Blink XT2 Camera Battery: You don't have to think about it

Blink XT2 Camera Battery: You don't have to think about it



The Blink XT2 is completely wire-free, and we didn’t have to worry at all about battery life during our two weeks of testing. It was so nice to be able to set up the cameras, leave them alone, and trust they wouldn’t run out of battery while we weren’t home. Blink claims the batteries included in the box (regular AA lithium batteries) will last up to two years of standard camera use, but even if you had to replace them, it would be cheap and easy to do so. Amazon also equipped the XT2 with a better battery life than its earlier camera model, the Blink XT.

It was so nice to be able to set up the cameras, leave them alone, and trust they wouldn’t run out of battery while we weren’t home.

To check battery life, you simply open the camera of your choice on your Blink app. When it’s time to replace batteries, it will say “REPLACE.” You can also turn on battery notifications. If you prefer, you can power the cameras via USB instead of batteries.

Range: Slightly limited

Since the Sync Module is the key to each Blink camera’s ability to communicate with your app and Wi-Fi, it is essentially the center of your range. In our three-bedroom, approximately 2,100-square-foot home and yard, we had some issues with connectivity, mainly in the areas of the house where Wi-Fi is weaker (our basement, kitchen, and garage). In a larger home, you may experience issues with connectivity. The camera itself is totally weatherproof and can be placed indoors and outdoors, which gives you a ton of placement options. Also, the add-on cameras are very affordable so you could cover more areas and angles. 

Verywell Family / Deanna McCormack

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