This Blink Video Doorbell Is on Sale for Its Lowest Price Ever
If you’re looking for an affordable smart doorbell and don’t mind going the used route, this (like new) Blink Video doorbell is now $27.99 (down from $44.99)—its lowest price yet, according to price trackers . Prime members receive free shipping, while non-Prime shoppers must reach a minimum threshold of $35 to qualify for free shipping .
The “Like New” label means this device has been refurbished, tested and certified to perform as fresh out of the box. And to back it up, it comes with the same one-year limited warranty as new (so you don’t compromise on reliability).
Available in black or white , the video doorbell connects via 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and offers wired (16-24V AC) and wireless (AA battery powered) settings, with Blink claiming up to two years of battery life, although actual performance varies depending on settings and use. The viewing angle of 135° horizontally and 80° vertically provides decent coverage (though it’s not the widest) with 1080p HD video quality and infrared night vision for nighttime surveillance. It also integrates well with Echo Show devices for live streaming, allows you to communicate with attendees via two-way audio, and supports custom Alexa routines. However, it doesn’t work with Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, or IFTTT, which may seem limiting, PCMag’s review noted.
Like most budget smart doorbells, cloud storage requires a subscription . You get a free 30-day trial, but after that you’ll need a $3/month basic plan to save and share motion-triggered recordings and store video history (up to 60 days) for a single camera. If you have multiple cameras, the Plus plan ($10 per month) covers an unlimited number of devices. If you don’t want to deal with subscriptions, there’s the option to use local storage, but you’ll need a Sync Module 2 and a USB drive (up to 256GB), both sold separately . Without a subscription or Hub, you can still use live viewing and two-way audio, but only in response to a doorbell press or motion event—without on-demand access to stored footage (so if you miss an event, you won’t have a way to check what happened). At $28, it’s an easy buy, but if you want full functionality, you may end up spending more in the long run. The new Blink Video Doorbell + Sync Module 2 kit costs $69.99.