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Blink Mini - Compact indoor plug-in smart security camera, 1080 HD video, motion detection, Works with Alexa - 1 camera
by Blink Home Security
1080P HD indoor, plug-in security camera with motion detection and two way audio that lets you monitor the inside of your home day and night.
Get alerts on your smartphone whenever motion is detected or customize motion detection zones so you can see what matters most.
See, hear, and speak to people and pets in your home on your smartphone with Blink Mini’s live view and two-way audio features.
Sets up in minutes - just plug in the camera, connect it to wifi, and add it to your Blink app.
Blink Mini includes a free trial of the Blink cloud storage subscription through December 31, 2020.
For additional ease of use, pair Blink Mini with a supported Alexa-enabled device to engage live view, view recorded videos, and arm and disarm using just your voice.
Introducing Blink Mini
See what’s happening live in HD video anytime - day or night
See the inside of your home on your smartphone no matter where you are with Blink Mini’s HD video and built-in infrared night vision.
See what’s happening live in HD video anytime - day or night.
Get alerts right on your smartphone whenever motion is detected
Get alerts right on your smartphone whenever motion is detected
With the use of Blink’s latest chip technology, Blink Mini lets you customize motion detection zones so you are only alerted to the movement that matters to you.
Hear and speak to family, friends, or visitors through your Blink app
Blink Mini lets you see what’s happening in your home, but also hear and talk back - it’s like being home even when you’re not.
Hear and speak to family, friends, or visitors through your Blink app
Store your video clips the way you want
Store your clips the way you want
Cloud storage
Blink Mini comes with a free trial of the Blink Subscription Plan until December 31, 2020.
With the subscription, you can record and save all video clips to the cloud and view them in your Blink app. After your trial, you can subscribe for just $3 per month per camera or $10 per month for unlimited cameras at a single location.
Local storage
Purchase the Blink Sync Module 2 to record and store video clips in your home for added privacy and view video clips from up to 10 cameras in your Blink app with no monthly fees. This option requires Blink Sync Module 2 and a USB flash drive (each sold separately).
Note: The subscription plan and sync module are not required to use live view and get motion alerts in the Blink app.
Alexa is happy to help
Alexa is happy to help
Stream live video, play recorded video clips, and arm and disarm your camera just by using your voice.
Alexa, show me the living room camera.
Simple to set up and use
Plug in the camera.
Download the Blink Home Monitor app on your smartphone and add the camera to your account.
Place Blink Mini on a flat surface or use the included stand. For added functionality, connect to your Alexa device using the Alexa app.
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Price From: $34.99 From: $75.99 From: $94.99
Ratings 4.4 out of 5 stars (4) 4.2 out of 5 stars (7,578) 4.3 out of 5 stars (20,354)
Storage Cloud storage - with subscription | Local storage - sold separately Free cloud Free cloud
Power source Plug-in Battery Battery
2-way audio check mark check mark
Placement Indoor only Indoor only Indoor and outdoor
Image resolution 1080p 720p 1080p
Infrared night vision check mark check mark
Live view Streaming and recording Streaming Streaming and recording
Temperature monitoring check mark check mark
Motion-activated instant-on recording check mark check mark check mark
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[@jagdishkrishnamurthy4867]

I was looking for an outdoor camera to keep an eye on my dogs in the yard when I'm not home. kzbin.infoUgkxOXxsTZ3ptV_Pk0fFl8bNZvVqeoqBQFwe Tried a different one that was absolutely terrible, so I got these instead. They work perfectly! With 3 of these cameras I can see every corner of the yard, and they were very easy to set up. The best part is I only get the footage I want to see, not hours of videos of the bird feeder swaying in the breeze.

[@shernpin2]

Thanks a lot Peter, most of these KZbinrs are mincing their words because the products were given to them. They are not being honest about the product you were. Now i can actually go and buy the Wyze camera for my place. I have been leading towards hence the reviews and what it does. Greatly Apreciate it Peter!!!

[@randolphgutierrez9288]

For what I need , this camera does it , so I’m happy

[@sugarrayleonard1453]

Thank you for this candid review. Your input helped in my decision to buy a security camera for my home.

