Home Wireless Video Camera - New 2021 Blink

[@josephromeo4084]

My father-in-law was able to get in my car and move it and put his van in its place and it didn't start recording until he started working on his van... Totally amazing camera system

[@kenblair8268]

A great no nonsense video straight to the point. I wish all reviews were this helpful and beneficial to my needs. Thanks

[@levettabrown689]

Thank you so much. I am a single mom with small children. I have been researching security systems for quite a while and this is by far the bes, most informative and easily understood video I have come across! Many Blessings to you and your family. You are truly helping other families!!!🙂🙂🙂

[@kennethsapp2705]

Great video Doc. I really appreciate the information about the silicone covers and the swivel mounts. I think that adds a lot to the system. As you discussed, it’s amazingly easy to set up. When you do the grid feature, it even has an advanced feature you can go into and be even more selective with how you set zones. And it has privacy zones and activity zones. Just really good stuff all the way around. Another little tip: I use a Google voice free phone number, where you can link different cell phones to it. So I was able to link my wife’s cell and my cell phone to our Google voice number, and I used that number for the system. So now we actually both get the alerts if something happens. I’m not sure how many phones that would work with, but it definitely works with two!! Thanks again for this video. Great stuff.

[@spyder6423]

By the way, the little plastic flathead thing for undoing the back also works as a joint to make the cameras capable of a 90 degree turn. It took me a minute to figure it out. I was like, "Why the hell do I need 5 of these things?"

[@kathisullivan7051]

Thank you for taking the time, you did a T'riff job

[@8052MikeyD]

I love my Blink system. I have the XT2. Just letting you know that I can gray out the areas I don’t want in motion as well. It’s really cool. If you click on advanced it zooms in and you can gray out in a tighter area.

[@melissag3919]

OMG.. your grass is beautiful. Just bought the system, thanks for the tips!

[@7550375503]

Hey Doc! No unboxing? Thats why we loves ya man!

[@T444TT]

I caught 2 guys stealing my daughters scooter shes 4 ! Raced back from the store and caught them down the street. Kicked the shit out of them !

[@vinnypinatelli221]

I've heard alot of good things about that system it's worth looking into thanks for sharing this man!!!

[@Wonkabar007]

I had a notification whilst away at work, looking on liveview I saw a stressed paramedic banging on the windows and doors of my house, I rang the emergency line to tell them they had the wrong house as nobody was home, luckily the controller was able to call the paramedic, and stop him calling the police to break entry into my house, I like to think they made it to the correct address of the emergency caller to help them in time.

[@VampireOnline]

Motion zones is and has always been available on the XT2's and original camera. XT2's have a smaller grid you can use though.

[@growgrowing]

Really well explained ordered the silicone cover love the screw back. Tell me do you put signs at front door telling guests they are being recorded?

[@randybrinkley2277]

Can me and my wife download the cameras on both of our phones? So if I’m at work and she’s at work we both can see you the same thing?

[@rolandboyerjr1526]

Doc, in your video about the Blink Outdoors cameras, you talk about your router. Could you tell me what router you use. Thanks

[@guyvalverde3502]

Where do you get those Extender's and Silicon Covers???

[@fyrfox2000]

Where are the links to mounts and silicone covers??

[@joekarl7342]

Can you tell me who made the silicon brackets where you got them and what was the cost ?

[@thegolfbro]

where is the video for the golf green in the back yard !!! Super cool !! Need one!!

[@familiaramirez5827]

Hi can I view the camaras using a cell hotspot or have to be home wifi .

[@kerrydavis2919]

Best video about this system that I have seen. Thank you for the great info!

[@HowTowithDoc]

Glad it was helpful!

[@zaybrownisanbrand4427]

How does it work for two locations and they are not on the same wifi

[@ronniechristie5599]

Hi You Did a Nice Job . Nice Review. Ronnie From Toronto 🇨🇦. 🙏🍀😋

[@fatemehnazari6847]

Hi How has the batteries held up for you?

[@blessed2878]

where did you get better mounts & what are name for them please?

[@MadeintheUK987]

Thanks for this video… I’m debating between ring or blink! Your explanation is awesome

[@joekarl7342]

Can you put the app on your computer as well as your mobile device?

[@exrog7879]

i just installed the new outdoor camera and timing was perfect. i had a UPS delivery coming later that day. i received an alert from the app that the camera had detected motion. a few seconds later i looked at the clip and to my amazement, i watched 10 seconds of absolutely nothing. the response time between the motion alert and the camera starting to record was so long that the UPS driver had dropped off the package and left. i looked for the package, it wasn't there went and did other things and got the alert. went to the front door and my package was there. any ideas on how to fix this?

[@stevenphillips3665]

Will the Frienda covers work on the New Outdoor cameras or just the X and XT?

