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Sojourna: /* Enshitification */

2026-03-28T04:14:05Z

Enshitification

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	===Enshitification===		===Enshitification===
	Newer cameras such as the Blink Mini 2, Outdoor 4, Wired Floodlight, and Video Doorbell do not include motion snapshots in notifications as a result of "Early Notification".<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://support.blinkforhome.com/en_US/using-your-camera/image-notifications\|~~title~~=~~What are Image Notifications?~~\|~~work~~=~~Blink Support~~\|access-date=2025-~~07-30~~\|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251018095921/https://support.blinkforhome.com/en_US/using-your-camera/image-notifications\|archive-date=18 Oct 2025~~\|url-status=live~~}}</ref> This is enabled by default and there is no way for the consumer to disable this setting through the app. Users have shared their frustrations with this change, with one user on Reddit (u/Runner-170) commenting: <blockquote>New Outdoor 4 cameras (I bought 2 two months ago) and very disappointing. First there extended range feature is questionable. Second and most important to me Outdoor 4 cameras do not work with Amazon Echo Dot motion announcement.		Newer cameras such as the Blink Mini 2, Outdoor 4, Wired Floodlight, and Video Doorbell do not include motion snapshots in notifications as a result of "Early Notification".<ref>{{Cite web \|author= \|title=What are Image Notifications? \|url=https://support.blinkforhome.com/en_US/using-your-camera/image-notifications \|website=Blink \|date= \|access-date=30 Jul 2025 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251018095921/https://support.blinkforhome.com/en_US/using-your-camera/image-notifications \|archive-date=18 Oct 2025}}</ref> This is enabled by default and there is no way for the consumer to disable this setting through the app. Users have shared their frustrations with this change, with one user on [[Reddit]] (u/Runner-170) commenting: <blockquote>New Outdoor 4 cameras (I bought 2 two months ago) and very disappointing. First there extended range feature is questionable. Second and most important to me Outdoor 4 cameras do not work with Amazon Echo Dot motion announcement.

	I have two older cameras 4-5 years, and they work fine. These announcements work very well obviously letting you know there has been some motion detected. I have been chatting with Blink tech support, and they know there is a known issue but have no information as to when they will fix.		I have two older cameras 4-5 years, and they work fine. These announcements work very well obviously letting you know there has been some motion detected. I have been chatting with Blink tech support, and they know there is a known issue but have no information as to when they will fix.
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	Hard to believe old equipment works new does not. Hard to believe someone doesn't have time to look at the software code to identify error code and copy over. I would think management would step in, as this should be easy fix; not to mention the bad publicity of selling new cameras that don't work well. No quality assurance.		Hard to believe old equipment works new does not. Hard to believe someone doesn't have time to look at the software code to identify error code and copy over. I would think management would step in, as this should be easy fix; not to mention the bad publicity of selling new cameras that don't work well. No quality assurance.

	Very frustrating; I am thinking of sending them back and getting the older camera model.<ref>{{Cite web\|~~url~~=~~https://www.reddit.com/r/blinkcameras/comments/17z3trn/updated_half_of_my_cameras_to_blink_outdoor_4_and/~~\|title=Updated half of my cameras to Blink Outdoor 4 and they don't show an image preview on notification but old ones still do?\|~~author~~=u/~~darkmoon24~~\|date=2023~~-11-19\|work=Reddit~~\|access-date=2025-~~08-11~~\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260222213233/https://old.reddit.com/r/blinkcameras/comments/17z3trn/updated_half_of_my_cameras_to_blink_outdoor_4_and/\|archive-date=22 Feb 2026~~\|url-status=live~~}}</ref></blockquote>		Very frustrating; I am thinking of sending them back and getting the older camera model.<ref>{{Cite web \|author=darkmoon24 \|title=Updated half of my cameras to Blink Outdoor 4 and they don't show an image preview on notification but old ones still do? \|url=https://old.reddit.com/r/blinkcameras/comments/17z3trn/updated_half_of_my_cameras_to_blink_outdoor_4_and/ \|website=[[Reddit]] \|date=19 Nov 2023 \|access-date=11 Aug 2025 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260222213233/https://old.reddit.com/r/blinkcameras/comments/17z3trn/updated_half_of_my_cameras_to_blink_outdoor_4_and/ \|archive-date=22 Feb 2026}}</ref></blockquote>
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	Blink Outdoor 3 ~~Notification~~.jpg\|Motion notification from Outdoor 3 camera (2020 model)		Blink Outdoor 3 notification.jpg\|alt=Motion notification from Outdoor 3 camera (2020 model).\|Motion notification from Outdoor 3 camera (2020 model).
	Blink Outdoor 4 ~~Notification~~.jpg\|Motion notification from Outdoor 4 camera (2024 model)		Blink Outdoor 4 notification.jpg\|alt=Motion notification from Outdoor 4 camera (2024 model).\|Motion notification from Outdoor 4 camera (2024 model).
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Tempo123: /* References */ X -> Nitter and archive

