80
Jon Bitner
Digital Trends
“The Blink Mini 2 is a good, affordable security camera.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Wider field of view
- Person detection reduces false alerts
- Sharp 1080p daytime video
- Color night vision with spotlight
- Works with Alexa and IFTTT
- Great price point
Points of Contention
- Many features are pay‑walled
- Local storage requires a Blink hub
- No privacy shutter
- Limited motion‑zone customization (square grid only)
Professional Reviews
6 reviews from 6 critics80
Michael Ansaldo
PCWorld
“The Blink Mini 2 is an easy recommendation for current Mini users.”
70
John R. Delaney
PCMag
“For sharper 2K video and local storage without the need for a separate hub, our Editors’ Choice winner, the TP-Link Tapo C120, is a better deal.”
70
Simon Hill
Wired
“But even with a subscription, the Blink Mini 2 is still a tempting purchase.”
70
Cesci Angell
TechRadar
“The audio and video quality left a lot to be desired, but its timely notifications and low price make it a good purchase for anyone who only requires a cheap and cheerful camera to keep an eye on a fixed area.”
60
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
The Verge
“But if you use Alexa and / or other Blink cameras or are just looking for a simple security camera for a specific purpose and don’t need super high resolution, it’s a good, versatile, and affordable option.”
