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Blink Video Doorbell (newest model) — Two-way audio, HD video, long-lasting battery life, wired or wire-free install, motion detection, chime app alerts, Works with Alexa (Black)

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  • Answer your door no matter where you are from your smartphone with 1080p HD day and infrared night video and two-way audio.
  • Experience long-lasting battery life, custom alerts, privacy settings, and more.
  • Get alerts when motion is detected or someone presses Video Doorbell. Connect to existing doorbell wiring or pair with a Sync Module (sold separately) to engage live view and two-way audio on demand.
  • Choose to save and share clips in the cloud with a free 30-day trial of the Blink Subscription Plan or locally with the Sync Module 2 and USB drive (each sold separately).
  • Designed for every home — Connect to your doorbell wiring to sound existing in-home chime. Alternatively, get alerts on your smartphone, or use Blink Mini or Blink Mini 2 (sold separately) as an indoor plug-in chime, without wiring.
  • Set up yourself in minutes with the two included AA lithium batteries then connect to wifi in the app.
  • Works with Alexa — Receive alerts and answer with two-way audio. When paired with a Sync Module (or wired with a compatible in-home chime), just ask Alexa to answer the front door.
  • Includes one Video Doorbell, 2 AA 1.5V Lithium Batteries, 4 Screws, 1 Case Opening Tool. Does not include Sync Module 2 which can be found in all “Systems” above (recommended for optimal use while on battery).

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Blink Video Doorbell Standalone does not include Sync Module 2. Without a Sync Module, live view and two-way audio are available only in response to a doorbell press or motion event. With a Sync Module (or if you wire with your existing doorbell wiring) you'll get these features anytime on-demand.

Blink Video Doorbell is weather resistant with a seal that protects against water. We recommend mounting it to your home with the included back plate by following these instructions.

Batteries required, even when hard-wired. For Video Doorbell to chime through your existing doorbell wiring, 16 - 24 VCA is required.

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Home is in your hands

Whether you're working, walking the dog, or busy making memories — Video Doorbell lets you see who's at your door with helpful features like:

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Day and Night HD Video. Two-Way Audio. Chime App Alerts. Long-Lasting Battery Life.

Designed for every home

Created to help make your life safer and easier, Video Doorbell lets you personalize your experience.

Be alerted to what matters

Be alerted to what matters

Create customized activity zones so you only see the movement you care about. Plus, control all your Blink devices from one account so you can monitor your home or business at the same time.

Choose your setup

Getting started is easy

Sign in to or create an account in the Blink app.

Step 1

Sign in to or create an account in the Blink app.

Add your device(s) to your account and connect to wifi.

Step 2

Add your device(s) to your account and connect to wifi.

Choose to install wire-free or wired to your existing home chime in the app and follow the instructions to complete setup.

Step 3

Choose to install wire-free or wired to your existing home chime in the app and follow the instructions to complete setup.

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Experience the convenience and added benefits of the Blink Subscription Plan with your included 30-day free trial. Then, choose to subscribe for just $3 per month per device or $10 per month for unlimited Blink devices on an account.

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Local Storage: Sync Module 2

Save your clips locally with the Sync Module 2 via a USB flash drive (each sold separately).

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Blink Video Doorbell Technical Details

Field of view

135° horizontal, 80° vertical

Video resolution

Record and view in 1080p HD video during the day and with infrared HD night vision after dark.

Photo resolution

View captured images in 640 x 360 nHD

Camera frame rate

Up to 30 fps

Size

130 x 42 x 34 mm

Weight

91 grams

Power

Blink Video Doorbell Power: 2 AA 1.5V lithium metal (non-rechargeable) batteries. Existing chime wiring: 16-24 VAC

*Battery life of up to two years, based on default settings. Features may vary with configuration and settings. Battery life will vary based on device settings, use, and environmental factors.

Requirements

Always-on high-speed internet connection (such as broadband, fiber, or DSL). Wifi network: 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n.

Connection

Battery or wired

Available colors

Black, White

Minimum smartphone requirements

iOS 15.0, Android 9.0, or Fire 9.0

Blink app

Blink Home Monitor

Included in the box

Blink Video Doorbell, 2 1.5V non-rechargeable AA lithium metal batteries, and mounting kit.

Audio

Speaker output and 2-way audio recording.

