The one I tested was the third generation, which replaced the Blink XT2 (2nd generation) and the Blink XT (first generation). Blink cameras can only detect motion up to 20 feet away, and they are better at detecting horizontal motion.

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After 15 seconds or so when the LEDs were blinking blue and solid green, I tapped Discover Device and connected the module to my Wi-Fi network. So, if you want to be alerted every time someone walks down a path, you should not install your Blink camera facing down the path, but perpendicular to it. For folks who don’t feel comfortable around security equipment or just don’t have the time to learn and interact with technology, Blink is a consistent leader. Despite this, the night vision performance is still impressive, and more than enough to comfortably see what’s going on outside, even on particularly dark, overcast nights. You’ll find better night vision in one of the Ezviz cameras I reviewed recently, but generally, a camera with exceptional night vision needs some integrated lighting feature to do its best work.

Those are adjustments you generally won’t know you need to make until you’ve set up the whole system and have made your way through the app. It consists of scanning a QR code with your phone, giving the cameras a name, and following the in-app instructions to sync everything up. However, the battery life you get is likely to depend on a number of factors, including how often motion is detected, how many times Live View is activated, and the number of times the two-way microphone and speaker are used. Below is a snapshot of pricing for Blink cameras, keeping in mind that the cameras also come in 2-, 3-, and 5-pack systems, if you choose.

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This is a good time to decide if you’d rather avoid getting alerts when, say, a car shines its headlights through your front door window. The differences aren’t night and day, but they are enough that you’re going to notice a enhancement from the 3 to the 4. The Blink cameras recordclips based on motion detection only and send an alert to your mobile device.Not only do they resemble each other somewhat in appearance, the cameras also cost less than much of the competition. The camera delivered sharp daytime video in testing, and motion alerts were accurate and arrived quickly. The Blink XT2 is good in terms of its 1080p HD video, infrared night vision, two-way audio, and integration with Alexa. Be alerted when motion is detected, stream live video, speak to visitors with two-way talk, create helpful routines, and so much more.