Amazon Prime Day, Anything worth buying?

[ajeandy]

I specifically wanted something that played well with Alexa so we could check the cameras from any room that has an Echo show (family room, computer room, and my bedroom). As far as I know, Blink is the only one that does. The alternative would be to make sure there is a cell phone/tablet/laptop/desktop in whatever room we want to check camera use, and utilize the camera app. I really like the setup we have, but damn.

I wonder how they can all of a sudden start charging for cloud storage when current customers were not told when purchasing? The item description specifically stated free cloud storage. Is it litigable, maybe by class action?

Yeah that’s pretty ****ty. My security system pulled the same stunt but grandfathered most of us in who were early adopters.

Have you checked to see if you can use the local storage then view that via app?

 

[Snapdragon]

Yeah that’s pretty ****ty. My security system pulled the same stunt but grandfathered most of us in who were early adopters.

Have you checked to see if you can use the local storage then view that via app?

Local storage?

 

[ajeandy]

Local storage?

Maybe once this comes out you won’t need the cloud storage. According to a note on the camera page, Motion alerts and live view don’t require a fee.

“[FONT=&quot]Note: Features like Live View and Motion Alerts are automatically available with Blink Outdoor at no additional cost.[/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT]”


So I guess it’s not out yet?

Blink Add-On Sync Module 2 https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B084RQ6MHJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_LGqIFbP6Z0PYT

[h=3]Features & details[/h][FONT=&quot]

• Conveniently control all of your Blink cameras right from the Blink Home Monitor app with the Blink Sync Module 2. The Sync Module 2 connects up to 10 of any Blink Indoor, Blink Outdoor, XT2, XT, and Blink Mini cameras (not required for Mini).
• Supports local video storage for up to 10 cameras – including Outdoor, Indoor, and Mini. Back up motion detection clips when you insert a USB flash drive (up to 256 GB – sold separately) into the Blink Sync Module 2.
• View, share, and download locally stored videos from up to 10 cameras – including Outdoor, Indoor, and Mini on your computer by plugging in the USB flash drive (sold separately).
• No monthly fees are required to use local video storage functionality. Local video storage functionality is not compatible with Blink XT2, XT, and 1st generation Indoor cameras.

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[OakRiver]

I picked up an Olight WML for 20% off. I'll add it to my EDC, and try it on a rifle too.

 

[bwframe]

Maybe I'm just too deal conscious or tight? I didn't see much in the way of deals that interested me. Black Friday sales last year at Amazon were similar. Nothing that much better than normal of my interest...

To give Amazon their due, they are often very competitive pricewise. And of course they have the best shipping program in the business with Prime.

All that said, it sure looks like Amazon has increased prices across the board in this lockdown era? Everything I regularly order from them has gone up. Not only the high demand 'rona stuff.

 

[Snapdragon]

Maybe once this comes out you won’t need the cloud storage. According to a note on the camera page, Motion alerts and live view don’t require a fee.

“[FONT=&amp]Note: Features like Live View and Motion Alerts are automatically available with Blink Outdoor at no additional cost.[/FONT]”


So I guess it’s not out yet?

Blink Add-On Sync Module 2 https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B084RQ6MHJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_LGqIFbP6Z0PYT

Features & details

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• Conveniently control all of your Blink cameras right from the Blink Home Monitor app with the Blink Sync Module 2. The Sync Module 2 connects up to 10 of any Blink Indoor, Blink Outdoor, XT2, XT, and Blink Mini cameras (not required for Mini).
• Supports local video storage for up to 10 cameras – including Outdoor, Indoor, and Mini. Back up motion detection clips when you insert a USB flash drive (up to 256 GB – sold separately) into the Blink Sync Module 2.
• View, share, and download locally stored videos from up to 10 cameras – including Outdoor, Indoor, and Mini on your computer by plugging in the USB flash drive (sold separately).
• No monthly fees are required to use local video storage functionality. Local video storage functionality is not compatible with Blink XT2, XT, and 1st generation Indoor cameras.

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This would be great, but it's not compatible with out XT2's. If we switch from the XT2, we lose the Alexa functionality. So it's a catch 22.

 

[Snapdragon]

Maybe I'm just too deal conscious or tight? I didn't see much in the way of deals that interested me. Black Friday sales last year at Amazon were similar. Nothing that much better than normal of my interest...

To give Amazon their due, they are often very competitive pricewise. And of course they have the best shipping program in the business with Prime.

All that said, it sure looks like Amazon has increased prices across the board in this lockdown era? Everything I regularly order from them has gone up. Not only the high demand 'rona stuff.