[@walljoy]

Thanks, Peter. Your review is comprehensive and extremely helpful. Much appreciated!

[@LoveWins]

My son got me this camera for Christmas and I absolutely love them. I got all of them hooked up and connected in less than 20 min. And they do exactly what I need them to do.

[@investigator6203]

I wonder why I have 8 blink cameras out side my home and I happen to think blink cameras don't live up to my standards and I will soon pull them all down and find a more reliable camera system.

[@LoveWins]

@@investigator6203 Well, I suppose not everything is for everyone. Sorry to hear their not working out for you. If you decide you want to sell them when you take them down let me know I'd gladly take them off your hands.

[@mojito-alongtimeago]

It’s a great camera for the price, it’s small size, and the fact that we don’t have to worry about batteries in high activity areas. I have four. As far as cameras go, much of deciding which one to pick depends on our needs and budget, not which one is better or best. I’m waiting for Blink to come out with color night vision and higher resolution.

[@BigTrainBuff]

The problem with live view limiting viewing time may be confined to the app. I have several Echo Shows and they allow for continuous viewing. No idea what the app limits view time.

[@usborn1]

I have 2 of these and I have no problem with this unit. I also have a life so I have other thing to do then sit around all day and watch what the dogs are doing all day. When I am at work or away from home and want to see what is going on 40 sec. at a time and not 15 I can do that. It will let me know when the time is almost up before it shuts off. My camera will stay on for 40 and not 15. I get a 10 sec. and just have to touch the screen to keep going. No big thing.. Great for when I was in the hospital last year I could see what was going on at home... Nice little camera.

[@pebbliescraig3062]

Thank you I purchase two of these cameras for my elderly mother I wish I had a saw your video before I purchase them and they're exactly what you said you can't continuously watch the footage after so many seconds it cuts off I'm returning them today and getting the wyze cam

[@FineWithFamily]

Such a valid and insightful review. Thank you for helping me make my decision.

[@micbyte]

FYI Now there is extended view meaning endless. App update. Good review! Thanks

[@Neo.Picard]

Thanks for this review. Have you compare Arlo vs. Wyze?

[@ClickBoom206]

Just ordered 1 today from best buy for $5 I'll be putting it in the garage because I constantly forget if I put the door down when I left lol, already love my 8 xt2 cams that I have been using for over a year so im sure this will work for my needs

[@petervonpanda]

It’s nice to have peace of mind about the garage door. I use the Wyze cam in my garage to monitor my door

[@nancymcconnell7973]

Someone tired to break into our garage door awhile back. It's locked with a bar inside, so they couldn't get in, but they bent the door. Wish we'd had a camera then.

[@suwanatatnina]

Thank you so much peter.

[@losmoore3358]

U did good review. Thank u.

[@lovemusic1953]

Just watched your video..nice seen a couple of them! I couldn't decide if I wanted the Blink Mini? Or the Wyze camera thanks for the good info!

[@petervonpanda]

Glad I could help!

[@shernpin2]

Me too

[@courtneytyree-jones8563]

Just received mine today and I really love it! I wish on the future these cams have ability to hook up to Bluetooth speakers and a warning alarm

[@WishpoolVocal]

You can have audible alerts sent to your echo or dot via Alexa app

[@aremdvnasophia]

@@WishpoolVocal That's awesome. Makes me want to keep the one I bought.

[@KRABBIT32]

Since it can only record 30s at a time, can you set the retrigger time to be 30 sec and record 30 sec so therefore if someone is moving around for 2 minutes, it would create 4 "continuous" video clips?

[@mojito-alongtimeago]

Yes. Check out your settings in the Blink app. The lowest recording wait time (Retrigger Time) is 10 seconds. Another setting to check and disable (turn off) is “end clip early if motion stopped.” So, for your example, yes, you would end up with 4 videos, each missing 10 seconds.

