Online retail giant Amazon has launched a major price cut on a popular smart home device, offering significant savings for pet owners seeking peace of mind. The Blink Mini Indoor Plug-in Pet Security Camera has been reduced to just £9.99, a drop of more than 50% from its previous price of £21.99.
What Does The Blink Mini Camera Offer?
This compact, plug-in device is designed for simple indoor use, particularly for keeping a watchful eye on pets. It streams 1080p HD video both during the day and at night, ensuring clear footage around the clock. Key features include motion detection that sends alerts to your smartphone and two-way audio, allowing you to listen and talk to your pets remotely.
Setup is described as straightforward: users simply plug in the camera, connect it to their Wi-Fi via the Blink Home Monitor app, and it's ready to go. The camera is also Alexa-enabled, permitting voice control through compatible Amazon Echo devices. It is available in both black and white finishes.
How Does The Deal Compare?
This Amazon promotion represents a substantial discount compared to other major retailers. At the time of writing, Argos lists a similar Blink Mini 2 Plug-In CCTV camera for £29.99. Notably, John Lewis has also matched Amazon's promotional price, offering the same camera for £9.99.
Customer Reviews and Feedback
The product holds an impressive 4.4-star overall rating from over 57,000 reviews on Amazon. Many buyers highlight its effectiveness for pet monitoring. One reviewer praised the pan-tilt feature, stating it "lets you see the whole room, which is perfect for keeping an eye on pets," and commended the clear video quality and easy setup.
Another satisfied customer noted the "really good" picture quality and the simplicity of adding the device to their Blink account. A third called the units "quite remarkable" for the price, ideal for discovering what "mischief" pets are getting up to.
However, the device is not without some criticism. One user reported issues with the app stopping playback intermittently and mentioned poor night-time performance, providing a balanced perspective for potential buyers.
Amazon's official description reiterates the camera's core functions: monitoring with custom motion zones, saving clips via a cloud subscription or local storage (with separate purchases), and using live view and two-way audio via a smartphone. The offer of a free 30-day trial of the Blink Subscription Plan is also highlighted.
