Amazon is offering 50 percent off the Blink Mini in an early Prime Day deal

Amazon has the Blink Mini in an early Prime Day deal for just $17.50 — half the price of the security camera’s $35 sticker price. The tiny plug-in device can give you peace of mind when you’re away from home, allowing you to remotely check in to make sure your space is free of intruders (or use its two-way audio Can talk to your pet). Prime Day’s low prices may make it easy to set up a fleet of them in your home without breaking the bank.

Unlike the more expensive Blink Indoor, the Blink Mini is a plug-in device, so make sure you have a power outlet nearby or can run an extension cord to the area where you’ll be installing it. The Blink Mini offers 1080p capture, infrared night vision, and an optional phone alert if it senses motion when armed. Setup is straightforward, connecting it to WiFi only requires a few minutes of following the instructions in the Blink app. However, the camera only works with Amazon Alexa, so if you rely on Siri or Google Assistant for voice control, you may want to check out competing products in Engadget’s smart home guide.

If you’re more interested in monitoring your yard or entryway, Amazon also has the Blink Outdoor at half off as part of the same early Prime Day deal. Usually $100, you can get it for $50 today. The “weather-resistant” wireless camera records in 1080p and can last an estimated two years on a single pair of AA batteries. Remember that with this model you will need a Blink Sync Module 2 and a Blink subscription in order to save your recorded photos and videos to the cloud.

Lastly, this Blink Video Doorbell Bundle — which includes Sync Module 2 — is on sale for $47.49 (usually $95). Like the other devices, it supports 1080p live video with nighttime infrared support and can last up to two years on a single charge. of AA batteries. Amazon also touts it as weather-resistant, with a seal that protects it from water. Setup can vary depending on whether you connect it wired or wirelessly, but either way, the Blink app will guide you through the steps. And if you opt for the simple wireless setup, you can configure it to use the Blink Mini to chime when someone is indoors.

Amazon also has deals on a number of other Blink bundles. You can check out the full sale for full details.

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