I had some $15 solar lights (4pk so less than $5 each) already installed near the cameras, and i just want to say they work great, are affordable and no need to wire anything(if you don’t need the power source). They are motion lights, so they turn on when the cameras do. Just a cheap alternative. Make the videos color at night instead on black and white.
Thank you so much for this video! I really appreciate, I was referred by Ted, he helped me throughout the whole process with no extra cost. This is my referral as promised mx076 on wickr or telegram.
Great video. I placed "Mr. Beams" motion activated , battery powered flood lights that come on at dusk and go off at dawn next to the camera. I have them working in sync..Awesome. I wasn't using the lights and I didn't have to spend a penny. The Blink camera has already thwarted a car thief just from the light from it.
I have recently installed Blink outdoor cameras and this video was well made and extremely helpful for me to make a decision about what kind of light to purchase. Thank you.
I've had the Blink XT2 for about 18 months now. Batteries on the side of the house camera are still the original batteries. I've changed the front porch camera batteries three times. Really, I don't why anyone would bother connecting the camera to an A/C outlet having to drill walls etc. Silly. Takes 5 minutes or less to change the batteries.
Thanks for this great, very informative video! Very impressive. But it makes me curious - will the upcoming Wyze v3 produce the same result at less cost without needing the Wasserstein Flood and which comes even with a power cord so no need for batteries or a solar panel? Would you consider doing a 1 on 1 comparison video? Your videos are all very detailed yet easy to follow along and learn from.
With the V3 because it has a pretty sensitive sensor, you will not need the 2000 lumen floodlight. The small spotlight that Wyze will eventually sell should be enough to have a clear color recording at night. I will definitely test it out when it comes out.
@@LifeHackster Thanks very much LifeHackster for your valued opinion on that! Will look forward to your video on the V3 and also possibly one with comparisons.
Nothing yet. The 1/4 20 thread on the wyze V3 is at the bottom and you will need an adapter mount or Wasserstein will most likely make an adapter whenever the V3 comes out.
Also a big concern I would like to use this setup in the video but do not want to hook it to power can I use the blink outdoor camera with this floodlight set up and also have a solar panel hooked up to it so it will continuously charge the batteries for the camera and for the flood lights thank you
Do you sync the camera to the Blink module before installing on to the floodlight or after? If before, do you use battery to power up to sync the camera and then install on to the floodlight? Thank you
Hey got a question.. is there a good IR flood light for the Blink..? I have a lot of wild life around & don’t want the bright light coming on & scaring thing at night, but I still want the cameras to work, so I’ve been using cheap IR LED flood lights but I’m looking for something better & possible some with & without mains power (maybe solar panel powered)
Great vid, great content! Can i adjust the time on the flood light? I already have a 4 camera blink setup but would like to add the flood light to my front door camera. Thanks for sharing!
I am also working on attaching a Blink to one of those 360 by 90 degree motion tracking $35 cameras with a spot light. If I get it to work I will post a video for you guys. It will be a Blink Camera that will capture video in almost 360 degree angle coverage. Edit: Wyze PanCam ended up my solution.
I am interested in your Comment, but I am not sure I understand. Are you saying that you connected a Blink to a Wyze PanCam to get 360 results; or are you saying you just replaced the Blink with the Wyze PanCam?
@@utuber1000 I replaced it with a Wyze. Initially, I was planning a Blink upgrade by mounting it to another camera's motion feature. But the Wyze had the feature built into a camera and I found it just as good for my setup as the need to use a battery camera was not required. I installed a Blink for my sister and decided against a motion tracker cause adding a second camera covers the area just as good as a motion tracker.
I have this setup with the Waserstine that comes with the remote with dusk to dawn features. The remote programs the light but it randomly loses its program and I need to get the remote out and program it again. I did return the first unit and get a replacement. The issue is still present. I believe it’s a design flaw. Think I am going to upgrade to a ring
I need to know why they can't pickup my wifi signal very well but post router upgrade my phone will pickup my 5G signal from halfway up my street? Yet blink can't get a solid stable connection on the 2G?