2026-03-22T12:48:15Z

References: X -> Nitter and archive

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	For older cameras such as the Indoor, XT, and XT2, the local storage option for the Sync Module 2 cannot be utilized.<ref name="localstorage">{{Cite web\|url=https://support.blinkforhome.com/en_GB/using-your-sync-module/sync-module-2-local-storage-operation\|title=Blink Storage Options\|work=Blink\|access-date=2025-03-15\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260222213151/https://support.blinkforhome.com/en_GB/using-your-sync-module/sync-module-2-local-storage-operation\|archive-date=22 Feb 2026\|url-status=live}}</ref> The local storage only exists for the Mini, Doorbell, and Outdoor 3 & 4 model cameras on the Sync Module 2, with the maximum amount of attached storage being 256gb.<ref name="localstorage" /> Although the inclusion of previous camera models in local storage can be changed with a software update, that has not occurred.		For older cameras such as the Indoor, XT, and XT2, the local storage option for the Sync Module 2 cannot be utilized.<ref name="localstorage">{{Cite web\|url=https://support.blinkforhome.com/en_GB/using-your-sync-module/sync-module-2-local-storage-operation\|title=Blink Storage Options\|work=Blink\|access-date=2025-03-15\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260222213151/https://support.blinkforhome.com/en_GB/using-your-sync-module/sync-module-2-local-storage-operation\|archive-date=22 Feb 2026\|url-status=live}}</ref> The local storage only exists for the Mini, Doorbell, and Outdoor 3 & 4 model cameras on the Sync Module 2, with the maximum amount of attached storage being 256gb.<ref name="localstorage" /> Although the inclusion of previous camera models in local storage can be changed with a software update, that has not occurred.

	In February 2026, Blink changed their support of the Blink Outdoor 3 and first generation Video Doorbell from being supported with software updates to at least December 31, 2029 to being "No longer guaranteed".<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://x.com/ChickenLover_YT/status/2024882350132191484\|quote=.@blinkforhome This is absolute BULLSHIT. If you can't keep on your promises of supporting a device for another 3 years, then you should be sued into oblivion. Please share this around @404mediaco @arstechnica~~\|date=2026-02-20\|work=X.com\|author=@ChickenLover_YT\|title=Chicken Man on X:~~}}</ref> Users with these devices were not notified by Blink through the app or email regarding this change.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://x.com/ChickenLover_YT/status/2024884406117085418\|~~title~~=~~Chicken Man on X~~:\|~~author~~=~~@ChickenLover_YT~~\|work=X.com~~\|date=2026-02-20~~\|quote=I was not notified by Blink in the app or email regarding this either, I had to look at the support page myself to check out of curiosity.}}</ref>		In February 2026, Blink changed their support of the Blink Outdoor 3 and first generation Video Doorbell from being supported with software updates to at least December 31, 2029 to being "No longer guaranteed".<ref>{{Cite web \|author=@ChickenLover_YT \|date=2026-02-20 \|title=Chicken Man on X: \|url=https://nitter.catsarch.com/ChickenLover_YT/status/2024882350132191484 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260322124623/https://nitter.catsarch.com/ChickenLover_YT/status/2024882350132191484 \|archive-date=22 Mar 2026 \|work=X.com \|quote=.@blinkforhome This is absolute BULLSHIT. If you can't keep on your promises of supporting a device for another 3 years, then you should be sued into oblivion. Please share this around @404mediaco @arstechnica}}</ref> Users with these devices were not notified by Blink through the app or email regarding this change.<ref>{{Cite web \|author=@ChickenLover_YT \|date=2026-02-20 \|title=Chicken Man on X: \|url=https://nitter.catsarch.com/ChickenLover_YT/status/2024884406117085418 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260322124641/https://nitter.catsarch.com/ChickenLover_YT/status/2024884406117085418 \|archive-date=22 Mar 2026 \|work=X.com \|quote=I was not notified by Blink in the app or email regarding this either, I had to look at the support page myself to check out of curiosity.}}</ref>
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	Blink Outdoor 3 Software Support 10-2025.png\|Supported in October 2025		Blink Outdoor 3 Software Support 10-2025.png\|Supported in October 2025

Sojourna: /* Incidents */

2026-03-21T02:48:05Z

Incidents

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	File:Blink legacy account chart.jpg\|Chart for legacy account privileges.		File:Blink legacy account chart.jpg\|Chart for legacy account privileges.
	File:Blink legacy account popup.~~PNG~~\|Popup given to legacy accounts.		File:Blink legacy account popup.png\|Popup given to legacy accounts.
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	===Account bans for Homebridge use===		===Account bans for Homebridge use===

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2026-02-23T03:35:36Z

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	Users have complained the app forces you into purchasing a subscription even with local storage, with one user alleging without one they cannot filter clips, cannot have stable doorbell live views, and clip names on the Sync Module 2 local storage are random numbers instead of dates, though others have reported different experiences without a subscription.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/blinkcameras/comments/yvqzz6/the_truth_about_blink_without_a_subscription/\|title=The Truth about Blink without a subscription. : r/blinkcameras\|author=u/sonnythemoney\|work=Reddit\|date=2022-11-15\|access-date=2025-03-10\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260222213107/https://old.reddit.com/r/blinkcameras/comments/yvqzz6/the_truth_about_blink_without_a_subscription/\|archive-date=22 Feb 2026\|url-status=live}}</ref>		Users have complained the app forces you into purchasing a subscription even with local storage, with one user alleging without one they cannot filter clips, cannot have stable doorbell live views, and clip names on the Sync Module 2 local storage are random numbers instead of dates, though others have reported different experiences without a subscription.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/blinkcameras/comments/yvqzz6/the_truth_about_blink_without_a_subscription/\|title=The Truth about Blink without a subscription. : r/blinkcameras\|author=u/sonnythemoney\|work=Reddit\|date=2022-11-15\|access-date=2025-03-10\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260222213107/https://old.reddit.com/r/blinkcameras/comments/yvqzz6/the_truth_about_blink_without_a_subscription/\|archive-date=22 Feb 2026\|url-status=live}}</ref>

