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If you’re looking for a budget-friendly smart doorbell, and don’t mind going the pre-owned route, this (Like New) Blink Video Doorbell is now $27.99 (down from $44.99)—its lowest price yet, according to price trackers . Prime members get free shipping, while non-Prime shoppers need to hit the $35 minimum threshold for free delivery .
That “Like New” tag means this device has been refurbished, tested, and certified to work like a fresh-out-of-the-box unit. And to back that up, it comes with the same one-year limited warranty as a brand-new one (so you’re not rolling the dice on reliability).
Available in black or white , the video doorbell connects via 2.4 GHz wifi and offers wired (16-24 VAC) and wireless (AA battery-powered) setups, with Blink claiming up to two years of battery life—though real-world performance varies depending on settings and use. Its 135° horizontal and 80° vertical field of view gives decent coverage (although it’s not the widest out there) with 1080p HD video quality and infrared night vision for after-dark monitoring. It also integrates well with Echo Show devices for live feeds, lets you chat with visitors via two-way audio, and supports custom Alexa routines. That said, it doesn’t work with Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, or IFTTT, which could feel limiting, notes this PCMag review .
Like most budget smart doorbells, cloud storage requires subscriptions . You get a free 30-day trial, but after that, a $3 per month Basic plan is required to save and share motion-triggered recordings and keep video history (up to 60 days) for a single camera. If you have multiple cameras, the Plus plan ($10/month) covers unlimited devices. If you don’t want to deal with subscriptions, there’s an option for local storage, but you’ll need the Sync Module 2 and a USB drive (up to 256GB), which are sold separately . Without a subscription or the hub, you can still use live view and two-way audio, but only in response to a doorbell press or motion event—no on-demand access to saved footage (so if you miss an event there’s no way to check what happened). At $28, this is an easy buy—but if you want full functionality, you might end up spending more down the line. A new Blink Video Doorbell + Sync Module 2 bundle costs $69.99.
