TL;DR
Get cleaning gear delivered free with Prime
- Fast, free delivery on millions of items
- Prime Video, Amazon Music and more included
- Member-only deals all year
Blink announced five new security cameras, adding its first 4K model alongside battery-powered spotlight and pan-tilt cameras and longer-range options. U.S. preorders are open, but Blink has not announced shipping dates; some features require a subscription.
Blink has announced five new security cameras, including its first 4K model, as well as new battery-powered spotlight and pan-tilt cameras. The lineup is available to preorder in the U.S., with listed prices ranging from $49.99 to $199.99; Blink has not said when orders will ship.
The new models cover different monitoring needs. The $79.99 Blink Mini 4K Plus is the company’s first camera with 4K resolution. Blink lists Wi-Fi 6, two-way audio and Smart Alerts with person and vehicle detection among its features. The camera is designed for indoor or outdoor use.
At the top of the lineup, the $199.99 Blink Frontier XR Plus is a trail camera intended for large properties. Blink says it can reach up to 7,000 feet with a clear line of sight, describing it as the company’s farthest-reaching camera to date. The $149.99 Blink Outdoor 2K XR Plus is rated for up to 800 feet with some obstructions or 2,700 feet with a clear line of sight.
The other two models add different camera formats. The $109.99 Spotlight Cam 2K Plus is Blink’s first battery-powered spotlight camera, while the $49.99 Mini Pan-Tilt 2K Plus is described as Blink’s first pan-tilt camera. Blink lists 350 degrees of pan and 115 degrees of tilt for the Mini, along with night vision, two-way audio and motion detection for people and vehicles. All five models are available for preorder in the U.S.; availability elsewhere will vary by model.
More Resolution, More Camera Choices
The announcement extends Blink’s lineup beyond its existing Mini 2K, Mini 2K Plus and Outdoor 2K Plus cameras, giving buyers more options for higher resolution, movement tracking and longer-range monitoring. The Mini 4K Plus supports 4K resolution. Blink says the pan-tilt model can track where the action is happening.
For larger properties, the XR models are pitched as a way to monitor areas farther from a camera. Their stated reach depends on line of sight and, for the Outdoor 2K XR Plus, whether there are obstructions. The figures are product specifications, not a guarantee that every installation will achieve the maximum range. Blink says eligible video descriptions and motion-activated notifications are available with an optional subscription.
Blink Mini 4K Plus security camera
As an affiliate, we earn on qualifying purchases.
As an affiliate, we earn on qualifying purchases.
A Broader Blink Camera Lineup
The new cameras join Blink’s existing 2K products, including the Mini 2K, Mini 2K Plus and Outdoor 2K Plus. The lineup includes several distinct features: 4K resolution, the brand’s first battery-powered spotlight camera, its first pan-tilt camera and two XR cameras marketed for extended reach.
Blink says optional subscription features include video descriptions, motion-activated notifications and 60 days of cloud video storage. The subscription starts at $3.99 per month, according to the source report. The report also says users can record locally with a Blink Sync Module, though it does not detail which features or storage arrangements apply to each individual camera.
“The Frontier XR Plus can cover up to 7,000 feet with a clear line of sight.”
— Blink, as reported by The Verge
battery-powered spotlight security camera
As an affiliate, we earn on qualifying purchases.
As an affiliate, we earn on qualifying purchases.
Shipping Dates and Feature Details
Blink has not specified when the cameras will begin shipping, despite opening U.S. preorders. The source report said it had asked the company for clarification. It also does not provide a shipping schedule for other regions, where availability is expected to vary by model.
Some product details remain limited. The listed reach figures are tied to line-of-sight or obstruction conditions. The source material also does not spell out which subscription features are available on each camera or whether local recording supports the same functions as cloud plans.
As an affiliate, we earn on qualifying purchases.
Preorders Await Shipping Dates
The next milestone is confirmation of shipping dates and regional availability. The Verge said it would update its report if Blink supplied further details; no additional timing was provided in the source material.
As an affiliate, we earn on qualifying purchases.
Key Questions
Which Blink camera supports 4K?
The $79.99 Blink Mini 4K Plus is the first Blink camera in the lineup to support 4K, according to the report. It is designed for indoor and outdoor use and includes Wi-Fi 6 and two-way audio.
How much do the new Blink cameras cost?
The five models are priced from $49.99 to $199.99. The Mini Pan-Tilt 2K Plus is $49.99, and the Frontier XR Plus is $199.99.
When will the new cameras ship?
Blink has not announced a shipping date. U.S. preorders are open, while availability outside the U.S. will vary by model.
Do Blink’s new cameras require a subscription?
The report says features such as video descriptions, motion-activated notifications and 60 days of cloud storage are available through an optional plan starting at $3.99 per month. It also says local recording is available through a Blink Sync Module, but does not specify which features are included with each setup.
What is the range of the XR cameras?
Blink says the Frontier XR Plus reaches up to 7,000 feet with a clear line of sight. The Outdoor 2K XR Plus is rated for up to 2,700 feet with clear line of sight or 800 feet with some obstructions.
Source: rss
Fall Picks
fall essentials
As an affiliate, we earn on qualifying purchases.
