Blink announces five cameras, including first 4K model

Blink announced five new security cameras, including its first 4K model and two cameras designed to connect to a hub at extended distances. The lineup comprises the Mini 4K, Mini PanTilt 2K, Spotlight Cam 2K, Outdoor 2K XR and Frontier XR. The Mini 4K is Blink’s first camera with 4K resolution. The company says it is designed for indoor or outdoor use and includes a 115-degree horizontal field of view and dual-band Wi-Fi 6. Some features, including person and vehicle detection and AI-generated video descriptions, require eligible subscription plans, according to product information. The Mini PanTilt 2K records in 2K and can pan up to 350 degrees and tilt 115 degrees, according to Blink. It is rated for indoor and outdoor use, although an optional outdoor adapter is required for mounting outside. The Spotlight Cam 2K is the brand’s first battery-powered spotlight camera, with illumination activated by detected motion. The other two cameras use Blink’s Sync Module XR to extend their connection beyond ordinary Wi-Fi coverage. Blink says the Frontier XR can reach up to 7,000 feet from the hub under suitable conditions, making it the longest-range model in the new lineup. The...