{"id":323763,"date":"2025-11-11T14:51:21","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T19:51:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/?page_id=129204"},"modified":"2025-11-14T08:50:41","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T13:50:41","slug":"blink-xt2-review","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/home\/security-systems\/blink-xt2-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Blink XT2 Home Security System Review of 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"review\" title=\"Blink XT2 Review\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<p>The wireless indoor\/outdoor <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/All-new-Blink-Outdoor-Security-included\/dp\/B07MMZ2LTB\/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3SGWQJ72RY2B0&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=blink%2Bxt2&amp;qid=1587487461&amp;s=amazon-devices&amp;sprefix=Blink%2B%2Camazon-devices%2C142&amp;sr=1-3&amp;th=1\">Blink XT2<\/a> is a legacy model that Blink has discontinued\u2014there is no current MSRP and availability is primarily used or Amazon Renewed. Core specs still apply: 1080p video, infrared night vision, two\u2011way audio, PIR motion detection with adjustable zones, ~110\u00b0 field of view, IP65 weather resistance, and 2.4&nbsp;GHz Wi\u2011Fi (<a href=\"https:\/\/support.blinkforhome.com\">Blink specs<\/a>). Cloud recording policies have changed since the XT2 launched: new accounts require a Blink Subscription Plan\u2014Basic at $3\/month per device ($30\/year) or Plus at $10\/month for unlimited devices on one account ($100\/year). Plans include up to 60 days of rolling cloud video history in the US (30 days in some regions) and Plus adds benefits like an extended warranty for eligible devices and a 10% Blink device discount on Amazon (terms apply) (<a href=\"https:\/\/support.blinkforhome.com\/en_US\/billing-and-subscriptions\/blink-subscription-plans\">Blink Subscription Plans<\/a>). Only accounts created before April&nbsp;15, 2020 retain legacy free cloud storage for eligible XT\/XT2 devices (<a href=\"https:\/\/support.blinkforhome.com\">Legacy cloud FAQ<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>XT2 supports motion\u2011activated recording (typical clip length adjustable up to ~60 seconds) and two\u2011way talk, plus activity zones for fewer false alerts (<a href=\"https:\/\/support.blinkforhome.com\">specs<\/a>). Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/blinkforhome.com\/blink-app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Blink Home Monitor app<\/a> for live view and arm\/disarm. Note that XT2 does not save clips to a USB drive even when paired with Sync Module&nbsp;2\u2014cloud storage via subscription (or grandfathered legacy storage) is required for clip recording (<a href=\"https:\/\/support.blinkforhome.com\">Sync Module&nbsp;2 local storage support<\/a>). For shoppers who want a new, warrantied camera with active support, consider Blink\u2019s current-generation Outdoor line (e.g., Outdoor&nbsp;4) on the <a href=\"https:\/\/blinkforhome.com\/products\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Blink products page<\/a>; newer models support local USB storage via Sync Module&nbsp;2 (model dependent) (<a href=\"https:\/\/support.blinkforhome.com\">details<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Wire\u2011free DIY install with IP65 weather resistance, ~110\u00b0 field of view, and 2.4&nbsp;GHz Wi\u2011Fi; up to two\u2011year battery claim on 2\u00d7AA lithium cells under light activity (<a href=\"https:\/\/support.blinkforhome.com\">specs<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/support.blinkforhome.com\">battery guidance<\/a>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two\u2011way audio and motion\u2011activated recording with adjustable zones and clip length (up to ~60&nbsp;s) (<a href=\"https:\/\/support.blinkforhome.com\">specs<\/a>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Legacy accounts created before April&nbsp;15, 2020 may keep free cloud motion\u2011clip storage for eligible XT\/XT2 devices (<a href=\"https:\/\/support.blinkforhome.com\">Legacy cloud FAQ<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>No native Google Home support and no Matter\/Thread certification; Alexa is the primary voice ecosystem and IFTTT applets are optional (<a href=\"https:\/\/developers.home.google.com\/matter\">Google Home + Matter<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/developer.amazon.com\">Matter on Alexa<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/csa-iot.org\/all-solutions\/matter\/\">CSA Matter<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/ifttt.com\/alexa\">IFTTT<\/a>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No USB local clip storage on Sync Module&nbsp;2 for XT2; cloud subscription needed for recordings unless you have grandfathered legacy storage (US plans: Basic $3\/mo per device, Plus $10\/mo per account; up to 60\u2011day history in the US) (<a href=\"https:\/\/support.blinkforhome.com\">Sync Module&nbsp;2 support<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/support.blinkforhome.com\/en_US\/billing-and-subscriptions\/blink-subscription-plans\">plan details<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/support.blinkforhome.com\">legacy