Blink Announces Two New 2K Video Doorbells With Prices Starting at $49.99
Amazon-owned Blink introduced two video doorbells that support up to 2K resolution. The wired model costs $49.99 and the battery model costs $69.99. Both work with optional AI features and ship starting May 20.
cnet.comAmazon-owned Blink has introduced two new video doorbells that record at up to 2K resolution. The models extend the 2K camera series first released last fall.
The wired model is the first Blink doorbell sold only in a wired configuration and does not require a Sync Module, though one can be added. It measures 4.7 inches tall and is sold in white or black. The battery model uses standard lithium AA batteries and is also offered in white or black. Both versions are available for preorder and scheduled to begin shipping on May 20.
The doorbells can generate text summaries of detected events for use in alerts. These summaries require a separate AI subscription. The Basic AI plan is $6.99 per month or $69.99 per year for one device, with a first-year rate of $49.99. The Plus AI plan covers all devices in a household for $19.99 per month or $199.99 per year, with a first-year rate of $149.99.
Standard plans without AI start at $3.99 per month or $39.99 per year per camera and include 60 days of cloud storage plus on-device person alerts. Devices without a subscription provide live view, two-way audio, and motion alerts. Local video storage is supported through the Sync Module XR with an SD card or the Sync Module 2 with a USB drive.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
3 events- May 6, 2026
Blink announced the Wired Doorbell 2K+ and Battery Doorbell 2K+.
1 sourceThe Verge - Fall 2025
Blink released its initial 2K camera lineup.
1 sourceThe Verge - May 20, 2026
Preordered units of the new doorbells are scheduled to ship.
1 sourceThe Verge
Potential Impact
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Shoppers can purchase a wired 2K doorbell at a lower listed price than comparable models from Wyze or Ring.
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Users who want event text summaries must add an AI subscription on top of any storage plan.
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