Amazon’s brand new Blink outdoor camera promises a battery life that lasts for years

This is impressive stuff

Blink
(Image credit: Future)
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Amazon has unveiled the new Blink Outdoor 2K Plus camera ($89.99) which boasts an impressive battery life lasting up to a year on just two AA batteries thanks to custom silicon tech.

For now, the Outdoor 2K Plus appears to be a US exclusive, whilst UK announcements have focused on the Mini 2K+, the Outdoor Floodlight Camera and the Arc.

If you’re not already tuned in, Amazon’s live event is happening right now, and it’s been jam-packed with hardware reveals. After unveiling a whole new line of Ring devices, the spotlight quickly shifted to Blink – and that’s where things got really interesting.

Blink

(Image credit: Future)

Amazon says the long battery life comes down to custom silicon that squeezes every bit of efficiency from two AA batteries, keeping the camera running for around a year before you even think about replacements.

Right now, it looks like the Blink Outdoor 2K Plus is a US exclusive, since Amazon’s UK updates only mention the Blink Mini 2K+, the Blink Outdoor Floodlight Camera and the Blink Arc – but we’ll keep an eye out for more details.

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Lizzie Wilmot
Staff Writer, Home

Lizzie is T3's Home Living Staff Writer, covering the latest in style, wellness and beauty tech. From skincare gadgets to vacuum cleaners, she's your go-to for trends and top recommendations.

When not writing, Lizzie enjoys mooching around Bath, spending time with loved ones, or testing her review units – often during an enthusiastic cleaning spree!

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