Blink Outdoor Camera

phelimb

Hi all,

I'm looking for a security camera (or two) for outside the house in an area that does not have power but does have wi-fi reach. Any thoughts on these Blink battery cameras?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/all-new-blink-outdoor-wireless-weather-resistant-hd-security-camera-with-2-year-battery-life-motion-detection-1-camera-system/dp/B088CZW8XC/ref%3Dsr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=blink%2Bcamera&link_code=qs&qid=1633998074&sourceid=Mozilla-search&sr=8-1&th=1

The time lag is a concern for me - some previous purchasers say up to a 10 sec delay for when an alert is noticed to when it is reported...would like something (more) realtime if possible...

Thanks,

PB

altor

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058218156/blink-outdoor-camera

I've seen these working away with no issues.

altor

https://www.harveynorman.ie/computing/networking-and-connectivity/security-safety/eufy-eufycam-2-wireless-2-cam-kit-camera-white.html

phelimb

Thanks Altor - this seems to tick a lot of boxes for me...

Cheers

vidapura

@altor, did you buy the Blink in the end? Or the Eufy?

Hows it working for you?

altor

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119421283#Comment_119421283

Phelimb was looking to so hopefully he can help you out

phelimb

@vidapura , I went with the Blink 2 cam system. Easy setup, good range and batteries are lasting well. Picture quality during the day is excellent - not too sure at night as I generally only have it armed during the day when not at home.

The only issue I noted initially is that the motion detection is poor when the object is coming straight towards the camera. Movement from the sides is picked up very quickly but not so from straight on. Maybe playing with the settings/sensitivity would help that but doesn't bother me with the positions I have them in at the moment.

Overall they are a good job and I would recommend the Blink system.

vidapura

Thanks very much for taking the time to come back and let me know.

Sadly though, I also bought a Blink in the meantime but had to return it cos it couldn't be connected to my mesh system.

Hours and hours working on it with the Blink support etc.. they eventually just threw their hands in the air and said its one of the ones their camera has trouble with.

It is an Asus ZenWifi AX mesh. It doesn't work with Blink cameras for anyone who might be wondering....

phelimb

Hmmm, that's a pity - I would have assumed in this day and age that something as simple as a camera would connect to any wifi...

Luckily for me I have an Eero mesh (also an Amazon product) so no issues.