	On October 8, 2025, Blink increased the price of the basic tier by $.99/m & $9.99/y, with plus by $1.99/m & $19.99/m as this was done "to reflect the benefits and improved features we’ve added, such as Moments, Person and Vehicle Detection".<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://support.blinkforhome.com/en_US/subscriptions/blink-subscription-plan-changes\|title=Blink Subscription Plan Changes Starting October 8, 2025 \|work=Blink\|access-date=2026-02-16\|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250909003517/https://support.blinkforhome.com/en_US/subscriptions/blink-subscription-plan-changes\|archive-date=9 Sep 2025\|url-status=live}}</ref> The company doubts this as being "the first time since 2021" they increased the price of subscriptions, with outlets noting the 1-3 year price lock existing users can get on the Amazon website.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.neowin.net/news/blink-jacks-up-prices-for-its-basic-and-plus-subscription-plans/\|title=Blink jacks up prices for its Basic and Plus subscription plans \|first=David\|last=Uzondu\|date=2025-09-09\|work=Neowin\|access-date=2026-02-16}}</ref>		On October 8, 2025, Blink increased the price of the basic tier by $.99/m & $9.99/y, with plus by $1.99/m & $19.99/m as this was done "to reflect the benefits and improved features we’ve added, such as Moments, Person and Vehicle Detection".<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://support.blinkforhome.com/en_US/subscriptions/blink-subscription-plan-changes\|title=Blink Subscription Plan Changes Starting October 8, 2025 \|work=Blink\|access-date=2026-02-16\|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250909003517/https://support.blinkforhome.com/en_US/subscriptions/blink-subscription-plan-changes\|archive-date=9 Sep 2025\|url-status=live}}</ref> The company doubts this as being "the first time since 2021" they increased the price of subscriptions, with outlets noting the 1-3 year price lock existing users can get on the Amazon website.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.neowin.net/news/blink-jacks-up-prices-for-its-basic-and-plus-subscription-plans/\|title=Blink jacks up prices for its Basic and Plus subscription plans \|first=David\|last=Uzondu\|date=2025-09-09\|work=Neowin\|access-date=2026-02-16 \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260216212154/https://www.neowin.net/news/blink-jacks-up-prices-for-its-basic-and-plus-subscription-plans/ \|archive-date=16 Feb 2026}}</ref>
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	File:Blink legacy account chart.jpg\|Chart for legacy account privileges.		File:Blink legacy account chart.jpg\|Chart for legacy account privileges.

Mr Pollo: /* Products */

2026-02-22T21:36:06Z

Products

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	**Blink Outdoor 2K+ (2025)<ref name="BDSSU" />		**Blink Outdoor 2K+ (2025)<ref name="BDSSU" />
	**Blink Mini 2K+ (2025)<ref name="BDSSU" />		**Blink Mini 2K+ (2025)<ref name="BDSSU" />
	**Blink Arc (2025)<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/devices/blink-arc-outdoor-camera-2k-home-security\|date=2025-09-30\|author=Amazon Staff\|title=Blink unveils its all-new 2K camera lineup\|access-date=2026-02-22\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260116061551/https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/devices/blink-arc-outdoor-camera-2k-home-security\|archive-date=~~2025~~-01-16\|url-status=live}}</ref>		**Blink Arc (2025)<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/devices/blink-arc-outdoor-camera-2k-home-security\|date=2025-09-30\|author=Amazon Staff\|title=Blink unveils its all-new 2K camera lineup\|access-date=2026-02-22\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260116061551/https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/devices/blink-arc-outdoor-camera-2k-home-security\|archive-date=2026-01-16\|url-status=live}}</ref>
	*Doorbell		*Doorbell
	**Video Doorbell (2021)<ref name="BP" />		**Video Doorbell (2021)<ref name="BP" />

Mr Pollo: /* Products */

2026-02-22T21:34:47Z

Products

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	**Blink Outdoor 2K+ (2025)<ref name="BDSSU" />		**Blink Outdoor 2K+ (2025)<ref name="BDSSU" />
	**Blink Mini 2K+ (2025)<ref name="BDSSU" />		**Blink Mini 2K+ (2025)<ref name="BDSSU" />
			**Blink Arc (2025)<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/devices/blink-arc-outdoor-camera-2k-home-security\|date=2025-09-30\|author=Amazon Staff\|title=Blink unveils its all-new 2K camera lineup\|access-date=2026-02-22\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260116061551/https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/devices/blink-arc-outdoor-camera-2k-home-security\|archive-date=2025-01-16\|url-status=live}}</ref>
	*Doorbell		*Doorbell
	**Video Doorbell (2021)<ref name="BP" />		**Video Doorbell (2021)<ref name="BP" />
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	**Outdoor 3 Floodlight Camera (2020)<ref name="BP" />		**Outdoor 3 Floodlight Camera (2020)<ref name="BP" />
	**Outdoor 4 Floodlight Camera (2023)<ref name="BP" />		**Outdoor 4 Floodlight Camera (2023)<ref name="BP" />


