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Blink XT2 multi-camera kits plus Echo Show 5 (works out to about $65 each)
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- MrFrugal1
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- Jan 2, 2012
- 4679 posts
- 3970 upvotes
- KINGSTON,ON
- laike4
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- Aug 29, 2018
- 391 posts
- 256 upvotes
- MrFrugal1
- Deal Addict
- Jan 2, 2012
- 4679 posts
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- KINGSTON,ON
I want different schedules because the cameras are positioned in different locations for different reasons. I have a typical suburban snout house (big assed garage sticking out front). Two cameras are set up to monitor the driveway. I park my vehicles in my driveway because like everyone else, my garage is full of stuff and my truck won't fit in it anyway. However, I don't need to be notified every time a senior walking their dog passes my driveway in the middle of the day. I do want to be notified if miscreants are testing my truck's doors in the middle of the night.itemsale2003 wrote: ↑ I went over the entire thread and video that was posted in Page 1. My questions is why do you need different schedules. If something triggers one camera would you not want all cameras to record and monitor.
Also, am I correct in understanding that Blink XT2 does NOT do continuous video recording. Records only when triggered unlike Arlo and others. Would that be correct? Thanks
The single camera is at the front door. It is on 24/7.
The only way you can do this is by having cameras linked to separate modules.
Blink does not do continuous video recording; only when triggered. You also don't need a subscription with Blink, which is probably the biggest selling feature for me.
- MrFrugal1
- Deal Addict
- Jan 2, 2012
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- KINGSTON,ON
I depends on what you want/expect these thing to do, high def or not. They certainly aren't going to stop porch pirates. They are helpful when you are expecting a delivery and Purolator can't be bothered to push the door bell, and you can yell at them through the speaker instead of driving across town to their friggin' depot.
I digress. Do you really need 4K res on a door camera?
Not sure, but Ring may also have a monthly subscription fee as well.
- MafiaHitman
- Deal Addict
- Jul 29, 2001
- 2014 posts
- 665 upvotes
- Calgary
If anyone in Calgary is getting this and you don't want the Show, I would be willing to buy for more than the $15 you are paying.
I bought a 2 set in June to install for an aging family member, but still unopened as I can't get there yet, (too late to return) and really would like the show to go with it, so they can use it instead of the app.
Let me know if anyone is interested.
Unless if anyone know Bestbuy will take returns past 30 days due to Covid reasons?
I bought a 2 set in June to install for an aging family member, but still unopened as I can't get there yet, (too late to return) and really would like the show to go with it, so they can use it instead of the app.
Let me know if anyone is interested.
Unless if anyone know Bestbuy will take returns past 30 days due to Covid reasons?
- warrenz
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- Apr 28, 2007
- 356 posts
- 201 upvotes
- Regina
During warm seasons a rechargeable battery may work fine, but during the winter you'll want lithium.
https://lightsngear.com/best-aa-batteries-for-winter/
(Edited to fix typo.)
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- itemsale2003
- Deal Addict
- Dec 6, 2008
- 1617 posts
- 966 upvotes
- Edmonton
Is there a reason why you wouldn't want to buy Reolink for a few dollars more. They often go on sale for $79.99 CAD per camera, but has recording to sd card and bunch of other features
- frogger
- Deal Fanatic
- Jan 17, 2002
- 7776 posts
- 948 upvotes
- Toronto
Is that battery powered/fully wireless?itemsale2003 wrote: ↑Is there a reason why you wouldn't want to buy Reolink for a few dollars more. They often go on sale for $79.99 CAD per camera, but has recording to sd card and bunch of other features
- khimany
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- Jul 12, 2010
- 316 posts
- 391 upvotes
- Ontario
For indoor, I would buy Wyze camera instead. It is powered, and can record continuously if you have a microSD insertedxxxronjames wrote: ↑ How would this be for an indoor camera? Overkill?
- James Stonehenge
- Deal Addict
- Dec 25, 2012
- 1457 posts
- 767 upvotes
- Toronto
- Alvord
- Deal Addict
- Jul 7, 2014
- 2270 posts
- 1722 upvotes
I had these and do not recommend them.
