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The Blink video doorbell is $30 today — normally $60

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Tired of trying to guess who’s at your door? I know there was a point I was. Solicitors, sales folk, unwelcome neighbors, you name it. Unless you have a peephole or a viewable window on your door or near it, you’ll be playing a guessing game. But there is a better way. Install a smart video doorbell and you can check your door remotely, even interact with who’s there. Just like the Blink video doorbell which, as it happens, is on sale today at Amazon. Normally $60, it’s only $30 today, saving you 50% or $30.

Why shop this Blink video doorbell deal at Amazon?

Right here and now, I’ll tell you the two best smart home devices I installed are my smart garage door opener and my smart video doorbell. The latter is probably the number one device I use, outside of checking notifications for security cameras. That’s because people are always coming to my door. From solar and roof salespeople to random solicitors, it gets old after all especially if you have to physically answer the door. This Blink video doorbell saves you from that.

It offers two-way audio, a clear HD video feed, and both motion and chime alerts when movement or visitors are detected. That frees you from having to check the door. You’ll know exactly when someone is there, and when you want to ignore them, send them away, or invite them inside. You don’t even have to be at home to check. You can check everything from a mobile app, plus it’s all Alexa enabled.

It works like this: When someone comes to your door you’ll receive notifications right on your phone. You can then answer the door and talk to whoever is there, using the two-way audio, or you can choose to ignore it. You can also record, share, and save videos of footage captured from the doorbell. Pair it with other smart home devices, like outdoor security cameras, and you can see everything that happens around your home and property, regardless of whether you’re home or away.

Normally the Blink video doorbell is $60. However, today, Amazon is offering it for $30 — you save 50% or $30. That’s a dang good deal. Not to mention, because it’s wire-free and easy to install, you can have it up and running in minutes.

Briley Kenney
Briley has been writing about consumer electronics, technology, and many lifestyle topics for nearly two decades. When he's…
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