policy<\/a>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/product-reviews\/B07MMZ2LTB\/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_viewopt_srt?ie=UTF8&amp;filterByStar=three_star&amp;reviewerType=all_reviews&amp;sortBy=recent&amp;pageNumber=1#reviews-filter-bar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Sluggish motion detection<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"product_overview\" title=\"Product Overview\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Blink XT2 Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table table table-striped table-bordered table--bordered-top\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Price<\/strong><\/td><td>Discontinued\u2014no current MSRP; generally available used\/renewed with pricing that varies by seller and condition on<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/All-new-Blink-Outdoor-Security-included\/dp\/B07MMZ2LTB\/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8&amp;th=1\"> Amazon<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Features<\/strong><\/td><td>Indoor\/outdoor (IP65) operation; ~110\u00b0 FOV; 1080p HD with IR night vision<br>2\u2011way audio<br>PIR motion detection with adjustable zones; motion\u2011activated recording; clip length up to ~60 s; configurable retrigger<br>2.4&nbsp;GHz Wi\u2011Fi; requires a Blink Sync Module<br>Up to 2\u2011year battery life on 2\u00d7AA 1.5&nbsp;V lithium (usage dependent)<br>Cloud clip storage via Blink Subscription (US: Basic $3\/mo per device; Plus $10\/mo per account; up to 60\u2011day US history); legacy free cloud applies only to eligible accounts created before April 15, 2020<br>No USB local clip storage with Sync Module&nbsp;2 for XT2 (<a href=\"https:\/\/support.blinkforhome.com\">specs<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/support.blinkforhome.com\">SM2 local storage<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/support.blinkforhome.com\/en_US\/billing-and-subscriptions\/blink-subscription-plans\">plans<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/support.blinkforhome.com\">legacy policy<\/a>)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ratings<\/strong><\/td><td>Ratings fluctuate by marketplace\u2014prioritize recent, verified reviews and authenticity cues. Google\u2019s reviews system now evaluates content continuously and rewards original, experience\u2011based insights; EU rules (DSA) also emphasize transparency around deceptive practices (<a href=\"https:\/\/developers.google.com\">Google reviews system<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu\/en\/policies\/dsa\">EU DSA<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustpilot.com\/trust\/transparency\">platform transparency<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightlocal.com\/research\/local-consumer-review-survey\/\">consumer review behavior<\/a>).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Warranty<\/strong><\/td><td>Manufacturer 1\u2011year limited warranty applied to new units when available. The Plus subscription can extend warranty coverage for eligible Blink devices; used\/renewed units vary by seller policies (<a href=\"https:\/\/support.blinkforhome.com\/en_US\/billing-and-subscriptions\/blink-subscription-plans\">Blink plans<\/a>).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Trial Period<\/strong><\/td><td>30 days (Amazon standard return policy; check the listing for seller\u2011specific terms)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Compatibility<\/strong><\/td><td>Amazon Alexa; optional IFTTT. No native Google Home support and no Matter\/Thread certification (XT2 is a legacy model). For context on Matter cross\u2011ecosystem support, see <a href=\"https:\/\/developers.home.google.com\/matter\">Google Home + Matter<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/developer.amazon.com\">Alexa + Matter<\/a>, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/csa-iot.org\/all-solutions\/matter\/\">CSA Matter<\/a> overview. <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n  <style>\n    .myFinance-widget {\n    min-height: 670px;\n    }\n  <\/style>\n  <div class=\"myFinance-widget\" data-widget-id=\"7c9fe833-dde7-4eb5-b71f-d741b8cccd66\" data-campaign=\"reviews-non-monitored-security\"><\/div>\n\n<script async=\"\" type=\"text\/javascript\" id=\"myFinance-widget-script\">\n  !function () {function e() {var s = \"myFinance-widget-ad-script\";if (!document.getElementById(s)) {var e = document.createElement(\"script\"), n = document.getElementById(\"myFinance-widget-script\"), a = t + \"widget\/myFinance.js\";e.id = s, e.type = \"text\/javascript\", e.async = !0, e.src = a, n.parentNode.insertBefore(e, n);}var c = \"myFinance-widget-css\";if (!document.getElementById(c)) {var d = document.getElementsByTagName(\"head\")[0], i = document.createElement(\"link\");i.id = c, i.rel = \"stylesheet\", i.type = \"text\/css\", i.href = t + \"widget\/myFinance.css\", i.media = \"all\", d.appendChild(i)}}var t = \"https:\/\/static.myfinance.com\/\";document.attachEvent ? document.attachEvent(\"onreadystatechange\", function () {\"complete\" === document.readyState && e()}) : document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", e, !1)}();\n<\/script>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Amazon Alexa integration<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pair XT2 with an Echo Show, Echo Spot, or Fire TV to view the camera via voice (\u201cAlexa, show backyard camera\u201d). Alexa devices also function as Matter controllers, but XT2 itself is not a Matter device; use the Blink SmartHome skill for control and viewing (<a href=\"https:\/\/support.blinkforhome.