Early Black Friday deal at Amazon drops the Blink Video Doorbell to $29.99

You can’t get much cheaper than this for a video doorbell. As part of its early Black Friday deals, Amazon is offering the Blink Video Doorbell for just $29.99 (was $69.99).

Even many of the best budget doorbells can’t beat this price. It isn’t the most advanced one out there, but for less than $30, the Blink Video Doorbell offers the essential features that most people want. You can view live footage (even at night with infrared), and greet visitors via two-way audio in the Blink app.

The Blink Video Doorbell also comes with everything you need to get started, including the Sync Module Core for setting up your Blink smart home, a USB-C cable with a power adapter, three AA batteries, and a mount with screws if you choose to use it.

The second-generation Blink Video Doorbell is a step up from the original with a wider field of view that can now see head-to-toe, and a longer battery life that lasts up to two years. In our Blink Video Doorbell (Gen 2) and Sync Module review, we highlighted its easy-to-install setup and battery-powered build, especially for a first-time video doorbell user.

The included Sync Module Core acts as a central hub for your Blink smart home system and can connect with up to 10 Blink devices. Note that the old Sync Module 2 and Sync Module XR support local storage, but the new Sync Module Core does not. The Blink Subscription Plan offers a free 30-day trial that can save and store clips and footage, but after that, you’ll need to pay to keep the same service.

If you’ve got a bigger budget, I’d recommend also browsing our best video doorbells to make sure you’re getting the best you can afford. Our smart home tech expert also has a few recommendations for the best outdoor security cameras.