Looking for some cheap security cameras? Amazon-owned Blink’s got you covered. Thenew Blink Mini 2, available now, is plenty affordable at just $40. It’s not the type of upgrade that’ll make owners of the first-gen Blink Mini want run out and replace their cameras — it’s still a cheap 1080p security camera. But some smart changes like a wider field of view and an outdoor-adaptable design should make it an appealing option for anyone looking to build out their Blink setup.
Blink Mini 2
The upgrades Blink is touting most prominently are on-device processing for quicker, more accurate person detection, and a new indoor-outdoor design. While the original Blink Mini was indoor-only, the Blink Mini 2 is made to be weather-resistant — though if you want to use it outdoors, you’ll need to spend a little extra. A bundle that includes a weatherproof power adapter costs $50, a $10 upcharge from the camera’s base $40 price. The adapter is also available on its own for the same 10 bucks.
Low-key but noteworthy upgrades
A wider FOV and a spotlight!
In addition to the Blink Mini 2’s new chip and indoor-outdoor design, there are a few relatively subtle improvements coming from the original. For one, the Mini 2 has a wider lens, up from 110 degrees to the same 143-degree diagonal field of view as theBlink Outdoor 4. The Blink Mini 2 also features a built-in spotlight. It’s a tiny LED light, so don’t expect it to illuminate your backyard, but Blink says it’s good enough to allow for color night vision video.
The Blink Mini 2 is available in black and white colors for $40. The bundle that comes with a weather-resistant power adapter for outdoor use goes for $50. Both are available on Amazon right now.
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