LEDs

1 LED ring to help you know when it’s active (optional). Flashes in blue, red, and green

Warranty and service

1-year limited warranty and service included. Use of Blink devices is subject to the terms found here.

Support

Click here to view more information on the Blink Video Doorbell support page.

Click here to see the setup guide.

Generation

1st Generation

Operating temperature

-4 to 113° F

Compatibility

Sync Module, Sync Module 2, compatible Fire and Echo devices.

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.

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Customers find the doorbell camera easy to install, taking about 15-20 minutes to set up the account. The video quality receives mixed feedback, with some praising its crystal clear images while others report laggy live views. The functionality and build quality also get mixed reviews, with some finding it works well while others report issues with the camera not operating at all. Moreover, the battery life is a concern as customers report it drains quickly, and the motion detection system is hit-or-miss. Value for money opinions are divided, with some considering it worth the investment while others say it's not worth the high prices.

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4,242 customers mention "Ease of installation"3,495 positive747 negative

Customers find the video doorbell easy to install, taking about 15-20 minutes to set up the account, and appreciate that connecting everything is simple.

"Works great. Alexa integration easy, and also works with no issues. Some features locked behind subscription, but nothing necessary...." Read more

"...Another bonus is the Blink app itself. It’s user-friendly and easy to navigate, allowing me to customize the settings and monitor my doorbell’s..." Read more

"...The video bell is easy to install with 2 screws. Setup is just shoot a pic of the QR, and give it a name. It will not make any notification inside!..." Read more

"...Setup was quick and incredibly easy—literally plug-and-play with the app walking me through every step...." Read more

7,487 customers mention "Functionality"3,671 positive3,816 negative

Customers have mixed experiences with the video doorbell's functionality, with some reporting it works great with the doorbell and has excellent camera performance, while others mention issues with the device not working at all and problems with the chime feature.

"...installed the Blink Camera Doorbell, and I am absolutely thrilled with its performance!..." Read more

"...Some features locked behind subscription, but nothing necessary. For anyone with the Blink pile Module 2 set. Please read the following:..." Read more

"Works EXTREMELY well, as I expected!..." Read more

"...Again, however, there is so much latency built into the system, that whoever was at your door is, most likely, long gone before you can find your..." Read more

5,267 customers mention "Quality"2,958 positive2,309 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the video doorbell's quality, with some praising it as the best doorbell camera while others find it to be decent but not particularly high quality.

"...BEST FEATURE AVAILABLE! The built-in microphone is VERY HIGH quality, and can be adjusted easily through the app as well...." Read more

"...cannot express how pissed-off, and disappointed I am with this poorly designed, poorly implemented, and poorly supported POS...." Read more

"...Overall, the Blink camera is a reliable, cost-effective way to add peace of mind to your home...." Read more

"...Doorbell is pretty worthless if the only person who hears it is the person who pushed the doorbell. .... Yeah, it chimes OUTSIDE!..." Read more

4,087 customers mention "Video quality"2,423 positive1,664 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the video quality of the doorbell, with some praising its crystal clear and vivid display while others report laggy live view performance.

"...The video quality is fantastic, with crisp, clear HD resolution that allows me to see who's at the door in great detail, even at night thanks to the..." Read more

"...1 year to learn so as to give a real review, it's not some 4k ultimate video recording doorbell, but the video is clear enough and dollar for..." Read more

"...VERY high quality picture and easily works with the Blink App to be monitored and customize the settings of your entire camera system...." Read more

"...I am happy. The voice com for you and visitor is clear, nightime view ok, you will recognize your Mom. Motion detection works well...." Read more

3,135 customers mention "Value for money"1,979 positive1,156 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the doorbell's value for money, with some finding it a good investment while others consider it expensive, particularly noting that the lithium batteries are costly.

"...Blink cameras, creating a complete home security system that’s both affordable and effective." Read more

"...the fastest loading possible, but I think it’s an all around cheap product. You get what you pay for, I guess...." Read more

"...The cloud storage is affordable, and local storage via USB on the Sync Module is a nice option too...." Read more

"...good options and was on sale/bundled at the time and looked like a great deal...." Read more

1,921 customers mention "Motion detection"833 positive1,088 negative

Customers have mixed experiences with the doorbell's motion detection, with some finding it great and able to pick up movement without issue, while others report it being hit-or-miss and not reliable.

