Blink Outdoor (3rd Gen) – wireless, weather-resistant HD security camera with two-year battery life and motion detection, set up in minutes – Add-on camera (Sync Module required)

This new camera is better then the Blink xt2 ! It has been totally re-engineered. Take it from someone who owns all the different cameras Blink had to offer since day one and had to get on a waiting list to get the very first one. So, I should know what iam talking about. This new camera no longer has the push down and pull system to open the back to install batteries. It has a large screw that you simply unscrew with a included tool to open the back of the camera which is really nice. Once you open the back and install the included batteries scan the small QR code inside the camera threw the blink app it will scan to find the camera once that is done it will automatically do a firmware update. After that you are ready to install your new blink camera. Also noticed the sound is much louder and more clear then the other cameras. This is good if two people are talking in a low voice you can hear what they are saying. Has brighter clearer night vision. Nice clear voice communication with two way talk. Alot stronger wifi signal to sink module and from sink module to camera. Sharp, clear, bright, and colorful HD vision during the day. I noticed before I wrote this review that some people only gave this camera 2 or 3 stars. Like the guy who is complaining about software issues. Well if you follow the directions you would not have that problem. Let the camera finish its firmware update. Duh ! Also, if you have been a Blink customer for a while and want to add this camera to your current system. You do not have to pay for cloud storage you are grandfathered in. After you add this camera to your existing system it will actually tell you this ! The front of the camera has a all new face with a very smooth and shinny surface iam sure to help combat the weather and give it a more high tec look. Their is no longer a switch inside the camera to turn on or off the blue recording light located on the front of the camera. It's is all done threw the app which is really nice as well. They really did a good job in re-engineering this camera and listened to customer complaints about their past cameras and went threw and fixed every issue. I would definitely buy this camera again ! UPDATE : 09-25-20 After using this camera for a couple of days. And as other reviewers have noted that this camera only has a 25 foot motion trigger ! Anything further than 25 feet it will NOT record when motion is present. So if you need a camera get the Blink XT2 for the further range. This camera will only be good for specific areas like door or window that are within the 20 to 25 foot range from the camera.

We purchased this Blink to add onto to our existing Blink camera system. To keep it short, the Blink Outdoor camera is probably the most valuable and versatile security camera out on the market now, the price point is reasonable given some of our cameras that has been used for 3 years are still running smoothly. Easy to install (idiot proof), and wireless option gives a lot of flexibility on camera placement.*The camera is small light weight, sleek looking, and not conspicuous (w/o mount). The construct of the mount provided in the box is okay (anyone walk by can snatch the camera off from the mount), but for those who don't like drilling holes on the wall: this camera can easily be velcro strapped on other place (i.e. cabinet door handle, railing, eaves) given this camera is light weight; the square shape also makes it easy to be mounted "creatively". Just make sure to mount it high enough to avoid people from stealing it.*Image/audio quality: okay, good enough to capture good video with recognizable sound.*Motion sensor: Robust, not too sensitive but good enough when someone walk by the camera under the default setting "5". We have other camera system before and they were way too sensitive that even moving grasses or clouds would trigger the camera. Note that the motion sensor sensitivity diminishes dramatically if placed behind a window.*Night vision: it is rated 4/10 for night vision. When there is absolutely NO light, the video are quite blurry, just like the security camera footage back in the 80s/90s with higher resolution. The motion sensor is sensitive under night vision, but the image capture is not as well as other major camera security brands.*IR: It is also "okay" and not robust. without the night vision turned on, the IR wouldn't work. The video would be an empty black screen.Wifi: Excellent, we rarely (or never) have camera go offline unless there's internet issues. The reception is exeptionally well even it is placed far away from the hub.*battery life: ROBUST! We probably only have to change the battery every year or so. The app would notify user when battery is low.When comparing head to head with other brands (i.e. NightOwl, which is far more sensitive and generate super high quality video, clear audio and excellent low-light performance/videos): ALTHOUGH Blink is consider a mediocre product, it is more consumer and user friendly (self-installation, WAY MORE affordable). The motion sensor sensitivity, video and audio quality are all at par for a basic security camera. At the end of the day, the footage is not meant to make a movie at a theater, hence the specification on the Blink is sufficient enough for personal uses.