The Blink Indoor Camera still gives you everything you loved about the XT2, including HD video resolution, night vision, two-way audio, and affordable pricing. Plus, the Blink Indoor Camera still has that sweet two-year-long battery life. We didn’t expect much from the Blink Indoor Camera. With such a low price and such a long battery life, it wouldn’t have surprised us if the Blink Indoor produced grainy, laggy footage during everyday use. To find the opposite was a pleasant surprise. The best customization option is the adjustable activity zones. The Blink app overlays a grid on your camera’s view where you can block out the areas you don’t need to watch. This feature is crucial if you’re tired of getting notifications every time your neighbor walks by your window. The Sync Module comes with the camera if you order the Blink Indoor as part of a kit. If you only have the camera, then you’ll have to order the Sync Module separately for about $35 to skip the cloud storage subscription fee. The night vision works somewhat well if you can position the Blink camera just right. But it’s not exactly our top pick for a night vision camera. We’re hoping Blink will add a Google integration in the future (and maybe an Apple HomeKit integration while it’s at it), but in the meantime, Alexa it is. The Blink Alexa Skill lets you arm and disarm your camera, view recent motion clips, check how many unwatched clips you have, and check your camera’s status. If you have an Alexa Show, you can pull up your camera’s livestream on the screen.
Download the Blink Home Monitor app and create an account. Press the + button in the right-hand corner to add a device. If you have a Sync Module 2, select it from the list. Scan the QR code on the Sync Module and name your system. Follow the instructions in the app to plug in the Sync Module and wait for the LED lights to turn on. Add the Sync Module to your Wi-Fi network. Once the Sync Module is set up, add the Indoor Camera as a new device. Scan the QR code on the back of the camera and put in the AA batteries.
Features: The Blink Indoor Camera has all the features we expect in a decent camera. Just know the night vision isn’t awesome, and Blink doesn’t work with Google speakers. Pricing: Blink’s prices are great for the value. The Blink Indoor Camera costs less than $100, even if you buy it along with the Sync Module 2. Installation: Installation couldn’t be much easier with the Blink Indoor Camera. Just follow the instructions in the Blink app, then put the camera wherever you want it. Many battery-powered cameras are much more expensive than the Blink Indoor Camera and with lower battery life. For a wire-free camera with good image quality and customizable settings, the Blink Indoor Camera is a solid choice.
