Blink Video Doorbell

Pros

• App, software & firmware ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
  The Blink app is intentionally simple and streamlined, making it easy for newcomers to navigate while still including the core scheduling, motion, and notification controls most people need.
• Price & value ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.6
  Positioned as an affordable doorbell that is often discounted, it typically sells around the fifty to seventy dollar mark and delivers strong everyday features for the price.
• Base / Hub integration ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5
• Power Options & Compatibility ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5
• Installation & Mounting ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
• Size & form factor ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  The Blink Video Doorbell has a compact, unobtrusive design that sits neatly on most door frames and looks smaller than many battery powered competitors.
• 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.
• Storage ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.0
  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.
• Motion-detection customization ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.0
  Customizable alerts and motion settings let users tune when the Blink doorbell pings their phone, balancing awareness with fewer unnecessary notifications.
• Chime ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
• Security ecosystem integration ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
  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.
• Smart-home integration (Alexa, Google, Siri, HomeKit, Matter, Thread) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 3.8
  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.
• Field of view & framing ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 3.8
  The Blink Video Doorbell offers an ultrawide, roughly 150 degree view that clearly shows visitors and the doorstep, improving on older Blink models with narrower framing.
• Audio ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 3.7
  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.
• Notifications ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 3.7
• Low-light & Night vision ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 3.5
  Infrared night vision maintains usable visibility around the door after dark, giving clear enough clips for basic security despite not matching the clarity of premium color night vision systems.
• Subscription ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 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.