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">setup guide<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/developer.amazon.com\">Alexa Matter overview<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t have an Amazon device with a screen, you can still use voice to arm\/disarm using a PIN (\u201cAlexa, ask Blink to disarm; my PIN is ####\u201d). For broader automations, IFTTT applets remain available but are not required for Alexa control (<a href=\"https:\/\/support.blinkforhome.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Blink + Alexa<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/ifttt.com\/alexa\">IFTTT Alexa service<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Energy-efficient technology<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blinkforhome.com\/products\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Blink<\/a> rates XT2 for up to two years of battery life on two AA lithium cells under modest activity and default settings (<a href=\"https:\/\/support.blinkforhome.com\">battery guidance<\/a>). Independent testing and owner reports across battery cams indicate this is a best\u2011case figure: high\u2011traffic areas, frequent live view\/talk, longer clips, weak Wi\u2011Fi, and extreme temperatures typically reduce runtime to months or roughly a year depending on placement and settings (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\">Wirecutter<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/reviews\/blink-outdoor-4\">PCMag<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\">The Verge<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techhive.com\/\">TechHive<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To stretch battery life, keep motion zones tight, lower sensitivity where feasible, shorten clip length, increase retrigger cooldowns, minimize live viewing\/two\u2011way talk, ensure a strong 2.4&nbsp;GHz Wi\u2011Fi\/Sync Module signal, use primary AA lithium cells, and account for reduced capacity in cold weather (<a href=\"https:\/\/support.blinkforhome.com\">Blink battery tips<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\">independent guidance<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Other key features<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Storage and subscriptions: new XT2 setups need a Blink Subscription for cloud clips unless your account was created before April&nbsp;15, 2020 (legacy free clip storage for eligible XT\/XT2 on that account). US plan pricing is Basic $3\/month per device ($30\/year) or Plus $10\/month for unlimited devices on one account ($100\/year), with up to 60 days of rolling history in the US (30 days in some regions). Plus also adds an extended warranty for eligible devices and a 10% Blink device discount on Amazon (terms apply). XT2 does not support saving clips to a USB drive via Sync Module&nbsp;2 (<a href=\"https:\/\/support.blinkforhome.com\/en_US\/billing-and-subscriptions\/blink-subscription-plans\">plans and benefits<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/support.blinkforhome.com\">legacy policy<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/support.blinkforhome.com\">SM2 local storage support<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07WGJ8ZDQ\">Sync Module&nbsp;2 product page<\/a>). Against modern competitors, XT2 also lacks onboard AI detections (e.g., person\/package) that are now common in cameras like Google Nest Cam (Battery) and in low\u2011cost ecosystems with subscriptions such as Wyze Cam Plus (<a href=\"https:\/\/store.google.com\/product\/nest_cam_battery\">Nest Cam (Battery)<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wyze.com\/pages\/wyze-cam-plus\">Wyze Cam Plus<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.securityindustry.org\">AI trend context<\/a>). If you prefer new hardware and local\u2011storage options, consider Blink\u2019s current Outdoor generation instead of XT2 (<a href=\"https:\/\/blinkforhome.com\/products\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Blink products<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to set up the XT2<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to set up your XT2? Below is a list providing step\u2011by\u2011step details on how to get your camera system up and running with a Sync Module (2.4&nbsp;GHz Wi\u2011Fi required) (<a href=\"https:\/\/support.blinkforhome.com\">specs<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Download Blink App<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>First, you\u2019ll need to download the Blink App from your phone\u2019s operating system\u2019s marketplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Android users <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.immediasemi.android.blink\">click here<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apple\/iPhone users <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/blink-home-monitor\/id1013961111\">click here<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Amazon Fire users <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B07GXYJFCP\">click here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have installed the app, select the button titled \u201cCreate an Account\u201d on your screen. If you already have an account, login with your existing information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your location will be selected after you are directed to the following screen. Be sure the selected region is correct, then click OK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Set up credentials<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, enter your email address. Once you have entered your email, you will have to create a password.