Blink Launches First 2K Video Doorbells

Amazon-owned Blink has launched its first video doorbells with 2K resolution, offering wired and battery-powered models at budget prices to enhance front-door security. The Blink Wired Doorbell 2K costs $49.99, while the Blink Battery Doorbell 2K is priced at $79.99, including a Sync Module, or $69.99 for those who already own one. Both are available for preorder now ahead of a May 20 release in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and several European countries including France, Germany, Italy, and Spain.

The new doorbells represent an upgrade from Blink's previous models, which topped out at 1080p or 1440p resolution. They provide sharper images for identifying visitors or reading labels on packages, along with improved dynamic range that performs better in bright sunlight, deep shadows, or low-light conditions. The battery model adds a head-to-toe field of view, capturing the full height of people at the door and any deliveries left on the ground.

Installation is straightforward. The wired version connects to existing doorbell wiring, marking Blink's first such model, and operates without a Sync Module, though one can be added for integration with other Blink...