Amazon has launched new smart home security brand Blink in Australia and New Zealand with a range of security cameras that can be used inside and out.
The Blink products and accessories will be available exclusively through Bunnings Warehouse and on amazon.com.au/blinkau.
The range includes the Blink Outdoor 4 – a wireless outdoor camera- and the Blink Mini 2 – a plug in indoor and outdoor camera.
Research shows that more than 80 per cent of Australians want to invest in their home security annually.
The new Blink cameras start at $69 and can easily connect to your home’s wi-fi and allow customers to monitor their home from anywhere and talk to people through the camera using the companion app.
The Outdoor 4 is powered by two AA batteries which offer up to two years of battery life thanks to the proprietary chip designed to save power while still enabling smart notifications and person detection using computer vision.
Person detection will be part of the Blink Subscription Plus plan and will be able to distinguish a person from an object or an animal.
“We know that Aussies want to invest in home security products but that cost-of-living pressures are impacting us all,” said Mark Fletcher, Blink Managing Director, APAC.
“We’re thrilled to launch Blink in Australia and New Zealand, bringing our customers more feature-packed options at incredible value.
“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 OUTDOOR 4 OUTDOOR CAMERA – FROM $149
The Blink Outdoor 4 is a battery-powered outdoor camera which offers 1080p resolution, infrared night vision, two-way audio and a wide field of view.
The Blink Outdoor 4 has dual zone motion detection which offers even faster alerts through the app on their smartphones.
Outdoor 4 comes with Blink Sync Module 2 which allows users to control up to 10 Blink cameras from the Blink app and view, share and store motion events locally at no additional cost.
The Sync Module 2 plugs into any power point and connects via wi-fi with events able to be stored on a USB drive.
Sync Module 2 is a requirement for Outdoor 4 and is included in the one, two, three and five camera packs.
Sync Module 2 is available separately for $79.
BLINK MINI 2 PLUG-IN INDOOR OUTDOOR CAMERA – FROM $69
The Blink Mini 2 is a small plug-in camera which offers 1080p HD live view, a wide field of view as well as a built-in LED spotlight with colour night vision, two way audio and motion detection.
And because of its design, Mini 2 can be used outdoors as well when purchased with the Blink weather resistant power adapter (sold separately for $19.00) or as part of the bundle with the Mini 2 starting at $79.
This 4m metre adapter can also power Blink Outdoor 4.
Customers who take up a Blink subscription can save and share clips and access and view live recordings in the cloud with unlimited storage for up to 60 days.
Customers who purchase a Blink camera will receive a 30-day free trial of Blink subscription plan with two tiers available starting from $5 per month for Basic and $15 per month for Plus.
Additional Blink Features and Benefits
HD Video Quality: Blink cameras are equipped with 1080p HD day and night video which enables real-time live view right from the Blink app.
– Two-Way Audio: Blink cameras feature two-way audio, allowing 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. This eliminates unwanted notifications and allows customers to choose what areas of their properties are recorded.
– 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. Blink Moments deliver added value by combining captured footage into one condensed story which users can easily download to their smartphone via the Blink app and share it anywhere – from social media to the family group chat.
– Works with Alexa: Alexa customers can use the Alexa Blink Smart Home Skill to connect their Blink cameras to an Echo device and receive alerts, check live view on-demand, arm and disarm their camera, and more.
