Blink Outdoor 4

Easy, wire-free installation ; Person detection (with a subscription) ; Sharp 1080p video ; Long battery life ; Local and cloud video storage options ; Works with Amazon Alexa, IFTTT

Doesn't support Apple HomeKit or Google Assistant ; Some features paywalled ; Requires a hub (included)

The Blink Outdoor 4 is a battery-powered and Alexa-integrated security camera that captures sharp daytime video, with a wider field of view than its predecessor and optional people alerts.

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.

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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However, nighttime image quality isn’t as good as more expensive models from Nest and Arlo, which is to be expected. And, there are still some other limitations, such as the fact that videos are capped at 60 seconds, and you need to subscribe to Blink...

The $120 Blink Outdoor 4 camera is a capable home security camera that brings with it high-quality video, a modern design, and the option for local recording, something that’s sure to appeal to many privacy-minded users. The new person-detection...

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