month and one of them is already low on battery. I know this camera gets pretty busy traffic as it's monitoring my drive way and my dogs trigger the motion sensor all the time. But I didn't think it was gonna be less than a month. The other thing is the other camera system I have, I'm able to view 4 cameras at a time, while with Blink I can only view one camera at a time, and it takes longer time to load. I invested $400 into the Blink system so I just gotta adjust to work with it. I still have the older cameras installed along with the Blink system.One thing I have to applaud them, my puppy got a hold of one of the cameras with battery and chewed it up. I didnt even know it was gone until I saw on the app that the cameras was offline. When I found it on the ground all chewed up I thought it was done. But when I opethe cover and see that the battery was loose because the housing was crunched, I was able tighten up the battery posts where the battery was in place again, the camera was back online again. It's built tough and I'm sure it would last in the outdoor element.
The setup is easy and the cameras are ok, but even with a strong wifi connection, sync module signal, and fast internet speed, I often cannot see live view. I just get an endlessly spinning buffer icon. It's a different camera each time. If I go to another camera when one is failing, the other camera works fine. Because of that, I do not think it is my internet connection.The main issue I encountered is that one camera out of the box worked intermittently for a few hours then went offline. Unlike the other cameras, it did not automatically update the firmware. I thought this was the issue, but after going through the troubleshooting steps listed on the Blink site, I tested the AA lithium batteries that were included with that camera and discovered that one was ... MoreThe setup is easy and the cameras are ok, but even with a strong wifi connection, sync module signal, and fast internet speed, I often cannot see live view. I just get an endlessly spinning buffer icon. It's a different camera each time. If I go to another camera when one is failing, the other camera works fine. Because of that, I do not think it is my internet connection.The main issue I encountered is that one camera out of the box worked intermittently for a few hours then went offline. Unlike the other cameras, it did not automatically update the firmware. I thought this was the issue, but after going through the troubleshooting steps listed on the Blink site, I tested the AA lithium batteries that were included with that camera and discovered that one was nearly dead.I assume this is the issue. Since I had only owned the camera for 5 days, I contacted Blink support to tell them my issue and request they send me a battery to replace the dead one that came with the cameras.They ignored my questions and just sent me links to their troubleshooting steps, which I told them I had already done. The email did say contact them again if I need more help. So, I contacted them again just now. I hope they will actually read and reply to my message, rather than send a canned response.Assuming the offline camera issue will be resolved with fresh batteries, then I think these are ok for the price. This is mostly because you do not need to run any cables and you do not need to plug them into a power source, since they run on batteries.I had Nest cameras before, which run on wired, AC power rather than batteries, and I see the performance is different. Granted I have only had the blink cameras for a few days, but the Nest cameras seemed more reliable. Perhaps replacing all the included Blink batteries will make a difference.Anyway, I assume I will need to buy a pack of AA lithium batteries (regular alkaline cannot be used), since Blink support is not impressive so far.Otherwise, as far as the image quality, don't expect to be able to identify facial features with a camera of this quality, but you will be able to recognize people you know, and, of course, you will know if someone was in front of your camera.Problems aside, I would recommend this as a low budget security camera setup that you can easily do yourself.