I have no issue with my blink and wifi router...my router has 2 bands on it 2.5 and 5...but blink only uses the 2.5...maybe thats the issue your router and blinks connection
I got a blink mini in my garage and I am having that problem with the face is totally black out, I turn the lights on in the garage but still black out, not sure if there's a fix for that
Thanks LH for the review! Quick question, during your test, does the LED turns on even during the day when motion is detected? Or does the LED only turns on at night? Thank you.
@@LifeHackster Please let me known. I bought a Eufy E camera still in the box. I could get the Eufy 2c instead I wouldn't have to worry about charging it and cheaper.
@@LifeHackster I wish there would be a way to keep them on through the night. I was looking for something like this with an USB to connect my outside cameras easier.
What sensor does the light use? The floodlight's own sensor? Or the Blink camera's sensor? If the sensor is on the flood light, is it adjustable for distance?
Can someone explain why I’ve heard that because it’s battery powered when the power goes off it will still record without the wifi. But the modem thing it comes with needs wifi…
I have ring doorbell,3 floodlights,1 spot light and 1 stick up cam my spotlight is battery i have solar panel wirks great my spot light is also batter i was going to get a solar panel but 1 of my floodlight start acting up all video looks red dont know what going on so im thinking on buy this flood light use my stick up cam on it and buy a wire or plug in stick up cam becase like that is less batteries i need to worry about it
Your night vision clips seem subjective. Mine are very clear. Looks like you have some accent lights that could be contributing to your washing issues. I don’t think the juice is worth the squeeze if those floods come on every time the Blink NV motion is triggered. But of course this too can be subjective…
Holy cow. Is this flood light over $229.00????? This is getting insane with all these extras. Honestly this camera should've come with night vision anyway.
Interesting idea. It still blows out when you get really close. This same setup seems like it would work well with the Wyze Cam. It looks like the Wyze Cam adjusted the exposure better in your other videos.
Another great video ! if you ever want to do a collab I’d be down to talk anything smart home with you :) I’m the amazon rep here in corpus and I’ll be here during the holidays
Someone out there needs to figure out how to link a Blink to a smoke detector. My 84 year old mom likes leaving the stove on. I have a plush dancing cactus that dances when it hears a sound so I use it to trigger the motion sensor on a mini Blink if the smoke alarm goes off. It's not perfect as it is trigger too often by other noise and motion. I will try to use the cactus to hold up a screen in front of the motion sensor to reduce motion activated triggers. But noise triggers is still going to be an issue. I will work on figuring out how to muffle all noise out except the loud smoke alarm.
My backyard cam ran out of batteries in exactly a week. I had it on ten second clips and my father in law would go outback to smoke twice a night and that was it. Kaput. 2 years my ass. If no one EVER sets them off maybe. Get a wired adapter 100%
My XT/XT2 system has been in service since 2018; started with 4 cams, now have 10. Most are still on the original batteries. Love 'em.
I had some $15 solar lights (4pk so less than $5 each) already installed near the cameras, and i just want to say they work great, are affordable and no need to wire anything(if you don’t need the power source). They are motion lights, so they turn on when the cameras do. Just a cheap alternative. Make the videos color at night instead on black and white.
Do you have the link to them?? or the brand name?
thank you for this video. My night vision is horrible and I didn't know I could turn it off and it looks very clear in color. Thank you so much!
one of the most thorough reviews I have seen. Great job and keep doing reviews.
Another fantastic video. Thank you!
Thank you.
What’s an upgrade! Really took it up several levels. Thanks for sharing the results with us hackster !
My pleasure!
Thank you so much for this video! I really appreciate, I was referred by Ted, he helped me throughout the whole process with no extra cost. This is my referral as promised
mx076 on wickr or telegram.
