Blink Video Doorbell

56 reviews for Blink Video Doorbell

1. 

   Kenn Wislander

   Reviewer

   July 24, 2023

   Rated 5 out of 5

   5.0 out of 5 stars

   Great Video Doorbell especially with Alexa Devices

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    I have been looking at video doorbells for a number of years, and have always found a reason to hold off buying them. Part of my reasoning is I already have Blink XT2 security cameras, I already have a number of Alexa devices, why would I want to add one more infrastructure to my smart home environment? Then I saw that Blink finally released their version of a video doorbell and it was able to connect to both the old Blink sync module (I have one of the old ones and have one of the free 2hours storage accounts pre-2020) and the newer Sync 2 modules, as well as connect to Alexa to do a number of things.Let’s start the with basics. Installation is pretty simple, they even include a template to mark the wall for drilling and mounting. Two screws to mount the bracket to the wall. I also used a 30˚ bracket in addition to the standard back plate which comes with no directions but it is pretty simple to figure out. The system will allow you to connect to existing doorbell (16v – 24v) wiring if you have an existing doorbell chime, which I did not. Once you have the back plate mounted you can then hang the doorbell. NOTE: Do not mount the door bell until after you have added it to your Sync module and your Blink app since you will need the barcode on the back in order to join it. Adding the doorbell to the mount does require you apply pressure towards the back plate, and then slide it down about 1/32″ to lock it into place. There are a number of reasons for this, including there is a gasket between the doorbell and the back plate that is there to keep moisture out, and you need to compress this while you slide it into place.Once you have it up and running you can add it to your Alexa devices using the Blink Skill and use any Echo to work as your doorbell chime. I originally enabled them all realized that it made sense to only have a few of them respond when the doorbell is pushed because it was very jarring to have every room in my house blasting with a chime and the announcement of “Someone is at Your Front Door”. Also if you have an Echo Show you can preview the doorbell, and any of the other cameras on the display screen.Overall the video and audio quality is good for what it is, and the Android app works perfectly with the devices. It is easy to view recorded interactions, and download the files from the cloud to the phone. After installing this at my house I also added one with a Sync 2 module at my girlfriends house, and she loved the benefits of having one, which all prompted her to have me add two more security cameras.I would highly recommend this system, keeping in mind the following:- You need to have a Sync module to make this actually work because of how the video is accessed.- You do not need a preexisting doorbell chime and transformer, but if you have one you can hook into it.- If you do not have a doorbell Chime can use an Amazon Echo device to work as one if not you will only get the notifications on your phone.- No mater how you hook it up, you will need to have the batteries installed to power the camera, and currently there is no way to hardware and power the system even if it is hooked up to a doorbell transformer.

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2. 

   Cathy Casc

   Reviewer

   July 24, 2023

   Rated 5 out of 5

   5.0 out of 5 stars

   Good quality

   Easy to setup and install. Only 30 days of ability to communicate when someone is at the door or view camera in real time before you have to pay for a service. Doorbell is little more than a visible camera doorbell without the service. However, you can set it up so your Echo or google home assistant alert you someone’s pressed the doorbell.

3. 

   Jasmine

   Reviewer

   July 24, 2023

   Rated 5 out of 5

   5.0 out of 5 stars

   Love it!

   I love this doorbell! It’s connected to Alexa so when it rings Alexa announces that someone is at the door. I can look at the camera and see who it is. I can talk through the doorbell too! So convenient!!

4. 

   Mia b.

   Reviewer

   July 24, 2023

   Rated 4 out of 5

   4.0 out of 5 stars

   Batteries run down fast & there is a 3 to 5 second delay

   Love it. My only issue is it runs the batteries dwn so fast unless u put it on where it only captures who rings the doorbell & there is like a 3 to 5 second delay

5. 

   Amanda

   Reviewer

   July 24, 2023

   Rated 4 out of 5

   4.0 out of 5 stars

   Good quality

   This is a good doorbell camera. There is about a 2 second delay after someone rings the doorbell.

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