Blink’s New 2K Outdoor Camera Five-Pack Is Over $100 Off Right Now

The new Blink Outdoor 2K+ (5 camera system) is currently $226.99 on Amazon, down from $349.99, and price trackers shows that this is the lowest price it has reached so far. Spread across five cameras, that works out to about $45 per camera, which is cheaper than buying them individually. A five camera kit This solution usually makes the most sense for a typical single-family home or townhouse, where you may want coverage at the front door, back, garage, and a few side entrances. In a small apartment, it may be more cameras than you need, but for a home with multiple exterior entry points, the package saves you having to assemble a system one device at a time.

The cameras themselves are small and easy to place almost anywhere. Each measures approximately 2.8 x 2.8 x 1.6 inches and features a IP65 Weather, dust and water resistant design. Setup is simple because the cameras run on two AA lithium batteries, which Blink says can last up to two years, depending on how often motion is detected. The pack comes with the required batteries, mounting hardware, and a sync module core that connects everything to your home’s wifi. Once installed, the cameras record 2K (2560 × 1440) video with a 135-degree field of view, wide enough to capture most entrances or walkways without much repositioning. In real-world use, images tend to be sharp, with enough detail to detect faces or license plates at reasonable distances.

The cameras also offer two-way audio, motion alerts, night vision and a temperature sensor that can send notifications if conditions exceed a set threshold, according to this. PCMag Review. Additionally, the Exterior 2K+ adds new software features, including AI-generated descriptions of recorded events that summarize what the camera sees. These tools are useful, but they highlight the main compromise of the system: many advanced features require a Flashing Subscription Planstarting at $3.99 per month for one camera or $11.99 per month for unlimited cameras (to include AI features, the basic plan starts at $6.99 for a single camera). Without a subscription, you lose access to video clips stored in the cloud. Another limitation is ecosystem support. The cameras work with Amazon Alexa and IFTTT, but they don’t support Apple HomeKit or Google Home, which may matter if your smart home runs on those platforms.