Blink Outdoor 4 – Wireless smart security camera, two-year battery, 1080p HD day and infrared night live view, two-way talk – 5 camera system Camera (2-year battery life) 5 Camera System

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  Giamji

  Reliable, clear, and truly "set it and forget it" security

  The Context:I’ve been using the Blink Outdoor 4 system to keep an eye on the property, and it has been an incredibly straightforward experience from day one. I was looking for a balance between high-quality video and low maintenance, and this system delivers on both fronts.The Performance:Picture Quality: The 1080p HD video is crisp and clear. During the day, the color accuracy and detail are excellent, making it easy to identify faces or license plates. Even at night, the infrared vision provides a very usable image with good contrast.Battery Life: The two-year battery life claim is one of the biggest selling points, and so far, it has lived up to the hype. It’s a huge relief not to have to climb a ladder every few weeks to charge a battery. Even with frequent motion triggers, the power management is very efficient.Installation & Setup: The setup process is remarkably simple. Since they are wireless, you can mount them almost anywhere with just a couple of screws. Syncing them to the module and the app took only a few minutes, making this a great option for someone who wants a security system without a complicated hardwired install.App Performance: The app is intuitive and sends motion alerts quickly. The two-way audio feature is clear enough to communicate with anyone at the door, and the customizable motion zones help prevent false alerts from passing cars or swaying trees.Pros:Excellent Battery Longevity: Genuinely wireless with long-term power.Simple DIY Install: No professional wiring required.High Clarity: Great 1080p performance in both day and night modes.Cons:Subscription for Storage: To get the most out of the cloud features and recording history, you'll likely want the subscription plan, though local storage options are available with the Sync Module 2.The Verdict:If you want a dependable outdoor security camera that doesn't require constant attention, the Blink Outdoor 4 is a top-tier choice. Its combination of clear video, ease of installation, and long battery life makes it one of the most user-friendly systems on the market.Ver másVer menos

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  Deanna

  3 de julio de 2026

  Expensive

  Picture quality and recording are good quality. Two way speaker works. Only downside is the batteries. They die extremely fast in higher traffic areas. "Two year battery life" - sure, if it's in a dark closet that never gets opened. The cost of batteries make this an extremely expensive investment. I have to replace them at least every 2 or 3 weeks. That cost adds up quick. It does come with a way to plug them in with a cell phone type charging cord. That's the way to go if it's feasible for you. Unfortunately for me, that's not an option.Ver másVer menos

