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Without subscription: Basic motion detection and live view (30 seconds)
With subscription: Cloud video storage, person and vehicle detection, advanced features like Blink Moments, and video retention up to 60 days, photo capture, extended live view, live view recording
Subscription ranges from $3.99 monthly ($39.99 annually) to $19.99 monthly (199.99 annually)
Blink was decent when it first came out but is now garbage and relying on the name they set for themselves, there are other options that have no subscription costs
Without subscription: Basic motion detection and live view (30 seconds)
With subscription: Cloud video storage, person and vehicle detection, advanced features like Blink Moments, and video retention up to 60 days, photo capture, extended live view, live view recording
Subscription ranges from $3.99 monthly ($39.99 annually) to $19.99 monthly (199.99 annually)
Blink was decent when it first came out but is now garbage and relying on the name they set for themselves, there are other options that have no subscription costs
Wow thanks! Didn't know about the person and vehicle detection or Blink Moments, and extended live view/recording!
I have Blink since 2020 and use the Sync Module for local storage. Really hate how slow it is with the Sync Module storage. And very annoying that it goes off constantly with slight wind blow on leaves, passing cars, and even sun shine at certain angle. Sometimes it takes at least 5 seconds or more to start recording. By then it's too late 🙄 I am looking for something better. Will use what I have as a supplement.
But thanks for the info!
Wow thanks! Didn't know about the person and vehicle detection or Blink Moments, and extended live view/recording!
I have Blink since 2020 and use the Sync Module for local storage. Really hate how slow it is with the Sync Module storage. And very annoying that it goes off constantly with slight wind blow on leaves, passing cars, and even sun shine at certain angle. Sometimes it takes at least 5 seconds or more to start recording. By then it's too late 🙄 I am looking for something better. Will use what I have as a supplement.
But thanks for the info!
I have tried a few cameras over the years and Blink is easily the worst I have ever used. I've used 2 Sync modules and storage has been hit or miss at best. Both failed after a few months use. The motion detection is terrible. Some days leaves blowing in the back yard set the alerts of every 2 minutes, other times I can be standing in front of a Blink camera doing jumping jacks and no alerts. I have 4 and turned them all off.
I have tried a few cameras over the years and Blink is easily the worst I have ever used. I've used 2 Sync modules and storage has been hit or miss at best. Both failed after a few months use. The motion detection is terrible. Some days leaves blowing in the back yard set the alerts of every 2 minutes, other times I can be standing in front of a Blink camera doing jumping jacks and no alerts. I have 4 and turned them all off.
LOL! I know exactly what u mean! I have the EXACT same problems! So what camera do u recommend or like?
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LOL! I know exactly what u mean! I have the EXACT same problems! So what camera do u recommend or like?
I know they have gotten some bad press lately, but I 'be been happy with Ring. I have migrated to the whole home security outfit as well as the doorbells and 5 separate cameras.
I know they have gotten some bad press lately, but I 'be been happy with Ring. I have migrated to the whole home security outfit as well as the doorbells and 5 separate cameras.
yeah I'm hoping to avoid monthly subscription fees. But looks like most companies are forcing people to subscribe now a day. You can't own anything anymore, but u pay them to own your data 😔
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With subscription: Cloud video storage, person and vehicle detection, advanced features like Blink Moments, and video retention up to 60 days, photo capture, extended live view, live view recording
Subscription ranges from $3.99 monthly ($39.99 annually) to $19.99 monthly (199.99 annually)
Blink was decent when it first came out but is now garbage and relying on the name they set for themselves, there are other options that have no subscription costs
With subscription: Cloud video storage, person and vehicle detection, advanced features like Blink Moments, and video retention up to 60 days, photo capture, extended live view, live view recording
Subscription ranges from $3.99 monthly ($39.99 annually) to $19.99 monthly (199.99 annually)
Blink was decent when it first came out but is now garbage and relying on the name they set for themselves, there are other options that have no subscription costs
I have Blink since 2020 and use the Sync Module for local storage. Really hate how slow it is with the Sync Module storage. And very annoying that it goes off constantly with slight wind blow on leaves, passing cars, and even sun shine at certain angle. Sometimes it takes at least 5 seconds or more to start recording. By then it's too late 🙄 I am looking for something better. Will use what I have as a supplement.
But thanks for the info!
I have Blink since 2020 and use the Sync Module for local storage. Really hate how slow it is with the Sync Module storage. And very annoying that it goes off constantly with slight wind blow on leaves, passing cars, and even sun shine at certain angle. Sometimes it takes at least 5 seconds or more to start recording. By then it's too late 🙄 I am looking for something better. Will use what I have as a supplement.
But thanks for the info!
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