Choose to save and share your clips conveniently in the cloud with a Blink Subscription Plan. Receive a free 30-day trial of the Plus Plan with the purchase of Blink Outdoor.
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Save and share unlimited videos for 60-days with an optional Blink Subscription Plan (sold separately). Local storage is available with the Sync Module 2 (requires USB flash drive – sold separately).
Blink Outdoor offers two-year battery life and is built to withstand the elements so you can protect your
home – inside and out, day or night.
With Blink's proprietary chip technology, Outdoor runs on two AA lithium batteries that last up to two years so you can see what’s happening in and around your home without the stress of frequent battery replacement.
See what’s happening at home no matter where you are with the Blink app using HD live view and infrared night vision. Two-way audio lets you hear and talk back – it’s like being home even when you’re not.
Create customized motion detection and privacy zones so you only see the movement you care about.
No more searching for outlets and no professional installation required – everything you need to get started is in the box. Plus, its wire-free design means you can place, stand, or mount it anywhere.
Go hands-free with Alexa. Stream live video, arm and disarm your camera, and more.
Cloud Storage: Blink Subscription Plan
Record, view, and save events in your Blink app with a free 30-day trial of the Blink Subscription Plan. Then, subscribe for just $3 per month per camera, or $10 per month for unlimited cameras at a single location.
Learn more here.
Local Storage: Blink Sync Module 2
Save motion clips and photos from up to 10 Blink cameras connected to the Blink Sync Module 2 locally in your home and view them through the Blink app or the computer by plugging in a USB flash drive (sold separately) for no additional fee. Learn more here.
Note: Features like Live View and Motion Alerts are automatically available with Blink Outdoor at no additional cost.
Price | From: $19.99 | From: $99.99 | From: $39.99 | From: $89.99 | From: $39.99 |
Ratings | 4.4 out of 5 stars (282,957) | 4.2 out of 5 stars (9,671) | 4.5 out of 5 stars (13,398) | 4.3 out of 5 stars (7,391) | 4.3 out of 5 stars (449) |
Power source | Plug-In | 2 AA lithium batteries | Plug-In | Hardwired | Plug-in |
Battery life | N/A | 2 years | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Weather resistant | Available with Blink Weather Resistant Power Adapter (sold separately) | ||||
Field of View | 110° diagonal | 143° diagonal | 110° diagonal, 350° pan range, 135° tilt range | 143° diagonal | 143° diagonal |
Motion-activated alerts | |||||
Enhanced motion detection | |||||
Person detection | Available with Blink Subscription Plan (sold separately) | Available with Blink Subscription Plan (sold separately) | Available with Blink Subscription Plan (sold separately) | ||
On-demand video (live view) | |||||
Video resolution | Up to 1080p | Up to 1080p | Up to 1080p | Up to 1080p | Up to 1080p |
Two-way audio | |||||
Works with Alexa |
Field of view |
110° diagonal |
Video resolution |
Record and view in 1080p HD video during the day and with infrared HD night vision after dark. |
Photo resolution |
View captured images in 640 x 360 nHD |
Camera frame rate |
Up to 30 fps |
Size |
71 x 71 x 31 mm |
Weight |
48 grams |
CPU |
Immedia Proprietary – AC1002B, 4 cores / 200 MHz |
Power |
Camera battery: 2 AA 1.5V lithium metal (non-rechargeable) batteries Sync Module 2 power: 100-220V AC to 5V DC converter included. Battery life of up to 2 years, based on 5,882 seconds of live view, 43,200 seconds of motion-activated recording and 4,788 seconds of two-way talk. Battery life will vary based on device settings, use, and environmental factors. |
Requirements |
Always-on high-speed internet connection (such as broadband, fiber, or DSL). Wifi network: 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n. |
Connection |
Power adapter |
Available colors |
Black |
Minimum smartphone requirements |
iOS 15.0, Android 9.0, or Fire 9.0 |
Blink app |
Blink Home Monitor |
Included in the box |
Blink Outdoor camera (dependent on quantity selected), Sync Module 2, 2 1.5V non-rechargeable AA lithium metal batteries (per camera), mounting kit (per camera), USB cable, and power adapter. |
Audio |
Speaker output and 2-way audio recording. |
LEDs |
1 blue LED to help you know when it’s active (optional). 1 red LED when recording in night vision. |
Warranty and service |
1-year limited warranty and service included. Use of Blink cameras is subject to the terms found here. |
Support |
Click here to view more information on the Blink Outdoor support page. Click here to see the setup guide. |
Generation |
3rd Generation |
Operating temperature |
-4 to 113° F |
Software Security Updates |
This device receives guaranteed software security updates until at least four years after the device is last available for purchase as a new unit on our websites. Learn more about these software security updates. |
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Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them.
To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness.
