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The Blink Mini 2 is currently $19.99 (down from $39.99)—the lowest price it’s ever hit, according to price tracking tools.
It’s a compact, no-fuss security camera with a wide 143-degree field of view, an improved sensor for better low-light performance, and a built-in LED spotlight for color night vision (the night vision works in color with the spotlight on and black and white otherwise). Unlike the original Mini, this one can detect people, pets, and packages—but only if you’re willing to pay for a Blink subscription ($3/month for one camera, $10 for unlimited). Without it, you still get live views, motion detection, and local storage with the Sync Module 2 ($49.99, sold separately), which lets you record footage on an SD card (supported up to 256GB) instead of paying for cloud storage. The camera works with Alexa and supports IFTTT for smart home integrations, but there’s no Google Assistant or Apple HomeKit support.
The Mini 2 is IP65-rated, according to this PCMag review, but if you’re thinking about using the Mini 2 outdoors, you’ll need the $9.99 Blink Weather Resistant Power Adapter to make it outdoor-ready—because the default power cable isn’t water-resistant. That extra cost is worth considering, especially if you’re comparing it to alternatives like the TP-Link Tapo C120, which is currently $24.99 (down from $39.99) and fully weatherproof out of the box. The Tapo C120 also captures 2K video instead of 1080p and includes free AI-powered alerts without a subscription. If sharper footage and free smart detection are must-haves, that extra $5 might be the better buy.
That said, the Blink Mini 2 still holds its own if you’re already in the Blink ecosystem or just want an affordable indoor camera with Alexa compatibility. Through the Blink Home Monitor app, you can fine-tune motion settings, control the spotlight, and adjust privacy features.