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  The Photography Hobbyist

  Very Good System & Price. Read My Detailed Review

  Overall, I’m very happy with the Blink camera system (and I’m not paying for the subscription). One of the reasons I decided to buy into this system was because I didn’t need a subscription for: 1) Live view option, which means, see the live video from the cameras any time I want via the app, from anywhere. 2) Save videos that were triggered by motion to a USB flash drive (memory stick) inside my house (not cloud only and not stored in the camera itself). Keep in mind, most of my comments here will be related to using the system without a subscription, but I’ll comment on the differences where possible. Also, my comments may be a little more technical than most people would like, but for anyone interested, I’m being as detailed as possible :-) These comments are relevant as of Feb 2024 (the date I wrote this review).Viewing/Storing Your Videos: During the trial subscription period when I could view my motion-triggered saved videos in the cloud, I noticed the videos load/play quicker than if you’re accessing the videos stored on the USB flash drive in the Sync Module 2. Anyway, not a big deal, but it’s a difference. You need to provide a USB flash drive to plug in to the Sync Module, but those are very cheap these days and a 128GB drive will give you TONS of storage for videos since the file size of the videos is not very big. Also, with the cloud subscription there’s a thumbnail for each video saved, which can be helpful in finding important videos if you’re trying to find one with people in it, rather than a video triggered by a dog. Without a subscription, there’s no thumbnail on the saved videos which you view in your app, and it takes several seconds for them to load/play in your app, but it’s bearable. The nice thing is, if you don’t have a subscription, the videos save to your flash drive/memory stick in the Sync Module 2 immediately after the recording is finished. If you have a subscription, the videos only download to your Sync Module’s USB flash drive once per day, at night (as I understand it).Sync Module 2 & Wireless Signals to Wi-Fi & Cameras: The Sync Module is required for the cameras, but you get one of those if you buy a package, like I did. I bought the bundle that included two Outdoor 4 cameras, one video doorbell and the Sync Module 2. It’s important to know the Sync Module and the cameras have TWO wireless signals. One that needs to connect to your home (or business) 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network and one that is only for use by the Sync Module and cameras and that signal is a ‘Low-Frequency Radio’ (LFR) signal. It does not have 5GHz, but you don’t want that anyway because the 5GHz signal is weaker than 2.4GHz signal. The Sync Module is where you connect a USB flash drive (memory stick) to save your videos if you’re not paying for a subscription (and also for once-daily backups of your videos if you ARE paying for a subscription). PLACEMENT OF THE SYNC MODULE IS IMPORTANT! Remember, it has TWO signals. It needs to be placed in an area that has a good signal to your home/business Wi-Fi AND so that it also has a good signal to all your cameras (if you have them spread out in different areas around your home or outside your home). To give you some perspective, my house is a single-story ranch style house (around 1,700 sq ft) and I have a camera outside on each wall (each wall is brick). I was able to place the Sync Module and my Wi-Fi access point in the center of my house. Even in this central location, I have one camera (the video doorbell, about 38’ away from sync module and Wi-Fi access point) that has only 2 to 3 bars (out of 4) for the Wi-Fi connection but usually 4 bars for the Sync Module connection. Long story short, make sure you place the sync module, your Wi-Fi access point and the cameras so they all connect to each other with as strong a signal as possible for best performance/reliability. It worked out well for my house, especially since I have flexibility on where I can place my sync module and home Wi-Fi access point and the technical knowledge and tools to move it wherever I needed it.Outdoor 4 Camera: The image quality/exposure for these cameras is very good. The nighttime IR (infrared) view is very good also (it will appear like black and white footage). The coverage of the IR light when it’s dark is also very good and has better coverage than I would have expected. I have motion-triggered flood lights outside my house anyway, so if my lights are triggered, the camera may not use IR because it sees enough light (at that point it will record normal video in color just like it does during daylight). I bought 25 ft long third-party USB-C cords with a power supply to use as the power source for my Outdoor 4 cameras so I never have to replace batteries and so I can view live video from the cameras as much as I want and also have the infrared light set to High without impacting battery life, because there are no batteries to worry about :-). I don’t know if it’s different WITH a subscription, but the longest period you can record when the camera is triggered by motion is 60 seconds. For the video doorbell the max record time per motion trigger is 30 seconds, just so you know. Regarding the power, I drilled a hole in the bricks of my house (in the mortar actually) to feed power to my Outdoor 4 cameras. One camera is directly under a soffit, so there’s no danger of rain getting in there where the power cord connects (but the cord I bought is weather sealed anyway, not a normal USB-C cord). The other camera is mounted under a third-party security camera cover to keep the sun from beating down on it all summer (it’s on a south wall) and to keep rain off it, just in case…because again, I decided to power this one by a cord that plugs into the back of the camera instead of using the batteries). The included mount is very nice and flexible. If you mount an Outdoor 4 camera under a white security camera cover like I did, you may need to paint the underside of that cover with flat black paint because at night (in my case) the infrared light reflected off the underside of the cover/shield I’m using over my outdoor 4 camera and that made the video made difficult to see clearly. Daylight videos were unaffected, it was just at night in low light when the IR light was active for video recording that was a problem with that aftermarket cover I bought.Doorbell Camera: For the video doorbell the max record time per motion trigger is 30 seconds. Why, I don’t know. Technical limitations? The Outdoor 4 cameras can record 60 seconds of motion triggered video. The wireless signals for the doorbell camera seem to be a little weaker than the outdoor 4 cameras. One big disappointment is that the video doorbell camera can NOT be powered by your existing doorbell power wire. My old Skybell brand video doorbell CAN be powered by the doorbell wires, so it’s a bummer that Blink can’t do the same. You can connect your existing doorbell wires to trigger your indoor doorbell, so that’s good…but like I said, you can’t use that wire to power the video doorbell. I confirmed this with Blink tech support. I hope they have a new version in the future that is able to be powered solely by the doorbell power wires, but for now, I have to keep batteries in it. The video doorbell device has a weaker infrared (IR) light than the Outdoor 4 cameras and lesser quality video than the Outdoor 4 cameras, but overall, it’s good (especially during daylight hours). The included mount is very nice and easy to install.Motion Triggering of Videos + Privacy: The settings/customization for when motion triggers video recording is very good. You have the option to block out as much of the scene as you need to to prevent unwanted triggering of video recordings, such an area of the scene where tree limbs often blow around or something like that. For privacy, you have the option to block out 2 custom size areas in the scene you select for privacy reasons so that area in the video is grayed out. The selected privacy area does not trigger when motion happens in that privacy section and also, when other sections in the scene that you allow to be seen trigger video, the video that's recorded has a gray box in the privacy section (all you see is a gray box). That's pretty powerful and useful, if you need it. Regarding motion triggered video recording in general, I've noticed the cameras can accidentally trigger (record) when it's really misty/foggy outside. If there's a lot of mist in the air floating by the motion sensor, it can trigger a recording. Just something to keep in mind because you may need to adjust the motion sensitivity and/or 'disarm' the cameras for a while until the mist clears because you may be getting lots of unwanted/accidental recordings. I have mine adjusted to the point where the cameras almost never accidentally record unless it's very misty outside, which isn't too often where I am.Audio Quality: The microphones on the Outdoor 4 and video doorbell camera pick up sound very well. I can clearly hear anyone speaking. The closer they are, the better of course, but it's very good. The speaker volume for the cameras is very good as well. It's plenty loud and if anyone is nearby when you activate the camera and start speaking, they'll hear it clearly :-)Blink App for Phone: The app you can download on your phone for managing the cameras/sync module is very nice and has plenty of options to configure/customize the cameras (motion settings, video quality, audio settings, check status, etc). The app is where you view your videos, but of course if you’re storing videos on the flash drive connected to the sync module, you can remove that flash drive and plug it in to your computer to see the video files there or make copies of the files for long-term storage…but of course you can also use the app to save a video file to your phone if you want to keep a copy of share it with someone, like the cops :-). I wish they had an app for Windows so I could view the cameras live and see saved videos on the sync module’s flash drive right from my computer, but at this point there’s no PC app. I think there used to be one?...but if there was, there isn’t one now (Feb 2024).Price: I compared the price of this system and what it can do with other systems like Ring, Nest and Skybell and at this time, the price difference is significant, in my opinion. The Blink system (and what it offers even without a subscription) is better than the other systems I checked out.
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  Harvey W.