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Be sure to use a phrase that only you, or those who will have access, can guess. Personal information and phone numbers are not recommended.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be sure to enter a password that corresponds to the password criteria described on the page.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Verify account<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After you set up an email and password, you will have to begin the account verification process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>All you have to do is access the email you signed up with, retrieve the pin that Blink sent you, and enter the pin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be sure not to wait too long. Once the pin code is sent, the code expires after 40 minutes of delivery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, enter a phone number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The owner of the house, or the individual who will be accessing the app most often, should put their number down.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You will then receive a pin code to your phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Enter the code.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After this, you will have an email address as well as a phone that will operate as mediums for account access like password recovery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Add Blink Camera<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you are in the Blink App, click on the + on the upper right of the screen to add your Blink Camera according to the model you possess. Your app will ask for a QR code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Allow the app access to your camera, then scan the QR code on the bottom of your XT2.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you scanned the QR code, the app will direct you to the Add Sync Module screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Have your XT2 nearby and press Discover Device on the app screen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The green light should be steady and the blue light should be blinking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Connect Blink Module\u2019s Sync WiFi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your app will require access to the Blink Module\u2019s Sync WiFi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Choose \u201cBlink\u201d so your app can connect to the Blink Module. XT2 systems operate on 2.4&nbsp;GHz Wi\u2011Fi only (<a href=\"https:\/\/support.blinkforhome.com\">specs<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You will then be prompted to connect to your WiFi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Connect to your home WiFi on your phone\u2019s settings, if not already.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that your network setup is finished, you will be directed to the Welcome Screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Set up device<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>At this point, you may add your XT2 camera by clicking the + on the upper right to add a device.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You will be prompted to enter the serial number of your XT2 which can be found on the bottom of the device.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once you have added the camera, the onboarding process will be complete by clicking on the Done button on your screen. Voila! You can now monitor your home from the faculty of your phone.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things to note<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Camera placement<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Do not place your camera behind a large object that obscures most of its field of view. Keep motion zones tight and sensitivity reasonable to reduce false triggers and save battery life (<a href=\"https:\/\/support.blinkforhome.com\">Blink battery tips<\/a>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try to avoid any sun in the sky of your field of view. The sun\u2019s glare will obscure your camera\u2019s lens, and extreme temperatures can shorten battery life; strong, stable Wi\u2011Fi and a closer Sync Module also help performance (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\">independent guidance<\/a>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vehicles and pedestrian traffic should be minimized as much as possible in your camera\u2019s field of view. High\u2011traffic placements trigger frequent recordings and shorten time between battery changes (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/reviews\/blink-outdoor-4\">PCMag on battery factors<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"competition\" title=\"The Competition\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Blink