Blink Mini 2K+
By Blink · Indoor Security Cameras · Cleaning & Smart Home
- 2K video resolution
- Color night vision
- Built-in spotlight
- Enhanced 2-way audio, motion detection, works with Alexa
Lowest price seen
~$39.99 (approx.)
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Summary
A compact plug-in 2K camera with a wide 138° view, siren and two-way audio, made for Blink and Alexa homes. Check the storage plan before buying: smart person and vehicle detection and cloud history need a paid subscription, and fee-free recording needs a separate Sync Module and storage.
Strengths
- True 2560x1440 capture at a low entry price.
- Very wide 138° diagonal view covers a lot of a room.
- Siren and noise-cancelled two-way talk are built in.
- USB-C power and an included mount make setup straightforward.
- Works with Alexa, IFTTT and Siri Shortcuts.
- Live view and motion alerts work without a subscription.
Weaknesses
- Person and vehicle detection and cloud history need a paid plan, and the camera has no card slot.
- Fee-free recording needs a Sync Module and separate storage.
- Outdoor use needs the weather-resistant power adapter.
- Color low-light mode needs ambient light.
- Owners report over-sensitive motion, especially around pets.
- 2K streaming wants about 6 Mbps upload.
Verified specifications
| Model | BCM00800U, sold in black or white. |
|---|---|
| Video | up to 2560x1440 at 24 fps; 1080p at 24 fps; 720p Saver at 15 fps. |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9. |
| Field of view | 138° diagonal, 115° horizontal, 60° vertical. |
| Zoom | up to 4× digital. |
| Night | 850 nm infrared plus a color low-light mode that needs ambient light. |
| Audio | microphone and speaker with two-way talk and noise cancellation, plus a manually activated siren. |
| Network | 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi; Blink specifies 6 Mbps upload for 2K, 3 Mbps for 1080p and 2 Mbps for Saver; WPA/WPA2/WPA3. |
| Smart detection | person and vehicle detection need a Blink subscription or trial. |
| Storage | cloud with a subscription, or local with a Sync Module 2 and USB storage or a Sync Module XR and microSD; the camera has no card slot. |
| Power | USB-C, 5 V / 1 A minimum; a 5 V indoor supply and a 2 m cable are included. |
| Weather | IP65 outdoors only with the separately sold weather-resistant power adapter. |
| Operating range | -20°C to 45°C (-4°F to 113°F). |
| Dimensions | 51 × 51 × 40 mm (2 × 2 × 1.57 in); 65 g. |
| Warranty | 1-year limited. |
| In the box | camera, indoor power supply, 2 m USB-C cable, wall mount, two screws and a quick-start guide. |
Full research notes and sources
Storage and running cost
Live view and motion alerts are free. Person and vehicle detection and cloud clip history are paid features. A single camera can avoid the cloud fee with a Sync Module 2 and USB storage or a Sync Module XR and microSD, but that hardware is bought separately and the camera itself has no card slot. Basic operation does not need a Sync Module at all.
Motion sensitivity
The clearest early owner signal is over-sensitive motion detection. In one exact-model thread, two owners reported triggers from tiny movements even at the lowest sensitivity, a particular problem for pet monitoring, and the original poster said firmware 22.15 did not fix it. That is a recurring signal, not a measured rate. Connectivity, notification and local-storage reports also appear but remain isolated.
Setup and the app
Onboarding needs the Blink app v48 and at least iOS 16.4, Android 10 or Fire OS 8. Color night vision is not full-color in total darkness: without ambient light it falls back to 850 nm infrared. The Pan-Tilt Mount does not fit this camera, which Blink reserves for the first-generation Mini.
Is it worth it?
Buy it on sale. At a discount it is a lot of camera for the money, but a yearly subscription can cost about as much as the camera itself, so price either the local-storage route or a subscription into the deal. Above the launch list price, cameras with built-in local storage deserve a look.
Which model this is
This page covers the US Blink Mini 2K+ plug-in camera, model BCM00800U, in black or white. This is the black 1-camera listing, ASIN B0F3BB8D37. Do not confuse it with the Mini, Mini 2 or Outdoor 2K+.
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