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If you’ve been planning to tighten up your home security without spending much, the Blink Wired Floodlight Camera is worth a look. It’s selling for $49.99 (down from $99.99), which is its lowest price yet, according to price trackers.
It’s a hardwired setup that combines dual-LED floodlights with 1080p HD video, giving you both visibility and surveillance in one go. The lights throw out 2,600 lumens, which is plenty to brighten a driveway or backyard, and color night vision means you can actually make out faces and details instead of staring at grainy gray footage. Speaking of, the 143-degree field of view of this camera captures a wide area, and daytime footage looks crisp with good color balance and clarity.
In day-to-day use, the Blink Floodlight Camera performs better than you’d expect for the price. Motion alerts are quick to arrive, and the live feed on the Blink app loads fast enough to check what’s happening in real time. You can flip on the floodlights manually, talk through the built-in two-way audio, or trigger the 105dB siren if someone’s snooping around. The siren is loud enough to make anyone jump or at least get a neighbor’s attention. Nighttime performance is also solid; even without the floodlights, the infrared black-and-white view stays clear up to about 30 feet, notes this PCMag review. Once the LEDs kick in, you’ll easily recognize people, pets, or vehicles.
Still, the camera isn’t without its fine print. You’ll get motion alerts and live view for free, but recording video clips or using person detection needs a Blink subscription. The Basic plan runs $4 a month and stores 60 days of footage, while the Plus plan costs $12 and covers multiple cameras. Those who prefer skipping subscriptions can get the Blink Sync Module 2 as an add-on and plug in a USB drive for local storage. The camera works well with Alexa and IFTTT, but there’s no support for Google Home or Apple HomeKit.
Installation is simple if you’ve swapped a wired light before, but it’s best to call an electrician if you haven’t. For under 50 bucks, it’s an easy, practical upgrade for anyone looking to brighten their yard and boost home security in one go.
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