XT2 vs. Other Providers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table table table-striped table-bordered table--bordered-top\"><table><tbody><tr><td><br>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Prices starting at<\/td><td>Monitoring options<\/td><td>Installation options<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Blink XT2<\/td><td>Varies (used\/renewed; no current MSRP)<\/td><td>Self\u2011monitoring; cloud clips via Blink Subscription (US: Basic $3\/mo per device; Plus $10\/mo per account; up to 60\u2011day US history). XT2 does not support USB local clip storage with Sync Module&nbsp;2; legacy free cloud applies only to eligible accounts created before April 15, 2020 (<a href=\"https:\/\/support.blinkforhome.com\/en_US\/billing-and-subscriptions\/blink-subscription-plans\">plans<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/support.blinkforhome.com\">SM2 support<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/support.blinkforhome.com\">legacy policy<\/a>).<\/td><td>DIY only<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/store.google.com\/product\/nest_cam_battery\">Google Nest Cam Outdoor<\/a><\/td><td>$179.99<\/td><td>Self\u2011monitoring with on\u2011device detection of people, animals, and vehicles; 3 hours of event video history free. With Nest Aware <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\">subscription<\/a>: 30\u2011day event history (Aware) or 60\u2011day events + 10 days 24\/7 history for eligible wired cams (Aware Plus); the battery model does not support 24\/7 CVR.<\/td><td>DIY only<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wyze.com\/products\/wyze-cam-v4\">Wyze Cam<\/a><\/td><td>$35\u2013$40<\/td><td>Self monitoring; optional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wyze.com\/pages\/wyze-cam-plus\">Cam Plus<\/a> adds AI detections (person\/vehicle\/pet\/package) and richer cloud event video.<\/td><td>DIY only<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>*Data current at time of writing; verify on official product pages for latest pricing and plan details (2025)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Further Reading<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/home\/security-systems\/best-cameras\/\">The Best Home Security Cameras<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/home\/security-systems\/best-outdoor-cameras\/\">The Best Outdoor Security Cameras<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/home\/security-systems\/best-night-vision-cameras\/\">Best Night Vision Security Cameras<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"questions\" title=\"FAQ\"><\/span>\n    \n\n  <style>\n    .myFinance-widget {\n    min-height: 670px;\n    }\n  <\/style>\n  <div class=\"myFinance-widget\" data-widget-id=\"7c9fe833-dde7-4eb5-b71f-d741b8cccd66\" data-campaign=\"reviews-non-monitored-security\"><\/div>\n\n<script async=\"\" type=\"text\/javascript\" id=\"myFinance-widget-script\">\n  !function () {function e() {var s = \"myFinance-widget-ad-script\";if (!document.getElementById(s)) {var e = document.createElement(\"script\"), n = document.getElementById(\"myFinance-widget-script\"), a = t + \"widget\/myFinance.js\";e.id = s, e.type = \"text\/javascript\", e.async = !0, e.src = a, n.parentNode.insertBefore(e, n);}var c = \"myFinance-widget-css\";if (!document.getElementById(c)) {var d = document.getElementsByTagName(\"head\")[0], i = document.createElement(\"link\");i.id = c, i.rel = \"stylesheet\", i.type = \"text\/css\", i.href = t + \"widget\/myFinance.css\", i.media = \"all\", d.appendChild(i)}}var t = \"https:\/\/static.myfinance.com\/\";document.attachEvent ? document.attachEvent(\"onreadystatechange\", function () {\"complete\" === document.readyState && e()}) : document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", e, !1)}();\n<\/script>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"block_5eb07bf05cd85\" class=\"block b-accordion\" data-js=\"b-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"b-accordion__container\">\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__header\">\n            <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-accordion__title\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='ACCORDION' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' ><h3 class=\"b-accordion__title--h3\">Can you watch Blink cameras on TV?<\/h3><\/a>\n            <span class=\"b-accordion__toggle chevron-arrow-down\"><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. With a Fire TV, Echo Show, or other Alexa display, say \u201cAlexa, show &lt;camera name&gt;\u201d to view live video. Use the Blink SmartHome skill for linking and voice control. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/support.blinkforhome.com\/integrations\/alexa-setup-and-troubleshooting-guide#Blink%20SmartHome%20Skill\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Setup guide<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_5eb07c0b5cd86\" class=\"block b-accordion\" data-js=\"b-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"b-accordion__container\">\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__header\">\n            <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-accordion__title\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='ACCORDION' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' ><h3 class=\"b-accordion__title--h3\">Are Blink XT2 cameras always recording?