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Blink Launches 2K Mini and Outdoor Cameras With Arc for 180-Degree Coverage

Preorders begin today, signaling a push to expand AI-driven coverage within Blink’s low-cost subscription system.

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Overview

  • Amazon’s Blink introduced the plug-in Mini 2K+ and battery-powered Outdoor 2K+ at its fall hardware event, both capturing 2K video, with preorders available now.
  • The new Blink Arc pairs two same‑model Minis into a single AI‑stitched 180‑degree live view in the app with pan/zoom controls, a capability available to Plus plan subscribers.
  • Pricing lands at $49.99 for Mini 2K+, $89.99 for Outdoor 2K+, $99.99 for the Arc, and $19.99 for the Arc mount, with Wired reporting a $100 Arc bundle including two Mini 2K+ cameras and a $20 standalone mount for existing Mini 2 users.
  • Outdoor 2K+ adds 4x zoom, enhanced low‑light performance, noise‑canceling two‑way talk, and person/vehicle detection for Plus subscribers while retaining AA battery operation and Weather Shield protection.
  • Cloud storage of clips and Arc’s 180‑degree footage is available for up to 60 days, with plan prices rising October 8 to $4 per month for Basic or $12 for unlimited cameras, and users can opt for local recording via Sync Module XR as Blink recommends about 6 Mbps upload for 2K streams.