	==References==		==References==
	<references />		<references />
	[[Category:Amazon]]		[[Category:Amazon]]

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	===Introduction of subscription model===		===Introduction of subscription model===
	[[File:Blink subscription chart.png\|right\|thumb\|alt=\|Price chart for subscriptions as of March 2025.]]		[[File:Blink subscription chart.png\|right\|thumb\|alt=\|Price chart for subscriptions as of March 2025.]]
	With the release of the Outdoor 3 and Mini<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.techhive.com/article/578452/the-blink-mini-indoor-camera-is-blinks-least-expensive-cam-yet.html\|title=The new $35 Blink Mini indoor camera is Blink’s least expensive cam yet\|first=Ben\|last=Patterson\|work=Tech Hive\|date=2020-04-02\|access-date=2025-03-10\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220524034607/https://www.techhive.com/article/578452/the-blink-mini-indoor-camera-is-blinks-least-expensive-cam-yet.html\|archive-date=2022-05-24\|url-status=live}}</ref> in 2020, Blink began switching from a free cloud model to a subscription system (finalized in early 2021<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.techhive.com/article/579287/blink-announces-new-storage-options.html\|title=Amazon’s Blink offers new storage options for its home security camera line\|first=Micheal\|last=Brown\|work=Tech Hive\|date=2021-03-19\|access-date=2025-03-10\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122142210/https://www.techhive.com/article/579287/blink-announces-new-storage-options.html\|archive-date=2022-01-22\|url-status=live}}</ref>). The "basic plan" only allows 1 device per account ($3/m or $30/y<ref name="SubAmazon" />), while the "plus plan" allows for unlimited devices and includes an extended device warranty ($10/m or $100/y<ref name="SubAmazon" />).<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://support.blinkforhome.com/en_GB/subscriptions/purchase-blink-subscription-plan\|title=Purchasing and Managing Blink Subscription Plans (US) \|work=Blink\|access-date=2025-03-15\|archive-url=https://~~archive~~.ph/~~Y8YOv~~\|archive-date=2025~~-03-15~~\|url-status=live}}</ref> Previous accounts with Indoor, XT, or XT2 devices were given "legacy" status, which allowed for 7,200 seconds of free cloud storage per sync module.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://support.blinkforhome.com/en_GB/using-your-camera/blink-storage-options\|title=Blink Storage Options\|work=Blink\|access-date=2025-03-15\|archive-url=https://~~archive~~.ph/~~Ctoav~~\|archive-date=2025~~-03-15~~\|url-status=live}}</ref> Some users with legacy accounts have had issues where the app would have users on a "30 day trial period" when upgrading cameras.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/blinkcameras/comments/16gft91/is_legacy_account_gone/\|title=Is legacy account gone? : r/blinkcameras\|author=u/SandiB14\|work=Reddit\|archive-url=https://~~archive~~.ph/~~eOPNd~~\|archive-date=~~2025-03-10~~\|url-status=live}}</ref>		With the release of the Outdoor 3 and Mini<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.techhive.com/article/578452/the-blink-mini-indoor-camera-is-blinks-least-expensive-cam-yet.html\|title=The new $35 Blink Mini indoor camera is Blink’s least expensive cam yet\|first=Ben\|last=Patterson\|work=Tech Hive\|date=2020-04-02\|access-date=2025-03-10\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220524034607/https://www.techhive.com/article/578452/the-blink-mini-indoor-camera-is-blinks-least-expensive-cam-yet.html\|archive-date=2022-05-24\|url-status=live}}</ref> in 2020, Blink began switching from a free cloud model to a subscription system (finalized in early 2021<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.techhive.com/article/579287/blink-announces-new-storage-options.html\|title=Amazon’s Blink offers new storage options for its home security camera line\|first=Micheal\|last=Brown\|work=Tech Hive\|date=2021-03-19\|access-date=2025-03-10\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122142210/https://www.techhive.com/article/579287/blink-announces-new-storage-options.html\|archive-date=2022-01-22\|url-status=live}}</ref>). The "basic plan" only allows 1 device per account ($3/m or $30/y<ref name="SubAmazon" />), while the "plus plan" allows for unlimited devices and includes an extended device warranty ($10/m or $100/y<ref name="SubAmazon" />).<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://support.blinkforhome.com/en_GB/subscriptions/purchase-blink-subscription-plan\|title=Purchasing and Managing Blink Subscription Plans (US) \|work=Blink\|access-date=2025-03-15\|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251007211653/https://support.blinkforhome.com/en_GB/subscriptions/purchase-blink-subscription-plan\|archive-date=7 Oct 2025\|url-status=live}}</ref> Previous accounts with Indoor, XT, or XT2 devices were given "legacy" status, which allowed for 7,200 seconds of free cloud storage per sync module.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://support.blinkforhome.com/en_GB/using-your-camera/blink-storage-options\|title=Blink Storage Options\|work=Blink\|access-date=2025-03-15\|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251008100311/https://support.blinkforhome.com/en_GB/using-your-camera/blink-storage-options\|archive-date=8 Oct 2025\|url-status=live}}</ref> Some users with legacy accounts have had issues where the app would have users on a "30 day trial period" when upgrading cameras.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/blinkcameras/comments/16gft91/is_legacy_account_gone/\|title=Is legacy account gone? : r/blinkcameras\|author=u/SandiB14\|work=Reddit\|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20230912031923/https://old.reddit.com/r/blinkcameras/comments/16gft91/is_legacy_account_gone/\|archive-date=12 Sep 2023\|url-status=live}}</ref>