Other systems are far superior in my opinion (Ring and Nest)
For the price it’s hard to beat. Here’s a list of why I ditched the blink system.
-Easy install, but can be easily stolen. Putting it at a reachable level means a crook can obtain your camera.
-Battery lasted 4 months for me (winter time) Of course this depends on usage.
-App is quite slow in my opinion
-Audio is not great
Image quality is quite good. Just my two cents so others can compare this system to others.
Other systems are far superior in my opinion (Ring and Nest)
For the price it’s hard to beat. Here’s a list of why I ditched the blink system.
-Easy install, but can be easily stolen. Putting it at a reachable level means a crook can obtain your camera.
-Battery lasted 4 months for me (winter time) Of course this depends on usage.
-App is quite slow in my opinion
-Audio is not great
Image quality is quite good. Just my two cents so others can compare this system to others.
- IslandTourGuide
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- Jan 4, 2014
- 446 posts
- 569 upvotes
- Ancaster
There are security cameras and then there are security cameras.
All depends on what you need them for. Sometime ago a post was made on why are people cheaping out on security cameras when they are used to protect your most valuable assets and maybe your life.
Getting back on track -
What's the concern if the batteries last for at least 4 months? Can they not be recharged and/or swapped out?
Read elsewhere the app is indeed slow.
All depends on what you need them for. Sometime ago a post was made on why are people cheaping out on security cameras when they are used to protect your most valuable assets and maybe your life.
Getting back on track -
What's the concern if the batteries last for at least 4 months? Can they not be recharged and/or swapped out?
Read elsewhere the app is indeed slow.
- itemsale2003
- Deal Addict
- Dec 6, 2008
- 1617 posts
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- Edmonton
- johntitor2036
- Sr. Member
- Jan 30, 2016
- 539 posts
- 185 upvotes
- Toronto, ON
man i've had these for a year, I don't recommend them unless its a low traffic area. Don't expect to have this look at the front of your house and be at a valid enough sensitivity to last more than a month. also the cameras were alot better day 1 vs now, now they don't even connect to the app sometimes when i try to open a feed. I could dance in front of the cameras even and not get a notification :/
- sparco
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- Dec 14, 2004
- 1107 posts
- 247 upvotes
- Toronto
Check the battery. If battery is weak, it won't say weak but the sensor wont work accurately. Also clean the sensor from time to time.
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- krazykanuck
- Deal Fanatic
- Jul 26, 2005
- 6292 posts
- 38091 upvotes
- Montreal
Back to the top. BB now has the Echo Show free on a 3 camera kit: https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/bl ... k/13599222
- Tumdace
- Sr. Member
- Sep 19, 2012
- 626 posts
- 353 upvotes
- Kitchener
Could these sort of function as a doorbell/communication device? Rather than buying a Ring? I probably don't need it to pop up immediately (I rarely get people ringing my doorbell) but I'd like to have view of my front door and if someone really wants to get in I can bring up the camera and talk to them right?
- NoSoup4You
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- Feb 1, 2009
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- East GTA
Get this, no monthly fees if you want a decent video doorbell: https://www.amazon.ca/Security-Doorbell ... B07R3WY95CTumdace wrote: ↑ Could these sort of function as a doorbell/communication device? Rather than buying a Ring? I probably don't need it to pop up immediately (I rarely get people ringing my doorbell) but I'd like to have view of my front door and if someone really wants to get in I can bring up the camera and talk to them right?
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- Tumdace
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- Sep 19, 2012
- 626 posts
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- Kitchener
Well the reason I was asking is because I'm fine with a normal doorbell, but I need a couple of outdoor cams (one for a garage and one for front door) and rather than buy this expensive doorbell system and then one outdoor camera I figured I'd just get two of the same camera.redkulat wrote: ↑ Get this, no monthly fees if you want a decent video doorbell: https://www.amazon.ca/Security-Doorbell ... B07R3WY95C
- NoSoup4You
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- Feb 1, 2009
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- East GTA
The Blink cameras will probably do the job if that is your use case scenario.
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