Amazing Camera and very clear the night vision could probably be slightly better but it does the job and the motion detection is spot on. It was very easy to set up and feels really sturdy, as for battery life I cannot comment on this but I have had other products from blink in the past and the battery life is usually spot on .

I have been a user of the Think Assemble Blink system for some considerable time now and have two sync units sat on my desk to manage my home security system. You can employ up to 4 syn modules (40 cameras) for zonal monitoring.I use two sync 2 units as we have exceeded the capacity for a single unit (10 cameras) and therefore I have created an internal and an external system. This works well for us, operates seamlessly and permits us more options at programming the separate schedules.So onto this new unit which I was delighted to receive as part of the Think Assemble Vine programme. What do you get out of the box? The complete package to set up as a stand alone camera, to which you can expand at will, or in my case, add to an existing system. You receive:+. A blink outdoor floodlight – bright 700 lumens LED with decent coverage;+. A Blink 4 camera – the major upgrade to this integrated system;+. Simple instructions to install and configure both the light and camera;+. Batteries – I rarely change batteries on my system and can confirm that two years life is accurate for normal recording frequency. Obviously, if the cameras are used 24 hours a day, with high footfall and lots of recording, battery capacity will reduce quicker;+. A sync unit – the one supplied is the new unit with no option for remote storage using a USB stick. As a new user, you are provided with 30 days of free Cloud storage, with an option to purchase more either monthly or annually. I use the Sync 2 modules as I do not need Cloud storage and am content with the slightly slower access times provided over our fast broadband and store images instead of paying for a Cloud subscription.Set-up for the first time user is so simple and is managed from within the Blink app on a hand held device, be it pad or phone; this is the easiest method. It can also be configured with desktop computer if you do not have a portable device, but adjusting the angle of view will take longer. You do need to ensure wifi connections is reasonably strong, but in a large house with external cameras up to 30 metres away, I have no probelms with either Blink or the wi-fi connectivity at all.So what makes this system better than the one it replaces? Ostensibly not a lot. Both systems fully integrate into the Blink security system and work pretty much the same. The major improvement is the camera element. The camera is the Blink series 4 which offers a much wider field of view at 143 degrees, as opposed to 110 degrees with the Series 3, has better low light performance and produces far superior images. Additionally, the Series 4 camera has improved dual zone motion detection, and more importantly person detection filters out non human movement to prevent false alarms. It is a huge step forward for this budget priced excellent system.Ultimately most “wrong doers” are not identified using cameras like these. They wear at least a hoodie, or a mask. What this system is outstanding for is alerting you to a presence which is unwelcome, recording the time of their visit and what clothing they were wearing. From a less threatening perspective, it permits us to keep an eye on our dog when we are out of the house.Additionally and something to think about. If you can persuade your neighbours to opt in to buy a Blink system too, you can join in a “NEIGHBOURHOOD”. Simply put you opt in to form a neighbourhood and as part of that process, they and you allow the other to share views from some cameras which you select to permit them to receive alerts and images; you only select cameras to share which you feel will not impact on your privacy and vice versa.Fantastic budget system, not the best system available, but at the price of a complete system, without wiring or specialist setup, it is a bargain to enhance your security. The batteries last, the images and warnings are good enough and the visible deterrent alone is enough some times to get people to look elsewhere. Maintenance is limited to cleaning the lens occasionally and for removing dust and the like. Spiders seem to love mine so cobwebs are often removed, but with 14 cameras in and on our house and outbuildings, it takes me about an hour; even moving and climbing ladders to go around clean the cameras off, adjust the field of view if required and ensure all is well. Finally, you are alerted if the batteries are consuming a lot of power and if you need to change the battery.Great product.

Love these cameras, they delivery great images and sound for the money, perfect night vision, battery life seems good so far, I have the outdoor camera that has the battery all the indoor cameras are mains electric, the app quality is great, they are easy to set up and fit perfectly