The Outdoor 4 supports Alexa voice commands and integrates with lots of third-party smart devices via IFTTT applets, but it doesn’t support Apple HomeKit or Google Assistant. which delivers superior nighttime image quality and doesn’t require a hub, but note that it isn't wireless. I entered my Wi-Fi password and waited a few more seconds for the hub to connect to the Blink servers and update firmware, and the Sync Module installation was complete.

Motion alerts arrived instantly, and the person detection feature correctly identified humans in view. This is a byproduct of recording at a low frame rate and is common across most home security cameras. The Motion Settings menu lets you adjust motion detection sensitivity, choose a recording type (all motion or person-only), create motion zones, and configure a retrigger time for how long after a motion event the camera will begin detecting motion again (between 10 and 60 seconds). This all depends on the size of the product (getting past obstructions / through doorways), and also on weight. PCMag is obsessed with culture and tech, offering smart, spirited coverage of the products and innovations that shape our connected lives and the digital trends that keep us talking.Disappointing night vision: While we’re fans of infrared night vision in general, the Blink Outdoor only had a single infrared sensor, so rather than seeing the familiar faces of our visiting friends and family, we only saw white glowing blobs. I already had the app installed on my phone for previous reviews, but if this is your first Blink device you’ll have to download it and create an account. All goods paid for by credit card or debit card do not incur any additional charges, please feel free to contact our sales office to arrange preferred payment method. The front of the enclosure holds the camera lens, two passive infrared (PIR) motion sensors, a microphone, and an infrared LED for black-and-white night vision.

Two years on two AAs with regular use, not just “only if it picks up one motion event a day,” is impressive. We really liked the local storage option on the new Sync Module 2, especially with Blink going to a paid subscription model for cloud storage in 2021. However, Blink touts that the Outdoor 4 has the best image quality of any of its battery-powered cameras yet. It’s an area that definitely needs improvement but not something that ruins any of the captured videos so much that you can’t make out who or what is in the shot.

Plus, the powerful Blink Home app really let us easily customize what alerts the system sent and how the camera functioned.

I eventually figured out that a bike helmet on the patio table was tricking the camera into thinking a person was in the frame; after moving the helmet, the alerts stopped. If you want your item delivered to a different address, you will need to contact us on the above number prior to payment. This is not an insurance policy and should we deem that any fault has occurred as a result of misuse; accidental, deliberate or water damage, then the warranty will be void and we will contact you with regards to this.

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Light your way home with 700 lumens of motion-triggered LED lights, crisp HD live view, infrared night vision and enhanced motion detection. If you contact us prior to dispatch with regards to an incorrect address then we will do our utmost to prevent the package being sent and we will offer you a full refund so you can repurchase with the correct details. Our weather-resistant security camera goes where wires can’t to help you protect your home day or night, rain or shine. There’s a minimal look and feel to the camera’s refreshed design that leaves you with the impression that it’s a clear upgrade over older Blink Outdoor models.A few months ago, I was testing a Wyze camera in this same location, and it would often send a false alert stating a person was on my back porch. Later, we ended up adjusting the camera’s setup to improve the night vision slightly, but this can be tricky and was definitely not ideal by any means. com and PC Magazine are among the federally registered trademarks of Ziff Davis and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. All clips recorded can be saved for free to the Cloud for up to a year, plus up to 2-years battery life ensures the devices are always ready for use for complete peace of mind.