Blink - Video Doorbell

I compared the new 2nd Generation doorbell against the first gen. Overall I think it's a worthwhile upgrade over the previous doorbell, mostly for the wider field of view since you can now see packages on the ground or visitors from head to toe. Pros: \+ Wider 150 degree field of view \+ Official IP65 Rating \+ Loads live view around 2x faster \+ Slightly better lowlight video \+ 1440P by 1440P resolution (not that impactful) Cons: \- Low bitrate video still so 1440P video doesn't look much better than 1080P video on previous gen doorbell \- If purchased with Sync Module Core unit, zero local storage options are available, however, you can purchase the doorbell alone and pair it with the previous Sync Module 2 or Sync Module XR, which does allow for local storage.

Those are pretty good loading speeds already. I have many comments on the review video I did for the first gen of people complaining about the live view loading speed. I'm definitely getting longer than 4 second loading times with the 1st gen and Sync module 2 (no monthly plan).

I’m going to use a gen 2 sync module for both to see if it makes a difference. Wondering if the new “core” version of sync module is faster. You should try a sync module 2 with record VS core on a generation 2 doorbell. I used a 3D printed one previously, guessing the footprint of this one isn’t the same and will need to get a new one printed. Hoping I can skip it all together with the taller field of view, or at least use something a bit smaller so it doesn’t stick out as far. I never have understood why the camera is aimed to get pictures of the sky. Distortion in the upper and lower zones maybe? Would be nice if lens could be aimed down a few degrees by user and skip the adding wedges. Only real use I can think of is a basement apartment it can capture people walking down stairs.

I think the old version is fine for video quality, it’s all about expectations. These aren’t POE cameras that are $200 each just for the camera. Then you need a recorder, switch with POE and a UPS in case home power is cut. If I replaced these with a full blown high definition system I would have over $10,000 in this system. I use them as motion sensors to turn on outside lights, when I come home at night. As pet cameras to checkup on my dog. In basement to read how much time I have before laundry is done. As a wireless doorbell that rings several Amazon echo devices in my home and garage. As a deterrent for would be thieves when several echo devices in garage and house announce someone is present and turns lights on.

I have 2 generation 1 doorbells on a generation 2 sync module. I just timed both it takes at most 4 seconds to open live view on both. A few times they opened in 2 or 3 seconds. I should get my generation 2 today, It’ll be interesting to compare.

I use blink as I can easily connect it to my Alexa devices

I have a Nest 4K and a Blink doorbell and they both have been fine for me. Going on 6 years with the Nest, 2 years with the blink. Both are hardwired in though which seems to be the key in this climate

I have a blink. Cheap and if you get the sync module, you don't need to subscribe.

I have a blink doorbell and 3 extra cams with the sync module - didn't need a subscription to view the footage, but I've since bought a year sub at £24 for the doorbell

Well all I can tell you is I don't recommend blink, it has delays at times so bad you've missed the person at the door completely and even then and even with the hub and a gigabit connection the audio/video can be very rough and laggy

We have blink, purely because we already had other blink cameras in the house so handy having everything in one system. Think long term, if you’re planning on getting other cameras whether indoor or outdoor, or even outdoor lights, always handier to have one system for all

Avoid Ring and go with either Eufy or Blink. Blink does have a subscription model but if you get the sync module for it, you can use a USB card and not need to subscribe.

I can personally vouch AGAINST ring and blink both of those were absolutely garbage. I went through 2 ring cameras which both stopped working randomly. Then i switched to ring and it has been horrible- super slow wont load most of the time and the module won’t stay connected. All of this in under a year.