Blink Mini – Compact indoor plug-in smart security camera

About this item:

1. Monitor the inside of your home day and night with our 1080P HD indoor plug-in smart security camera with motion detection and two-way audio.

2. See, hear, and speak to people and pets in your home from your smartphone with Blink Mini’s live view and two-way audio.

3. Get alerts on your smartphone whenever motion is detected or customize motion detection zones so you can see what matters most.

4. Use Mini as an indoor plug-in chime for Blink Video Doorbell. Hear a real-time alert from Mini when someone presses your Video Doorbell.

5. Choose to save and share clips with a free 30-day trial of the Blink Subscription Plan or locally with the Sync Module 2 (sold separately).

6. Set up in minutes — plug in the camera, connect it to wifi, and follow the instructions in the free Blink Home Monitor app.

7. Works with Alexa — pair Blink Mini with a supported Alexa-enabled device to engage live view, arm and disarm your camera, and more using your voice.

8. Include 1 Blink Mini camera (white), mounting kit including stand, USB cable, and power adapter.

Customer review: 

I bought this to use as a baby monitor, thinking if the quality was good I would end up purchasing an outdoor setting as well. I got it in this afternoon, and the setup was super easy. The picture quality is excellent for the price point.

The main issue for me is that there is no option for continuous viewing. The live view from the app will automatically shut off after 30 seconds if you don't tap the "continue?" prompt. If I had known this ahead of time, I would have never purchased a Blink camera. I watch my daughter on a Fire tablet while I work at night, and it's really not feasible to stop typing every 30 seconds to press a button.

Maybe it's my fault for not realizing it, but I don't remember reading any information about the length of viewing time, so I assumed it would be like the Foscam I had sought to replace. If Blink ever adds an update for continuous viewing, I would repurchase in a heartbeat, but for now, I'm sending it back.