[@Gagearator]

Will get the wis-camera in the future. I don't mind the notification it sends to me only because its covering a small amount of area for my pets

[@tarasimon373]

Thanks for the info

[@conbrod731]

Bought 2 of these both of which fail to detect motion after only 6 weeks, having read blink community posts it seems to be a known issue which blink seem unable to fix for the past year. Essentially it appears that after a number of hours of inactivity the cameras freeze up and stay that way until a live view wakes them up. Support not up to much tbh, I had to research myself. Might be a bad production batch? but not willing to bet my security on them so will try different brand.

[@charlesleatherman1510]

Have this same issue. Cameras not reliable for home security or anything for that matter

[@hakimboucekkine9669]

which bran you suggest ?

[@pinoyuc]

I read that you can add Blink Sync Module 2 when it's available here. For local storage. I was wondering will that be continuous recording?

[@pianobar7801]

very helpful, thanks

[@Sweethomemovers]

Great video !! keep it up

[@JoeBernalRN]

great review. thank you

[@LEOretired]

You nailed it. I have 5 Blink cams for years and this mini should be able to stream, like the Wyze cam, which I also have. Also check the new 2k Eufy indoor cams coming next month.

[@panadero3488]

Wyze vs blink? Which on is better?

[@antonovaguilar4153]

Blink it’s the best cameras 100 % confe

[@justindungey4197]

One of the best cameras I have had for less than 40 bucks can’t complain

[@franjoacva]

Hi! Could be possible use this cam like IP Cam, connecting local network with his ip on chrome navigator for example?

[@j0404t]

If i pay for the subscription, will it let me stream in real time without time restriction?

[@Thatbodyguy73]

It may have just updated, I put mine in and at the end of the 30 seconds it ask you to continue the live stream and you can.

[@josea.martinez2234]

Thatbodyguy73 I think they did because my does the same I have no issue with live stream.

[@LanLe-tw2yf]

Is is gonna ask you to continue the live stream every 30 seconds or not?

[@SourStrawberrys]

It showed the "continue" button in his video when he was showing the example. So that must not be something they added. It probally asked you if you want to continue every 30 secs.

[@jdgaming2935]

Can it connect to 2 Holmes? I got it gor my grandfather, and want to test it at my place befor driving a couple hours to try and install it there

[@cloakofanonymity]

Good review. 100% agree. Stick with Wyze V2, cheaper and better.

[@mrpmj00]

But the Wyze camera can only do 15 fps (frames per second) which is choppy video! Whereas the Blink Mini can do 30 fps (lifelike motion). I also hear that the Wyze does NOT work well with Amazon Alexa (especially routines) whereas the Blink Mini does because it's an Amazon company.

[@fudgeYoutube]

Ive had my batteries kill all three of my original gen 1 blink cameras.(the batteries leaked and destroyed the circuit board) The cord is a welcome change for me. Plus id rather beable to look at the feed without a time out. The cord only sucks for not being able to be hiding. Not a very clean look.

[@mrpmj00]

But the Wyze camera can only do 15 fps (frames per second) which is choppy video! Whereas the Blink Mini can do 30 fps (lifelike motion). I also hear that the Wyze does NOT work well with Amazon Alexa (especially routines) whereas the Blink Mini does because it's an Amazon company.

[@kaosXfighting]

What camera or webcam have you used to shoot this video plz ?

[@darkblade3897]

The Blink is only $25 now and the Wyze is $35. So I got the Blink. I just want something to keep my room mates (mom) out of my room. The motion detection seems good and you can view up to 5 minutes of live feed at a time

[@techjunkie365]

Thank you!!

[@petervonpanda]

Thanks for watching!

[@DianaPixieDust]

I just got one to check on my dogs and I noticed it can do a quick live stream, that’s all I need to do. BUT can I hook this up in a hotel room when I have my dogs there to check on them? I am not sure IF this camera needs a seperate VPN type router to do so as hotels are on a FREE Wifi system. Not sure now?😮🤔

[@jesseolivares2269]

I had 2 guns stolen out of my home in Vicksburg Mi about a couple of months ago. A Cobra 38 special with custom holster that holds 2 extra bullets on the out side and a Glock 26 with white lettering. I installed 5 if these blink cameras throughout the house and one strategically out side and for the money the system works fine. I can get alerts anywhere in the USA and I have just from the activities going on with the family. I highly recommend this unit for the money. Im very well pleased and once you got the first camera installed and activated the rest falls into place. The details to me and action are excellent. I love the night vision you can get in a totally black out room and 2 way communications.

