Blink Mini 2 review: A safer Wyze alternative

The Blink Mini, introduced in 2020, delivered 2K security video for only around $35, but it didn’t offer many smart features. That’s changing with the second generation model. The new Blink Mini 2 is still a compact, affordable camera, but it also comes with a water-resistant housing for outdoor use, incorporates a spotlight for color night vision, and even adds person recognition to allow you to customize alerts (with a subscription). Despite those additions, it’s not much more expensive, starting at $40 for the base model or $50 for a bundle that comes with a weather-resistant outdoor power cord.