Amazon-owned Blink has introduced its latest camera accessory called the Blink Mini 2. The device has arrived as an affordable home appliance that can be used as an indoor and outdoor security camera. Notably, under $40, you will get both an LED spotlight and a person detection feature with this accessory. Furthermore, the device adds quite a handful of smart features inside a relatively tiny body.
The Blink Mini 2 offers person detection and up to 60 days of video recording
Notably, the latest Blink security camera comes with an enhanced feature called person detection. It will automatically identify if a person has walked by and notify you via smart notifications for the same. The camera is capable of differentiating between animals and humans. That means that when installed outdoors, not every shadow, waving tree branch, or passing cat can trigger an unnecessary alert.
However, it is worth mentioning that the person detection feature is only available for Blink premium users. The security company’s subscription plans start at $3 per month or $30 a year. The basic plan will also let you get smart notifications, up to 60 days of video history & live streaming, and more. As you may know, most affordable security cameras require you to opt for a premium subscription to avail of all features, Blink’s monthly plans look quite cheap.
The new Blink device is a compact and affordable security camera
Notably, Blink’s new Mini 2 can be used as a security camera for both indoor and outdoor purposes. The device is powered by the company’s in-house chipset and utilizes on-device computer vision technology. In a small form factor, the accessory provides a built-in LED spotlight, cloud video recording, 1080p quality video viewing, and more. It also works with the Alexa assistant, so you can connect it to other Echo devices and more.
The Blink Mini 2 will be available starting from $39.99 in the United States for the basic model. You can also purchase the camera with a weather-resistant power adapter for $49.98 to use it outside. More information regarding the device and its availability are available on Amazon.com. The device comes in Black and White color variants.
