{"id":1750,"date":"2026-05-16T11:21:57","date_gmt":"2026-05-16T11:21:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betreview.net\/?p=1750"},"modified":"2026-05-16T11:21:57","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T11:21:57","slug":"ring-rival-blink-reveals-new-40-device-that-gives-households-peace-of-mind","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betreview.net\/?p=1750","title":{"rendered":"Ring rival Blink reveals new \u00a340 device that gives households &#8216;peace of mind&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_e189fa\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">&#8216;The video quality is super sharp and the night vision in colour looks way better than I expected&#8217;<\/h2>\n<div class=\"Byline_byline-container__K_Owl\" data-testid=\"byline\"><span class=\"Byline_byline-content-wrapper__Imque Byline_affiliate__x6U8c\" data-testid=\"byline-content\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"Byline_author-badge-date-wrapper__Q7jj1 Byline_affiliate-wrapper__1OUZX\">\n<div class=\"Byline_author-and-badge-wrapper__2dsv1\">\n<p><span><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35 __className_e189fa\">Nisha Mal<\/strong> Senior Consumer Journalist <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"\" data-testid=\"byline-publishedDate\">17:24, 12 May 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"DisclosureNotice_disclosure-notice__LgLFU\">This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailystar.co.uk\/affiliates\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37144535\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Amazon users say this affordable indoor camera gives them peace of mind \" loading=\"eager\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 508px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37144535.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_61O5d8NlTL_SL1500_.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37144535.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s508\/0_61O5d8NlTL_SL1500_.jpg 508w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37144535.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/0_61O5d8NlTL_SL1500_.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37144535.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_61O5d8NlTL_SL1500_.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Users say this affordable indoor camera gives them 'peace of mind'\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Users say this affordable indoor camera gives them &#8216;peace of mind&#8217;<cite aria-label=\"Image: Amazon  \" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Amazon  )<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Households looking to invest in a home camera can find an affordable option from <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/48Y7ltf\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">smart home security firm Blink.<\/a> The brand rivals Ring in the camera doorbell space, but also offers indoor devices.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Indoor cameras are ideal for keeping an eye on pets when you&#8217;re away from home. Another reason people buy them is to ensure their children are around the home. The <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/48Y7ltf\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Blink Mini 2K+ (newest gen)<\/a> is priced at \u00a339.99 on Amazon.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The t<!-- -->hird-generation compact <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/48Y7ltf\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">plug-in camera <\/a>promises to deliver sharper video and improved audio, so users can talk to the camera, whoever is in the room. It has a mount so it can be easily placed on any flat surface in the home.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/48Y7ltf\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Blink Mini 2K+ (newest gen)<\/a> is equipped with noise cancellation and <!-- -->a zoom option. Owners can also store their footage in the cloud with a free 30-day trial of the Blink Plus Subscription Plan. It also has night vision.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">For other options, Blink rival <!-- -->Ring sells an <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4u5dOep\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Indoor Camera Plus (newest gen)<\/a>, which is currently on sale at Amazon for <!-- -->\u00a334.99, down from \u00a349.99. The device saves recorded videos for up to 180 days to rewatch at any time, and gives alerts when people are detected.<\/p>\n<div class=\"AffiliateContentsEmbed_affiliate-contents-container__oTiet\" data-testid=\"affiliate-contents-embed\">\n<div data-testid=\"affiliate-content\" class=\"AffiliateContent_affiliate-content-container__10EX_ affiliate-content\">\n<p>Blink Mini 2K+ (newest gen)<\/p>\n<div class=\"AffiliateContent_section-container__JMDzM AffiliateContent_content-details__U6C2M AffiliateContent_has-content-img___LY95\">\n<div class=\"AffiliateContent_section-content__QCkL9\">\n<div class=\"AffiliateContent_content-image__FxPNL\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Blink Mini 2K+ (newest gen)\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37144537.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s510b\/0_71ppdPlVQdL_SL1500_.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"AffiliateContent_content-price-details__OpMC_\">\n<p>\u00a339.99<\/p>\n<p>Amazon<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"AffiliateContent_content-buy-btn__xWiVO buy-btn\" aria-label=\"Buy button\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/48Y7ltf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\">Buy Now on Amazon<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"AffiliateContent_section-container__JMDzM\">\n<div id=\"product-description\" class=\"AffiliateContent_section-content__QCkL9\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The indoor camera promises sharper video and clearer audio <!-- -->for always-on protection.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Elsewhere, Argos has the <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kqzyfj.com\/click-100309227-14023759?sid=DailyStar-37144392&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.argos.co.uk%2Fproduct%2F4524427\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Tapo Wi-Fi Home Security Camera<\/a> for \u00a334.99. It uses motion detection and notifies users when it detects movement. As we mentioned above, the Blink Mini 2K+ does come with a free trial of the Blink Plus subscription, which is said to help with cloud storage, but it&#8217;s not a necessity for usual function.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/48Y7ltf\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Blink Mini 2K+ (newest gen)<\/a> has more than 400 reviews on Amazon and an overall rating of 4.4. <!-- -->One consumer penned: &#8220;Provides excellent peace of mind. Great value for money. Blink is a good solution for home security. Picture quality is excellent, as are the detection options. Recommended.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Another customer said: &#8220;I got the Blink Mini 2K+ a few weeks ago and I\u2019m honestly impressed. The video quality is super sharp, and the night vision in colour looks way better than I expected.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;Setup took just a few minutes, and it worked right away with Alexa. The two-way audio is clear, and the noise cancellation actually makes a big difference when talking through it. Overall, it\u2019s a great little camera for the price and gives me peace of mind.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-37144536\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37144536\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The Blink Mini 2K+ (newest gen) has night vision \" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37144536.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_61MDAEZqnHL_SL1500_.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37144536.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_61MDAEZqnHL_SL1500_.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37144536.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_61MDAEZqnHL_SL1500_.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37144536.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_61MDAEZqnHL_SL1500_.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"The Blink Mini 2K+ (newest gen) comes with night vision \" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">The Blink Mini 2K+ (newest gen) comes with night vision <cite aria-label=\"Image: Amazon\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Amazon)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Not all buyers were as pleased, as one user had WiFi problems, explaining: &#8220;Wifi reception is not as good as other Blink cameras I have.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Another user said: &#8220;I already have a Blink doorbell, but I thought I would try this camera on the landing, pointing out toward the front of the house. It works a treat, and the quality of the view is very good; it picks up movement 200 metres down the road. For me, it works very well with the doorbell, and I am surprised by the quality.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Another shopper said: &#8220;Great item, just what I was looking for. Compact and well-made, with excellent picture quality. Great night vision facility. All in all, a good small item at a great price.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A final consumer concluded: &#8220;I&#8217;ve had a few Blink devices, and this one is just as good. Easy to set up, and if you use it with the Blink app, it gives a very good picture. The motion detection is very good too and picks up the faintest movement, sending a warning of movement to your phone if you use the Blink Plus service. 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