Learn more how customers reviews work on AmazonCustomers like the camera quality, picture quality, and ease of setup of the doorbell. For example, they mention it's a decent enough system for what it is, has very good picture quality and the resolution is good to very good. That said, some complain about the battery life. Opinions are mixed on motion detection, value, and performance.
AI-generated from the text of customer reviews
Customers find the setup of the vdo devices to be easy. They mention that it's super easy to set up and install, and that it pretty much installs itself. They also say that it does the job they expected, and adding it to the app was easy. Overall, most are satisfied with the ease of setup and use of the product.
"...PROS:1. Super easy to set up and install. It pretty much installs itself.2. User friendly cell phone application...." Read more
"...I ordered a box of 3 tiltable brackets. They were easy to install, even on our brick exterior, and you can rotate the camera into position...." Read more
"...But just the ease of use and directness with the Blink app compared to the blind notifications and swiping of the Reolink app made me decide to..." Read more
"...This is extremely slow and frustrating process...." Read more
Customers like the picture quality of the vdo device. They say it has clear video, superb video quality, and good resolution. Some customers also mention that the camera is inconspicuous when mounted on the front.
"...3. Image quality is decent as long as there is sufficient lighting.4. Two way radio...." Read more
"...It is pitch black inside that box. It is so clear, I'm hoping to be able to find the owner now!..." Read more
"...in the overnight you've likely got a problem regardless of the lack of detail...." Read more
"...Resolution is good to very good in the monitored area, a narrow dimly lit space about 30' in length...." Read more
Customers like the camera quality of the vdo devices. They mention that it has fantastic camera quality, decent enough system, and good clarity. Some say that the camera itself is nice and doesn't draw a lot of attention. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.
"...The panels even are robust enough that is the sun isn't out for days they can still provide days worth of power before needing to recharge and by..." Read more
"Weather proof: This camera is amazing! it has been through a lot of tests...." Read more
"...WiFi communication between the sync unit, camera, and my Mesh router has been top notch, a consistent strong connection and up to this point anyway..." Read more
"...The quality is actually quite good , and on the first night we put it out, it rained pretty heavy outside which gave it its first test ...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the vdo devices. Some mention that everything works well, the camera works great, and the doorbell works great. However, others say that the system or service is not very good, the comes with the camera is not good, and it started malfunctioning about a week after getting it.
"...3. Activity zones do not work as they should...." Read more
"...operating for about 3 months and during that time has functioned normally without interruption or degradation in image quality doing so in very cold..." Read more
"...One important thing. The bracket that comes with the camera is not very good and you cannot easily adjust or rotate your camera...." Read more
"...I'm not monitoring a huge area and I only have one camera, but everything works well and I have no reason to think it wouldn't continue to work well..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the motion detection of the video doorbell. Some mention that it's great, and easy to set up. They like that the notifications are timely when motion is detected, and that they can set "no motion" zones of the field of view. Others say that it is not as good as other cameras they've used, and the sensor is iffy.
"...2. Motion sensor feature is finicky. It detects motion BEFORE the subject enters the field of view...." Read more
"...The SECOND the trial ended my motion detects stopped. I would get the alert, but no video...." Read more
"...menu is intuitive utilizing buttons and sliders making basic adjustments to Motion Detection, notifications option, Night Vision, and audio..." Read more
"...I tried to reduce sensitivity to 3 but then, randomly, the camera would ignore movement when my wife's car pulls on the driveway...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the vdo devices. Some mention that it's a good value packed with features, while others say that it feels like a waste of $99 and that the lithium batteries are expensive.
"...a multi camera bundle will save you money, the Blink is a good value packed with features and simply does what it should do." Read more
"...It was not connected to anything! This was a waste of my money! I have another I have had a long time without any issues...." Read more
"...They just call it an outdoor camera. This is why it is also so low priced...." Read more
"...It was a complete waste of money and my time because it’s been a headache since I set it up.***..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the connectivity of the vdo device. They mention that the sync module connects, loses connectivity to the WiFi, and disconnects again. Some say that the USB or the Module stop communicating.
"...My only complaint is the inability to share access to the app with other household members...." Read more
"...It was not connected to anything! This was a waste of my money! I have another I have had a long time without any issues...." Read more
"...The G3 cameras I purchased have the ability of two way communication which G1 did not, so I swapped them out placing the G3 cameras at my front and..." Read more
"...This is the downside to it not being connected to a power source , you can also get a live view at any time but after using it for even 20 seconds..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the battery life of the vdo device. For example, they mention that it drained quickly, died 3x, and needs replacing. Some say that the camera lasts 6 months max and the batteries are not rechargeable.
"...people are constantly walking by / cars driving by , the batteries will only last a month or so...." Read more
"...It worked great, but the batteries drained quickly...." Read more
"...6. App will show you battery life. Each camera can have it's onw settings including sensitivity, clip length, privacy zones, etc...." Read more
"...an hourly photo is mostly useless, this seems to exist simply to waste battery...." Read more