Amazon's new Blink Arc puts 2 cameras in one enclosure for a 180-degree panoramic view for just $99

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The new dual-camera Blink Arc in hand at Amazon's fall hardware and services event
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Blink has unveiled three new budget-friendly home security cameras at Amazon’s fall hardware event, including a dual-camera that provides a 180-degree panoramic view.

All of these new cameras also feature a big resolution boost from 1080p to 2K or higher, which means you’ll be able to make out more details in the footage captured by the best home security cameras around your house.

If you’re looking for a new indoor camera, the Blink Mini 2K+ is the company's most advanced plug-in compact camera to date. It packs in the same smart features and 2K video quality as its outdoor sibling. In fact, if you prefer wired over wireless outdoor security cameras, you can use the Blink Mini 2K+ outside, but you’ll need Blink’s Weather-Resistant Power Adapter to do so.

Dual-camera home monitoring on a budget

Blink Arc dual-camera in black mounted outdoors

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In addition to the upgraded Blink Outdoor 2K+ and the Blink Mini 2K+, Amazon also unveiled something entirely new for Blink, a dual-camera that combines two Blink Mini 2K+ cameras in the same device.

The new Blink Arc is powered by a single source and mounted from a single point to provide a 180-degree panoramic view. With a nearly 6-megapixel resolution, it’s perfect for capturing wide views both indoors and outdoors. However, to use it outside, you’ll also need Blink’s Weather Resistant Power Adapter, just like with the new Blink Mini 2K+. At the same time, to get seamless, 180-degree video feeds that utilize both of the Blink Arc’s cameras, you’ll need a Blink Subscription Plus Plan, which is set to go up in price next week, on October 8t,h for the first time ever. From that date on, the service’s Basic Plan, which covers a single devic,e will cost $4 per month or $40 for the year. Likewise, the Plus plan, which covers unlimited devices, will increase to $12 a month or $120 for the year.

If you want to be able to see large portions of your front yard or backyard in a single view from within the Blink app, this could definitely be worth it. However, to do so, you’ll need a Plus plan subscription as opposed to a Basic one.

The Blink Arc will cost $99.99 and also includes a mount if you want to install it outdoors. Likewise, the Blink Arc mount is available on its own for 19.99. Both are available for preorder starting today.

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Anthony Spadafora
Anthony Spadafora
Managing Editor Security and Home Office

Anthony Spadafora is the managing editor for security and home office furniture at Tom’s Guide where he covers everything from data breaches to password managers and the best way to cover your whole home or business with Wi-Fi. He also reviews standing desks, office chairs and other home office accessories with a penchant for building desk setups. Before joining the team, Anthony wrote for ITProPortal while living in Korea and later for TechRadar Pro after moving back to the US. Based in Houston, Texas, when he’s not writing Anthony can be found tinkering with PCs and game consoles, managing cables and upgrading his smart home. 

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