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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. | ||
File:Blink legacy account popup. | 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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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:// | 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 | ||
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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| | 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| | 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 | 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 | 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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**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= | **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" /> | ||