The Blink Mini 2K+ is an inexpensive, compact, plug-in home and pet security camera that offers upgraded viewing options, including improved 2K video quality and smarter alerts. You receive a small indoor camera with a 138-degree field of view and an adjustable tilt stand to help position it, along with a simple USB power adapter to plug into a home outlet. The size of this product allows it to fit on a shelf without drawing attention, and the included mounting kit lets you install the camera on a wall or in a corner.
A home security camera that’s affordable and simple to set up
The Blink Mini 2K+ uses a 2K sensor to record video up to 2560 x 1440 pixels, including 4X digital zoom. Compared to 1080p video, 2K video provides better detail, such as face recognition, subtle movement, and background activity, while reviewing recorded video clips. Color Night Vision also ensures you have usable video in low-light conditions, eliminating grainy black-and-white images as soon as the sun sets.
Motion alerts provide a good starting point for understanding activity in your home. Audio functions provide a means for quick check-ins and silent monitoring. The 2-way talk function, powered by noise-canceling technology, enables clear communication between you and others outside the home via the camera’s built-in speaker. Also, an integrated Security Siren function can be enabled remotely via the app to alert others if something doesn’t seem right.
Additionally, you can enable a Plug-In Chime function for a compatible Blink Video Doorbell, which sends a notification to your home via the camera when someone presses the doorbell button.
Smart Protection Tools take a step above basic Motion Alerts, which send a signal whenever motion is detected. If you opt to purchase a Blink Subscription Plan, you can enable Person and Vehicle Detection, which sends you notifications for only those types of motion that indicate possible intruders versus other minor movements in the background.
That same subscription plan activates Blink Moments and Cloud Clip Storage. These enable you to capture and share videos that go beyond simply watching a live stream for longer periods. You have a 30-Day Free Trial to test these advanced features to determine their usefulness to you.
The Blink app lets you control the setup and use of all your Blink cameras, including their associated alerts. Through this single interface, you can access Live View, configure Motion Sensitivity, create Activity Zones, and review captured video. When you choose to place the Mini 2K+ indoors, you can plug it into a standard household outlet. However, if you want to put it outdoors, you may need to connect it to the Blink Weather-Resistant Power Adapter (available separately).
For those seeking a small plug-in camera that produces higher-resolution images than most basic indoor cameras, the Blink Mini 2K+ fills the need. It offers 2K video with color night vision, 2-way audio with enhanced clarity, optional Smart Person/Vehicle Detection, Security Siren, and compatibility with Amazon Alexa. All of this is offered in a small package that can be placed on a shelf or mounting plate. Given that the current Amazon price of the Mini 2K+ is $25 instead of its original $50, the value this camera provides is now much greater than that of a lesser indoor camera at full price.