  3 de marzo de 2024

  Good for use in my Squirrel and Bird Nest boxes but not perfect

  Already have a 24x7 live recording IP security cameras that are hardwired to local storage all over my property so cannot comment on their ability as security cameras. My purpose for purchasing was for a decent camera setup to place cameras inside my nest boxes on the property. Something that is very difficult using physical wiring. These battery operated cameras are very small and can fit in most of nest boxes I have. Was able to get 100 percent strength of the Sync module and 100 strength connection to my WIFI on all 4 cameras that I ended up purchasing. Fairly impressive for inside a wooden box outside. I did purchase a WIFI repeater to get all at 100% signal. The live view focuses very well in the tight sizes of some of the nest boxes but the motion sense just won't work on the smaller boxes even at the highest setting. Assume the motion is just too close to the camera to trigger properly. The larger squirrel boxes work well but the blue bird houses are basically a bust. They only seem to trigger when moving from daylight to night vision or vice versa. I have turned off the motion sense in the blue bird house to conserve battery but do live checks once in a while to see if there are any new residents. My hope is to get some fun footage of nesting birds and squirrels. So now for some of the limitations that are some what annoying. You cannot give each camera an individual schedule. Every camera attached to one sync module must be armed and disarmed all at the same time. Bummer. You cannot just click a button on the App to check and update new firmware. You must wait in line until they decide to send out the update over the internet. You cannot view any motion clips right away on a computer or Mac. You have to wait until they backup to the USB stick on the sync module and then pull and put that USB stick into your computer. That alone will make me never pay any subscription fee to blink. I am not young any more and it strains my eyes trying to see detail on a small screen. Overall they are working well for the month I have had them. The sync module once in a while briefly drops offline but assume that is firmware updates. Only happened 3 times over the month and lasts about 4 minutes or so. I have set all the video setting and IR settings to the lowest settings to conserve battery and since the action is so close to the cameras don't need high resolution. Worth purchasing for you nest boxes but know the limitations before making your decision to purchase.
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  Scott V.

