Blink XT outdoor camera, First Take Wireless and weatherproof
6Blink XT outdoor camera, First Take Wireless and weatherproof.
Back in January I reviewed a wi-fi-based home security camera system from Blink, and have had it running in my home ever since. It's efficient, and remote access via an (Android or iOS) app means I can get a live view of what's going on in my home when I'm not there.
Now we have the Blink XT outdoor camera, which is equipped with IR 'night vision' and described as 'weatherproof' (although it doesn't have a formal IP rating). The Blink XT is black where the indoor cameras are white, and is a small box with rounded corners just 71mm square and 34mm thick. It will stand happily on a shelf, but also comes with a mounting bracket so you can sit it high up in a corner. This fixes to the wall with a single screw. Given the amount of fiddling I had to do in order to get the right view, I suggest you practice a bit before you start drilling holes.
The Blink XT system comprises a battery-powered camera, which supports IR night vision, and a wi-fi base station, or Sync Module. A single-camera system costs £149.99.
A single-camera system costs £149.99 (inc. VAT) and includes the base unit you'll need to connect up to wi-fi. A two-camera system costs £239.99, three cameras are £329.99 and five cameras are £499.99. If you already have Blink installed, you can buy a single camera without the base unit for £119.99.