1 / 6Blink Mini 2 Plug-In Smart Security Camera
The Blink Mini 2 is a plug-in smart security camera with 1080p live view, a built-in spotlight for colour night view, motion alerts and two-way audio. Outdoor use requires a separately sold weather-resistant power adapter.
At a glance
- Built-in spotlight supports colour night viewing.
- Two-way audio lets you speak and listen through the Blink app.
- Motion alerts are sent to a smartphone; person detection requires an optional subscription.
- Can act as a plug-in chime for a separately sold Blink Video Doorbell.
Pros and cons
Pros
- 1080p live view, two-way audio and a spotlight are combined in a plug-in camera.
- The claimed kit includes a mounting kit with stand, USB cable and power adapter.
- Alexa-enabled devices can access live view and system controls by voice.
Technical specifications
12 specifications| Video | 1080p HD live view |
|---|---|
| Night view | night view in color with a built-in spotlight |
| Audio | crisp two-way audio |
| Field of view | a wider field of view |
| Power | Plug-in |
|---|---|
| Outdoor use | Plug in Mini 2 outside your home with the Blink Weather Resistant Power Adapter (sold separately or as part of a bundle) and mount with the included kit. |
| Continuous live view | up to 90 minutes with a Blink Subscription Plan (sold separately) |
| Motion alerts | real-time motion alerts on your smartphone |
|---|---|
| Person detection | including person detection with embedded computer vision (CV) as part of an optional Blink Subscription Plan (sold separately) |
| Clip storage | Choose to store events in the cloud with a 30-day trial (at no cost) of the Blink Subscription Plan or locally with a Sync Module (each sold separately). |
| Alexa | Connect to an Alexa-enabled device to engage live view, arm and disarm your system, and more using your voice. |
| Doorbell chime | Use Mini 2 as a plug-in chime for Blink Video Doorbell (sold separately). Hear a real-time alert from Mini 2 when someone presses your Blink Video Doorbell. |
What to know before buying
- Outdoor operation requires the separately sold Blink Weather Resistant Power Adapter; cloud storage, local storage via Sync Module, person detection and continuous live view also have separate subscription or hardware conditions as stated above.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Buyers wanting a plug-in indoor camera with live viewing, motion alerts and two-way audio.
- Households using Alexa-enabled devices or a Blink Video Doorbell.
Less suited to
- Buyers seeking an outdoor-ready camera without purchasing a weather-resistant power adapter.
- Buyers who need subscription-free person detection, cloud clip storage or continuous live viewing.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
69% 69% - 4 stars
15% 15% - 3 stars
7% 7% - 2 stars
2% 2% - 1 star
7% 7%
Customer feedback reports clear video and ease of setup as positives, while connectivity problems are a notable concern; opinions are mixed on value, reliability and motion detection. These perceptions matter for a camera whose alerts and live view depend on app connectivity, but the supplied feedback does not establish how often any issue occurs for this specific configuration. The aggregate rating is 4.4 out of 5 from 2,535 ratings, which does not explain individual experiences.
Positive themes
- Customers report clear video and easy setup and use.
Negative themes
- Customers report connectivity problems, including difficulty connecting to Wi-Fi.
Mixed feedback
- Feedback is mixed on value for money, reliability and motion detection.
Frequently asked questions
Can the Blink Mini 2 be used outdoors?
The listing says outdoor use requires the Blink Weather Resistant Power Adapter, sold separately or as part of a bundle; it also says the mounting kit is included.
Does it record continuously?
The listing claims continuous live video for up to 90 minutes with a Blink Subscription Plan, sold separately.
Are clips stored without extra equipment or a plan?
The stated options are cloud storage with a 30-day no-cost subscription trial or local storage with a Sync Module; each is sold separately.
Does person detection come with the camera?
The listing places person detection with embedded computer vision in an optional Blink Subscription Plan, sold separately.
Alternative options
13ft Blink Weather-Resistant Power Adapter for Blink Mini 2, Mini 2K+, Mini 4K+, Mini Pan-Tilt 2K+, Arc, Arc 2K+, Outdoor 4, and Outdoor 2K+ (Black)
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$23.99
All-new Blink Video Doorbell Corner Mount – Black
$9.99
Blink Wired Doorbell 2K+ (newest model)— Head-to-Toe 2K video doorbell, continuous hardwired power, pair with Alexa or Blink Chime (sold separately) required for in-home alerts
$30.99
Blink Chime (newest model) — Real-time, audible alerts you can hear anywhere in your home, easy plug-in installation, works with all Blink doorbells
$39.99
Blink Outdoor XR+ — Extended Range Wireless Outdoor 4 Camera with 10x security coverage powered by Blink's proprietary XR technology — 1 camera system
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Offer details
- The listed 90-minute continuous live view requires a Blink Subscription Plan, sold separately.
- Outdoor use requires a Blink Weather Resistant Power Adapter, sold separately or as part of a bundle.
- Person detection and cloud or local clip storage have the separate subscription or Sync Module requirements described in the listing.