Disappointing night vision: While we’re fans of infrared night vision in general, the Blink Outdoor only had a single infrared sensor, so rather than seeing the familiar faces of our visiting friends and family, we only saw white glowing blobs. No free cloud storage: Some sad news is that, although Blink’s previous cameras had some free cloud storage, that’s no longer the case. It seemed to have it all: sleek styling that didn’t immediately scream “security camera” with its rounded square look, an easy installation process, a strong app, and a solid performance overall. We really liked the local storage option on the new Sync Module 2, especially with Blink going to a paid subscription model for cloud storage in 2021.

We do not cover consequential or incidental damages, including but not limited to; loss of use, loss of business, loss of profits, loss of data, any fees related to third party contracts, down-time and charges for time and effort. Since the camera lacks person detection, this was a decent way to make our notifications matter more, although we still wish the camera could tell people apart from moving inanimate objects or animals. Most of the Blink cameras use batteries for power, while the Blink Mini, currently the only plug-in camera from Blink offers 24/7 indoor security packed within a tiny body.But Blink’s latest outdoor home security camera, the Blink Outdoor 4, is changing that perception with improved video quality, a new person-detection feature and a completely new design. Hopefully, this is something that Blink can address with a future software update, cutting back the number of false alerts.

I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in print as PC Magazine). Person detection on a security camera is helpful to reduce unwanted alerts by providing the option to be notified only if someone is outside your property, not just something like a cat walking past or a tree blowing in the wind. The Blink 4 has the same 1080p video quality as the Blink 3 but “offers a more vivid experience with improved low light sensitivity and clarity, and a wider field-of-view,” Mike Harris of Blink told The Verge in an interview. Light your way home with 700 lumens of motion-triggered LED lights, crisp HD live view, infrared night vision and enhanced motion detection. All goods paid for by credit card or debit card do not incur any additional charges, please feel free to contact our sales office to arrange preferred payment method.

Like all other Blink devices, the camera works with the Blink Home Monitor app (available for Android and iOS). If you contact us prior to dispatch with regards to an incorrect address then we will do our utmost to prevent the package being sent and we will offer you a full refund so you can repurchase with the correct details. Sure, I could fine-tune the camera’s motion sensitivity, how long it should wait between sending alerts, and even restrict alerts to only being sent when a person is detected, but the bigger problem I’ve had is that the vast majority of clips and alerts related to the new person-detection capabilities have been false alerts. Under no circumstances would we offer a partial refund upon receipt of a complaint in terms of functionality or cosmetic condition.

With weather-resistance, the Blink Outdoor camera is built to withstand the elements so it's just as suitable outdoors as around the home.It included intuitive controls that didn’t require us to go digging for an instruction manual, thankfully, laying out privacy zones, motion sensitivity, clip length, notifications, motion recording, audio, and night vision controls. I tapped the plus icon in the upper right corner of the home screen, selected Sync Module from the list of devices, and used my phone’s camera to scan the QR code on the bottom of the hub.

If the item comes direct from a manufacturer, it may be delivered in non-retail packaging, such as a plain or unprinted box or plastic bag. Or, if you’re looking for a camera with excellent night vision or a wider field of view than 110 degrees, we recommend reading about the best wireless security cameras. If you are also concerned about any damage to your floors, then it’s also your responsibility to put down a protective layer. Pan left and right and tilt up and down from the Blink app to see more of your home with HD day and infrared night view. The Blink Outdoor 4 camera is the first battery-powered camera from Blink to feature person detection.Plus, the new Sync Module 2 and its support of up to 10 cameras paired with the powerful control app made setting up an entire home security camera network easy.