battery operated cameras

Battery operated cameras are what’s used when there is no A/C outlet available.  Good news is you can use these cameras up to a few hundred feet from a router.  Bad news is you need to change the batteries periodically.

Blink Outdoor Security Camera Changes Things a Bit

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The Blink Outdoor Security Camera just came out.  There’s a minor improvement on the hardware specs from the XT2.  There is a significant change in how the video history is stored.  Along with that change is a new Blink sync module.  These last two changes go together in purposeful strategy which we will discuss a little later. We encountered the first generation from Blink over three years ago.  The Blink Home Security System was a decent wireless camera but was still a work in progress.  Seeing the opportunity for an outdoor model, the Blink XT was introduced and we liked … Read more

Blink Outdoor 4 Security Camera is a Little Bigger and a Little Better

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The Blink Outdoor 4 Security Camera is the next iteration of the company’s very successful line of surveillance cameras. The predecessor to this camera is the Blink Outdoor.  We looked at that in 2022 and liked it a lot.  Prior generations to that are the XT2 and XT.  Each generation made small improvements over the prior one.  This camera made most of the improvements on the hardware end. The great thing about the Blink line of cameras is they last a long time.  Just keep changing the batteries. So let’s look at the latest and greatest from Blink. Software You … Read more

Blink XT2 Smart Security Camera Review

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The Blink XT2 Outdoor/Indoor Smart Security Camera is the latest entry from Blink.  Most specs are the same from the prior generation.  The introduction of two-way talk via a rear mounted speaker and enhanced recording ability set this apart from the earlier generations. We encountered the first generation from Blink two years ago.  The Blink Home Security System was a decent wireless camera but was still a work in progress.  Seeing the opportunity for an outdoor model, the Blink XT was introduced and we liked this a lot.  The Blink XT2 builds upon the older XT so readers shouldn’t be … Read more

Blink Video Doorbell Review

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The Blink Video Doorbell was introduced a short while ago and is the Blink’s first generation of this device.  We have to admit, they did a really nice job at a very attractive price. We’ve looked at several Blink cameras in the past including the Blink Outdoor and Blink Mini.  Blink makes competitively priced security cameras with a long lasting battery.  They’re not the cheapest around, but certainly not the most expensive. This camera came in with some really nice features for the price. Like every other Blink camera (except the Blink Mini), this camera can attach directly to WiFi … Read more

How to Increase Battery Life on a Blink Camera

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Blink has made dramatic improvements in application features and hardware since their first generation.  The current Blink generations such as the Blink Outdoor and Blink Outdoor 4 have stated battery life of up to two-years.  However, depending upon usage and even battery brand, you may not be achieving this.  We’re going to discuss how to increase battery life on a Blink Camera. Control the Motion A significant amount of motion recording is the top consumer of batteries.  Placing your camera where there’s a lot of action will trigger communication between the Blink camera and sync module hence sucking out more … Read more

How to Replace the Batteries in a Reolink Argus Home Security Camera

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The Reolink Argus is a solid 100% wireless home security camera.  Unlike the majority of other cameras, this one is powered by batteries.  No A/C cable.  That means you need to periodically replace the batteries in this camera.  This article will discuss how to replace the batteries in a Reolink Argus home security camera.  We’ll also discuss how to prolong battery life and make a few recommendations for replacement batteries. Battery Basics A Reolink Argus requires four lithium CR123A batteries for power.  There’s a battery life indicator within the app.  The manufacturer predicts a battery life of 500 minutes of recording and … Read more

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