	Users have complained the app forces you into purchasing a subscription even with local storage, with one user alleging without one they cannot filter clips, cannot have stable doorbell live views, and clip names on the Sync Module 2 local storage are random numbers instead of dates, though others have reported different experiences without a subscription.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/blinkcameras/comments/yvqzz6/the_truth_about_blink_without_a_subscription/\|title=The Truth about Blink without a subscription. : r/blinkcameras\|author=u/sonnythemoney\|work=Reddit\|date=2022-11-15\|access-date=2025-03-10\|archive-url=https://archive.ph/~~H1l6D~~\|archive-date=~~2025-03-10~~\|url-status=live}}</ref>		Users have complained the app forces you into purchasing a subscription even with local storage, with one user alleging without one they cannot filter clips, cannot have stable doorbell live views, and clip names on the Sync Module 2 local storage are random numbers instead of dates, though others have reported different experiences without a subscription.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/blinkcameras/comments/yvqzz6/the_truth_about_blink_without_a_subscription/\|title=The Truth about Blink without a subscription. : r/blinkcameras\|author=u/sonnythemoney\|work=Reddit\|date=2022-11-15\|access-date=2025-03-10\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260222213107/https://old.reddit.com/r/blinkcameras/comments/yvqzz6/the_truth_about_blink_without_a_subscription/\|archive-date=22 Feb 2026\|url-status=live}}</ref>

	On October 8, 2025, Blink increased the price of the basic tier by $.99/m & $9.99/y, with plus by $1.99/m & $19.99/m as this was done "to reflect the benefits and improved features we’ve added, such as Moments, Person and Vehicle Detection".<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://support.blinkforhome.com/en_US/subscriptions/blink-subscription-plan-changes\|title=Blink Subscription Plan Changes Starting October 8, 2025 \|work=Blink\|access-date=2026-02-16\|archive-url=https://~~archive~~.ph/~~IITuh~~\|archive-date=2025~~-09-09~~\|url-status=live}}</ref> The company doubts this as being "the first time since 2021" they increased the price of subscriptions, with outlets noting the 1-3 year price lock existing users can get on the Amazon website.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.neowin.net/news/blink-jacks-up-prices-for-its-basic-and-plus-subscription-plans/\|title=Blink jacks up prices for its Basic and Plus subscription plans \|first=David\|last=Uzondu\|date=2025-09-09\|work=Neowin\|access-date=2026-02-16}}</ref>		On October 8, 2025, Blink increased the price of the basic tier by $.99/m & $9.99/y, with plus by $1.99/m & $19.99/m as this was done "to reflect the benefits and improved features we’ve added, such as Moments, Person and Vehicle Detection".<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://support.blinkforhome.com/en_US/subscriptions/blink-subscription-plan-changes\|title=Blink Subscription Plan Changes Starting October 8, 2025 \|work=Blink\|access-date=2026-02-16\|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250909003517/https://support.blinkforhome.com/en_US/subscriptions/blink-subscription-plan-changes\|archive-date=9 Sep 2025\|url-status=live}}</ref> The company doubts this as being "the first time since 2021" they increased the price of subscriptions, with outlets noting the 1-3 year price lock existing users can get on the Amazon website.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.neowin.net/news/blink-jacks-up-prices-for-its-basic-and-plus-subscription-plans/\|title=Blink jacks up prices for its Basic and Plus subscription plans \|first=David\|last=Uzondu\|date=2025-09-09\|work=Neowin\|access-date=2026-02-16}}</ref>
	<gallery>		<gallery>
	File:Blink legacy account chart.jpg\|Chart for legacy account privileges.		File:Blink legacy account chart.jpg\|Chart for legacy account privileges.
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	===Planned obsolescence===		===Planned obsolescence===
	For older cameras such as the Indoor, XT, and XT2, the local storage option for the Sync Module 2 cannot be utilized.<ref name="localstorage">{{Cite web\|url=https://support.blinkforhome.com/en_GB/using-your-sync-module/sync-module-2-local-storage-operation\|title=Blink Storage Options\|work=Blink\|access-date=2025-03-15\|archive-url=https://archive.ph/~~YEe0k~~\|archive-date=~~2025-03-15~~\|url-status=live}}</ref> The local storage only exists for the Mini, Doorbell, and Outdoor 3 & 4 model cameras on the Sync Module 2, with the maximum amount of attached storage being 256gb.<ref name="localstorage" /> Although the inclusion of previous camera models in local storage can be changed with a software update, that has not occurred.		For older cameras such as the Indoor, XT, and XT2, the local storage option for the Sync Module 2 cannot be utilized.<ref name="localstorage">{{Cite web\|url=https://support.blinkforhome.com/en_GB/using-your-sync-module/sync-module-2-local-storage-operation\|title=Blink Storage Options\|work=Blink\|access-date=2025-03-15\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260222213151/https://support.blinkforhome.com/en_GB/using-your-sync-module/sync-module-2-local-storage-operation\|archive-date=22 Feb 2026\|url-status=live}}</ref> The local storage only exists for the Mini, Doorbell, and Outdoor 3 & 4 model cameras on the Sync Module 2, with the maximum amount of attached storage being 256gb.<ref name="localstorage" /> Although the inclusion of previous camera models in local storage can be changed with a software update, that has not occurred.