Great video. I placed "Mr. Beams" motion activated , battery powered flood lights that come on at dusk and go off at dawn next to the camera. I have them working in sync..Awesome. I wasn't using the lights and I didn't have to spend a penny. The Blink camera has already thwarted a car thief just from the light from it.
Awesome job sir. I bought blink because of you and your reviews
Thank you.
Thank you pare!
You are welcome.
The fact that you can use batteries is the biggest upsell for these cameras.
Great viewer . Nice editing
I have recently installed Blink outdoor cameras and this video was well made and extremely helpful for me to make a decision about what kind of light to purchase. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Would hate to be you 😂
thank you for the video Tight Lines.
Thank you.
Thank you
Great video and well explained.
Thanks for the great video. How long does the light stay on once triggered? Is the time adjustable?
Once the motion has stopped it will continue to be ON for 50 seconds.
Great video!!!!!, could you explain how is it do ceiling mount connection?
I thought you gave a very good operational description. I've been looking more at the Blink equipment. Undecided !!
Nice review, does the wasserstein flood lights stay on as long as there is motion with in its range? I wasn't sure with your comments.
Yes as long as their is motion...after 20 seconds without any further motion, it will turn off.
I've had the Blink XT2 for about 18 months now. Batteries on the side of the house camera are still the original batteries. I've changed the front porch camera batteries three times. Really, I don't why anyone would bother connecting the camera to an A/C outlet having to drill walls etc. Silly. Takes 5 minutes or less to change the batteries.
Is there a switch to turn the light on manually? For example night basketball in the driveway?
That is one thing missing on this floodlight. It only works when it detects motion.
Does the blink record video with a thumb drive inserted in the sync module automatically without the cloud ?
Thanks for this great, very informative video! Very impressive. But it makes me curious - will the upcoming Wyze v3 produce the same result at less cost without needing the Wasserstein Flood and which comes even with a power cord so no need for batteries or a solar panel? Would you consider doing a 1 on 1 comparison video? Your videos are all very detailed yet easy to follow along and learn from.
With the V3 because it has a pretty sensitive sensor, you will not need the 2000 lumen floodlight. The small spotlight that Wyze will eventually sell should be enough to have a clear color recording at night. I will definitely test it out when it comes out.
@@LifeHackster Thanks very much LifeHackster for your valued opinion on that! Will look forward to your video on the V3 and also possibly one with comparisons.
@@LifeHackster my floodlight start looking red on my screen do you think camera is going bad?
which one would you recommend for Wyze cam 3? Floodlight that is.
Nothing yet. The 1/4 20 thread on the wyze V3 is at the bottom and you will need an adapter mount or Wasserstein will most likely make an adapter whenever the V3 comes out.
@@LifeHackster How about Arlo?
Helpful info
nice video, just subscribed
Awesome thank you!
Great video!
Will this work with the Blink XT?
@lifehackster nice video. Is there a way to amplify the microphone audio output?
Hey another good review video.
I appreciate that
Do you know of a solar powered light option for blink outdoor?
Ooops
Hello I really like this floodlight option with the blink outdoor . does it also do blink XT and XT2
very good video
Where do you get that floodlight from please would like the link sending to me thank you
Great vid! Can the flood light be turned on (always on) bypassing the motion sensor? If we want to look out in the yard from inside
Fabulous. I was gonna install vivint but after watching this video, forget about it!
Great video! What size junction box do I need? Currently, I need to replace my square box. I plan to screw into siding of house.
Hey is it possible for you to test the Nexxt Solutions security camera
I have to check it out. Thanks.
Okay because I am planning to purchase one but I would love to see your intake on it first
Can still have the solar panel connected while using the floodlight?
very useful video ~ tks bro 😎
Also a big concern I would like to use this setup in the video but do not want to hook it to power can I use the blink outdoor camera with this floodlight set up and also have a solar panel hooked up to it so it will continuously charge the batteries for the camera and for the flood lights thank you
I’ll install in the driveway
Do you sync the camera to the Blink module before installing on to the floodlight or after? If before, do you use battery to power up to sync the camera and then install on to the floodlight? Thank you
I can’t get the mounting adaptor to click in to my blink outdoor any suggestions
Hey got a question.. is there a good IR flood light for the Blink..?
