Blink’s Highly Rated Wired Spotlight Camera Is Now Just $45.
Improving the visibility of your driveway or backyard may be cheaper than you think. The Blink Wired Floodlight Camera is currently on sale on Amazon for just $44.99, down from the usual $99.99, making it its lowest price ever, according to price tracking data . It’s wired, so it replaces an existing outdoor light fixture and runs on household power. In return, you get a 1080p camera with a wide 143-degree viewing angle and two LED floodlights emitting 2,600 lumens.
In daylight, this camera’s image is crisp and natural-looking, and the wide-angle camera is great for capturing a driveway or yard. At night, the camera switches to infrared black-and-white video, which remains clear at a distance of up to 30 feet. When the floodlights are turned on, you get full-color night video, making it easier to recognize faces, animals, and vehicles.
You’ll also receive motion alerts on your phone, and the live feed in the Blink app loads quickly enough to monitor what’s happening in real time. You can also use two-way audio to speak through the camera, manually turn on the lights, or activate a 105-decibel siren to attract attention, according to a PCMag review .
As for the limitations of this spotlight camera , they mostly come down to subscriptions and ecosystem support. You can view live video and receive motion alerts for free, but recording video and using the person detection feature requires a Blink subscription . The Basic plan costs $4 per month for a single camera, while the Plus plan is $12 per month and includes multiple devices with 60 days of storage. Local storage is possible, but only if you purchase the Blink Sync Module 2 ($49.99) and add your own USB drive. Additionally, while the camera integrates easily with Alexa and IFTTT, it doesn’t support Google Home or Apple HomeKit, which may be important depending on your smart home system. Still, for under $50, it’s an affordable way to add real-world lighting and useful security camera footage with a single upgrade.