	In February 2026, Blink changed their support of the Blink Outdoor 3 and first generation Video Doorbell from being supported with software updates to at least December 31, 2029 to being "No longer guaranteed".<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://x.com/ChickenLover_YT/status/2024882350132191484\|quote=.@blinkforhome This is absolute BULLSHIT. If you can't keep on your promises of supporting a device for another 3 years, then you should be sued into oblivion. Please share this around @404mediaco @arstechnica\|date=2026-02-20\|work=X.com\|author=@ChickenLover_YT\|title=Chicken Man on X:}}</ref> Users with these devices were not notified by Blink through the app or email regarding this change.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://x.com/ChickenLover_YT/status/2024884406117085418\|title=Chicken Man on X:\|author=@ChickenLover_YT\|work=X.com\|date=2026-02-20\|quote=I was not notified by Blink in the app or email regarding this either, I had to look at the support page myself to check out of curiosity.}}</ref>		In February 2026, Blink changed their support of the Blink Outdoor 3 and first generation Video Doorbell from being supported with software updates to at least December 31, 2029 to being "No longer guaranteed".<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://x.com/ChickenLover_YT/status/2024882350132191484\|quote=.@blinkforhome This is absolute BULLSHIT. If you can't keep on your promises of supporting a device for another 3 years, then you should be sued into oblivion. Please share this around @404mediaco @arstechnica\|date=2026-02-20\|work=X.com\|author=@ChickenLover_YT\|title=Chicken Man on X:}}</ref> Users with these devices were not notified by Blink through the app or email regarding this change.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://x.com/ChickenLover_YT/status/2024884406117085418\|title=Chicken Man on X:\|author=@ChickenLover_YT\|work=X.com\|date=2026-02-20\|quote=I was not notified by Blink in the app or email regarding this either, I had to look at the support page myself to check out of curiosity.}}</ref>
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	===Enshitification===		===Enshitification===
	Newer cameras such as the Blink Mini 2, Outdoor 4, Wired Floodlight, and Video Doorbell do not include motion snapshots in notifications as a result of "Early Notification".<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://support.blinkforhome.com/en_US/using-your-camera/image-notifications\|title=What are Image Notifications?\|work=Blink Support\|access-date=2025-07-30\|archive-url=https://~~archive~~.ph/~~9PGGZ~~\|archive-date=2025~~-07-30~~\|url-status=live}}</ref> This is enabled by default and there is no way for the consumer to disable this setting through the app. Users have shared their frustrations with this change, with one user on Reddit (u/Runner-170) commenting: <blockquote>New Outdoor 4 cameras (I bought 2 two months ago) and very disappointing. First there extended range feature is questionable. Second and most important to me Outdoor 4 cameras do not work with Amazon Echo Dot motion announcement.		Newer cameras such as the Blink Mini 2, Outdoor 4, Wired Floodlight, and Video Doorbell do not include motion snapshots in notifications as a result of "Early Notification".<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://support.blinkforhome.com/en_US/using-your-camera/image-notifications\|title=What are Image Notifications?\|work=Blink Support\|access-date=2025-07-30\|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251018095921/https://support.blinkforhome.com/en_US/using-your-camera/image-notifications\|archive-date=18 Oct 2025\|url-status=live}}</ref> This is enabled by default and there is no way for the consumer to disable this setting through the app. Users have shared their frustrations with this change, with one user on Reddit (u/Runner-170) commenting: <blockquote>New Outdoor 4 cameras (I bought 2 two months ago) and very disappointing. First there extended range feature is questionable. Second and most important to me Outdoor 4 cameras do not work with Amazon Echo Dot motion announcement.

	I have two older cameras 4-5 years, and they work fine. These announcements work very well obviously letting you know there has been some motion detected. I have been chatting with Blink tech support, and they know there is a known issue but have no information as to when they will fix.		I have two older cameras 4-5 years, and they work fine. These announcements work very well obviously letting you know there has been some motion detected. I have been chatting with Blink tech support, and they know there is a known issue but have no information as to when they will fix.
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	Hard to believe old equipment works new does not. Hard to believe someone doesn't have time to look at the software code to identify error code and copy over. I would think management would step in, as this should be easy fix; not to mention the bad publicity of selling new cameras that don't work well. No quality assurance.		Hard to believe old equipment works new does not. Hard to believe someone doesn't have time to look at the software code to identify error code and copy over. I would think management would step in, as this should be easy fix; not to mention the bad publicity of selling new cameras that don't work well. No quality assurance.

