Blink Video Doorbell

Name: Blink Video Doorbell - Expert Reviews
Brand: Blink

4.0

(4)

Verdict

Blink’s Video Doorbell is a strong budget choice for people who want a compact, Alexa friendly doorbell with simple controls and flexible storage options. Resolution and advanced features are more modest than premium 2K models and battery swaps can feel a bit awkward, but the low price, streamlined app and option of either cheap cloud storage or free local recording make it very appealing for cost conscious buyers.

Pros

Price & value ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.8

Positioned as an affordable, budget friendly doorbell that often sells around the sixty to eighty dollar mark, it delivers solid everyday features and long battery life for the price.
App, software & firmware ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
Installation & Mounting ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
Security ecosystem integration ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5

The doorbell ties into Blink’s wider camera lineup so owners can bundle it with outdoor and indoor cams under the same app and notification system for a simple multi camera security setup.
Size & form factor ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
Battery & Charging ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.4

Powered by AA lithium or rechargeable batteries and a paired Sync Module, the doorbell is designed to run for many months to around two years between battery changes, though swapping the cells can feel a bit fiddly for some users.
Base / Hub integration ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3

A bundled Blink Sync Module Core acts as a central hub that ties Blink cameras together and links them to the home Wi Fi network for simple whole system management.
Storage ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.2

Clips can be stored in Blink’s cloud with a low cost plan or locally via a USB drive plugged into the Sync Module, and the latest version includes a hub so many buyers can opt for free local recording instead of paying monthly fees.
Smart-home integration (Alexa, Google, Siri, HomeKit, Matter, Thread) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.0

Integration centers on Amazon Alexa and Echo devices, which can act as chimes, show the live feed, and handle two way talks, making it a natural fit for Alexa centric households but offering no Google or HomeKit support.
Motion-detection customization ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0

Customizable alerts and motion settings let users tune when the Blink doorbell pings their phone, including person only notifications, helping balance awareness with fewer unnecessary alerts.
Power Options & Compatibility ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
Zones & activity areas ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
Notifications ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 3.8

This review notes that the Blink Video Doorbell provides useful customizable alerts and notifications that are easy to configure, helping budget minded users stay aware of visitors and motion without an overly complex interface.
Field of view & framing ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 3.8
Low-light & Night vision ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 3.6
Subscription ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 3.5

An optional Blink Basic or Plus subscription, starting at only a few dollars per month, adds person detection, cloud history, and sharing tools, while local hub storage lets cost conscious users avoid ongoing fees if they are willing to manage their own drive.
Audio ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.5

Two way audio is adequate for quick chats with couriers and visitors, especially when answered through Alexa speakers and displays, even if overall voice quality trails higher end rivals.