I agree. The few things I saw that I might have wanted were 20% off or so, and I didn't want them badly enough to get them.

 

[OakRiver]

Maybe I'm just too deal conscious or tight? I didn't see much in the way of deals that interested me. Black Friday sales last year at Amazon were similar. Nothing that much better than normal of my interest...

To give Amazon their due, they are often very competitive pricewise. And of course they have the best shipping program in the business with Prime.

All that said, it sure looks like Amazon has increased prices across the board in this lockdown era? Everything I regularly order from them has gone up. Not only the high demand 'rona stuff.

In fairness to Amazon, we have seen some supply chain disruption, including all those budget conscious items they get from China (and those businesses are getting better at obscuring their country of origin). There is also the worrying possibility that, as smaller independent retailers close, and larger retailers suffer through this pandemic, that Amazon will take more market share and prices will creep up over time.

 

[gregkl]

Maybe I'm just too deal conscious or tight? I didn't see much in the way of deals that interested me. Black Friday sales last year at Amazon were similar. Nothing that much better than normal of my interest...

To give Amazon their due, they are often very competitive pricewise. And of course they have the best shipping program in the business with Prime.

All that said, it sure looks like Amazon has increased prices across the board in this lockdown era? Everything I regularly order from them has gone up. Not only the high demand 'rona stuff.

Think about it: if you didn't need it at full price, then you don't need it when it's on sale.

 

[dsol]

There was a four hour deal for a Ring with an Echo at $69. Couldn't resist that one, got it hooked up and running, good video for the front door. Got other cameras around the house and repurposed the one we had at the front to a dead area on the side.

 

[Trigger Time]

I had blink before Amazon bought it. Great backup cameras

 

[Trigger Time]

If anyone on the Southside needs an echo device I have an extra new in the box I'll never used. Free. Just PM me and come pick it up

 

[Route 45]

Think about it: if you didn't need it at full price, then you don't need it when it's on sale.

My definition of "need" might change, if the price is good enough.

(Looking at my gun safe)

 

[4651feeder]

Think about it: if you didn't need it at full price, then you don't need it when it's on sale.

What if one feels need to make purchase decision judiciously on an item of regular use that while not depleted will soon be in need of replacement. Is is too needy of them to think they need to purchase when it's on sale?

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Think about it: if you didn't need it at full price, then you don't need it when it's on sale.

This reminds me of the difference between men and women. A man will buy something he needs, whether it's on sale or not. A woman will buy something that's on sale whether she needs it or not.

 

[OakRiver]

My Olight arrived, and very quickly I might add. Sadly it does not fit the rail on my EDC (the gun's rail is too short), but it has found a home on my rifle. With the older light moved from the rifle to another long gun.

 

[ajeandy]

This would be great, but it's not compatible with out XT2's. If we switch from the XT2, we lose the Alexa functionality. So it's a catch 22.

Doesn't it say it works with all of their cameras? Do you mean you lose the Alexa features if you don't pay the monthly fee? If so that's trash.

 

[Snapdragon]

Doesn't it say it works with all of their cameras? Do you mean you lose the Alexa features if you don't pay the monthly fee? If so that's trash.

Oops, I meant I would not have the local video storage, not Alexa. I assume the Alexa feature would work, but I would not get the local video storage. (Don't mind me... lots of **** going on right now.)

From the link you posted

"[FONT=&amp]No monthly fees are required to use local video storage functionality. Local video storage functionality is not compatible with Blink XT2, XT, and 1st generation Indoor cameras."[/FONT]

 

[Snapdragon]

It was on the Amazon add, I believe it said accounts activated before 4-15-20 (don't hold me to this date) will remain free. New account will be free till first of year (I think) then $3 per camera or $10 month for unlimited cameras.

OK, they are still selling Blink XT2 cameras and it still says this in the product description--

"[FONT=&quot]No monthly fees[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Includes free cloud storage for up to 7,200 seconds of video stored up to a year with no monthly fees."

[/FONT]So I'm wondering how they can charge for cloud storage when the current description says it's free?

 

[Jaybird1980]

OK, they are still selling Blink XT2 cameras and it still says this in the product description--

"[FONT=&quot]No monthly fees[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Includes free cloud storage for up to 7,200 seconds of video stored up to a year with no monthly fees."

[/FONT]So I'm wondering how they can charge for cloud storage when the current description says it's free?

When I was looking I didn't see any XT2 systems available only the new style. Hopefully your system will remain the same and not have to get the blink subscription. Maybe you could give customer service a call to clear things up, sorry if I caused you any worry or confusion. Good luck