	Very frustrating; I am thinking of sending them back and getting the older camera model.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/blinkcameras/comments/17z3trn/updated_half_of_my_cameras_to_blink_outdoor_4_and/\|title=Updated half of my cameras to Blink Outdoor 4 and they don't show an image preview on notification but old ones still do?\|author=u/darkmoon24\|date=2023-11-19\|work=Reddit\|access-date=2025-08-11\|archive-url=https://archive.ph/~~Qwvtm~~\|archive-date=~~2025-08-11~~\|url-status=live}}</ref></blockquote>		Very frustrating; I am thinking of sending them back and getting the older camera model.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/blinkcameras/comments/17z3trn/updated_half_of_my_cameras_to_blink_outdoor_4_and/\|title=Updated half of my cameras to Blink Outdoor 4 and they don't show an image preview on notification but old ones still do?\|author=u/darkmoon24\|date=2023-11-19\|work=Reddit\|access-date=2025-08-11\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260222213233/https://old.reddit.com/r/blinkcameras/comments/17z3trn/updated_half_of_my_cameras_to_blink_outdoor_4_and/\|archive-date=22 Feb 2026\|url-status=live}}</ref></blockquote>
	<gallery>		<gallery>
	Blink Outdoor 3 Notification.jpg\|Motion notification from Outdoor 3 camera (2020 model)		Blink Outdoor 3 Notification.jpg\|Motion notification from Outdoor 3 camera (2020 model)
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	==Products==		==Products==
	*Modules		*Modules
	**Sync Module (2016)<ref name="BDSSU">{{Cite web\|url=https://support.blinkforhome.com/en_GB/blink-device-software-security-updates\|title=Blink Device Software Security Updates\|work=Blink\|access-date=2025-10-03\|archive-url=https://~~archive~~.ph/~~bLEgs~~\|archive-date=2025~~-10-03~~\|url-status=live}}</ref>		**Sync Module (2016)<ref name="BDSSU">{{Cite web\|url=https://support.blinkforhome.com/en_GB/blink-device-software-security-updates\|title=Blink Device Software Security Updates\|work=Blink\|access-date=2025-10-03\|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251004104021/https://support.blinkforhome.com/en_GB/blink-device-software-security-updates\|archive-date=4 Oct 2025\|url-status=live}}</ref>
	**Sync Module 2 (2020)<ref name="BDSSU" />		**Sync Module 2 (2020)<ref name="BDSSU" />
	**Sync Module XR (2024)<ref name="BP">{{Cite web\|url=https://blinkforhome.com/products\|title=Cameras and Systems\|work=Blink\|access-date=2025-03-15\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250304063735/https://blinkforhome.com/products\|archive-date=2025-03-04\|url-status=live}}</ref>		**Sync Module XR (2024)<ref name="BP">{{Cite web\|url=https://blinkforhome.com/products\|title=Cameras and Systems\|work=Blink\|access-date=2025-03-15\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250304063735/https://blinkforhome.com/products\|archive-date=2025-03-04\|url-status=live}}</ref>

Mr Pollo: /* Planned obsolescence */

2026-02-20T16:35:08Z

Planned obsolescence

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	For older cameras such as the Indoor, XT, and XT2, the local storage option for the Sync Module 2 cannot be utilized.<ref name="localstorage">{{Cite web\|url=https://support.blinkforhome.com/en_GB/using-your-sync-module/sync-module-2-local-storage-operation\|title=Blink Storage Options\|work=Blink\|access-date=2025-03-15\|archive-url=https://archive.ph/YEe0k\|archive-date=2025-03-15\|url-status=live}}</ref> The local storage only exists for the Mini, Doorbell, and Outdoor 3 & 4 model cameras on the Sync Module 2, with the maximum amount of attached storage being 256gb.<ref name="localstorage" /> Although the inclusion of previous camera models in local storage can be changed with a software update, that has not occurred.		For older cameras such as the Indoor, XT, and XT2, the local storage option for the Sync Module 2 cannot be utilized.<ref name="localstorage">{{Cite web\|url=https://support.blinkforhome.com/en_GB/using-your-sync-module/sync-module-2-local-storage-operation\|title=Blink Storage Options\|work=Blink\|access-date=2025-03-15\|archive-url=https://archive.ph/YEe0k\|archive-date=2025-03-15\|url-status=live}}</ref> The local storage only exists for the Mini, Doorbell, and Outdoor 3 & 4 model cameras on the Sync Module 2, with the maximum amount of attached storage being 256gb.<ref name="localstorage" /> Although the inclusion of previous camera models in local storage can be changed with a software update, that has not occurred.

	In February 2026, Blink changed their support of the Blink Outdoor 3 from being supported with software updates to at least December 31, 2029 to being "No longer guaranteed".<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://x.com/ChickenLover_YT/status/2024882350132191484\|quote=.@blinkforhome This is absolute BULLSHIT. If you can't keep on your promises of supporting a device for another 3 years, then you should be sued into oblivion. Please share this around @404mediaco @arstechnica\|date=2026-02-20\|work=X.com\|author=@ChickenLover_YT\|title=Chicken Man on X:}}</ref>		In February 2026, Blink changed their support of the Blink Outdoor 3 and first generation Video Doorbell from being supported with software updates to at least December 31, 2029 to being "No longer guaranteed".<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://x.com/ChickenLover_YT/status/2024882350132191484\|quote=.@blinkforhome This is absolute BULLSHIT. If you can't keep on your promises of supporting a device for another 3 years, then you should be sued into oblivion. Please share this around @404mediaco @arstechnica\|date=2026-02-20\|work=X.com\|author=@ChickenLover_YT\|title=Chicken Man on X:}}</ref> Users with these devices were not notified by Blink through the app or email regarding this change.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://x.com/ChickenLover_YT/status/2024884406117085418\|title=Chicken Man on X:\|author=@ChickenLover_YT\|work=X.com\|date=2026-02-20\|quote=I was not notified by Blink in the app or email regarding this either, I had to look at the support page myself to check out of curiosity.}}</ref>
	<gallery>		<gallery>
	Blink Outdoor 3 Software Support 10-2025.png\|Supported in October 2025		Blink Outdoor 3 Software Support 10-2025.png\|Supported in October 2025

