Amazon Blink is a new service that Amazon is offering in-house security through cameras that are wifi enabled. Blink cameras can record 1080p High Definition video during the day as well as infrared night vision video at night. The cameras are synced to the Blink application installed on your mobile device to enable surveillance from any location.
What Makes Blink Different?
There are a few key things that make Amazon Blink stand out from other home Best security Cameras:
Completely wireless: Blink cameras come as fully wireless cameras. They use two AA lithium batteries which can last up to two years. This makes installation a fast process because it does not involve the running of the wires. Installation of Blink cameras is flexible; you can place them almost anywhere.
Easy to Install – Blink camera systems are very cheap when compared to other home security systems. A starter kit with one camera costs less than one hundred dollars. Cameras can be connected for additional costs of less than one hundred dollars each. Customers do not have to pay for any monthly fees or any contracts.
Smart alerts – In case there is any movement in the area, you will receive an alert on your phone with a short video to help you see what is going on. It is also possible to define specific areas of motion detection.
Remote storage –Motion or event-based videos are recorded in the cloud for up to one year. They can be accessed by you at any given time. There is no local storage via USB.
Smart home compatibility - Blink cameras are compatible with Amazon Alexa. With voice commands, you can activate the alarm, deactivate it, or check the cameras. Blink also offers compatibility with Alexa routines to make all the processes easier.
Quick installation – This involves fixing Blink cameras which only take a few minutes per camera. All you need to do is mount it and connect it to a wifi so you can see the live feed on the app. Wifi range extenders are optional, for additional use if necessary.
What You Get?
Amazon Blink offers several affordable packages to meet your home security needs:
Blink Mini – An individual indoor plug-in camera kit for below 35 dollars. Makes sense to place several of them in one room initially.
Blink Indoor Camera – A single or multiple wireless camera designed for indoor use. It is also available in a three-camera kit. Works indoors only.
Blink Outdoor Camera – One or more wireless weather-resistant cameras for both indoor and outdoor use. Can be bought separately or as a set of 3 camera kits.
Blink Video Doorbell – A wired video doorbell with high-definition video and motion detection, alerts, two-way audio, and Amazon Alexa greetings.
All the Blink camera kits provide free storage of motion detection clips in the cloud for the first year of use. Several kits can be connected to the Blink Home Monitor application to ensure the protection of the entire house.
Key Features
Some of the stand-out features found in Amazon Blink cameras include:
Live streaming at 1080p full HD – Witness a clear and real-time video feed over wifi via your smartphone or tablet application. The quality of the streaming video will change depending on the network.
Night vision through infrared – They are equipped with infrared LEDs to allow vision at night up to 15ft away from the camera.
Two-way audio – A microphone and speakers are integrated into the Blink app for real-time voice communication.
Motion detection zones – There are rectangular areas in which motion can be triggered for detection. Receive notifications only when it is important.
Customizable motion alert – This is because it is possible to change the motion sensitivity and the duration of the re-activation of the motion detection from seconds to hours.
Live view on demand – One can easily get a new live video stream from the cameras anytime by pressing a single button.
Dynamic video recording – Record clips are taken before, during, and after motion events depending on the set parameters.
Working temperature – Ranges from -20℃ and 45℃ so that the cameras will be effectively used regardless of the weather conditions.
Power – The cameras rely on two AA lithium batteries or existing doorbell wiring. Lifespan is up to two years.
Camera Add-ons – A solar panel charger and mount are available to ensure the Blink Outdoor cameras stay charged at all times.
Smart Home Integration
Amazon Blink cameras are also compatible with other Amazon smart devices and services of the house including
Alexa Voice Control: Disarm, activate, and check the status of Blink cameras using just your voice through the Amazon Echo or Alexa app.
Alexa Greetings through Blink Video Doorbell – This feature allows one to record a message that will be played by Alexa the moment someone rings the Blink doorbell.
Alexa Routine Triggers – Have Alexa do specific things like announce movements that were observed or turn other appliances.
Blink Security with Fire Tablets - Watch live streams and enable/disable all of your Blink cameras through compatible Fire Tablets.
Home Monitoring
Using the Blink Home Monitor app, you can view all your cameras at once. Some of the main characteristics of the app include
Live View - This feature lets users monitor a live feed from any camera that can engage in two-way communication.
Motion Alerts - Receive real-time notifications on motion with accompanying clips of the event.
Arm/Disarm – Arm to initiate motion detection or disarm to turn off motion notifications in a single click.
Detection History – This option allows a user to view a list of all motion events that have taken place in the previous days.
System Health – When selected, this feature enables you to view the synchronization status of all Blink cameras as well as the battery state of each.
Video Management
Blink cameras record videos which are saved in the cloud without any need to be connected to the main system. Blink app allows you to easily access and share the video clips.
Cloud Storage: Retrieve and watch videos and clips recorded on the app at any time up to one year from the time of filming. No fees.
Upload Videos - Save videos to your phone’s storage or instantly share them through text, email, and social platforms.
Delete Videos – If needed at all, users can optionally delete stored video clips in the Blink library.
Camera Settings – Press ‘Settings’ to rename each camera, change its profile picture, configure motion settings, or other options.
Theft Replacement – For cases where the cameras are stolen, Blink will replace them free of charge provided you report the case to the police.
Privacy
Amazon Blink cameras have a few privacy features such as
Video encryption – The video stream is encrypted at the local end, and it is transmitted to secure AWS cloud servers to prevent hacking.
Customizable status LED – This is a camera status light that can be turned off completely for fully covert surveillance.
Two-factor authentication – Having an additional step when logging into the account will assist in avoiding unauthorized access.
Restricted access codes – Additional codes to regulate the remote view of Blink video feeds are optional.
To sum up, Amazon Blink is an excellent and cheap home monitoring system suitable for use in a house or apartment. The fact that this baby monitor is a completely wire-free setup means that it can be placed virtually anywhere. With Blink’s smart motion detection, custom alerts, live view access, and cloud storage, this is a good security solution.
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