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Blink’s Second-Gen Video Doorbell Adds Person Detection and 1440p Head-to-Toe View for $59.99

A new hub boosts on-device person alerts, extending battery life without raising the doorbell’s low starting price.

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Overview

  • The Video Doorbell (2nd Generation) is available now on Amazon starting at $59.99 standalone or $69.99 bundled with the required Sync Module Core.
  • It delivers a square 150-degree field of view at 1440 × 1440 resolution for full head-to-toe coverage while retaining infrared night vision.
  • On-device person detection filters out non-human motion and sends alerts only for people, though this feature requires a $3 per month Blink subscription plan.
  • Power comes from three AA lithium batteries rated for up to two years or via hardwiring to main power with support for existing indoor chimes.
  • The included Sync Module Core enables two-way audio and on-demand live view but omits local storage; users can pair the doorbell with Blink’s other sync modules for expanded features.