5-Cam Blink Outdoor 4 Wireless Security Camera System w/ Sync Module Core

senzervision

Nov 8, 2026 4:27 PM

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senzervisionNov 8, 2026 4:27 PM

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Friends don't let friends buy Blink cameras.

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darrinv8

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Quote from senzervision

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Friends don't let friends buy Blink cameras.

*or Wyze

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switchback144

Nov 9, 2026 3:16 AM

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switchback144Nov 9, 2026 3:16 AM

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Quote from senzervision

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Friends don't let friends buy Blink cameras.

Agreed. Just this evening my blink camera missed 2 cars driving up driveway. It will often miss we walking as well.

cshare111

Nov 9, 2026 4:36 AM

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Friends don't let friends buy Blink cameras.

Cute saying. I am seriously considering these cameras; But without the why, you're enjoying being a snipe...why?

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senzervision

Nov 9, 2026 9:02 PM

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senzervisionNov 9, 2026 9:02 PM

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Quote from cshare111

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Cute saying. I am seriously considering these cameras; But without the why, you're enjoying being a snipe...why?

Can't tell if you're being snarky or not, but read previous replies in this thread that confer my initial "cute saying." Or, you can see what others have posted for previous deals on these cameras, as they go on sale at around this price almost every two months.

For me, specifically, here's the review I left on Amazon that is a snippet of my experience with them:

Bought these from Home Depot (and was going to purchase from Amazon, but Home Depot was able to deliver them quicker - how funny!). At first I thought they were good, but the more I use them, the more I dislike their lack of features and the user experience.

First, aside from what others say about needing a subscription to fully unlock all the capabilities of the cameras, one thing to note is that, unlike other brands, Blink doesn't "pre-roll." That is, it doesn't provide 5-10s of footage leading up to a triggering event. Other brands like Reolink do this natively, without a subscription.

Second, I've had three cameras fail on me due to faulty Energizer Lithium batteries. I've only been using these for 2 months...and the batteries are supposed to last up to two years. Can you say "sold a bridge"?

Third, I had a doorbell fail on me 3 months after installation (replacing batteries twice). It took them 6 weeks to complete the RMA - first they approved it, then kept delaying and delaying shipment, saying that it was in Amazon's hands, not theirs. Wasn't able to get a straight answer, no transparency in the steps in the RMA process, no accountability from low-level customer service agents (outsourced to India of course) to mid-level managers.

If I had to do it all over again, I would pass on the Blink cameras. There's a reason they were deeply discounted.

In short, if you care about what you're recording, avoid Blink. If you want to give potential thieves a deterrence or make them think twice, then purchase these.

Roboboogie

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also friends dont let friends buy a camera that requires a subscription to work.

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