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Blink's Outdoor 4 Cam Is Super Speedy to Set Up: Save 35% on It With Amazon's Spring Sale

Installation and setup are entirely headache-free with Blink's streamlined design. And you can get the latest wireless Blink Outdoor cam for $35 in Amazon's spring sale.

Tyler Lacoma Editor / Home Security
For more than 10 years Tyler has used his experience in smart home tech to craft how-to guides, explainers, and recommendations for technology of all kinds. From using his home in beautiful Bend, OR as a testing zone for the latest security products to digging into the nuts and bolts of the best data privacy guidelines, Tyler has experience in all aspects of protecting your home and belongings. With a BA in Writing from George Fox and certification in Technical Writing from Oregon State University, he's ready to get you the details you need to make the best decisions for your home. On off hours, you can find Tyler exploring the Cascade trails, finding the latest brew in town with some friends, or trying a new recipe in the kitchen!
Expertise Smart home, smart security, home tech, energy savings, A/V
Tyler Lacoma
2 min read
The wireless Blink Outdoor 4 security camera sits perched on a fence.

Blink's Outdoor 4 cam makes setup so easy you can finish it in minutes.

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Smart home devices like security cams often feel stressful to set up. Positioning, mounting, logging in, tweaking motion zones, managing live views or two-way audio and more: It can all feel overwhelming for newer smart home adopters. 

We cover the nuts and bolts of installation in our reviews, but when your schedule is crammed, Blink cams help save a lot of headaches. With the Blink Outdoor 4 cam falling to $65 in Amazon's spring sale, it's a good time to save time -- and make home security easy.

The Amazon Blink Outdoor 4 camera is fully weather-resistant for outdoor use and everything about the setup process is streamlined. Blink's app is one of our favorites for getting cams online and functioning fast and the simple Outdoor 4 design doesn't take long to position or mount. Grab your Wi-Fi password and a drill, and you can finish the whole thing in about 20 minutes without breaking a sweat. Features like motion detection sensitivity and two-way audio are likewise easy to activate or adjust.

The motion detection settings page for a Blink Mini 2.

Blink's app is easy to use and filled with quick settings adjustments.

Screenshot by Tyler Lacoma/CNET

With AA lithium batteries you don't have to worry about running outdoor cables. This Blink cam is rated for up to two years of battery life -- that depends greatly on activations and the sensitivity of motion detection -- but it's still one of the best battery lives for wireless outdoor cameras.

We haven't seen the Blink Outdoor 4 at such a low price before. If you've been thinking about an outdoor security cam but are waiting for an easy installation experience, take a look at Blink subscription costs and decide if you want to jump on this significant discount.