The setup process is a really good time to get to know your camera and make it work for your space, so take your time and have patience here.

But I do think it’s worth emphasizing not to rush through this process. You can find much more on Wyze in my hands-on Wyze Cam review.īut as far as setting up a Blink camera, it’s pretty hard to mess this part up, since you’re talking about a relatively simple piece of tech and an equally simple, intuitive app (see more Blink app images below). Not only do they resemble each other somewhat in appearance, the cameras also cost less than much of the competition. If you’re into simple wireless tech, you’ll appreciate Blink and Wyze. The only cameras I can recall that had an easier setup were from Wyze Cams. Like a multitude of DIY cameras in this market, the Blink cameras follow an intuitive setup that mostly consists of scanning a QR code, naming the cameras, and following in-app instructions to sync the camera to your smartphone via the Blink Home Monitoring app. That said, let’s take a deeper look at all that a Blink system has to offer. And for more money-saving tips, check out our full guide to choosing home security cameras. And, as always, I’ll share any drawbacks worth noting in a full suite of Blink cams. You’ll learn whether this system is as dependable as other leading camera brands in capturing potential danger in the nick of time – arguably the most vital function of any home security device. I took Blink’s three cameras for a spin recently, noting how they worked in the nooks and crannies of a modest single-family home.

They’ve also added a few neat upgrades over their previously released XT2 indoor/outdoor camera to round out the system, which I’ll dig into shortly. It’s nice to see that in 2023, Blink is still putting out solid battery-operated cameras that provide up to two years of continuous use and affordable video storage, keeping both up-front and monthly costs low. From left: Blink Indoor, Blink Mini, Blink Outdoor

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