I have a lot of wild life around & don’t want the bright light coming on & scaring thing at night, but I still want the cameras to work, so I’ve been using cheap IR LED flood lights but I’m looking for something better & possible some with & without mains power (maybe solar panel powered)
Great vid, great content! Can i adjust the time on the flood light? I already have a 4 camera blink setup but would like to add the flood light to my front door camera. Thanks for sharing!
question, now with this option for the Blink camera would you recommend it over the ring?
I have both and Blink is way better than Ring in my opinion
Did you remove the lithium batteries out of the blink when you hooked it up to the solar panel?
You can remove them or you can leave them. It was removed in this video.
Nice
Do they only work by motion or can you turn the lights on by switch for constant light
Can you leave the light on without motion?
Where can I get one of these flood lights? Also if the electricity goes off does that mean the camera won’t work?
Can you leave batteries in the blink camera , even while hardwired to ⚡
I am also working on attaching a Blink to one of those 360 by 90 degree motion tracking $35 cameras with a spot light. If I get it to work I will post a video for you guys. It will be a Blink Camera that will capture video in almost 360 degree angle coverage. Edit: Wyze PanCam ended up my solution.
I am interested in your Comment, but I am not sure I understand. Are you saying that you connected a Blink to a Wyze PanCam to get 360 results; or are you saying you just replaced the Blink with the Wyze PanCam?
@@utuber1000 I replaced it with a Wyze. Initially, I was planning a Blink upgrade by mounting it to another camera's motion feature. But the Wyze had the feature built into a camera and I found it just as good for my setup as the need to use a battery camera was not required. I installed a Blink for my sister and decided against a motion tracker cause adding a second camera covers the area just as good as a motion tracker.
@@jaslll4396 Thanks for the update!
I have this setup with the Waserstine that comes with the remote with dusk to dawn features. The remote programs the light but it randomly loses its program and I need to get the remote out and program it again. I did return the first unit and get a replacement. The issue is still present. I believe it’s a design flaw. Think I am going to upgrade to a ring
I need to know why they can't pickup my wifi signal very well but post router upgrade my phone will pickup my 5G signal from halfway up my street? Yet blink can't get a solid stable connection on the 2G?
I have no issue with my blink and wifi router...my router has 2 bands on it 2.5 and 5...but blink only uses the 2.5...maybe thats the issue your router and blinks connection
Will it stay in color if the camera comes on first and then the motion light comes on?
I got a blink mini in my garage and I am having that problem with the face is totally black out, I turn the lights on in the garage but still black out, not sure if there's a fix for that
Thanks LH for the review! Quick question, during your test, does the LED turns on even during the day when motion is detected? Or does the LED only turns on at night? Thank you.
no it doesnt, the floodlight has its own light sensor so the flood lights only go on when it is dark
Can you turn on the flooding from your phone when you try to see the live video?
My camera doesn’t detect motion from 30ft only 10ft ? I have the sensitivity to 5 how about you? Btw I’m using the new blink outdoor
Will it work with Eufy camera?
I have to test it out but it should be..
@@LifeHackster Please let me known. I bought a Eufy E camera still in the box. I could get the Eufy 2c instead I wouldn't have to worry about charging it and cheaper.
i have a issue with my live on my blink it buffers way to long and i have 3 bars on all of them what is the problem?
Is the flood light wired, or is it solar/battery powered?
Can you use this system without a power cable
Another informative and awesome video!! Thanks, and keep them coming!!!
Can u share a reasonable price for a NVR to buy? If possible?
How do I reduce glare even with night vision off? Also, I cannot move the camera ball side ways or up /down?
