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Blink Rolls Out First 4K, Pan‑Tilt and Long‑Range XR+ Cameras

The new models add hub‑based XR+ range with subscription‑gated AI summaries to extend coverage for large properties.

Overview

  • Blink, which announced the lineup on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, opened U.S. preorders for five new cameras that include the company’s first 4K model, first pan‑tilt camera, and first battery‑powered spotlight camera.
  • The Frontier XR+ is sold as a one‑camera system that requires the Sync Module XR+ hub and is claimed to reach up to 7,000 feet in open air with a clear line of sight.
  • The Outdoor 2K XR+ pairs with the same Sync Module XR+ hub and is rated to reach up to 800 feet with obstructions or up to 2,700 feet unobstructed while dropping to 1080p at the longest ranges.
  • The Mini 4K+ is a wired indoor/outdoor 4K camera with Wi‑Fi 6, a 115° field of view, and optional AI 'Video Descriptions' that require an eligible subscription, are language‑limited, and are unavailable in Illinois.
  • Blink priced the lineup from $49.99 to $199.99 and made select models available for preorder outside the U.S., a move that follows broader industry shifts toward higher resolution, motorized coverage, and hub‑based long‑range systems that often lock advanced AI features behind paid plans.