A few years ago, if you wanted security cameras around your home, you had to shell out a lot of money for a wired system with a dedicated DVR, and usually pay someone to put wires from the cameras to the DVR through your home. Not something many people want to fool with. Fast forward, and more affordable wireless cameras hit the scene, and Blink is one of the more popular (and inexpensive) ones.Blink cameras are basic compared to some other systems, but still very useful for the price. Wireless cameras can cost upwards of a couple of hundred dollars or more for elaborate systems, but Blink cameras are much more affordable and regularly go on sale. They don’t quite offer all of the same thrills as those that cost more, but they are excellent as a detection system ... MoreA few years ago, if you wanted security cameras around your home, you had to shell out a lot of money for a wired system with a dedicated DVR, and usually pay someone to put wires from the cameras to the DVR through your home. Not something many people want to fool with. Fast forward, and more affordable wireless cameras hit the scene, and Blink is one of the more popular (and inexpensive) ones.Blink cameras are basic compared to some other systems, but still very useful for the price. Wireless cameras can cost upwards of a couple of hundred dollars or more for elaborate systems, but Blink cameras are much more affordable and regularly go on sale. They don’t quite offer all of the same thrills as those that cost more, but they are excellent as a detection system that lets you know when someone is messing around the outside (or inside) of your home, and in good lighting, now produce good video clips as well. The 4th generation here, has expanded the field of view to 143 degrees, which is wider than the last generation which was 110 degrees – so you get more into the picture/video side-to-side, though it will bow a bit at the edges due to the wide field of view. Setup is pretty simple… you download the Blink app and sign up, plug in and connect the “Blink Module” to your WiFi (this acts as a hub, that your camera connect to wirelessly), and then via the app, add your devices before placing them where you’d like outside (or in). They run off of AA Lithium batteries (included), and it’s important to note that you should NOT use regular AA alkaline batteries in these, as they’ll drain very quickly. AA Energize Lithium batteries are readily available online and in some stores, and with average but not excessive use, can last up to two years in each camera.Once set up and positioned properly, you’re set. Included mounts allow you to pop the cameras on via an adapter on the back of them, but other more secure mounts are available online with covers and cases to protect them better as well. They are very weather resistant, but if you add a case to it, it helps protect them even more. By default, the cameras will detect motion when they sense it and send a notification to your phone, and with the app you can view the clips. This 4th generation has added person detection which if you enable, will only alert you if it detects a person (something previous generations do not do). You can customize the length of the clips along with a variety of other settings like setting up areas where the cameras won’t detect motion at all, change the clarity of the videos, turn notifications on and off temporarily (or the cameras on and off altogether), and much more. You don’t need to subscribe to a cloud based video clip storage subscription in order to save clips, as you can use a USB drive plugged into the Blink Module to store clips on, but I do notice more delays in storage and playback using this method. If you swing a subscription for $3 per month (or $30 per year per camera) per month, your clips will be stored for X-days in the cloud, and this works more quickly, plus keeps your videos off-site so if you have a fire or someone somehow breaks in and steals the hub, your clips are still safe. The person detection feature is also only available with a subscription. You can subscribe to the “Plus” storage plan for $10 per month or $100 per year and connect multiple devices to your plan for storage. You can also download saved clips to your phone or tablet if needed when subscribed to either.I’ve used the third generation of Blinks for some time. This forth generation again, promises a wider field of view compared to the last generation (true), a few more customizations in the settings (true), and better image quality (welllllll, not really). In decent to good light, the latest generation puts out very good video clips that are clear (1080p-ish, but quite compressed), just like the last one. Night vision however, still suffers quite a bit. Night clips are still quite fuzzy, black and white, and not very appealing, though again, even at night at the very least it still makes you aware of motion in a covered area, so you’re alerted. It’s too soon to compare battery life, but the claims of up to two years by Blink are the same. Of note, battery life is subjective… if you put one of these in a very heavily used area (kids, pets, etc) and it records dozens of clips per day, you’re definitely not going to get two years out of the batteries. If you put one of these let’s say on the side of your home, the driveway, in the garage, etc., where it gets less traffic, then battery life will be greatly increased. You can also tinker with battery life by adjusting how long or short the video clips are, their quality, etc. In mid to late October 2023, Blink is going to sell a battery extender that clamps on to the back of the Blink 4 units that doubles battery life, essentially, so look for those.Overall this latest generation of Blinks is still very good. No, they don’t compare to very expensive cameras, but they keywords here are, “for the price”, they offer quite a bit of security for what you’re paying for. You get decent, wider, videos than the previous generation, although slight delays in getting notifications hasn’t changed since then. Also of note, some area police departments are so overwhelmed with false security system alarms, that some of them actually will avoid answering calls if that’s all you have going off, unless you can verify someone is messing around (with a camera, etc). So having at least a couple of these up outside and at least one inside, does give you the opportunity to verify if someone is lurking around, increasing your chances of help arriving quickly (or at all). If you’re on a budget, I do recommend Blink as an additional layer to any decent security system setup around your home.