"...setting up the doorbell out of the box, we would get random motion detection notifications...." Read more

"...I also love the motion detection feature — it sends alerts right to my phone when someone approaches the door, which makes me feel much more..." Read more

"...by something like blowing leaves, but the camera-based sensors cannot distinguish changes in shadows and light from actual movement and so they have..." Read more

"...Motion detection works well. Hey Amazon, Alexa, Blink we all know you are the same corp. -..." Read more

2,727 customers mention "Battery life"533 positive2,194 negative

Customers report significant issues with the video doorbell's battery life, noting that it drains quickly, especially when motion detection is enabled, and that expensive lithium batteries don't last as claimed.

"...Doorbell eats expensive lithium batteries. Two year claimed battery life is an outright lie. Two months is more like it...." Read more

"...Unfortunately, the blink doorbell appears to only have the cheaper detector that can be fooled by changes in light...." Read more

"...My main issues are the battery life and the way it detects motion. I love the customizable motion detection options...." Read more

"...The battery life is impressive, and I haven’t had to worry about frequent charging, which is a huge plus...." Read more

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3 out of 5 stars
Buy the Sync Module for Live View
I purchased the surveillance camera to keep an eye on my animals. I ended up buying three of them: one for the front door, one for the chicken coop, and one for the ducks. I did not know that I could buy the Sync Module to avoid having to pay for a subscription. A subscription cost $30 each camera, so that would be $90 per year. The sync module is $50 and you only have to have one for all of the cameras instead of for each one. I successfully set up all the cameras with the sync module with ease. Just tap on the square with the plus sign in the lower left corner of each of the camera views on the home page. It is so nice being able to check on the camera whenever I want and also have it on motion detection. You can’t check live view on the camera on the subscription plan. I ended up canceling the subscription as soon as I found out about the sync module. As far as camera quality, it reminds me of one of those old flip phone cameras. The quality is not good at all, but it is good enough that you can see what’s happening, as long as the subject is close to the camera. On our front door, it picks up the motion of the cars driving by on the other side of the field that is across the street from us. In other words, probably about a fourth of a mile away. I had to change the settings so that it wouldn’t pick up those cars. Otherwise it would be going off all the time. That is a nice thing about the cameras—you can choose which area that it senses on the motion detection settings. It did pick up the neighbor’s dog on my porch. Sometimes I think the night vision is better than the day vision. When I put a camera in the chicken coop, it showed me that I have a mouse problem (now taken care of). When the camera turns on from the motion detection, a red light comes on and the chickens will be drawn to it and peck at it, but it hasn’t been an issue other than them just noticing it. Another nice thing about the camera is that you can change how often it detects motion. From 10 seconds to one minute. I have the front door set to 10 seconds but I have the chicken and duck cameras set to one minute. Another thing, it defaults to taking a photo every hour. This was actually waking up my ducks in the middle of the night when it would take the picture, so I turned it off on all the cameras. I don’t think it is necessary to have a photo every single hour. As others have stated, there is about a10 second delay. I can hear somebody at the front door and then about 10 seconds later, I am notified. Since getting the sync module, it hasn’t changed a thing. I read in other reviews that the sync module actually helped with the delay, but it didn’t for me. The 10 second delay is annoying because if a cat walks by, by the time the camera starts recording, the cat is already gone from view. The same goes for if somebody rings the bell and runs. By the time the camera starts recording, the person is already gone. As far as storage capacity, I had about 1000 video clips before it stopped recording new videos. I wasn’t notified that the storage was full, but it just simply stopped recording any new clips. So I just deleted them all and then it worked fine. As far as the battery life, the first camera I bought, I was keeping an eye on a mama duck sitting on her nest. Once she had the baby ducklings, I moved the camera to various locations around the house to keep an eye on different things. I would say daily it was taking about 100 videos and I had to replace the batteries after a couple months. The batteries are not too expensive. They do require a specific kind though: ultimate lithium non-rechargeable AA. In conclusion, if you have a tight budget, this is the way to go. My aunt spent about four times the price for her cameras and yes, her cameras are high-quality and have more features than this does but if all you’re wanting is to keep an eye on the property and to see who’s at the front door, this camera works fine for that. Edit to say: my subscription trial plan ran out, and I can no longer save any videos. So all the sync module did was allow me to have live view. Pros: • Inexpensive. • With the sync module, you don’t have to have a subscription and can watch live anytime. • Able to change motion detection settings: on/off, 10-60 seconds, area, sensitivity. • Can save videos to your phone (only with a subscription plan) • Comes with attachment to mount to the wall. • Batteries included Cons: • 10-second delay • low quality imaging • requires subscription plan to save video
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2025
    Color: BlackStyle: Video DoorbellConfiguration: Video DoorbellVerified Purchase
    I recently installed the Blink Camera Doorbell, and I am absolutely thrilled with its performance! It was incredibly easy to set up — the step-by-step instructions were clear, and within minutes, I had it up and running. The video quality is fantastic, with crisp, clear HD resolution that allows me to see who's at the door in great detail, even at night thanks to the infrared night vision.