[@JigsawOG]

does it have live feed? thanks

[@alrbruhalrbruh7623]

@@JigsawOG maybe watch the video fully and you can find your questions being answered. 4:10 answers it.

[@SCOTTSTALLARDBERMUDA]

Seems there are people who buy it as a monitor and dont need to record to cloud etc, in which case it is ideal especially for the price. Needs to ressure consumers that their footage is NOT able to be viewed by others ..like amazon

[@heidimariebee]

Do you need to have wifi or is it part of what's in the cameras already?

[@amielaurent5256]

I swear it only captures what I'm guessing is a ghost in my house. It'll give me a notification, but when I check, there's no one there. It happens all day. But when I walk pass it, it either doesn't see me or it has a delay. It's not worth the money!

[@jonathanl984]

How did you mount it in the ceiling?

[@yassejyma9776]

I need help please...my cam won't stop lagging I have it connected to the wifi and everything is great except for the lagging and the late motion notifications..can I reset it without having to make another account?

[@Floppydonkey]

Have you missed the point of it? Maybe they haven’t included the live stream feature for observing remotely, but as a cheap extension to the cloud system, it seems to do the job... I agree there are other live streaming alternatives, but I just want to add it to the cloud if something happens.

[@atvking535]

But the Wyze cam records to the cloud as well (12-second clips for 14 days for free, or complete motion capture with a $1.49/camera subscription), costs less to buy, you can daisy chain them together from a single power source, and they have a local storage option with a micro sd card if you want it too. Competition is good for consumers, but the Wyze is better in almost every single way and Blink/Amazon has to do better.

[@hardtimes4521]

I do have the Wyze Cams, and I really love them. The only thing which I don't like about it. That I can't watch on my computer.

[@Orlyy]

You can use Bluestacks. It's a rather inconvenient way to do so, but you can still do it. Hope they just make an app for windows.

[@shernpin2]

I was hoping i could store it whenever i buy the Wyze cam i could watch and store the images on your computer. Can i atleast store them on my computer?

[@Rudhyst]

4:49 is where a lot of people will decide not buy this camera unless Blink updates the way it works by enabling all-along monitoring

[@ArturK1M]

Yes. You are right. Some people coment that it actually works for streaming now!?

[@botchok5]

Just got mine today after Prime Deals. There's still a 30 seconds live view limit. And their website confirms this: "Is Live View continuous? With Blink’s Live View feature you can stream 30 seconds of live video at a time. After 30 seconds, a pop-up will appear asking you if you want to “Continue” and you can tap this to keep watching, however it will not stream video continuously."

[@mrpmj00]

But the Wyze camera can only do 15 fps (frames per second) which is choppy video! Whereas the Blink Mini can do 30 fps (lifelike motion). I also hear that the Wyze does NOT work well with Amazon Alexa (especially routines) whereas the Blink Mini does because it's an Amazon company.

[@imogenlaci-mai]

@@botchok5 They've since updated this now. There's also a thing called Extended... you don't need to hit continue every 30 seconds either now.

[@samjam6989]

Honestly all these cheap cameras suck...wyz, blink etc. Get a nest with nest aware 24/7 sub and call it a day. The rest are just toys

[@cobaltblue5523]

I got mine on sale It was a two pack for $29.99 It says I have a 30-day trial for the cloud storage I believe so we'll see how that goes and I really do like it so far so good The notifications are very quick and then I can check the videos and then I can just turn on video recording I am going to not pay for the subscription but what will I be able to do without the subscription I believe it said it just has the cloud storage

[@VA3JPX]

Does it have the ability to send captured videos to an FTP server, like the old Dlink cameras did?

