Blink's new compact camera takes home security to the next level with 4x zoom, improved night vision and more

• The Blink Outdoor 2K+ is a new wireless home security camera
• It has a higher resolution and better night vision than its predecessor
• Despite this, it can still run for up to two years with power-saving enabled

Blink has launched a new home security camera with extra-long battery life, improved night vision, and smart subject detection.

The Blink Outdoor 2K+ is the company's first outdoor camera to capture footage at 2K resolution, and looks like a big update from the original Blink Outdoor, which held a place in our roundup of the best home security cameras for several years thanks to its easy installation, affordable price tag, and ability to run for up to two years from a single set of lithium batteries.

The new launch follows the release of the plug-in BlinkMini 2K+ in September. This little camera offered features including 4x digital zoom and color night vision, and these tools have been carried across to the new wireless model.

The Blink Outdoor 2K+ can record in full color even at very low ambient light levels, and automatically switches to black-and-white infrared in total darkness to give you peace of mind at night.

You can use the Blink Outdoor 2K+ without a subscription, but signing up for one will unlock extra features including smart notifications when a person or vehicle is detected. The camera uses edge processing to help avoid false alarms from movement like waving branches or passing animals, which often pose a challenge for outdoor cameras, and can cause unnecessary battery drain.

Record for longer

Blink cameras have earned a reputation for their ultra-long battery life, and the Outdoor 2K+ is no exception, running for up to two years if you enable battery efficiency settings and dial the resolution down to 1080p (your real-world results will vary depending on your usage and chosen recording options).

It's tough too, with an IP65 rating that means it can handle even severe weather, though you can also use it indoors if you like the idea of 2K recording in your home, with the freedom of a fully wireless camera.

We're big fans of the original Blink Outdoor camera, so I'm very much looking forward to seeing how the new model compares. Watch out for a full review in the near future.

The best home security cameras

➡️ Read our full guide to the best home security cameras
1. Best overall:
Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam
2. Best value:
Blink Mini 2
3. Best outdoor:
Baseus Security S2
4. Best for apartments:
WiZ Indoor Wi-Fi Camera

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