    The two-way audio feature is a great addition. I can speak to visitors (or delivery drivers) through the app, which is super convenient when I’m not home. I also love the motion detection feature — it sends alerts right to my phone when someone approaches the door, which makes me feel much more secure.

    Another bonus is the Blink app itself. It’s user-friendly and easy to navigate, allowing me to customize the settings and monitor my doorbell’s activity with ease. The battery life is impressive, and I haven’t had to worry about frequent charging, which is a huge plus.

    The design of the doorbell is sleek and modern, fitting perfectly with my home’s exterior. It also integrates seamlessly with my other Blink cameras, creating a complete home security system that’s both affordable and effective.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2025
    Color: BlackStyle: Video Doorbell SystemConfiguration: Video DoorbellVerified Purchase
    Works EXTREMELY well, as I expected! I've been a user of Blink Cameras for several years now, so it only made sense to eventually adapt and hook up a doorbell camera.
    Easily synced with my current Blink outdoor system/hub with no issues. The "view size" obtained by the doorbell camera is extremely wide, covering my entire porch, walkway, and the street in front of the house. VERY high quality picture and easily works with the Blink App to be monitored and customize the settings of your entire camera system. The Blink App has incredible features, such as the ability to block out grid squares that you don't need to be alerted on, so it won't false alert for things such as passing vehicles on the road. By blocking out the entire street beyond your sidewalk/yard, the system will not alert you until someone crosses the invisible grid line you've created around your home. BEST FEATURE AVAILABLE!

    The built-in microphone is VERY HIGH quality, and can be adjusted easily through the app as well. The doorbell sound quality is top notch and the phone connection when ringing is a nice standard tone that isn't alerting or annoying.

    If I had one request to adjust the design & features, I would LOVE to have an additional doorbell hub (OTHER THAN AN INDOOR CAMERA!) on the inside to hear the doorbell throughout the house! I, personally, don't care to monitor the interior of my home or the people inside of it, so indoor cameras are not something I am willing to take on to extend the doorbell alert to anywhere but my smartphone.

    Overall, it's a top notch security camera (and doorbell), and if you're familiar with the Blink operating system or currently use a Blink camera at your home, then the Blink Doorbell is an easy addition to the security of your home.
    19 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2025
    Color: BlackStyle: Video DoorbellConfiguration: Video DoorbellVerified Purchase
    I’ve been using the Blink camera system for a few months now, and I’m genuinely impressed with the performance. Setup was quick and incredibly easy—literally plug-and-play with the app walking me through every step. The video quality is sharp, even at night, and the motion detection is accurate without being overly sensitive.

    I also love that it’s wireless and battery-powered, so I didn’t need to run any cables or worry about finding outlets. Battery life has been great so far, and I really appreciate the ability to view live footage and receive alerts right from my phone. The cloud storage is affordable, and local storage via USB on the Sync Module is a nice option too.

    Overall, the Blink camera is a reliable, cost-effective way to add peace of mind to your home. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a smart, hassle-free security solution!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2022
    Color: WhiteStyle: Video DoorbellConfiguration: Video DoorbellVerified Purchase
    I am a long-time user of Blink, meaning I am in the "grandfathered" set of customers with free, limited cloud storage for video. Overall, I think if you are already a Blink customer, this is a good addition to your system.

    Install: I needed one of those "wedges" that turns the camera to face out and using that, the install was pretty simple. I agree with the people that noted that the back plate it comes with (which you still use when installing the wedge) is a little cheap and janky. But the wedge is more sturdy and the resulting install is probably a little bit more solid and better than if I had just mounted the flat plate to the wall.
    You do need a good sized piece of flat wood to screw everything into. This is not going to mount well to raw siding, curved trim pieces around doors etc. You'd have to attach a small board to the surface of anything like that and then mount it to that board.

