Get the waterproof Blink Mini 2 security camera for just $20 before October Prime Day

What’s the problem?

Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days The sale event is approaching in a few days and many deals are already available, including 50% off Flashing Mini 2 for $20 and with outdoor adapter For only $30.

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Key takeaways from ZDNET

• Flashing Mini 2 Available for a limited time for $40 on its own or in a bundle Weatherproof power adapter for $50.
• With a stronger build, improved video quality, a new spotlight, person detection, and weatherproofing for outdoor use, the Blink Mini 2 is a definite upgrade from the first generation.
• As an Amazon device, the Blink Mini 2 works with Alexa but not Google Home, Matter, or other smart home systems.

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If you’re looking for an affordable security camera to replace your Wyze Cam after the recent data breach, Blink may have one for you. The new Blink Mini 2 is finally available for purchase.

I was testing the Blink Mini 2 last week and noticed some big changes over the original Mini FlashingThis is the situation I’ve been experiencing for almost two years. Widely known as an affordable indoor camera (you can usually buy two for $30 during Amazon sale events), the Blink Mini is a compact, wearable camera that can be installed anywhere inside or outside your home.

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The older Blink Mini has two-way audio, 1080p video resolution, Amazon Alexa integration, and works as a ringtone for the Blink video doorbell. The new Blink Mini 2 has all these features, as well as weatherproof internal and external structure, person detection and spotlight.

Weatherproofing is a feature that takes Blink to the next level and makes it a direct hit. Wyze Cam v3 contestant. Wyze Glass maker Wyze Labs recently Target of user frustration After the service outage led to a privacy incident where some users were temporarily able to see other users’ live cameras and activities.

After testing the Blink Mini 2, I spoke with Blink’s head of product Jonathan Cohn to discuss the ins and outs of the new security camera. Cohn explained that after listening to user feedback, the company added weatherproofing and a spotlight that works as a light source for color night vision to illuminate dark areas when motion is detected. The camera also has a recording indicator to deter intruders.

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Although not as bright as an outdoor light, the spotlight is bright enough to illuminate approaching people and illuminate paths in the dark. This made me consider setting up the Mini 2 next to the bins near my house, but decided against it since there was no power source nearby and the camera needed to be plugged in at all times. The Mini 2 goes perfectly into the driveway or garage to light up the driveway or keep an eye on the back door.

Like the Blink Outdoor 4, the Blink Mini 2 can notify you when a person is detected and ignore any other movements supported by Blink’s silicon.

“Blink manufactures its own chip and uses the chip in our cameras, which means we have the end-to-end experience and design of our camera,” Cohn explained. Cohn added that using proprietary silicon and design allows Blink to guarantee the entire privacy and security experience, from the moment light enters the lens to the video clips recorded.

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Although Blink Mini and Mini 2 feature 1080p HD resolution video recording, the difference in the recorded clips is striking. Cohn explained that Blink has made significant improvements to the Mini 2’s video quality, increasing the field of view from 110 degrees to 143 degrees for greater coverage, increasing the sensor’s low-light capability, and improving dynamic range.

This means the Mini 2 can capture clearer and more detailed images in mixed lighting conditions, even when very bright and dark areas are in a single frame. A better dynamic range can show details in shadow and bright areas in a single video, making it easier to identify people and objects.

ZDNET’s purchase advice

In my house Flashing Mini 2 I replaced the Wyze Cam v3 in my sunroom. This is a fairly humid room with a direct entrance to my house, so a camera with a spotlight is better than one without. Since switching I won’t be going back.

Blink cameras come with a 30-day free trial of the Blink Subscription Plan. The monthly subscription offers users cloud storage and extra features such as person detection and continuous live streaming for up to 90 minutes. You can skip the subscription by purchasing the Blink Sync Module, the solution I have installed at home, and a USB flash drive to store video clips.

Since my home is connected to Amazon’s Alexa, I appreciate that the Blink Mini 2 is faster at connecting to multiple Echo Shows than the Wyze camera and shows me what’s going on in the sunroom. Blink does not integrate with Google Home, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings or other smart home systems; This is a factor to consider if a system is used in your smart home.