My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: Blink Outdoor 4
Whether you're shopping for your very first security camera or already have a system at home you're looking to grow, you'll likely find something worthwhile in Amazon's current sale on Blink cameras. As Amanda Blum, our smart home expert at Lifehacker, mentioned in her review, the Blink Outdoor 4 is a worthwhile entry-level wireless security camera—and right now, it's is $59.99 (originally $99.99) after a 40% discount. This is the lowest price I have seen for this particular camera, after checking price tracking tools, and that is why it's my favorite Amazon deal of the day.
The Blink Outdoor 4 is a wireless camera, meaning you'll be using 2 AA lithium batteries, which last for up to two years. The camera is also weather resistant, has motion-activation alerts, a live-view mode (up to five minutes without a Blink subscription plan), shoots in 1080p, has two-way audio, and works great with the Alexa ecosystem. (Unfortunately, it is not compatible with Google or Apple Home Kit.) You'll get a Sync Module 2 with your order, which gives you local storage for your videos with a USB stick, meaning you don't need to get the Blink subscription if you don't want to. The camera offers a 143-degree diagonal view wherever you set it up, and an optional person-detection feature if you get the Blink subscription plan.
Keep in mind you will need a Blink subscription to use all of its features. The Blink subscription starts at $30 a year for the Blink Basic Plan. You can also get the Blink Plus Plan, which costs $100 a year with more features, the most important of which is having an unlimited number of devices hooked up to your account.