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Users have complained the app forces you into purchasing a subscription even with local storage, with one user alleging without one they cannot filter clips, cannot have stable doorbell live views, and clip names on the Sync Module 2 local storage are random numbers instead of dates, though others have reported different experiences without a subscription.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/blinkcameras/comments/yvqzz6/the_truth_about_blink_without_a_subscription/|title=The Truth about Blink without a subscription. : r/blinkcameras|author=u/sonnythemoney|work=Reddit|date=2022-11-15|access-date=2025-03-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260222213107/https://old.reddit.com/r/blinkcameras/comments/yvqzz6/the_truth_about_blink_without_a_subscription/|archive-date=22 Feb 2026|url-status=live}}</ref> | Users have complained the app forces you into purchasing a subscription even with local storage, with one user alleging without one they cannot filter clips, cannot have stable doorbell live views, and clip names on the Sync Module 2 local storage are random numbers instead of dates, though others have reported different experiences without a subscription.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/blinkcameras/comments/yvqzz6/the_truth_about_blink_without_a_subscription/|title=The Truth about Blink without a subscription. : r/blinkcameras|author=u/sonnythemoney|work=Reddit|date=2022-11-15|access-date=2025-03-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260222213107/https://old.reddit.com/r/blinkcameras/comments/yvqzz6/the_truth_about_blink_without_a_subscription/|archive-date=22 Feb 2026|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
On October 8, 2025, Blink increased the price of the basic tier by $.99/m & $9.99/y, with plus by $1.99/m & $19.99/m as this was done "to reflect the benefits and improved features we’ve added, such as Moments, Person and Vehicle Detection".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://support.blinkforhome.com/en_US/subscriptions/blink-subscription-plan-changes|title=Blink Subscription Plan Changes Starting October 8, 2025 |work=Blink|access-date=2026-02-16|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250909003517/https://support.blinkforhome.com/en_US/subscriptions/blink-subscription-plan-changes|archive-date=9 Sep 2025|url-status=live}}</ref> The company doubts this as being "the first time since 2021" they increased the price of subscriptions, with outlets noting the 1-3 year price lock existing users can get on the Amazon website.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.neowin.net/news/blink-jacks-up-prices-for-its-basic-and-plus-subscription-plans/|title=Blink jacks up prices for its Basic and Plus subscription plans |first=David|last=Uzondu|date=2025-09-09|work=Neowin|access-date=2026-02-16}}</ref> | On October 8, 2025, Blink increased the price of the basic tier by $.99/m & $9.99/y, with plus by $1.99/m & $19.99/m as this was done "to reflect the benefits and improved features we’ve added, such as Moments, Person and Vehicle Detection".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://support.blinkforhome.com/en_US/subscriptions/blink-subscription-plan-changes|title=Blink Subscription Plan Changes Starting October 8, 2025 |work=Blink|access-date=2026-02-16|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250909003517/https://support.blinkforhome.com/en_US/subscriptions/blink-subscription-plan-changes|archive-date=9 Sep 2025|url-status=live}}</ref> The company doubts this as being "the first time since 2021" they increased the price of subscriptions, with outlets noting the 1-3 year price lock existing users can get on the Amazon website.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.neowin.net/news/blink-jacks-up-prices-for-its-basic-and-plus-subscription-plans/|title=Blink jacks up prices for its Basic and Plus subscription plans |first=David|last=Uzondu|date=2025-09-09|work=Neowin|access-date=2026-02-16 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260216212154/https://www.neowin.net/news/blink-jacks-up-prices-for-its-basic-and-plus-subscription-plans/ |archive-date=16 Feb 2026}}</ref> | ||
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File:Blink legacy account chart.jpg|Chart for legacy account privileges. | File:Blink legacy account chart.jpg|Chart for legacy account privileges. | ||
File:Blink legacy account popup. | File:Blink legacy account popup.png|Popup given to legacy accounts. | ||
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===Account bans for Homebridge use=== | ===Account bans for Homebridge use=== | ||
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For older cameras such as the Indoor, XT, and XT2, the local storage option for the Sync Module 2 cannot be utilized.<ref name="localstorage">{{Cite web|url=https://support.blinkforhome.com/en_GB/using-your-sync-module/sync-module-2-local-storage-operation|title=Blink Storage Options|work=Blink|access-date=2025-03-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260222213151/https://support.blinkforhome.com/en_GB/using-your-sync-module/sync-module-2-local-storage-operation|archive-date=22 Feb 2026|url-status=live}}</ref> The local storage only exists for the Mini, Doorbell, and Outdoor 3 & 4 model cameras on the Sync Module 2, with the maximum amount of attached storage being 256gb.<ref name="localstorage" /> Although the inclusion of previous camera models in local storage can be changed with a software update, that has not occurred. | For older cameras such as the Indoor, XT, and XT2, the local storage option for the Sync Module 2 cannot be utilized.<ref name="localstorage">{{Cite web|url=https://support.blinkforhome.com/en_GB/using-your-sync-module/sync-module-2-local-storage-operation|title=Blink Storage Options|work=Blink|access-date=2025-03-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260222213151/https://support.blinkforhome.com/en_GB/using-your-sync-module/sync-module-2-local-storage-operation|archive-date=22 Feb 2026|url-status=live}}</ref> The local storage only exists for the Mini, Doorbell, and Outdoor 3 & 4 model cameras on the Sync Module 2, with the maximum amount of attached storage being 256gb.<ref name="localstorage" /> Although the inclusion of previous camera models in local storage can be changed with a software update, that has not occurred. | ||
In February 2026, Blink changed their support of the Blink Outdoor 3 and first generation Video Doorbell from being supported with software updates to at least December 31, 2029 to being "No longer guaranteed".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https:// | In February 2026, Blink changed their support of the Blink Outdoor 3 and first generation Video Doorbell from being supported with software updates to at least December 31, 2029 to being "No longer guaranteed".<ref>{{Cite web |author=@ChickenLover_YT |date=2026-02-20 |title=Chicken Man on X: |url=https://nitter.catsarch.com/ChickenLover_YT/status/2024882350132191484 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260322124623/https://nitter.catsarch.com/ChickenLover_YT/status/2024882350132191484 |archive-date=22 Mar 2026 |work=X.com |quote=.@blinkforhome This is absolute BULLSHIT. If you can't keep on your promises of supporting a device for another 3 years, then you should be sued into oblivion. Please share this around @404mediaco @arstechnica}}</ref> Users with these devices were not notified by Blink through the app or email regarding this change.<ref>{{Cite web |author=@ChickenLover_YT |date=2026-02-20 |title=Chicken Man on X: |url=https://nitter.catsarch.com/ChickenLover_YT/status/2024884406117085418 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260322124641/https://nitter.catsarch.com/ChickenLover_YT/status/2024884406117085418 |archive-date=22 Mar 2026 |work=X.com |quote=I was not notified by Blink in the app or email regarding this either, I had to look at the support page myself to check out of curiosity.}}</ref> | ||
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Blink Outdoor 3 Software Support 10-2025.png|Supported in October 2025 | Blink Outdoor 3 Software Support 10-2025.png|Supported in October 2025 | ||