[@CleridwenFR]

I got mine for like 20€, it looks like the only thing it can do is record on their servers. I don't know if it's even possible to get the files locally. It should be, since the recordings appears on these videos, but I didn't't find how. I would also not recommend it, the only interest in it is to do motion detection and send you a notification, or to manually monitor and record but for very short periods of time.

[@hardlines4]

Mine works great!!! I would recommend it!!!!!

[@Ghost20234]

You can live stream for as long as you want ,as many times as you want.

[@XellosMetallium]

does it work with the sync module?

[@stealths15]

What Chinese camera do you recommend?

[@jadynhernandez1466]

what is the range on the motion sesnor

[@84848AR]

Do I need a subscription with the wyze camera you suggest? Also does it do night color video? Thanks!

[@Mamas458]

Y3S

[@cherylturnerwilson3417]

I just bought this and my question is, it seems to have a delayed camera detection even when directly in front of it. Can this be fixed somehow?

[@caroltaylor3796]

My blink isn’t picking up motion all the time? It use too!

[@jclay8682]

I wish I would have seen this review before I purchased 5 of them

[@gilbertos1984]

I was about to purchase

[@althearenn4529]

Yes got 3 lol I'll keep 1 but the others go back

[@Khalid.F95]

Do you think using 3 blink minis for an interview setup would be useful? I'm planning to buy 3 surveillance cameras for video and I will record audio separately on an audio interface

[@petervonpanda]

Not if the interview is going to last more than 30 seconds.

[@anonymousni8744]

Does it work through glass? To look outside

[@YouNes-pc7ns]

Is there away on how to turn off the blue light?

[@gytkevbo8701]

Do they ring when doorbell is pushed

[@abbab2038]

Blink is only good for alerts, nothing else. It will be great to have a combination of an IP camera and Blink, the IP Camera to run motion detection and full activity recording while Blink alerts you for the detection as well. This way you get only a 3seconds video alert on your phone but the IP camera will record the person for the entire duration that they walk in and the time that they walk out.

[@investigator6203]

You did mean 30 seconds and not 3 seconds with the blink camera

[@brigettekramos-murray8776]

I love it

[@vemcomapreta9069]

Please , I’m from Brazil . My camera was turn off for 3 months . I turn on today . My boyfriend is on navy bootcamp no wiffi , once he connects the wiffi he’ll be able to see the old videos ? When I turned the camera on !?

[@melodysoi9782]

Can you control this camera to rotate around please?

[@avesselindeed]

Thxs

[@Yelhsa0703]

I’m interested in this as an option to replace using my old iPad with the free app Manything, which allows you to see a continuous live stream for free (Manything lets you record to a cloud with a paid subscription fyi). So it sounds like this Blink Mini will let you watch a live stream, but only for a short period of time then it times out. So if you just close out/ click off the camera and then click back, will it go live and let you watch live for another short period? I’ve got some coming in the mail today from Amazon, I’ll post my findings.

[@Yelhsa0703]

I bought three of these cameras and my free one month trial of premium has ended. I can no longer watch recorded clips, but I haven’t come across any issues with trying to watch the video live. I also haven’t tried to watch the live for longer than a minute or so. Overall, I would recommend this!

[@kevinfaniel5502]

I got it it does actually what he said

[@MRFLIP]

Is it tru you have to pay $3 every month for the mini?

[@algonprch7]

does the light suppose to stay on?

[@dandylionriver]

Can you give me the name of a small but good wireless home camera? Hopefully not expensive. I had the wyze can, and it got hacked! I actually have the video with the audio of a man saying “Ain’t no joke is if?” THANK YOU!

[@fotman]

Thought i would get Wyze camera, but setup sucks. Couldn't get past the scan code problem

[@jayibakumarra]

I agree with everything except saying that the Wyze camera is better. The Wyze is terrible with its 10 - 15 FPS at what looks like 720p at best. Not to mention the terrible mic. Do not recommend a worse product just because of lack in a small setting. Not everyone cares or will be staring at that live video.

[@teenice894]

Seems like more people are going with wyze...