  I cannot rely on these. Very disappointed so far.

  Terribly disappointed so far. Unbelievably disappointed.Cameras were easy to set upI bought an extra sync module so that I could 2 networks, 1 for my house, 1 for a vacant family homeMy wi-fi systems are 300mbps, or better6 month old routersSync module positioned about 10’ from my routers at most.system 1 cameras are both within 30’ of the sync moduleSystem 2 cameras are max 10’ from the sync moduleSystem 1 installed at my house and operates normally for 3 days. There are 3 wireless outdoor cameras and 1 mini camera on this system. All seems okay, except 1 camera will not reliably display live video and will not update thumbnail images, but detects motion and records.Then I go on vacation OVERSEAS, and a second camera at the front door goes offline. Fantastic.Instructions say I just need to cycle power. But I cannot remove and reinstall the batteries here in the USA when I’m in Germany.So this system has 4 cameras: 1 doesn’t open live video feed or update thumbnails, and a second drops offline 1 day after starting a vacation.I install the second system at in-laws house a few days in advance of leaving. This system has only 2 cameras, wireless outdoor gen 4 cameras, and as a precaution I buy and install new batteries.The system is performing normally for a couple days, but when I return home to the USA, camera 2 drops offline. A half-day later it returns online. On day 4, both cameras drop offline. They do not reappear online.During all failures, the sync modules appeared to be connected with a full strength signal. And when the cameras all showed that their batteries were full, and all showed a full strength connection to the sync modules.When I returned home, I was able to remove and replace the batteries in the offline camera, and it has been working normally, so far. The camera with the live video issue was also power cycled, and still not functioning properly.It will be 2 months before I can power cycle the cameras on Germany.At this time, I have no faith in this system.They have dropped connectivity at random, and there is no easy option to troubleshoot remotely.A lot of folks seem to have good systems, and I was impressed at first, setup was easy, settings were pretty good, day and night video was good, motion detection was good.But if they don’t stay connected reliably then they are not good. And mine have not been good.-------------------------------------------------------------------------Update 23 Dec 2023 - Improving my review from 1 Star to 2 StarsTrying to organize this so it's easy to follow.Home Cameras- Camera 1 - This camera (Outdoor 4) still not reliably responding to Live Video or Thumbnail Update requests, but detecting motion okay, and sending alerts okay, when the system is armed- Camera 2 - This camera (Outdoor 4) fell offline after its 1st 3 days of service, and stayed offline while on vacation. I cycled power when I returned, and it has stayed online for 9 days now. It is sometimes slow to show Live Video or Thumbnails, but has generally responded.- Camera 3 - This camera (Outdoor 4) has worked 100% good, without issue.- Camera 4 - This camera (Mini) has worked 100% good, without issue.In-Law's Cameras (Overseas)Camera 1 went offline and came back online a day later. Then Camera 2 went offline, then both cameras went offline. I tried to "jiggle the handle" on this system, by removing the cameras and reinstalling them remotely (I know the camera serial numbers)- Camera 1 - This camera got disassociated from the Sync Module, and it's gone until I can return Overseas and cycle the power again.- Camera 2 - I removed and reinstalled remotely, and this camera has remained online without issue.Don't know why.Some cameras have been good all the time, some have been unreliable.On a good note, Blink Customer Service reached out to me based on my initial review, and has so far been very responsive.Based on the Customer Service guy's help, I am improving this review to 2 stars.The cameras still need to be better than this, but Blink seems to be trying, and I appreciate that.-------------------------------------------------------------------------Update 17 Mar 2024 - Reducing my review to 1 Star againDO NOT TRUST THE OUTDOOR WIRELESS CAMERAS TO STAY CONNECTED RELIABLY.5 DAYS INTO A MONTH LONG TRIP AND ONE OF MY CAMERAS GOES OFFLINE.IT HAS DROPPED OFFLINE 2 TIMES IN JANUARY, BUT HAS BEEN OKAY, UNTIL I NEED IT.A SECOND OUTDOOR CAMERA ON MY NETWORK DROPPED OFFLINE AT LEAST 3 TIMES IN JANUARY AND FEBRUARY, BUT IS CURRENTLY FUNCTIONING.I NOW HAVE 2 BLINK MINI CAMERAS AND THEY HAVE BEEN 100% GOODTHESE OUTDOOR CAMERAS ARE GREAT WHEN THEY WORK, WHICH IS 95% OF THE TIME, AND THEY WORK AGAIN AS SOON AS I REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE BATTERIES, BUT YA CAN’T JUST RETURN HOME FROM VACATION, RIGHT?!?BECAUSE OF THIS,THE OUTDOOR CAMERAS ARE FRUSTRATING AND MISERABLE.IT’S TIME FOR BLINK TO REPLACE THESE.
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  Acts 20:24