I purchased the Blink Outdoor 4 cameras with the intention of using them within my home. I know that they are outdoor cameras, but the wireless feature and small form factor was what sold me on these._The Good_Video Quality: The video quality depends on several factors. These include the settings within the app, and the speed of your home network and internet connection. If you are looking for great video quality, make sure that you have good internet service for download AND upload. Both are important here.Night Vision: The night vision infrared is capable of seeing people in very low light conditions. However, if it is pitch black at night, the video quality is poor. These are not high end cameras for infrared night vision use. Will get the job done, but if ... MoreI purchased the Blink Outdoor 4 cameras with the intention of using them within my home. I know that they are outdoor cameras, but the wireless feature and small form factor was what sold me on these._The Good_Video Quality: The video quality depends on several factors. These include the settings within the app, and the speed of your home network and internet connection. If you are looking for great video quality, make sure that you have good internet service for download AND upload. Both are important here.Night Vision: The night vision infrared is capable of seeing people in very low light conditions. However, if it is pitch black at night, the video quality is poor. These are not high end cameras for infrared night vision use. Will get the job done, but if you are looking out for details for that random person in your backyard, then try another product.Sounds Quality: This goes back to what quality settings you choose in the app, and the network performance in your home. Much like the video quality mentioned above.Phone App: The app is very simplistic to use for anyone who are familiar with smart home applications on their mobile devices. Keep in mind, THERE IS NO COMPUTER PROGRAM OR WEBSITE that you can use to work with your system in any way. This is exclusively through an app from the Apple Store or Google Play Store. The trade off is that the app does include several detailed features on how to customize you camera system. Although, it would be nice to have the option to control the system via program or app on a computer._The Bad_Battery Life: If you prefer to have your cameras at a high resolution/quality, this will drastically reduce the battery life from the talked about "2 years" to down to just a month depending on the cameras activity level. This could be as little as a couple of weeks. They do offer an expansion that increases the battery capacity from 2 to 4. However, this does not do anything but double the battery life of what was already short. The camera does have the option to be powered (not charged) via USB C connection that solves this issue. However, this defeats the purpose of being wireless, and removed the water resistance of the device. Essentially, making the device a wired, indoor camera.Subscription vs. Local Storage: Like any home automation/monitoring system, there will be a subscription fee. However, if you choose to opt out of the paid subscription, you will have no ability to record and store your videos in the cloud for ease of access. There is the option to record them locally, but the system is buggy. This includes corrupt video files, and not recording when it needs to. Further, you will lose much of the cameras functionality. Please see the blink website for details on the subscription versus free._The Ugly_Poor Connection:ISP Connection Speed: 500mb Download / 30mb UploadRouter: High End $300 plus router.Apartment Size: 900 Square FeetThe connection to the home network and to the Sync Module is poor to practically non-existent at times. While using these devices in my home, the connection was good for about 2 weeks. Then one of the cameras began to show offline. Trying to access the camera gave me "could not connect" and/or "Camera is busy". Note: I had these connected via my 2.4Ghz network as instructed by Blink and within 25 to 30 feet of my router.I had to power cycle the camera by removing the batteries. This did not work. Removed the camera from the system and performed a reset. This worked for a time. A few days later, both devices went offline and I had to perform the same steps. The system worked a few more days, and then happened again. I am a Computer Hardware and Network Technician. I took it upon myself to look at the network via my router's user interface and ran several tests, as well as testing all other devices both wired/wireless, and stationary/mobile. All other devices worked fine. No errors pulled from the logs for the network connectivity or for an individual device. I checked with my ISP, and they detected nothing wrong with my modem or connection outside of the home. Looking at the logs on my router, I did see that 2 MAC addresses were showing incorrect credentials. Confirmed