Blink Cameras are totally wire-free; powered by 2 AA Lithium batteries (included) HD video capture and built-in motion detector; when motion detector is triggered, receive a video clip of the event Check in anytime with streaming Live View feature Easy, DIY set-up; mounting kit included; control and access quickly and easily through free apps for iOS 8.1 and Android 4.4 KitKat or higher No monthly fees or service contract required for included storage.
18 comments
Garyn
3 Jun 17#1
Looks a good system but I wonder what happens if router/wi-fi is down/offline for some reason or possible power cut. I presume no sim card/backup option to connect to your mobile?
jag18272 to Garyn
3 Jun 17#2
correct.
mcek to Garyn
3 Jun 17#3
I've been looking at various systems, and my choice now is to build a z-wave/zigbee based local network set-up with a raspberry pi and battery backup. all the cloud based options would suffer if your internet connection went down. still trying to see what options there are though for sending an sms from a connected mobile.
chucklebros to Garyn
3 Jun 171#9
There is a USB slot for a memory stick but this has not been enabled yet. In regards to the power cut, you could put it on a very small uninterrupted power supply. The chances of a power cut are slim to none.
Galo
3 Jun 171#4
where are you living to worry about power cuts, north Korea?
coolchow
3 Jun 173#5
I think the blink xt and smart hub and coming to uk soon with battery back up and SIM cards
Fanimal
3 Jun 17#6
I take it you need a Static IP address for these to work on your mobile like all CCTV systems
chucklebros to Fanimal
3 Jun 171#10
Nope
Joshimitsu91 to Fanimal
3 Jun 17#11
Not necessarily, I can connect to synology NAS outside home without static IP so don't see why CCTV units couldn't employ similar tech. Whether they do or not is a different matter :smile:
KeithD to Fanimal
3 Jun 17#12
If you can't get a static IP, could you not use a free DDNS service?
mcdexsta
3 Jun 17#7
jaydeeuk1
3 Jun 17#8
I have the 2 camera version, used for outside (under roof) waiting for the water proof camera for back garden.
Quite happy with it, camera quality better than any sub £200 system (think I paid £149), cloud backup of video, motion detection works really well. Night vision isn't brilliant, need to leave porch light on.
All app based, as far as I know there is no browser/windows version.
Apparently has IFTTT support, not tried it yet though.
cruisecars
3 Jun 17#13
These look shocking best get your own setup not WiFi rubbish
Philbertgf
3 Jun 17#14
Good deal. thanks for sharing.
plewis00
4 Jun 17#15
You would have to do that for your router as well in that case and put both devices near each other.
N42
4 Jun 17#16
You may need to port forward your router as well.
andyman5002
4 Jun 17#17
For a local system lookup milestone essentials. Really good I run it on a 2016 VM. They have a free app which I access using OpenSSL VPN!
Garyn
9 Jun 17#18
Thanks for the details and just comparing options as I understand that Y-Cam systems have as a sim card connection to contact you as a backup option but not sure how they compare fully in detail
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HD video capture and built-in motion detector; when motion detector is triggered, receive a video clip of the event
Check in anytime with streaming Live View feature
Easy, DIY set-up; mounting kit included; control and access quickly and easily through free apps for iOS 8.1 and Android 4.4 KitKat or higher
No monthly fees or service contract required for included storage.
18 comments
Quite happy with it, camera quality better than any sub £200 system (think I paid £149), cloud backup of video, motion detection works really well. Night vision isn't brilliant, need to leave porch light on.
All app based, as far as I know there is no browser/windows version.
Apparently has IFTTT support, not tried it yet though.