The Blink Mini 2 is the hot new cam in town, and it's ready to take names. (Amazon)(Amazon)
It's been far too cold for far too long where I live (and in most of the country), which means one thing: it's time for a warm beach vacation. Whether you're heading overseas or looking to stick your feet in the sand stateside, it's good to keep an eye on what's going on at home while you're away. One way to get peace of mind safely is to peek in through an encrypted, secure connection with the all-new Blink Mini 2. This little indoor/outdoor camera is marked way, way down — just $20 — ahead of Presidents' Day. That's the lowest price yet!
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Imagine this: You're stopped at a red light when the car in front of you starts to back up. Before you have time to think, let alone drive away, bam! They hit your car, but claim you rear-ended them. Unfortunately, these kinds of insurance scams happen all too often, and unless you have a dash cam that shows what actually happened, you might be shelling out a lot of dough to make this problem go away. Fortunately, high-quality dash cams don't have to cost an arm and a leg: For instance, this dash cam is on sale for its lowest-ever price thanks to this lightning deal.
All-time-low-price alert! If you prefer headphones to earbuds, this is a deal worth considering. "Expect rich, balanced audio with clear highs and punchy bass that’ll make your playlists pop," says Senior Deals Writer Chris McGraw, who specializes in all things tech. "They pair seamlessly with Apple devices, offer up to 40 hours of battery life and are as portable as they are comfortable, making them perfect for life on the go."
Planning any road trips? This popular power station is an absolute steal at nearly $400 off. With a massive 1,070 watt-hour capacity and multiple ports, it's perfect for powering everything from your camping gear to essential appliances during a power outage, and this is the best price I've seen in marked down to months.
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Check out his roundup of the best tablets of 2024 for a full review.
"Mini" is the right description — this little camera is just over 2 inches tall.
You can pick this popular camera up for a whopping 50% off — the lowest price it has ever been and the lowest it's likely to go for a while. Jump on this deal before stock runs out!
While many of the features are the same as the previous iteration, almost all of them have been improved. For example, you can stream live video for up to 90 minutes at a time through the Blink Subscription Plan. The camera also comes with a wider field of view than its previous version, has a built-in spotlight for color night vision and so much more.
One of the most surprising new features is that this camera works outside too — all you need is the Blink Weather-Resistant Power Adapter. When was the last time you were able to get an outdoor security camera for just $20?
There's also two-way audio, which lets you speak to anyone — even a misbehaving pet — on the other side. And if you have a Blink Video Doorbell, the camera can act as a chime when someone comes to the door. The one thing to be aware of is that if you have the Blink Mini Pan-Tilt Mount, it only works with the first edition version of these cameras, not the new ones.
This little camera is very popular with over 4,500 perfect ratings. Over 10,000 have sold in the past month alone, and more five-star reviews are rolling in.
According to one user, the night vision works extremely well. "Night vision does exactly what it says. Can see clearly without a light. However, this camera has a light and will even kick on when motion is detected when ... dark outside."
It also makes a great check-in tool when you're away, said one pet owner. "We turned on the speaker and totally confused our animals. Our dog would come to the camera, shove her nose gently into the camera and we had great shots of dog nostrils. The cat turned to look around to see who was calling his name and then went back to sleep."
One shopper attested that this is well worth the cost. "They may be small, but they punch way above their weight class. A great value for the price."
If you want to use this camera outside, you absolutely can — but some users dislike the adapter cable. One reported, "The only downside is the outdoor weather cable is so awkward and short that you really can’t hide it."
Another wished for the power to turn it on and off and deducted a star, they said, "due to the lack of a geofence option that will enable and disable the camera when you are away versus at home."
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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