that these MAC addresses belonged to the cameras. So it seemed that, for some reason, the cameras would "lose the networks credentials". Confirmed that the routers network security was in line with Blink requirements.Customer Service:I then had to call Technical Support after the above. The entire time that spoke with customer service, they had me perform the basic network troubleshoot of rebooting my router, granting them permission to my Blink Account, power cycling the cameras, et cetera. The entire time I explained that it is not my network that is the issue. Everything else on the network is working fine. The rep continued saying that "I see multiple network connectivity errors. It has to be your network." I mentioned that nothing on my network, router, modem, and ISP is testing in the negative. The representative, in my opinion, ignored any information that I provided and kept blaming my home network. I had tested this same system with another router/location with the same results.The result was that they would send me a replacement for ONE of the cameras. I did not request a replacement. I simply wanted to speak with someone about the information that I found out, and see if there was some way to get the cameras that I already owned back online.It seems that this network connectivity issue is also affecting several others. Please see other reviews for this product here, and on Amazon.Luckily for me, I only wanted these cameras to watch my new dog when I was away from home. If you are in need of serious home protection, please look elsewhere for the sake of protection of you and your loved ones. They deserve the best, and this is not it.
ALL of the Blink stuff I have ordered is getting this same review. After doing an insane amount of research for a home security camera system I settled on Blink for ease of set up and cost. In both of those areas there really isn't a close second. As far as reliability, I'll check in again in a year or two--but other reviews indicate reliability is good. So, good news: easy set-up, great prices, video quality is as good as any, motion sensors and other software adjustable stuff is easy to understand and do.Bad news: The system is a little slow. I knew that going in, so it might be a bigger deal to you. I'm willing to live with it mostly--down the road I plan to put in a much faster, wired, real time system with only one or two cameras, and Blink has a new "Sync ... MoreALL of the Blink stuff I have ordered is getting this same review. After doing an insane amount of research for a home security camera system I settled on Blink for ease of set up and cost. In both of those areas there really isn't a close second. As far as reliability, I'll check in again in a year or two--but other reviews indicate reliability is good. So, good news: easy set-up, great prices, video quality is as good as any, motion sensors and other software adjustable stuff is easy to understand and do.Bad news: The system is a little slow. I knew that going in, so it might be a bigger deal to you. I'm willing to live with it mostly--down the road I plan to put in a much faster, wired, real time system with only one or two cameras, and Blink has a new "Sync Module" that is supposed to have greater range--and maybe speed things up a bit.It has notified me of low batteries a few times--so now I just let it go and they seem to recover on their own. I've also had one or two go offline and I had to reinstall them. I think there are two factors causing this, and again for the price I am willing to live with it. For one thing I have the wireless range maxed out even with an extender for my WiFi network. The other factor is it is currently the dead of Winter and cold beyond all reason. 9 degrees last night, high is 31 today. Lots of snow and wind, too. I'm harder to get along with in this weather myself, so I'll put up with some additional problems with electronics that live outside.Bottom line? After three months I'm happy with it and I recommend any and all of the parts of the system I've bought. It works as advertised and it's way cheap--including the annual subscription if you want cloud storage. I will be buying a couple more pieces soon. It is fully functional as long as you don't need a lot of speed. I'm talking about minutes when
