Blink Video Doorbell - Watch Before You Buy!

In this video, we check out the Blink Video Doorbell. This Video Doorbell was released a month or so ago and is low cost. This is a 1080p battery video doorbell that they say should last up to 2 years on two AA batteries. This can use Blink's sync module 2 to store videos on a thumb drive or you can use their cloud service.

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[jefffunnell]

I had been looking to add the Blink doorbell to the 3 exterior Blink cameras I already had so this was a huge help. Agree with you Reid that the ability to have local storage was a big plus for me as I bought the sync module with my cameras already. Ordering up by doorbell today and am looking forward to installing it this week. Thank you for the great info!

[kailinarolon]

Thank you for all of the info! I wasn’t sure weather to buy it with the sync module 2 while already having a system with a module so thank you for answering my questions. Very clear with the answers.

[PurpleKaye_]

The best video I’ve seen about this blink doorbell. Thank you 😊

[Roscn-dn]

This is the best product review on Blink door bell camera I watched on youtube. 👍🏻👍🏻

[patrickdevlin]

Earned a sub, good clear vid, great points and straight to them 👏🏾👏🏾

[mshelthomas]

I have the Blink Doorbell, it does have a Live View even if it isn't wired. It has a wide field of view, I just got a second one for the back door.

[samanthaholloway]

Thanks for this review. I very been going back and forth if i wanted to return my eken camera/doorbell chime for a blink doorbell since it can connect to echodot.
I think I prefer my eken t8 with 720p over this blink. The eken actually seems clearer and has better sound quality. I can hear people's conversations walking by on my street sidewalk.

[ShawsOwn]

Thanks for this. I recently scored a Blink doorbell, with a camera, and the hub thingy on an insane deal at Amazon (like 60$ for the whole set up).
While waiting I was wondering if I wasted money, but this video has me thinking I got a good deal.
Now to figure out how to mount it without it being too noticable or too easy to steal.

[josephbrown]

What a great video! Thank you so much ❤

[kjones]

Thanks for the review. I just got the outdoor cameras for Christmas. I was going to add the doorbell too. But after learning of the subscription nonsense and the lack of ability to save live video without a cloud subscription I’ll return the cameras and research better products.

[penguinmans]

The sync module is worth it for 2 reasons. If you have it you don't need a subscription to their cloud service, you can just save all your footage locally and you can check the doorbell camera anytime, from anywhere provided you have an internet/data connection.

[gaston.]

thank you... this was very helpful info!

[gsftom]

Great, detailed video. Excellent communication of features and cost 😎.

[yatessmyrna]

Mine has about a 5 second delay before the doorbell alerts my phone, plus another 5 second delay in answering. There is also a delay when speaking back and fourth on the doorbell camera. You can also get a quick live view by snapping a pic from the home page of the app on either your Ring cameras, or the Ring doorbell.

[kevinwelch]

I just ordered the both module and doorbell camera.

[MegaFranceschini]

Home Depot has them for $50.00 for the doorbell n Sync Module 2 . Is a good price. Thanks for the video have a nice day

[chasetan]

Thanks I needed to know that I’m grandfathered in! 😅

[ImportedAwesomeness]

Great video! I was wondering, even if I wire my blink with the existing doorbell wires will I still not receive the chime from the house doorbell?

[jscottupton]

I bought one and I like it. However, I couldn't get it to work until I replaced the all black, 2nd gen "sync module" with the 2nd gen version with the white trim (a slightly newer version that is still considered 2nd gen).

[jteemer]

Awesome review! 👌🏽
I've had my blink for several months now, and it's perfect since I work from home with my office upstairs.I didn't realize how often people passed on the sidewalk out front. I've had the Synch 2 model sitting in my office because I wasn't sure if i needed it, but I will install it today. Thanks again! 😊