If Ring camera options are a touch too pricey for you, well Amazon has a solution. They have released their entry level brand Blink in Aotearoa NZ.
Blink smart home security, has been loved overseas for it’s price point, battery life, and with options for local storage.
Of course a lot of the extra coolness comes with a subscription, but doesn’t everything these days?
Mark Fletcher, Blink Managing Director, APAC said “We know that Kiwis want to invest in home security products but that cost-of-living pressures are impacting us all. We’re thrilled to launch Blink in New Zealand and Australia, bringing our customers more feature-packed options at incredible value,”. He carries on that “For those considering the installation of a smart home security system, the Outdoor 4 and Mini 2 cameras from Blink are an ideal, and affordable, place to start.”
Blink’s launch in New Zealand will include the following products:
Blink Outdoor 4
- Blink Outdoor 4 is a battery-powered outdoor camera which delivers high image quality at 1080p. There is also HD live view, infrared night vision, crisp two-way audio, and a wide field-of-view. The camera also features advanced dual-zone motion detection. All image processing takes place locally, on-device, with just two AA batteries providing up to two years of battery life.
- Outdoor 4 comes with the Blink Sync Module 2, allowing customers to conveniently control up to 10 Blink cameras from the Blink app. There you can view, share, and store motion events locally, for no additional fee.
- The Sync Module 2 plugs into an electrical outlet and connects to Wi-Fi, and events are stored on a USB drive (sold separately). Clips stored locally will stay until deleted manually. The Sync Module 2 is required for Outdoor 4, and comes included in the one-, two-, three- or five-camera packs, starting from NZ$169. The Sync Module 2 also available separately for NZ$89.
Blink Mini 2
- Blink Mini 2 is a compact, plug-in camera that offers enhanced image quality of 1080p. It also offers HD live view, a wide field of view, a built-in LED spotlight with HD night view in colour, crisp two-way audio, and motion detection.
- Mini 2’s weather-resistant design allows it to be used outdoors as well. You can purchase the Blink Weather Resistant Power Adaptor (sold separately for just NZ$19) or as part of a bundle with the Mini 2, starting at NZ$79. This 4m adapter can also be used to provide non-stop power for Blink Outdoor 4.
Unlock Even More with a Blink Subscription
Blink customers can make the most of their smart security with a Blink Subscription Plan. Customers can save and share clips and view live recordings from their Blink devices conveniently in the cloud. This is helped with unlimited cloud storage for up to 60 days. A Blink Subscription Plan also provides access to advanced features like person detection, Blink Moments (Plus Plan only), and more.
Customers who purchase a Blink camera will receive a 30-day free trial of Blink’s Subscription Plan to try it out. If you like it there are two tiers available: Basic and Plus. These come in at NZ$5 per month for Basic and NZ$15 per month for Plus.
Additional Blink Features and Benefits
- HD Video Quality: Blink cameras are equipped with crisp 1080p HD day and night video. This enables real-time live view right from the Blink app.
- Two-Way Audio: Blink cameras feature two-way audio. This allows customers to hear and speak to loved ones and pets from the Blink app, no matter where they are.
- Easy to Set Up and Use: Blink’s suite of easy-to-use devices can be set up in minutes with step-by-step instructions in the free Blink app.
- Motion Detection: In the Blink app, customers can enable motion detection to receive motion alerts on their mobile device. Customers can also create customised Activity Zones, so they are only alerted to the movement they care about.
- Blink Moments: Available via Blink Subscription Plus Plan, Blink Moments is a video viewing experience that automatically combines clips captured across Blink cameras into a streamlined video.
- Works with Alexa: Alexa customers can use the Alexa Blink Smart Home Skill to connect their Blink cameras to an Echo device. This way you can receive alerts, check live view on-demand, arm and disarm their camera, and more.
Built with Privacy and Customer Control in Mind
Blink customers can control all privacy settings through the Blink app. This includes the set-up of Activity Zones, capturing only what they want and exclude areas like a busy street that may surround their property. All image processing takes place locally, on-device.
Pricing and Availability
All the bits announced today are available for purchase from Bunnings, JB Hi-Fi, Noel Leeming, PB Tech and on Amazon.com.au/Blink.
- Blink Outdoor 4.
Which is available in black starting at NZ$169 bundled with a Blink Sync Module 2, and comes in one-, two-, three- or five-camera packs. - Blink Mini 2.
Which is available in black and white starting from NZ$79 and comes in one- or two-camera packs. - Blink Weather Resistant Power Adaptor.
Which is available in black and white for NZ$19 or can be purchased as part of a bundle with Mini 2 starting at NZ$89. - A standalone Blink Sync Module 2 is available for NZ$89.
Blink’s Subscription Plans, Basic Monthly, Basic Annual, Plus Monthly and Plus Annual. The subs are priced at NZ$5, NZ$49, NZ$15 and NZ$149 respectively.
