Blink Outdoor 4

Cheap ; Long battery life ; Easy to set up

Quite basic settings

A simple and effective outdoor camera, the Blink Outdoor 4 is extremely keenly priced for a wireless model, particularly one that will last up to two years on a set of batteries. It needs a subscription to get the most out of it, but these are also...

No cables required ; Two-year battery life ; Easy user interface

Many features require subscription ; Resolution and breadth of features may be unsatisfying ; Limited customization

The Blink Outdoor 4 is a low-cost security camera capable of outdoor use. It offers a bunch of useful base features, including two-way audio, a 1080p resolution and a two year battery life. Though its price is quite attractive, it’s likely not a good...

Extremely versatile ; Two year battery life is impressive (if it's real) ; Solid build quality on the camera ; App is straightforward

Camera accessories have questionable durability ; MicroUSB in 2023 ; No continuous recording capability

Compact outdoor-ready design ; Long-term AA battery life ; Easy mount ; Great app interface ; Hub included with no additional cost ; High-quality view for an HD cam

Sync Module 2 hub needs careful placement ; Audio is a bit rough

Very long battery life Sync Module 2 can host a USB drive for local video storage Image processing is performed on the camera, not in the cloud

Resolution limited to 1080p No pet, package, or vehicle detection; person detection still in beta Subscription required to unlock many features, including person detection

The Blink Outdoor 4 is a solid budget-priced outdoor security camera with amazingly long battery and excellent privacy protection. It’s very easy to set up and use on a day-to-day basis, and its small size allows it to fit almost anywhere.

Local storage

Poor low light quality ; Average daytime quality

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Standard features that work well Easy setup Works with Alexa

Doesn't work with Google Assistant Payment required for some features

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