My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: the Blink Outdoor 4
Whether you’re buying your very first security camera or already have a system at home that you’re looking to expand, you may find something worthwhile in Amazon’s clearance section for Ring and Blink cameras . As Amanda Bloom, our smart home technology columnist at Lifehacker, noted in her review , the Blink Outdoor 4 is a decent entry-level wireless security camera, and right now you can get bundles up to 50% off, with a five-camera bundle going for $199.99 (originally $399.99). This is the lowest price I’ve seen for this particular kit after checking price tracking tools .
The Blink Outdoor 4 is a wireless camera, meaning you’ll use 2 AA lithium batteries that last up to two years. The camera is also weather-resistant, has motion-activated alerts, a live view mode (up to five minutes without a Blink subscription), shoots in 1080p, has two-way audio, and works well with the Alexa ecosystem. (Sadly, it’s not compatible with Google or the Apple Home Kit.) With your order you’ll receive a Sync Module 2 , which gives you local storage for your videos via a USB drive for up to 10 cameras, meaning you don’t have to sign up for a Blink subscription if you don’t want to. The camera offers a 143-degree diagonal view wherever you place it, plus optional people detection if you purchase a Blink subscription plan.
Keep in mind that you will need a Blink subscription to use all of its features. Blink subscriptions start at $30 per year for the basic Blink plan. You can also get the Blink Plus plan, which costs $100 per year and has more features, the most important of which is connecting an unlimited number of devices to your account.