[@jjkidwell]

Thank you for an actual review....by review I mean we are not viewing you opening a box! Great examples of different scenarios as well!

[@mikereedy51]

Hi doc got one 5 pack how many cameras can i put on base thanks

[@9kb20vtec]

Thank you for the full step by step review and guide!

[@jferrell7]

The grid that you discuss for motion alerts is on my XT2 system, not exclusive to Outdoor. It is hugely beneficial.

[@wrathcc]

Can anyone please tell me if more than 1 user can access app on separate phones?

[@HowTowithDoc]

Yes you can view on multiple phones.

[@conniearmstrong8668]

Do you need a sync module for the beach house or their all on one?

[@sadhaka7]

Thank you for your help. I was debating about buying or not this type of camera. Now I am more clear about how this works.

[@maxagent86]

Any issues with connecting with network extenders, as opposed to the main router? Very helpful video, as usual. Thank you.

[@SpawnViper4]

What a truly in depth and complete review. Will definitely link this video upon leaving a review.

[@ChannelSurfer2001]

according to your link, that silicone cover only fits the xt2, not the NEW Blink Outdoor?

[@csmith8319]

Great video!!!! I had trouble with the mounting brackets that came with the blink cameras, but your link to the Frienda brackets saved the day!!!

[@alexishancsarik9765]

What is the Link for the case for the blink outdoor video camera?? I’m only seeing the one for the older model.

[@TruckingWithTay]

Awesome awesome video buddy, I’m using your link😃

[@j.m.7056]

Superb review and explanation! Many thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience.

[@pamgregory4296]

can i have an iphone and an android view the camera footage?

[@pcadvantage]

What camera are you using to record yourself? It's Excellent

[@byronholman9228]

If your internet goes out but your WiFi stays on will you still be able to record to the USB back up drive?

[@michaelbennett4343]

I was wondering would live feed drain the battery also

[@ajc9583]

how do you secure this device from thieves?

[@johncrosby9588]

How many smart phone can link into the system? Like my phone, wife’s phone and a teenager?

[@thomasiadarola35]

Doc thanks for the video. I'm trying to find the Silicone cover you have but only see a hard case on amazon ? Do you have a model number I can order and from where? Thanks again.

[@petersallander6913]

You hooked me and subscribed Thank you I found it very helpful.

[@melon0007]

If your wifi cuts out do you have to get the cameras down & rescan all of them again?

[@rodphillipsvva1048]

I liked the cameras, picked up a 3 pack. The only thing is my IR is black, nothing where it is mounted out side, dark no lights. Placed the same cam in a closet the IR works fine, I'm thinking settings? Any suggestions.

[@kmhoos6456]

Good info, but I wish he would address the very long latency in the video capture. The object discovered is often not shown in the video until well beyond the area when the device should have triggered. I have the 5-camera plus Echo Show system.

[@HowTowithDoc]

Increase the sensitivity on the camera. We don't have the issue.

[@boatburnerice7925]

can you get text alerts without the monthly subscription

[@savagerider750]

You can definitely adjust zones with the xt2 system as well

[@drey350zjones3]

Awesome video. Thank you so much. The area you grayed out it doesn't show in the videos anymore or it shows the same but won't pick up that motion that is grayed out?

[@petsarrive2upetsarrive2u43]

THANK you for explaining !!!

[@karencorson7912]

My phone view of my system does not show the cameras live like it looked like yours does Doc. How do you get the cameras to have a camera shot when you pull up the Home Screen of all five cameras?

[@ghost-4201]

Is this without the subscription?

[@sharonholly2524]

Does a light start blinking on them for whatever reason which ,I don't like.

[@jkajfes]

where are the links to the new stuff? the covers with the thread in back

[@kewdo1137]

is the blink system better than the ring system?

[@vetodaychino7397]

Doc - good stuff. I want to see blink cams on a single screen and played with Echo Show but not real pleased.....any ideas?

[@VampireOnline]

I've got a bunch of the XT2's and I just can't get behind these new cameras. I get why they had to drop off free cloud storage, but they need to make the way you view footage better with these new ones. My understanding is that after 24 hours they load to the SD card and you can only view them on your computer by removing the card. Just silly.

[@jakobscales8634]

Great review!

[@JeffAMay]

Hey Doc do those Frienda soft silicone mounting brackets you talk about fit the blink outdoor new model cameras? The ones on Amazon in your link says they are for the XT cameras.Just wanna make sure they fit the new blink outdoor cameras before I buy them.