[@valerikromanov5300]

Wize camera 💩

[@dsanders799]

Do you have to have eifi

[@Angelchildxx]

wha that thumbnail? Camera broken? Were? You don't see it in the video...also why "NOPE" in the thumbnail? What's the point??

[@jg8273]

At 4:00 he says why

[@103Catherine]

What camera works all night for outside on wifi

[@mariaguerrero517]

Why is it not connecting to my wifi do i need to buy something extra for it

[@mahler2112]

I have had my DLink "indoor" cameras outside for 9 years now.

[@dsanders799]

Do you have to have wifi

[@michd277]

Can anybody tell me how secure the servers it uses are?

[@shinigamiryuk5315]

OMG thanks all I want is live view

[@Non-bu2td]

Still don't understand, where's the light???Blue and green light where? Do this device need to by another one which is a set with it?

[@nmHispana]

Will this camera record through glass at night?

[@AlteredState76]

Is there a way you can turn off red light that comes on when motion record comes on? I got mine in a window and the red light reflects back to lense off glass grrrrr fine when I turn motion record off but that defeats the point

[@tyrellzebra3000]

I put a piece of tape over the light.

[@CauseImYourFat]

why i see no option to pay monthly etc. or it count automaticly after we installed the app \?/

[@happyface2373]

You don't pay monthly

[@anitasumter-4163]

How can I get the camera to work again if I change Gmail it will not let me update to the new Gmail so stop working.

[@keithsmith8371]

Dude Not to smart showing the QR code on the back of your device. People can scan your QR code, and log into your camera

[@TechieEasy]

Pretty sure he used these cameras just to make this video.

[@petebetancourt7374]

I don’t know about his comment but this camera is fantastic I give it 10 stars

[@rachelray6204]

I just got the blink mini. I was able to live steam for longer than 30 seconds I believe. Maybe the system has updated. Can you do another video

[@Lazojordana]

I can’t get the app I don’t know what I can use for password

[@freshboimusik313]

Detroit 💯✊🏼

[@petervonpanda]

Detroit vs Everybody

[@krimeliife7674]

It doesn’t live stream because you didn’t set up the settings mine live streams 24/7 or can be set on a timer for when I’m out

[@texasblaze1016]

I wish i had known that

[@christinecombs3465]

Mine won't connect no matter what I do. I've even sat right next to the wi-fi router and it wouldn't connect. I honestly don't know what the problem is

[@DoctorFashion]

great review !!

[@derekfaeberwick]

It's picture quality is far superior to the Wyze, but the movement sensor is poor.

[@ericaespinosa4030]

Yeah this is what I don't like about Blink Cameras is that I only record 20 to 30 seconds and constantly get bombarded with notifications. It drives me crazy. I actually prefer my indoor Geeni security cameras.

[@audiblechaos328]

One minute is the max

[@audiblechaos328]

And aren't notifications what you want from security cameras? Or are you watching your dog play too?

[@ericaespinosa4030]

@@audiblechaos328 I prefer a motion activated recording that doesn't end in 30 seconds. I prefer ongoing recordings in motion than constantly restarting and ending. I am not the only person with this complaint. I have had my Blink cameras for 4 years now and its constant these notifications.

[@IAmJustSaying6]

A security camera isn't for "watching your dog prance around." It's to notify you in case of an intruder. For that, it does the job.

[@aperkins07]

There’s so many cameras that do that these days and even for a fraction of the price. Never heard of a camera that shuts off or stops showing live video after 10 or 15 seconds tho which sounds pointless

[@nancymcconnell7973]

My daughter actually bought this to keep up with her pets while at work. She's going to be disappointed when it comes in.

[@acreator24]

I should be able to view what my camera can see anytime and for as long as I wish and it should record motion when I’m not looking

[@mr_fuji_mintsmr_fuji_mints9873]

They're for whatever i want

[@investigator6203]

WRONG, people do buy camera's to log in for 30 minutes or more to watch there kids and pets and there home, blink just doesn't have the technology build into their cameras and I am just as disappointed with blink as the rest of you.