Blink Video Doorbell

Pros

• Complete kit in box ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.5
  The Blink Video Doorbell kit is well equipped, bundling the doorbell, Sync Module 2, AA batteries, mounting hardware, angle wedge, camera release tool, USB cable, and power adapter so most installations need no extra parts.
• Video sharing options ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
• Installation & Mounting ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.4
  Installation is straightforward, using a simple mounting plate and basic wiring if desired, while the app’s step-by-step wizard and included removal tool make it easy to mount and take the unit off the bracket, though some users wish the bracket gave clearer click feedback and find the small removal tool easy to misplace.
• Motion-detection customization ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.4
  Motion-detection settings are flexible, with adjustable sensitivity, retrigger time, clip length, and an option to end recordings when motion stops, plus grid-style motion zones and privacy masking so owners can tune both how often the doorbell wakes and which areas are monitored.
• Zones & activity areas ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.4
  The doorbell supports customizable motion and privacy zones with a grid-based interface that reviewers highlight as a standout feature for excluding streets or moving trees from alerts and even fully blocking windows or other sensitive areas from recording.
• Security ecosystem integration ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.2
  The doorbell works smoothly within a Blink ecosystem, sharing a Sync Module and local storage with other Blink cameras so multiple devices can record into the same hub, though reviewers note that module range is modest enough that larger homes may need more than one hub for full coverage and that a single Sync Module 2 can handle up to ten Blink cameras in one system.
• Notifications ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.0
  Notifications typically arrive quickly, even on mobile data, and can appear on phones and watches, though they lack rich previews and always open live view instead of the relevant clip, which can be inconvenient and may waste battery.
• Motion detection performance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.0
• Audio ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.0
  Owners find the two-way audio good enough for doorstep conversations, with the microphone capturing voices clearly despite some background noise and the built-in speaker providing a surprisingly loud, adjustable chime and talkback volume.
• Recording ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.0
  Reviewers describe the recording system as event-based, capturing clips on motion or button presses with configurable clip length and retrigger delay, labeling events clearly in a log, saving compact files that can be stored for months on a large USB stick when paired with a sync module, and offering options like auto-saving live view sessions and hourly photo capture for added context.
• Weather & temperature tolerance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
• Power Options & Compatibility ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 3.9
  Power options include battery-only operation or wiring into an existing chime circuit, with reviewers using both approaches and noting that everyday motion load and how it is powered together determine how often batteries must be replaced, and batteries must remain installed even on wired setups to keep the doorbell operating.
• Chime ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 3.8
  Chime capabilities are flexible, with the doorbell’s own loud Blink-branded sound, compatibility with existing wired chimes, and support for Echo devices acting as chimes, but battery-only setups cannot ring the household chime, there is no dedicated plug-in chime accessory, and some digital chimes that require a separate diode may cut off melodies or add odd beeps because the needed diode cannot be used with the Blink wiring.
• Build quality & durability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.8
• Smart-home integration (Alexa, Google, Siri, HomeKit, Matter, Thread) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 3.6
  Alexa integration is basic but useful, with automatic account linking and Echo devices announcing visitors or chiming and Echo Show, Fire TV, and Fire tablets able to show the camera feed, but the system does not work directly with Google Home or Apple HomeKit and may need services like ifttt for broader smart-home setups.
• Storage ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 3.6
  Storage options include limited free cloud space for grandfathered accounts, expanded free cloud and local recording when paired with Sync Module 2 and a USB drive, and support for up to a 256GB stick that can hold months of small clips, giving Blink an edge over cloud-only rivals but requiring new owners to pay or buy extra hardware, and local recordings do not automatically loop, so users must occasionally clear or replace full drives.
• Video resolution & detail ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 3.6
  Daytime 1080p footage is considered okay and fine for seeing who is at the door, but it lacks HDR and other advanced imaging features, shows noticeable compression artifacts and some fisheye distortion from the wide lens, and may not deliver the ultra-clear detail needed for distant license plates.
• App, software & firmware ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 3.5
  The Blink app offers many controls and an easy install wizard, with clear access to live view, event logs, and clip sharing, but live view can be slow or unavailable in battery-only event response mode, some thumbnail refreshing and conveniences depend on a subscription, and users must still arm the system correctly for recording and alerts.
• Battery & Charging ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 3.5
• Recommendation for new buyers ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 3.5
• Field of view & framing ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.5
  The wide-angle lens captures a broad view of the entryway, showing visitors from roughly the waist up when they stand close to the door, but its 135-degree field of view introduces some fisheye-style bending at the edges of the frame.