Blink has always been one of my go-to security brands for affordability and long battery life, but on Wednesday, the Amazon-owned company announced a timely new line: its first 2K-resolution video doorbells, which still keep prices low.
How low? Those looking to save as much as possible should watch for Blink’s first wired-only doorbell, the Wired Doorbell 2K Plus, available for $50. Others who prefer more flexibility may be interested in the Blink Battery Doorbell 2K Plus instead, which starts at $80. Both doorbells are available for preorder and will ship on May 20.
Both doorbells feature Alexa support (but with no other voice assistant compatibility), head-to-toe viewing angles and two-way audio with noise cancellation. The wireless version uses three AA lithium batteries and comes bundled with a Sync Module Core. You can upgrade to a larger Sync Module XR device if you want to use local video storage.
These aren’t the first 2K Plus security devices Blink has released, only the first doorbells. Back in the fall of 2025, Blink announced new 2K-resolution security cameras, including an upgrade to its long-lasting wireless outdoor cam.
A Blink representative didn’t immediately respond to a request for further comment.
Blink has jumped aboard the AI train, too
Blink subscriptions are particularly affordable compared to other brands. The basic plan starts at $4 per month and adds cloud video storage as well as person detection. But in 2025, Blink added an upgraded plan that includes AI features, notably video descriptions you can get, along with detection alerts that aim to give a brief summary of what the camera sees.
These description features are now common on security devices, and they really can save time or help identify specific situations, like recognizing a delivery truck. Like its doorbells, Blink’s AI subscription is currently one of the cheapest I’ve seen on the market.
I’m arranging product testing with Blink, and I’ll report back once I’ve tried these new doorbells to see how they function in person.
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