Each camera has a range of about 100 feet, and each sync module can connect 10 cameras. Once it is set up (see below for more details), you can then connect your cameras. When you first get a new Blink system, this will be the first thing you set up. It is a wireless device that requires a wireless network to run on. The Blink sync module is a small device that connects your cameras to the cloud. We aren’t talking about the next boy band here. However, it allows you more control, and therefore, wins the section here. This is ideal for example, if there is a sizeable moving tree branch on the side of the view field or a portion of a sidewalk where people walk by continuously.Īctive motion zones allow you to minimize false-positives, reducing the number of alerts you get, and saving on precious recording space.īottom Line: The XT2 uses the same PIR sensors and sends the same alerts. With the Blink XT2, you can set active zones, which are monitored continuously, while the rest of the viewable area is ignored. The motion zones are the areas that the sensors detect this heat-signature or movement. If you have the XT2 system, you can also send communications, but I will cover that in a moment. You can ignore everything and let the system record for its set duration, or you can open the app and view the live feed. Second, the system activates and sends you an alert through the channels you set up, most likely a push notification from the mobile app.Īt this point, you have a couple of options. When this happens, a few steps are taken. When those heat signatures change, the camera interprets it as motion. Basically, the infrared lights use a passive scanning mode to detect heat signatures. This is a standard form of motion detection used by a lot of cameras on the market, so it isn’t anything revolutionary or new. The cameras use PIR ( Passive Infrared) motion detection. I have seen worse, mind you, but not much.īottom Line: Since most reports and verification will come from the recorded clips, the higher definition of the XT2 wins this section. Just like all those grainy images that show up on the news, though, the night vision with both systems leaves a little to be desired. You will be able to see shapes, movement, and with enough ambient lighting, you might be able to make out a face. The night vision on both cameras is black and white, and the clarity is about what you would expect from a budget-friendly camera. When you save a clip and watch the playback, though, that is when the real definition of the XT2 comes into play. Live view, honestly is about the same, especially when viewing on the app. The difference here really shows up in motion events that the camera records. The original system records in 720p HD while the XT2 system records in 1080p. The XT and XT2 systems both use high-definition video to view and record. So how, exactly, do these little square cameras work? What is it about them that so many people have left incredible reviews? Let’s dig in and find out, shall we? Resolution During Recording Here we can see the two models side by side to see exactly what they have or offer. Being from Amazon, the Blink systems both have built-in Alexa integration. While you can use the USB plug-in for power, both cameras are designed to run on 2 AA batteries. You get free cloud storage through Amazon with both of these models. The Blink cameras both have motion detection sensors to know when to send alerts and start recording. Each camera has a 110-degree field of view. The XT and XT2 send video and recordings to the WiFi over IP. Both models are weather resistant (when on battery power) and can be mounted both indoors and outside. Below is a list of the prominent features and options that they have in common. The XT model doesn’t offer activity zone monitoring.Īside from the list above and a few aesthetics, the two cameras are pretty identical. With the XT2, you can customize your motion alerts using activity zones. The XT doesn’t have 2-way communications available, but the XT2 cameras do. The mounting bracket for the XT2 cameras is easier to install and has more range of movement for camera adjustments. Both cameras state a 2-year battery life, but the XT2 accomplishes 2-years with HD resolution, 2-way comms, motion detection, and day/night vision. The XT views and records in 720p HD resolution, while the XT2 has full 1080p HD resolution.The differences they do have, though, are enough to make the decision an easy one for you. There aren’t a lot of differences in the two models, to be honest. Can I mount a Blink XT or XT2 inside to look out through a window? Can I arm or disarm the Blink cameras automatically? Can I use the Blink app on more than one smartphone? 4 Comparing the Blink XT to the Blink XT2.
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