Home security
Blink Mini 2
Check the doorstep without wiring anything.
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Research verdict
Best for: renters and first-time smart home buyers who want to check on a pet, a package or a front door without wiring anything. Check first: power where the camera will sit (it needs USB power and cannot run on batteries) and whether you will pay for a Blink subscription to save clips.
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What it does and why it may be useful
A small indoor plug-in camera with live view on your phone, two-way talk and Alexa support, aimed at an easy first security purchase.
Useful features
- 1080p video with night vision for checking a doorway, a pet or a parcel.
- Two-way talk through the speaker, so you can speak to whoever is there.
- Works with Alexa, so it can double as a pet check and a doorway guard.
Limits to check
- Needs USB power at all times; it cannot run on batteries.
- Saving clips needs a Blink subscription, so budget for it if you want recordings.
How to start using it
- Pick a spot within reach of a USB power source and your Wi-Fi.
- Plug it in and set it up in the Blink app.
- Check the live view and the night view from where you will actually use it.
- Decide on the clip-storage subscription before you rely on saved recordings.
Who it may suit
Renters and first-time smart home buyers who want to check on a pet, a package or a front door without wiring anything. Skip or compare alternatives if you need a battery-powered camera, or you want saved clips without a subscription.
Questions before buying
Can it run on a battery?
No. It needs USB power, so place it near a socket or power source.
Do I need a subscription?
Saving clips needs a Blink subscription. Check Blink’s current plans and what the camera still does without one before buying.