[@xraykadiddlehopper8067]

Thank for an informative video on these inexpensive security cams 👍 No link to those covers or extenders. 😉 I have had my old system for about three years. Just bought 4 of the solar powered cameras from Costco @ 2 for $150. No need any longer for those energizer lithiums as the mount has its own lithium ion battery that charges from solar. Nice compact setup but does need to be mounted in a sunny area. Although the panel is detachable and can be mounted a short distance away for sun. That motion area block on the app didn’t perform well on the older cams and still triggered recordings so I’m hoping they fixed that issue. Also the new version allows an even finer grid blocking to prevent triggering. Mounting on a tree as you found out will cause multiple triggers if there is wind. Okay for simple viewing but not for motion detection. I got approximately 6-9 months life on the older cams batteries with normal use. Now with the solar setup I did not install the supplied batteries. They would be needed if there was no sun for a long extended time for backup power thou. The 18650 lithium ion battery in the solar case is pretty powerful (I have several tact lights that use the same battery) and also easily replaceable in the future. I have grandfathered free cloud storage as a legacy member. I would be invaluable if you hadn’t had a chance to down load video and had cams and module storage stolen in a break in. Bandits are sometime pretty savvy on simple systems. So hiding the inside blink module or “brain” out of sight may be helpful.

[@lancenaismith8184]

Just a point about the INSTALL. I use a VPN - turn it off during the install or the install will fail. You can reconnect the VPN once your are setup.

[@davidbiderman3426]

great job! I'm sold... have arlo and am extremely disappointed with them and their customer service!

[@urbanition]

Hi sr, you can watch all 4 or two live cameras at the same time

[@DonWestonbooks]

Don't see any of the links you said you'd post about accessories. I'm most interested in the plug in gadget holder for the module and wifi and camera extenders. Don't see the need for the camera holder as the cameras are weatherized already. Maybe for the shield to keep raindrops off the lens? Also wondered if the hood shrunk the coverage area.

[@mikereedy51]

Hi where did u buy power cord for blink cameras got 6 new to power3 of them thanks

[@johnlawrence4213]

Doc i have the X2 cameras like you inside and out setup on schedules just as you report. I use the more secure install products too. I did not know that I can add a thumb drive to the server and download video tp it. i like your video because it has given me ideas to try here where i screen out trees. Thank you

[@ac7384]

What outside and size cover you have for your extender?

[@delorism]

WOW - you are great at this! Thank you!

[@carolinanumber1830]

Curious about the silicone cover with the extended top protruding out. I don't see that or maybe you could post a link if they still make it (is this just for the XT models) and is it good for the latest Blink camera outdoor kits? Thanks..Great videos!!

[@K.P.R.13]

I'm worried about the camera being easily taken out of the Silicone cover and mounting system and stolen. You mentioned that the bracket screws right into the back of the Silicone cover, but not as to whether the bracket screws into the silicone cover and through it and into the screw grooves on the camera that the back cover screw screws into, thus, the bracket screw taking the place of the camera's back cover screw.

[@paulhoyt640]

What link do I go on to find out how to order the silicone covers for new blink outdoor cameras

[@maj-britmansson-brown6195]

Thank you. Very informative.

[@davidconrey8570]

Speaking at night with night vision enabled do you have motion activated light? If so how do they work out for you? With the cameras being on night vision then the lights coming on at the same time or right after the cameras start recording? I have heard lots of issues with this?

[@jakjan1]

thankyou really enjoyed your video, I have just bought one of these cameras and I am delighted with it.

[@TheSooz2008]

With the weather proof case on the camera, can you still plug in the optional electrical cord to the camera if you don't want to use batteries?

[@blockisle9]

The difference now is they now charge a monthly fee per camera unless you have an account already.

[@dawnb7457]

Thanks so much Doc, this was a big help!

[@ac7384]

What type chip is that. I see it’s me at. But is that a holder. Or what is it exsactly ?

[@TonyaTheQueen777]

Great review! Thanks for all the info 😊

[@ghost-4201]

Does it record motion and automatically save?

[@joannc.7004]

I'm looking for a monitor So i don't have to use my phone at home I don't have or want alexa or echo just a A monitor view and record thank you

[@jamesmabry2261]

Which WiFi extender do you recommend?

[@sideways8films488]

Thanks for this video. I was wondering if we could use the platform for multiple homes as we have a cabin. Thanks for the info!

[@shaazy]

Hey so, a little off-topic but, what exactly is that legal tree requirement / 1000 sq ft you mentioned at 6:30? I was really curious to know. Love the review btw!

[@tomwright4730]

An excellent and informative review thanks.

[@aimekiomba7138]

Great video with a clear explanation...

[@johnlewis5663]

Excellent video, well explained

[@battles423]

Does the weather proof case come with outdoor system or is sold separately. You probably said I just didn’t pay enough attention. Lol

[@ruthlackey4884]

Great video. Thank you. Which USB SD reader would you recommend?

[@gloriahernandez7107]

Hello.. so did you replace the back cover for the silicone cover or the two of them? And then the extender breaker?

[@s2kseth]

Good vid and Im sold and im not buy a ring now Whats the point. thanks,, I need them for my new home purchase..