Mr Pollo: I seriously hate this

2026-02-20T16:25:13Z

I seriously hate this

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	===Planned obsolescence===		===Planned obsolescence===
	For older cameras such as the Indoor, XT, and XT2, the local storage option for the Sync Module 2 cannot be utilized.<ref name="localstorage">{{Cite web\|url=https://support.blinkforhome.com/en_GB/using-your-sync-module/sync-module-2-local-storage-operation\|title=Blink Storage Options\|work=Blink\|access-date=2025-03-15\|archive-url=https://archive.ph/YEe0k\|archive-date=2025-03-15\|url-status=live}}</ref> The local storage only exists for the Mini, Doorbell, and Outdoor 3 & 4 model cameras on the Sync Module 2, with the maximum amount of attached storage being 256gb.<ref name="localstorage" /> Although the inclusion of previous camera models in local storage can be changed with a software update, that has not occurred.		For older cameras such as the Indoor, XT, and XT2, the local storage option for the Sync Module 2 cannot be utilized.<ref name="localstorage">{{Cite web\|url=https://support.blinkforhome.com/en_GB/using-your-sync-module/sync-module-2-local-storage-operation\|title=Blink Storage Options\|work=Blink\|access-date=2025-03-15\|archive-url=https://archive.ph/YEe0k\|archive-date=2025-03-15\|url-status=live}}</ref> The local storage only exists for the Mini, Doorbell, and Outdoor 3 & 4 model cameras on the Sync Module 2, with the maximum amount of attached storage being 256gb.<ref name="localstorage" /> Although the inclusion of previous camera models in local storage can be changed with a software update, that has not occurred.

			In February 2026, Blink changed their support of the Blink Outdoor 3 from being supported with software updates to at least December 31, 2029 to being "No longer guaranteed".<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://x.com/ChickenLover_YT/status/2024882350132191484\|quote=.@blinkforhome This is absolute BULLSHIT. If you can't keep on your promises of supporting a device for another 3 years, then you should be sued into oblivion. Please share this around @404mediaco @arstechnica\|date=2026-02-20\|work=X.com\|author=@ChickenLover_YT\|title=Chicken Man on X:}}</ref>
			<gallery>
			Blink Outdoor 3 Software Support 10-2025.png\|Supported in October 2025
			Blink Outdoor 3 Software Support 02-2026.png\|Unsupported in November 2026
			</gallery>

	===Enshitification===		===Enshitification===

Mr Pollo at 21:01, 16 February 2026

2026-02-16T21:01:32Z

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	Users have complained the app forces you into purchasing a subscription even with local storage, with one user alleging without one they cannot filter clips, cannot have stable doorbell live views, and clip names on the Sync Module 2 local storage are random numbers instead of dates, though others have reported different experiences without a subscription.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/blinkcameras/comments/yvqzz6/the_truth_about_blink_without_a_subscription/\|title=The Truth about Blink without a subscription. : r/blinkcameras\|author=u/sonnythemoney\|work=Reddit\|date=2022-11-15\|access-date=2025-03-10\|archive-url=https://archive.ph/H1l6D\|archive-date=2025-03-10\|url-status=live}}</ref>		Users have complained the app forces you into purchasing a subscription even with local storage, with one user alleging without one they cannot filter clips, cannot have stable doorbell live views, and clip names on the Sync Module 2 local storage are random numbers instead of dates, though others have reported different experiences without a subscription.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/blinkcameras/comments/yvqzz6/the_truth_about_blink_without_a_subscription/\|title=The Truth about Blink without a subscription. : r/blinkcameras\|author=u/sonnythemoney\|work=Reddit\|date=2022-11-15\|access-date=2025-03-10\|archive-url=https://archive.ph/H1l6D\|archive-date=2025-03-10\|url-status=live}}</ref>

			On October 8, 2025, Blink increased the price of the basic tier by $.99/m & $9.99/y, with plus by $1.99/m & $19.99/m as this was done "to reflect the benefits and improved features we’ve added, such as Moments, Person and Vehicle Detection".<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://support.blinkforhome.com/en_US/subscriptions/blink-subscription-plan-changes\|title=Blink Subscription Plan Changes Starting October 8, 2025 \|work=Blink\|access-date=2026-02-16\|archive-url=https://archive.ph/IITuh\|archive-date=2025-09-09\|url-status=live}}</ref> The company doubts this as being "the first time since 2021" they increased the price of subscriptions, with outlets noting the 1-3 year price lock existing users can get on the Amazon website.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.neowin.net/news/blink-jacks-up-prices-for-its-basic-and-plus-subscription-plans/\|title=Blink jacks up prices for its Basic and Plus subscription plans \|first=David\|last=Uzondu\|date=2025-09-09\|work=Neowin\|access-date=2026-02-16}}</ref>
	<gallery>		<gallery>
			File:Blink legacy account chart.jpg\|Chart for legacy account privileges.
	File:Blink legacy account popup.PNG\|Popup given to legacy accounts.		File:Blink legacy account popup.PNG\|Popup given to legacy accounts.
	</gallery>		</gallery>