This camera does exactly what the specifications say it will, and I now have it installed looking out over an area of my property that can’t be seen from inside our house. I have used security cameras before, and, while the setup presented no problems, it is a little different from what I’ve normally encountered.Setting this up involves pairing TWO devices. Included in the box along with the camera itself is a small device about the size of deck of cards called a “sync module.” This device, which must be connected to a power source at all times (no batteries in it, but it comes with an AC power connector), is what you pair to your smartphone first. Once done, you pair the camera to the sync module, again through your phone. The camera itself is powered by AA-sized ... MoreThis camera does exactly what the specifications say it will, and I now have it installed looking out over an area of my property that can’t be seen from inside our house. I have used security cameras before, and, while the setup presented no problems, it is a little different from what I’ve normally encountered.Setting this up involves pairing TWO devices. Included in the box along with the camera itself is a small device about the size of deck of cards called a “sync module.” This device, which must be connected to a power source at all times (no batteries in it, but it comes with an AC power connector), is what you pair to your smartphone first. Once done, you pair the camera to the sync module, again through your phone. The camera itself is powered by AA-sized lithium batteries, two of which were included in the box and are something I had not seen before. There is a mini-USB port inside the case that you get at when the cover is opened to access the battery compartment, but it is apparently only used for firmware updates and the like and is not a power connection point. It will be necessary to keep on hand spare AA-lithium batteries when the ones included in the box eventually need to be replaced.The sync module needs to connect to your home wi-fi network, so it needs to be in range of your router to the extent that there are at least “three bars” of signal as stated in the installation guide. The camera then needs to be in range of the module. In my situation, I have the module located inside the garage only a few feet from the camera, which is outside on the other side of the wall, and the module, even at this distance, has sufficient signal from the router to operate properly.As far as using the camera, it couldn’t be easier. Open the app and tap either the video or snapshot icons, and a few seconds later you’re either watching a live video with sound or looking at a snapshot of what the camera saw at that moment. I actually had occasion to travel some distance from my home over the past week (more than 1000 miles), and I had no trouble connecting to the camera from the other side of the country.The camera is supposed to be usable with Amazon Alexa, but I do not have Alexa, so I could not try this feature.In summary, this is a perfectly fine security camera that should do what most anyone wanting a security camera needs.
The Blink Outdoor 4 is a 4th generation battery-powered smart security camera that leverages the lifespan of Lithium AA batteries, camera technology and Wi-Fi with an app and cloud-based server infrastructure to provide an ingeniously simple Security system that extended to many devices beyond this one simple outdoor wireless system.The system comes with the Outdoor 4 camera, 2 AA sized lithium batteries, a sync module, a power block and cable for the sync module, a mount and right-angle adapter that also doubles as a screwdriver (to loosens the screw for the Battery compartment) a set of mounting screws and a quick start guide.The key features of this 4th generation camera are:- Two-Year battery life - Runs for up to two years on two included AA lithium ... MoreThe Blink Outdoor 4 is a 4th generation battery-powered smart security camera that leverages the lifespan of Lithium AA batteries, camera technology and Wi-Fi with an app and cloud-based server infrastructure to provide an ingeniously simple Security system that extended to many devices beyond this one simple outdoor wireless system.The system comes with the Outdoor 4 camera, 2 AA sized lithium batteries, a sync module, a power block and cable for the sync module, a mount and right-angle adapter that also doubles as a screwdriver (to loosens the screw for the Battery compartment) a set of mounting screws and a quick start guide.The key features of this 4th generation camera are:- Two-Year battery life - Runs for up to two years on two included AA lithium batteries.- Day + Night HD View – See more of what’s happening with a wider field of view (143 degrees), low-light image sensor, and infrared night vision.- Two-way Audio – Hear and speak to people and pets with crisp audio.- Enhanced Motion Detection - Catch events quickly with dual-zone motion detection alerts.- Person Detection – Know when a person is detected with embedded computer vision (CV) as part of an optional Blink Subscription Plan (sold separately – but this kit has a 30-day free trial with no credit card needed included.- The device works with Amazon Alexa (Blink was acquired by Amazon in 2017).