    Power vs. batteries: I have one of those wired doorbells that is old-school, with the metal strikers that hit little chimes, not a digital doorbell. This apparently matters because you need more power and a slightly larger transformer to drive one of those doorbells. In turn, that means the transformer has enough power to power the blink doorbell. If you have a digital doorbell you may (or may not) need to rely on the battery for the cameras. It all depends on how big the transformer for your existing, wired doorbell is. During the setup it asks you what kind of doorbell you have, and has a fairly sophisticated set of settings to make sure that when it sends a signal to the physical doorbell it is sending the correct amount of power to strike the chimes correctly.

    Set-up: Very easy and painless, almost exactly the same as setting up a regular blink camera. Put in the batteries, scan the QR code, it finds the camera, links it to your existing system/sync module and you are ready to go.

    Motion Sensor: If you are already pretty familiar with Blink cameras, you know they can come with one of two kinds of sensors to detect motion. Camera based sensors that just detect changes in the picture and more traditional sensors that only detect actual, physical movement. The cheaper Blink mini only has a camera based sensor, while the more expensive units only detect actual physical movement with a dedicated motion sensor. Both kinds of sensors can be triggered falsely by something like blowing leaves, but the camera-based sensors cannot distinguish changes in shadows and light from actual movement and so they have much higher rates of false detection. Unfortunately, the blink doorbell appears to only have the cheaper detector that can be fooled by changes in light. It does, however, have a more sophisticated, narrower grid of zones you can exclude from movement than the older Blink mini. How much this matters to you is going to depend on where you plan to stick the camera - if you point your doorbell camera directly at a busy road and don't lock out the parts of the image that covers the road, you will get constant alerts from every car that goes by, or every person walking on the sidewalk, etc. So think carefully about where the camera will sit and whether you want one of those wedges to tilt the direction of the thing to keep the camera aimed only at places where you actually want it to detect motion.

    Video quality: Very good, with a wide angle, almost fish-eye lens, so you get very good broad coverage of the area you are pointing the camera at. There is also a microphone that records sound while you are recording video and it seems to work ok as well. In theory you can use the thing to have a two-way conversation with whoever is at the door, but I haven't tried that yet. I am, overall, very happy with the camera quality for the price here.

    Sound Chime/notifications: When you push the doorbell, a chime inside the module itself goes off. It is reasonably loud and lets the person ringing the doorbell know they definitely rang it. The light on the button also lights up briefly to confirm the chime was pressed. Would you, sitting inside the house, hear the chime the doorbell makes outside? Probably, if you are in a small, quiet house. Would you hear it down in the basement of a large house with the TV or music on? Absolutely not. So if you are not hooking this up to an existing doorbell with a properly loud internal chime, then you will want to have it hooked up to your Alexa. I don't use Alexa so didn't test that feature. You do get a notification on your phone, when somebody rings the bell, but I think most people will want either a hard wired connection or an Alexa connected to this thing to make sure they always hear the doorbell.

    What don't I like?

    I wish it had the same motion detection sensors as the larger blink cameras. I would have paid more to get that. Because it uses the camera to sense motion there are places where it really won't give good results. So think very carefully about where you will place this, how often the wind will blow trees and create moving shadows within the motion detection zone, etc.

    It is annoying that even when the device is hard-wired, the light around the doorbell button isn't constantly lit. Just as if it were only running on batteries, it only lights up when you press the button. Not a huge deal in my installation, but if you don't have a porch light on, your doorbell will not be obvious to visitors. It is particularly odd that they put a red LED into the thing which apparently has no purpose other than in the initial setup. The design would be much better if the lighted ring around the button was always lit and then it flashed or turned red when you pressed it. It appears all of the hardware necessary to do that is in the device, but it is not programmed that way. I get that when the device isn't hardwired you don't want the button lit, but when it is powered it really should be lit in the dark.

    For $50, this thing is ok. If you get it on sale, then it is a good deal, at least if you are an existing Blink customer.

    I am surprised that they killed off the little bit of free cloud storage for new customers. That can't cost very much to provide these days and it was the key differentiator between Blink and some of these other companies that provide more elaborate, high-priced options. Blink's claim to fame is that it works well enough and is cheap. But if you have to pay a bunch of money for cloud storage no matter what, I would probably look at the more expensive options vs. Blink. It stops being a compelling value once you start having to pay for video storage.
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