Decent video doorbell to supplement my 4k security cams...
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2023 | Rating: 4/5 | Best Sellers in Amazon Devices & Accessories
i got this video doorbell system to supplement my existing security cams i already have a relatively robust 4k external security network cams but the network was missing a reliable front door video doorbell that wasnt solely motion dependent now with this blink video doorbell that is activated both by motion  physically pressing the doorbell it will always send an alert  record when someone is at the front door unlike before when it was a hit or miss that was based solely on motion activation the video quality hd 1080 is decent for a doorbell but compared to my 4k cams its not even close the difference is huge the image quality of a 4k cam is so much better both day  night the night video quality of the blink system is so grainy its almost useless good thing i have 4k cams as backups the twoway audio works wellinstallation nightmareinstallation was a fiasco of this relatively easy installation i made a mockery of the installation primarily due to the fact that there are no written paper instructions one has to follow the app for the installation thats primarily picture based the problem for me was i inadvertently used the wrong side of the corner wedge mount both front  back of the corner wedge look almost identical if you dont pay close attention i rushed the installation as darkness was approachingit wasnt until the next day when i realized the camera wasnt flushed with the corner wedge i kept saying why there arent any predrilled screw holes on the wedge duh its because i flipped it  didnt dawn on me until the next morninga homer simpson dumb moment 🤔so much easier  faster the second time because i didnt have to apply so much force as previously in order attach the backplate to the corner wedge this fiasco would have never occurred if there were paper instructions instead of following mainly pictures on the app for the installation  other apps that use this method do a much better job for instance instructions to install the chamberlain myq garage system which i recently installed is app based it does a better job because the instructions are well written  reinforced with embedded videos to mitigate this potential issue i suggest they place a sticker on the wedge that says this side front or back only  this system is wired to my digital door chime however i had to upgrade to a compatible transformer 16v 10 va from homedepot which i installed myselfno subscriptioni brought the complete kit which includes the sync module 2  corner mount it was on sale on amazon for under 6000  plus free shipping its a great deal i accidentally brought an extra corner wedge mount not realizing its already included in the kit i chose the blink system over ring because im subscription phobic i just dont like the idea of paying for a questionable service in perpetuity blink gives the impression that subscription is required  highly recommended for optimal performance  features when in reality its not necessary for the most part if you have the sync module2 because its only has been a couple days since installation  im already being bombarded with subscription reminder notifications seemingly blink purposely sells the hardware very cheap compared to ring  hoping they will recoup the costs via a subscription revenue stream its akin to this old marketing ploy eg the razor  blade give the consumer the razor for free or at a nominal price  charge a premium for the bladesi like the fact that my doorbell is located on the sidewall instead on the front wall or door which allows a greater view angle of the outside with the aid of the corner wedge mount this allows me to see part of my driveway this wouldnt be possible with a front doorwall mount the motion sensor reaches far it goes way beyond 25ft it was picking up cars that are 50 ft way i had to decrease the sensitivity false alarms appear to be low with this device because most activations thus far have been per real objects overall its a nifty gizmo that has properly filled a gap in my security system at a reasonable cost  thus far im content with this purchase despite the initial brief frustration with the installation