Amazon.com has Blink Outdoor 4 XR (newest model) – two-year battery wireless camera with 4x security coverage, 1000 ft open-air range or 400 ft with typical use — 6 camera system on sale for $220
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Amazon.com has Blink Outdoor 4 XR (newest model) – two-year battery wireless camera with 4x security coverage, 1000 ft open-air range or 400 ft with typical use — 6 camera system on sale for $220
Model: Blink Outdoor 4 XR (newest model) – two-year battery wireless camera with 4x security coverage, 1000 ft open-air range or 400 ft with typical use — 6 camera system
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Stacks with trade-in for extra 20% off! Not bad, but I don't know anything about the blink ecosystem.
I was wanting something that
1. stored the footage off-camera (this comes with the hub to seemingly do so)
2. doesn't require subscription and
3. won't be interrupted by wi-fi or internet issues (this is 900MHz but don't know if it requires internet).
Can anyone weigh-in if this is good enough or if it would be better to spring for hardwired PoE cameras with NVIF support and an NVR instead?
Last edited by CheapyDinglebop August 18, 2025 at 07:57 PM.
My Blink system has been hooked up gor a month and video quality is lacking pretty bad and the module/eco system is pretty basic and inconsistent even at closer range. The XR is not impressive and video is so bad its pretty much a waste.
Bottom line: its an ok system for cheap, but don't depend on it seeing much unless someone is directly 5-10 feet from the camera at night. Maybe 10-15 with really good light in the day.
"Project Farm" on Utube did some comparisons a month or so back and there are alot better options.
Stacks with trade-in for extra 20% off! Not bad, but I don't know anything about the blink ecosystem.
I was wanting something that
1. stored the footage off-camera (this comes with the hub to seemingly do so)
2. doesn't require subscription and
3. won't be interrupted by wi-fi or internet issues (this is 900MHz but don't know if it requires internet).
Can anyone weigh-in if this is good enough or if it would be better to spring for hardwired PoE cameras with NVIF support and an NVR instead?
Hardwired PoE cameras are far more challenging to install, but usually offer more flexibility when it comes to storage limits, and they reduce maintenance since there are no batteries to charge or replace. I operate a 70-camera PoE HD surveillance system at work that provides exceptionally high detail. To achieve this, my company spent 10's of thousands of dollars. PoE is great, but you still have to run wires to each camera, and the cost can be more prohibitive. At home, I have a 4-camera HD PoE system. To install, I had to climb around in my rafters and drill holes through 2x4's and sheet metal. It wasn't terribly difficult, but I'm pretty handy.
I recently purchased this Blink kit. I plan to replace my PoE system with this Blink one. I wanted basic optics into the immediate exterior of my home and moderate optics at the perimeter with notifications. If you think you can see who is breaking into your neighbor's house by digitally zooming in, it's unlikely to happen with most systems costing less than $1,000.00 or even $10,000. I am sure there are decent cameras that perform well in that system price range. Still, to really capture detailed, high-quality images at a distance, you need to invest a significant amount of money, as the hardware isn't inexpensive to manufacture.
If you're familiar with digital cameras and removable camera lenses, the same principle applies here. Large image sensors are expensive, and so are he quality optical glass components. If high-quality video is a priority, invest as much as possible in a well-built wired solution. If you want to check if someone or something is outside your home (lower detail) and don't require months of footage, stick with something like this or similar.
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I was wanting something that
1. stored the footage off-camera (this comes with the hub to seemingly do so)
2. doesn't require subscription and
3. won't be interrupted by wi-fi or internet issues (this is 900MHz but don't know if it requires internet).
Can anyone weigh-in if this is good enough or if it would be better to spring for hardwired PoE cameras with NVIF support and an NVR instead?
Bottom line: its an ok system for cheap, but don't depend on it seeing much unless someone is directly 5-10 feet from the camera at night. Maybe 10-15 with really good light in the day.
"Project Farm" on Utube did some comparisons a month or so back and there are alot better options.
I was wanting something that
1. stored the footage off-camera (this comes with the hub to seemingly do so)
2. doesn't require subscription and
3. won't be interrupted by wi-fi or internet issues (this is 900MHz but don't know if it requires internet).
Can anyone weigh-in if this is good enough or if it would be better to spring for hardwired PoE cameras with NVIF support and an NVR instead?
I recently purchased this Blink kit. I plan to replace my PoE system with this Blink one. I wanted basic optics into the immediate exterior of my home and moderate optics at the perimeter with notifications. If you think you can see who is breaking into your neighbor's house by digitally zooming in, it's unlikely to happen with most systems costing less than $1,000.00 or even $10,000. I am sure there are decent cameras that perform well in that system price range. Still, to really capture detailed, high-quality images at a distance, you need to invest a significant amount of money, as the hardware isn't inexpensive to manufacture.
If you're familiar with digital cameras and removable camera lenses, the same principle applies here. Large image sensors are expensive, and so are he quality optical glass components. If high-quality video is a priority, invest as much as possible in a well-built wired solution. If you want to check if someone or something is outside your home (lower detail) and don't require months of footage, stick with something like this or similar.
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