- The sync module contains a USB-A type port that can be used with a flash drive (up to 256 GB - not included) to store data locally and you can avoid the monthly subscription for cloud storage – but you also lose some benefits – such as real time viewing of the cameras.I am impressed with the Blink Outdoor 4 system. Set up is quick and easy and can be done very quickly via the use of QR codes. This follows a typical process of downloading the associated app from your app store, creating an account, and then adding your sync module followed up by the camera to the system. Each sync module can have up to 10 devices attached though it. The system having a sync module does a few things – it “camera battery life, saves clips without a subscription, improves convenience for scheduling, and arms a group of devices at once.” The downside is the need to have an always-on Wi-Fi connection (2.4 GHz Wi-Fi internet connection with at least 2 MB per second of upload speed (from your network to the internet) for the system to be used. This is good in a home use situation but is less advantageous when using the system with an RV or camping trailer setup where one may not have access to such capabilities. I am glad to see that this system can run in a subscription free mode, however you do lose a lot of capability doing so – such as real-time viewing and the two-way audio capability.Overall, this is a great design for security cameras and there are plenty of YouTube videos I have seen that can help you get the most out of your system.Pros: Functionality, local storage optionCons: Always on Wi-Fi connection needed
I was hopeful that these battery-powered wi-fi cameras would be just what I was looking for but, alas, it was not to be. I'm sharing the things I learned in the hope that I can save someone else some time.First, you must tie your Blink account to Amazon in order to have cloud storage via a subscription. This may not be a problem for some but I didn't like having to do this. Second, you must use 2-factor authentication. While this is great extra security, it makes it nearly impossible to share with other family members. (But I admit that I didn't try very hard to solve this because of the rest of my experience with the cameras. Read on.)Setup was a bit clunky as the Sync Module needed to be reset multiple times before it would connect. There were no instructions ... MoreI was hopeful that these battery-powered wi-fi cameras would be just what I was looking for but, alas, it was not to be. I'm sharing the things I learned in the hope that I can save someone else some time.First, you must tie your Blink account to Amazon in order to have cloud storage via a subscription. This may not be a problem for some but I didn't like having to do this. Second, you must use 2-factor authentication. While this is great extra security, it makes it nearly impossible to share with other family members. (But I admit that I didn't try very hard to solve this because of the rest of my experience with the cameras. Read on.)Setup was a bit clunky as the Sync Module needed to be reset multiple times before it would connect. There were no instructions or pictures on how to open the cameras or attach the cameras to the mount. This could be an issue for some people.The camera resolution & picture quality were good but distorted to get a 143° field of view. Not a huge issue for me but you should expect some distortion.The most important expectation that I have is "people detection". They tell you that people detection works best when the camera is able to see a person cross the camera's field of view rather than approach it directly. This is very true! The camera could not detect a person walking up stairs, across a deck and to the door. The stairs and door are directly in line with one another. The camera was mounted on the same wall as the door but about 5-6 ft away from it. The angle must have been too direct because no alert notification was generated. This was a huge failure and the primary reason for my rating.When you change default settings you are warned that you are going to impact battery life. This is a good warning to have but the defaults were not what I wanted and there is not an estimate about how much the battery will be impacted. For example, there's a setting to set how long to the camera will record once motion is detected. The default is only 5 seconds (not long enough based on my experience with other systems). Since I was going to use this on a home that is not occupied for part of the year, anything that impacts battery-life significantly means a potential 5 hr. drive to replace batteries. It's just not a risk I'm ready to accept. (Yes, I could add battery extension packs but at this point I'm opting for scaled- back wired system.)The Blink App features were not great either. You can look at one camera at a time only. Other systems let you see multiple cameras in real-time. When you view in real-time, you have about 20 seconds of time before you are prompted to hit the "continue" button or else it will stop displaying. These two downfalls were the last straws. I returned the cameras.
| Product dimensions | 4.01 x 7.01 x 7.01 cm; 108.86 Grams |
| Country of origin | China |
| Batteries | 2 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included) |
