Blink has added two new 2K video doorbells to its smart home lineup, giving buyers a choice between a wired-only model and a battery-powered option.

What do the new Blink 2K doorbells offer?

The new Blink Wired Doorbell 2K+ and Blink Battery Doorbell 2K+ were announced on May 6 and are now available for pre-order in multiple markets. Both models expand Blink’s 2K product range, which was introduced last fall, and focus on sharper video, improved image quality, and smarter motion alerts.

The Blink Wired Doorbell 2K+ is the more affordable option, starting at $49.99 in the U.S. It is designed for homes that already have doorbell wiring and runs on continuous power. Blink says the wired model records in 2K resolution and uses improved dynamic range to deliver clearer footage in bright, dark, or mixed lighting conditions.

The Blink Battery Doorbell 2K+ is aimed at users who want more flexibility during installation. It also records in 2K resolution and adds a head-to-toe field of view, which should make it easier to see visitors, packages, and activity near the doorstep. Like the wired version, it also includes improved dynamic range for better visibility in challenging lighting.

How do Blink Video Descriptions make alerts smarter?

In the U.S., both doorbells support Blink Video Descriptions, a cloud-based smart alert feature available with a Blink AI Basic or Blink AI Plus subscription. Instead of only sending a basic motion alert, the feature can provide a short summary of what happened at the door. This means users can understand the event without opening and watching the full video clip every time.

The new doorbells work through the Blink app, where users can view live video, receive alerts, and manage device settings. Blink is also positioning both models as easy to install, whether customers choose the wired version or the battery-powered model.

Pricing & availability

The Blink Wired Doorbell 2K+ and Blink Battery Doorbell 2K+ are available for pre-order in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Prices start at $49.99 in the U.S., though regional pricing and availability may vary through local Amazon websites.

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A flurry of announcements of new products was made during the just-concluded Amazon September 28th event. Apart from several Amazon products that were unveiled, smart home solutions company Blink also introduced some of its new products. Blink unveiled three products during the event. They are a smart doorbell camera, the Blink Floodlight Camera, and the Blink Solar Panel Mount.

The Blink Video Doorbell is the company’s first-ever smart doorbell camera and it has a very decent $49 price tag. The video doorbell can be installed as either a wired connection or a wireless device. With two-year battery life, the device also comes with the capability of 1080p HD videos both during the day and at night. The Blink smart doorbell camera has a two-way audio system; offers chime app alerts and can be interfaced with existing home chimes.

The Blink Floodlight Camera is a battery-powered outdoor camera that can function as a motion-triggered floodlight. Its lighting source is a LED mount, and is priced at $39. The third Blink product is the Solar Panel Mount, which supplies solar power to the Blink outdoor.

The products are available from Amazon for pre-order for US residents currently. We expect the global availability to expand subsequently. A bundle of the devices is also available via Amazon.

The price of these new Blink smart home offerings could draw traffic to the products. The Blink’s long-lasting video doorbell is far less expensive than the corresponding Ring product. It remains to be seen how durable the products maybe, even though Blink claims they are long-lasting.

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