Without a subscription, the Blink Mini 2 can still send motion-detection notifications and provide a live feed to your phone. However, a monthly subscription is recommended to get the most out of Blink cameras, especially if you want to record and save video. You can choose the Blink Basic plan for $3 per month (or $30 annually), which gives you the ability to record and save video for one device. Or you can go with the Blink Plus plan for $10 per month (or $100 annually), which adds support for an unlimited number of devices. Find out more about the plans here.
Promising review: “We absolutely adore our Blink camera! It’s exactly what we were looking for. You can chat through the camera and review videos anytime. It’s an amazing buy. The camera has a lot of features, and the night vision is super clear and precise. The motion detection is spot on. I’ve only had a few times where the connection would drop, and I’d have to unplug and plug it back in, but other than that, it’s been incredible! One of my favorite features is the playback option on my iPhone.” —Britany S.
Price: $19.99 (originally $39.99; available in two colors and in configurations with one, two, or three cameras)
