Small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, the Blink Mini 2 is a diminutive security camera that’s getting a massive price cut for Prime Day. Right now, you can pick up a Blink Mini 2 for just $20, but the savings won’t last much longer.
This fully weatherized camera (IP65) can be deployed anywhere within range of an AC outlet, indoors or out (the SKU with a weatherized power supply is selling for $30, or 40% off; you can also buy the adapter separately for $10).
This latest model has on-device computer vision to support person detection as well as general motion detection, and an LED spotlight to illuminate an outdoor path and to provide color night vision.
The Blink Mini 2 is just $20 todayThe Blink Mini 2 offers the same 1080p resolution as the previous-generation device, but its field of view has improved from 110 to 143 degrees—and with very little fisheye distortion. The camera comes with a snap-on stand so it can rest on any flat surface or be mounted to the wall or a roof’s eaves.
Naturally, you can use the Mini 2 with any Amazon Echo smart display. Once you connect the two, you can receive alerts, check a live view on demand, arm and disarm the camera, and more.
Whether you’re buying your first security camera or looking to protect additional areas of your home where you don’t already one, the Blink Mini 2 for just $20 is an exceptional deal.
You can read more about the Blink Mini 2 and compare it to our other top picks in home security cameras at the preceding link.
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Author: Michael Brown, Executive Editor, TechHive
Michael is TechHive's lead editor, with 30+ years of experience covering smart homes, home networking, and home audio/home theater. He holds a BA in Multimedia Journalism, authored the book Desktop Video Production, and was awarded Best Online Review by the Computer Press Association. Michael built a smart home in 2007 and used it as a real-world product-testing lab. Now living in the Pacific Northwest, he is converting his 1890 Victorian bungalow into a modern smart home. Michael has worked at CNET, PCWorld, Electronic Musician, and Maximum PC. As a freelancer, he contributed to New Media, Camcorder, MacWeek, and more.