Is this would work whit my cell phone for a place where is no wifi
A have internet, wifi, Bluetooth on my phone
Does it keep capture in memory's
My xt2 is only active when close up movements, not distance I mean 8-15 feet or more. I don’t know why all of a sudden it started
What’s the max distance it will pick up ?
30 ft.
@@LifeHackster you reccomend this one or the eufy cam 2
Can the floodlights be left on without having the motion sensor on?
No. It is only motion activated and will only work at night.
@@LifeHackster I wish there would be a way to keep them on through the night. I was looking for something like this with an USB to connect my outside cameras easier.
Awesome video? Would you recommend this?
Yes.
What sensor does the light use? The floodlight's own sensor? Or the Blink camera's sensor?
If the sensor is on the flood light, is it adjustable for distance?
how can i get my blink cameras to go further down my garden
Besides hard wire what about solar power
Cool vid (3 years too late on my part)... What about having IR flood lights always on at night - has anyone tested this? 💥🤔
Nice lawn
how to install the junction box
Can blink zoom in?
Can someone explain why I’ve heard that because it’s battery powered when the power goes off it will still record without the wifi. But the modem thing it comes with needs wifi…
Why blink outdoor camera make some loud noise ???
If the camera is always on and the lights may come on in the day, if you disarm the cameras from your phone will the light still come on.
I have ring doorbell,3 floodlights,1 spot light and 1 stick up cam my spotlight is battery i have solar panel wirks great my spot light is also batter i was going to get a solar panel but 1 of my floodlight start acting up all video looks red dont know what going on so im thinking on buy this flood light use my stick up cam on it and buy a wire or plug in stick up cam becase like that is less batteries i need to worry about it
Pink or red footage means an issue with the cameras IR cut filter. Try resetting the camera if it helps.
I reset it in the camera and the app still doing the same
How good is that wessertein flood light tge it worth it? Or should i get another ring flood light
Hi battery outdoor blink amazon work? Or need to replace with rechargetable battery?
do i need to get somthink so my camers will pick up
This camera is so easy to set it up not even 5 minutes 👍
I think it time for you to come out with your own products since you know what it should have
I know.. :)
Your night vision clips seem subjective. Mine are very clear. Looks like you have some accent lights that could be contributing to your washing issues. I don’t think the juice is worth the squeeze if those floods come on every time the Blink NV motion is triggered. But of course this too can be subjective…
W.O.W.
Holy cow. Is this flood light over $229.00????? This is getting insane with all these extras. Honestly this camera should've come with night vision anyway.
This should be EZ to install
Do you have to use a junction box if you have existing lighting that you're going to hook it up to?
I purchased this to be disappointed there's no dusk to dawn feature. Sucks 😞
Interesting idea. It still blows out when you get really close. This same setup seems like it would work well with the Wyze Cam.
It looks like the Wyze Cam adjusted the exposure better in your other videos.
Another great video ! if you ever want to do a collab I’d be down to talk anything smart home with you :) I’m the amazon rep here in corpus and I’ll be here during the holidays
Cool.. drop me an email -> lifehackster.com/contact/ and we can plan to meet up. Thanks.
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The camera is mounted too low that's why your face is washed out with or without floodlights.
👍💯👏🏻
Why not put ir spot lights? I like night vision so I can catch bad guys red handed
Someone out there needs to figure out how to link a Blink to a smoke detector. My 84 year old mom likes leaving the stove on. I have a plush dancing cactus that dances when it hears a sound so I use it to trigger the motion sensor on a mini Blink if the smoke alarm goes off. It's not perfect as it is trigger too often by other noise and motion. I will try to use the cactus to hold up a screen in front of the motion sensor to reduce motion activated triggers. But noise triggers is still going to be an issue. I will work on figuring out how to muffle all noise out except the loud smoke alarm.
My backyard cam ran out of batteries in exactly a week. I had it on ten second clips and my father in law would go outback to smoke twice a night and that was it. Kaput.
2 years my ass. If no one EVER sets them off maybe.
Get a wired adapter 100%