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The Blink Outdoor 4 Floodlight Camera is down to $39.99 at Amazon as October Prime Day deals roll out, a sizable discount from its $99.99 list price and, according to price trackers, its lowest price to date. At that price, you’re getting a home security camera and a motion-activated floodlight in one unit, making it an easy way to cover a backyard, driveway, side yard, or whichever corner of your property never seems to get enough light. For more on the sale, the Prime Day Deals page rounds up standout discounts and other promotions.
The real appeal is that there’s no wiring to deal with, because both the camera and the floodlight run on batteries. That flexibility also extends to placement — since the camera connects over Wi-Fi, as long as you have a decent signal, you can install it without having to plan around a nearby outlet, according to this PCMag review. The setup pairs a motion-activated floodlight with a 1080p camera, powered by four D-cell batteries and two AA batteries, respectively. You’ll need to monitor battery life over time and replace them periodically, but the system is otherwise fairly straightforward. When the camera detects movement, the floodlight kicks on with up to 700 lumens of brightness — enough to illuminate a driveway, side yard, or other dark area — while the camera records in 1080p. It also has infrared night vision, so you can continue monitoring the area after dark even when the floodlight isn’t active.
The bigger consideration is the ongoing cost if you want more than basic camera access. Blink’s subscription plans start at $3.99 per month for one device and $11.99 per month for unlimited devices, with cloud storage, video history, and advanced alerts among the features tied to the paid plans. A 30-day trial lets you evaluate whether those extras are useful before committing, but anyone who wants to keep recorded clips in the cloud should factor the subscription into the overall cost. For those who prefer local storage, you’ll need to purchase a Sync Module XR and a MicroSD card with up to 256GB of storage separately, since the included Sync Module Core does not support local backups.
Prime Day October Details
When is Prime Day in October?
October Prime Day is a two-day event running October 6–7.
What happens on Amazon Prime Day?
On October 6 and 7, Amazon holds a major online sale for Prime members, with many products offered at their lowest price of the year.
What goes on sale on Prime Day?
Since Prime Big Deal Days takes place in the fall, shoppers are likely to see strong deals on gaming gear, indoor fitness equipment, and seasonal electronics, among other categories.
