Amazon refreshes Blink lineup with first 4K, pan-tilt, and battery-powered spotlight cameras - Digital Trends

ⓘ AmazonThe Frontier XR+ trail camera works up to 7,000 feet from its hub, far beyond the 400 feet of Blink’s earlier long-range setupAmazon has unveiled five Blink security cameras priced from $49.99 to $199.99, led by the Frontier XR+ trail camera that can operate up to 7,000 feet from its Sync Module XR+ with a clear line of sight. Amazon has unveiled five new Blink security cameras, led by a long-range trail camera that can operate up to 7,000 feet from its base station. The lineup also includes Blink’s first 4K camera, its first battery-powered spotlight camera and its first pan-tilt model, with prices ranging from $49.99 to $199.99.

Amazon has expanded its Blink security camera lineup with five new models, adding 4K video, battery-powered spotlights, and longer-range connections for large properties. The cameras are available to pre-order on Amazon in the U. S. The $79.99 Blink Mini 4K+ is the brand's first 4K security camera. Designed for indoor and outdoor use, the wired model has a 115-degree horizontal field of view, dual-band Wi-Fi 6, two-way audio, and an IP65 rating for dust and water resistance.

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