  23 de mayo de 2024

  Setup Instructions "not quite right", call to technical support resolved issue

  Received the 5 camera system that includes a Sync Module, and it comes with mounting brackets. I ordered separate mounting brackets, so those are not needed, will return after arrival.1. Download the Blink App to your phone.2. Create your new blink account if not established.3. Add your Sync Module to a "New System" (you name your system).OK, the sync module instructions say something like "hit the button to pair and wait for the red light". I could not figure out that the button was the small plastic keyhole. Second issue - the red light was not needed. You need to connect your smart phone to the Blink Module signal (ends with the last four characters of the serial number). Then connect to your home router. Once connected, firmware automatically updated and the Sync Module connects with the Blink Servers.4. Add a new device, this is where cameras are added.No issues once I had the module connected.Update: I have used Night Vision and Motion Detection yet, excellent good results.Excellent range - Took the camera out to 80 Feet from the module, still get the feed.Customer Support answers within 2-3 minutes and is very helpful.Great value for a camera system.5. Ordered a second set of 5 cameras to complete "total outside coverage" around the house with two levels on the back.6. Ten cameras per Blink Sync Device, so if you need more than 10, plan your system setup.7. When adding a camera, the Serial Number is the default name. You can easily change the name in device settings. Plan your setup and I recorded the Serial number from the QR Code Scan and the MAC address which is inside the device. I do not expect to need the MAC address unless the cameras are stolen.8. Only shortfall is the screws are "standard" which I would expect them to rust. I went to a local hardware store and got some #8 stainless steel screws, so rust should not be an issue.SUMMARY:Great valueEasy to setupInstallation in wood siding, no issue. If you have Stone or stucco, you will need masonry screws.Excellent range for sync moduleCan distinguish Motion or Person alertExcellent visibility at nightBulk deletion of clips intuitiveUPDATE AFTER "30 Day Trial"I purchased the Blink "unlimited device plan" which is $100 per year. Very reasonable price.The information about he plan is not clear prior to purchase that you will not be charged until the free trial period is over. So it was fine and no issues. You can set a timer for start at say 10::00 PM, stop at 6:00 AM for alerts. Intuitive setup. If not there, you could go continuous. Alerts are saved automatically for review later. Default deletion is after 2 months. Excellent value and for most home users, probably what you want. I checked with my insurance, but no discount because there is not a "monitoring company" to watch. Those companies generally charge $35+ per month, so $100 per year is lower cost.The only drawback: I would like to be able to manage this system on my computer, not my phone. So I would give it 95 out of 100.
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  Sherree

  5 de septiembre de 2026

  Camera for outdoors

  Easy install

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  Hawks3

  25 de agosto de 2026

  Blink Outdoor Cameras

  I purchased a multi-pack and was not disappointed. The cameras perform well and the clarity of the images is very good. You can have the images saved to a thumb drive or purchase the cloud package and save them there.