Video Doorbell
BlinkReleased Nov 1, 2021 · Analysis updated Aug 12, 2026
Enjoy clear video and long battery life with this user-friendly, budget-friendly smart doorbell. The Blink Video Doorbell scores 76/100 based on 19 expert reviews in the smart doorbells category. Coverage includes reviews from TechRadar, Digital Camera World, Whatgear, and Digital Trends.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 19 expert reviews
Critics are split: our scores run from 46 (TechGearLab) to 85 (TechRadar) — a 39-point spread. TechGearLab tends to score critically across our dataset.
Average of 19 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score
Pros
- Budget friendly(16)
- Easy to use(16)
- Long battery life(8)
- Good image quality(6)
- Good value(5)
Cons
- Limited field of view(5)
- Requires sync module(5)
- Limited features(4)
- Poor night vision(2)
- Subscription required(2)
19 Publication Reviews
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Blink Video Doorbell (Gen 2) offers easy installation, head-to-toe video capture, and good image quality, though it requires a subscription for full functionality.
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Even taking price out of the equation, the Blink Video Doorbell is a good product.
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At the price point this comes in at, I don't think another product offers quite as much as the Blink Doorbell.
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The Blink Video Doorbell is a low-priced video doorbell with moderate specs that provides reliable home security, even without the bells and whistles.
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The Blink Video Doorbell offers excellent value at $50 with decent video quality, a solid app, and Alexa integration, though it lacks 4K resolution and has limited smart home ecosystem compatibility.
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The Blink Video Doorbell is a great performer for the money with good image quality and reliable detection, though it requires batteries even when wired and lacks some smart home integrations.
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The Blink Video Doorbell delivers reliable performance with easy setup, excellent battery life, and smooth Alexa integration, making it a strong value-for-money option despite some limitations in buil...
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The Blink Video Doorbell offers good value with essential features and Alexa integration despite some minor compromises.
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The Blink Video Doorbell 2 offers essential coverage at a low price with good video quality and long battery life, though it lacks some advanced features and includes no chime.
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The Blink Video Doorbell is a budget-friendly option that delivers basic video doorbell functionality without any special features, earning it a solid B+ rating.
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If you need a basic but reliable device like this, then the Blink Video Doorbell makes a lot of sense – especially if you already have other Blink cameras at home.
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Blink's doorbell is one of the most affordable wireless models we've ever tested, but there are a few things you should know before buying.
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If you’re looking for a basic video doorbell on a budget then Blink’s could well be the one.
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It’s a no frills option, but the Blink Video Doorbell does exactly what it's meant to do, and as a tech traditionalist that's good enough for me
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The Blink Video Doorbell offers budget-friendly home security with versatile installation options, but comes with some performance trade-offs.
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The Blink Video Doorbell is ultimately a solid budget option as long as you're aware of its limitations.
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The Blink Video Doorbell offers sharp 1440p video with a head-to-toe view of your doorstep and the convenience of battery power, but many of its key features are locked behind a paywall.
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The Blink Video Doorbell is a cheap video doorbell, but there are better — and equally inexpensive — options available.
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The Blink Video Doorbell is an entry-level doorbell camera that's great for seeing and speaking to visitors at your door, all captured in adequate 1080p HD video resolution.
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