Blink
Video Doorbell
Based on 129 Reddit mentions
$49.99
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I bought one of those blink doorbells off Amazon and it wasn't very well advertised that it had lithium cell and not a rechargeable pack like the ring doorbell. I went to the post office to get the little sticker thing to return it to Amazon and I was told that they couldn't transport it as it had a
...Ok_Impact9745 in r/unitedkingdom
March 27, 2026 7:00 PM
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Someone just tried to get into my apartment
My apartment is on the second floor, and is an external door. My plan is to go to the front office once it opens to see if the have any security cameras that might have caught it, which hopefully is the case. I have a blink doorbell camera, but the battery ran out a few days ago so it unfortunately
...Own-Potential9303 in r/homedefense
March 13, 2026 8:32 AM
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No peephole in apartment door. Is there a doorbell camera that is good for renters (minimal damage and no real access to a power source) and is not easy to steal??
Blink makes a decent and affordable video doorbell that runs on batteries and works surprisingly well. They range from $30-$60 here in the U.S.
Representative-Mix92 in r/renting
May 23, 2026 8:14 PM
5
Home security cameras without monthly payment
We have used Blink for years; doorbell and multiple outdoor cameras. With the sync module and a USB flash drive we have never had to pay a monthly subscription. The video quality is pretty good, but we do have occasional issues with the app. Camera battery health is average. I would wait until Cyber
...ThatSillyGoose- in r/homeowners
November 10, 2025 1:38 AM
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New cameras
Your existing doorbell wiring doesn't power the Blink doorbell camera in any way whatsoever. I've had batteries that lasted well over 2 years with the 1st gen doorbell and it's been so far, so good with the 2nd gen. And that's with using both with a sync module. My advice is to not try to use the do
...non-rhotic_eotic in r/blinkcameras
March 22, 2026 5:14 PM
5
acho que a proprietária da casa que alugo está entrando na minha casa quando saio para o trabalho
Blink cameras work just fine & will alert you as long as you have it ‘armed’ in the app. Place one in your main rooms & look at a ‘live’ view at different times during the day. If you want the person to see it so they know they are being recorded, just leave it on a table or counter. Blink makes a g
...MeganJustMegan in r/neighborsfromhell
March 7, 2026 2:07 AM
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Looking for a simple, no subscription video doorbell
Another happy Tapo D210 user, here. We liked ours so much we actually got a second one to put on the back of the house to keep an eye on the garage. One of the big selling points for me is that it’s rechargeable rather than relying on batteries like the Blink doorbell it replaced.
hint-on in r/smarthome
March 29, 2026 12:43 AM
2
Blink doorbell cameras do use power from existing doorbell wiring
I will try to clear up the confusion. First, the documentation is piss poor and unless you understand electricity, it does not make sense "why" it does not work. With that said, I have a blink camera that has always run on rechargeable lithium ions and it is connected to my Alexa system. In that set
...MichaelBMorell in r/blinkcameras
August 25, 2025 5:04 PM
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Price increase notice
No issues with 2 video doorbells & 4 Outdoor 4 cams. Not sure about the price ce increase since everything is solar powered. Blink is tripping.
NoveltyUnit6801 in r/blinkcameras
September 9, 2025 12:53 AM
2
What home security service would you recommend?
I had three break ins during a remodel (unoccupied at the time) so I went to town exploring security systems at the time. Blink purchased at Costco was great value and cameras are amazing: on 2 AA batteries last over a year (lithium batteries so not cheap). Roughly $30/camera when on sale. However,
...AnotherMountainWest in r/SeattleWA
May 23, 2026 7:14 PM
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