Blink is an American home automation company which produces battery-powered home security cameras. The company was founded in 2009 by Peter Besen, Don Shulsinger, Dan Grunberg, Stephen Gordon, and Doug Chin. The company was initially started as Immedia Semiconductor Inc in 2009, but pivoted into a consumer electronics company.[1] In July 2014, the company had a Kickstarter campaign for their indoor security camera, which raised over US$1 million.[2] Subsequently, Blink later announced an outdoor security camera,[3] home security system,[4] and video doorbell.[5]
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| Formerly | Immedia Semiconductor Inc |
|---|---|
| Company type | Subsidiary |
| Industry | Home security |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Founders | Peter Besen Don Shulsinger Dan Grunberg Stephen Gordon Doug Chin |
| Headquarters | Andover, Massachusetts |
| Products | Home security cameras, video doorbells |
| Parent | Amazon (2017–present) |
| Website | blinkforhome |
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Amazon announced in December 2017 that they had acquired the company.[6] Immedia Semiconductor, LLC continues to operate as an independent subsidiary.[7] It is anticipated that Blink's technology will be used for the Amazon Key service.
In December 2019, Amazon rolled out patches in response to research citing vulnerabilities in the Blink XT2 security camera systems found by vulnerability detection firm Tenable.[8]
Most Blink products are made in China, while others are made in Malaysia by IoT Manufacturing Sdn Bhd.
Products
editBlink Video Doorbell
editThe blink video doorbell is a wirelessly connected smart device that allows video and audio to be viewed via another device. It works similarly to the Ring doorbell, including in its ability to connect to Amazon Alexa and an offering of a "plus" subscription, which allows greater cloud storage capacity and syncing of multiple devices.[9][10][11]
Blink Dog Camera
editThe Blink Dog Camera is a smart device designed to provide pet owners with a method of monitoring their pets when the owners are not at home. The camera contains high-definition 1080p video and night vision capabilities.[12][13]
References
edit- ^ Bray, Hiawatha (December 21, 2017). "Maker of Blink home security cameras bought by Amazon". The Boston Globe. Retrieved December 22, 2017.
- ^ Higginbotham, Stacey (July 21, 2014). "Could this battery-powered, Wi-Fi camera show chip startups how to find a market?". Gigaom. Archived from the original on December 23, 2017. Retrieved December 22, 2017.
- ^ Heater, Brian (December 5, 2016). "Blink's home security camera gets an outdoor version". TechCrunch. Retrieved December 22, 2017.
- ^ Ricker, Thomas (January 2, 2017). "Little Blink camera expands into whole-home security, for a price". The Verge. Retrieved December 22, 2017.
- ^ Cipriani, Jason (December 19, 2017). "Blink's new $99 video doorbell cam is a breeze to install". ZDNet. Retrieved December 22, 2017.
- ^ Maring, Joe (December 22, 2017). "Amazon buys smart doorbell and camera maker Blink". Android Central. Mobile Nations. Retrieved December 22, 2017.
- ^ Hartmans, Avery (December 22, 2017). "Amazon just bought Blink, a startup that makes wireless security cameras". Business Insider. Retrieved December 22, 2017.
- ^ CISOMAG (December 12, 2019). "Tenable Finds Critical Flaws in Amazon's Smart Security Cameras". CISO MAG | Cyber Security Magazine. Retrieved March 12, 2020.
- ^ Mike Prospero (May 24, 2022). "Blink Video Doorbell review". Tom's Guide. Retrieved November 28, 2022.
- ^ Casserly, Martyn. "Blink Video Doorbell review". Tech Advisor. Retrieved November 28, 2022.
- ^ Priest, David. "Blink Video Doorbell Review". CNET. Retrieved November 28, 2022.
- ^ Cidem, Ali (July 13, 2023). "Blink Dog Camera Review 2023: A Smart Solution for Pet Monitoring". Smartpawtech. Retrieved August 17, 2023.
- ^ Blink Sync Module 1 vs 2