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Amazon owns not one, but two security camera companies, much to the vexation of many smart home enthusiasts. Ring and Blink are both Amazon brands that integrate seamlessly with Alexa's smart home ecosystem, making them perfect for Alexa users. Beyond that, they're excellent options for home security, featuring battery- and plug-in cameras designed for both indoor and outdoor use that support live viewing, two-way audio, and motion alerts.
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There are, however, marked differences between Ring and Blink devices. Since both brands offer a large number of products, I'll break down the key differences between the broader Ring ecosystem and the Blink ecosystem, rather than focusing on individual products.
Specifications Feature Ring Blink Cost Doorbells at $50-$260, Cameras at $60-$280 Video Doorbell at $70, Cameras at $50-$100 Product lineup Video Doorbells, Indoor/Outdoor Cameras, Mounts, Floodlight Cameras, Alarm System and sensors Video Doorbells, Indoor/Outdoor Cameras, Modular Mounts Power options Plug-in, wired, rechargeable battery, removable battery Plug-in, lithium batteries, wired floodlight camera Storage options Cloud Local, Cloud Subscription plans Basic: $5/Month, Standard: $10/Month, Premium: $20/Month Basic: $4/Month, Plus: $12/Month
You should buy a Ring device if...
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1. You'd like more choices in video doorbells
The biggest difference between Ring and Blink is that the latter offers a smaller lineup of more affordable products compared to the former. Blink only offers a single video doorbell model, and its product lineup is more limited compared to Ring's.
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