<\/h3><\/a>\n            <span class=\"b-accordion__toggle chevron-arrow-down\"><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. XT2 records clips when motion is detected via its PIR sensor. Clip length is adjustable (typically up to ~60 seconds) and you can set a retrigger time to control how often new clips start. These controls help conserve battery life.<\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_5eb07c2c5cd87\" class=\"block b-accordion\" data-js=\"b-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"b-accordion__container\">\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__header\">\n            <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-accordion__title\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='ACCORDION' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' ><h3 class=\"b-accordion__title--h3\">Does Blink XT2 work with Google Assistant?<\/h3><\/a>\n            <span class=\"b-accordion__toggle chevron-arrow-down\"><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">XT2 does not have native Google Home support and is not a Matter\/Thread device. It works with Amazon Alexa and can participate in optional automations via IFTTT applets. For cross\u2011ecosystem context, see Google\u2019s Matter overview and the Connectivity Standards Alliance page.<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/developers.home.google.com\/matter\">Google Home + Matter<\/a> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/csa-iot.org\/all-solutions\/matter\/\">CSA Matter<\/a> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/ifttt.com\/alexa\">IFTTT Alexa service<\/a><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_5eb07c415cd88\" class=\"block b-accordion\" data-js=\"b-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"b-accordion__container\">\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__header\">\n            <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-accordion__title\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='ACCORDION' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' ><h3 class=\"b-accordion__title--h3\">How long does the Blink XT2 record for?<\/h3><\/a>\n            <span class=\"b-accordion__toggle chevron-arrow-down\"><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once triggered by motion, the Blink XT2 starts recording a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/support.blinkforhome.com\/87511-using-the-blink-app\/what-is-the-retrigger-time-is-this-configurable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">five-second clip<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by default. You can adjust the recording length up to ~60 seconds in device settings and set a retrigger time to manage how quickly new clips start. <\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_5eb07c675cd89\" class=\"block b-accordion\" data-js=\"b-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"b-accordion__container\">\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__header\">\n            <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-accordion__title\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='ACCORDION' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' ><h3 class=\"b-accordion__title--h3\">What is the range of the Blink XT2 camera?<\/h3><\/a>\n            <span class=\"b-accordion__toggle chevron-arrow-down\"><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">XT2 offers an approximately 110\u00b0 field of view and detects motion via PIR typically up to around 20 feet, depending on placement and sensitivity settings. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/support.blinkforhome.com\/en_US\/technical-specifications\/xt2-camera-technical-specifications\">XT2 technical specs<\/a><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_5eb07c7c5cd8a\" class=\"block b-accordion\" data-js=\"b-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"b-accordion__container\">\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__header\">\n            <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-accordion__title\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='ACCORDION' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' ><h3 class=\"b-accordion__title--h3\">What is the difference between the Blink XT and the Blink XT2?<\/h3><\/a>\n            <span class=\"b-accordion__toggle chevron-arrow-down\"><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">XT2 adds a speaker and microphone for two\u2011way talk compared with the original XT and promotes longer battery life under comparable settings. Core specs for XT2 include 1080p video, IR night vision, PIR motion detection, and IP65 weather resistance.<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/support.blinkforhome.com\/en_US\/technical-specifications\/xt2-camera-technical-specifications\">XT2 specs<\/a><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The wireless indoor\/outdoor Blink XT2 is a legacy model that Blink has discontinued\u2014there is no current MSRP and availability is primarily used or Amazon Renewed. Core specs still apply: 1080p video, infrared night vision, two\u2011way audio, PIR motion detection with adjustable zones, ~110\u00b0 field of view, IP65 weather resistance, and 2.4&nbsp;GHz Wi\u2011Fi (Blink specs). 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