With the new Blink Wired Floodlight Cam on the scene, we see how it compares to the Wyze Cam Floodlight and determine which is the better budget floodlight.
Security cameras are one of the best ways to keep your home secure. Floodlight-equipped security cameras are great for seeing activity at night and instantly alerting any intruder that they’re being watched. Two great budget-friendly options in the smart floodlight security camera space are the Wyze Cam Floodlight and the new Blink Wired Floodlight Cam.
Returning to the specific floodlights made by each of these companies, they are actually more alike than they are different. We’ll dive into the most critical features of each and see which deserves your hard-earned dollars to protect your home. Note that the Blink option has not yet hit the market but will be available soon.
Smart integration With the Blink Wired Floodlight Cam, you can easily connect it to Amazon Alexa and allow your Echo Shows to view and help interact with footage. On the other hand, the Wyze Cam Floodlight can connect to Amazon Alexa and Google Home. This extra integration allows Wyze to be able to be viewed on Nest Hub devices and to be used in Google Home automation.
Cloud storage Speaking of the cloud, both cameras have cloud storage options for subscription. Blink offers plans starting at $3 a month to be able to save additional footage. You can also use a Sync Module 2 to store footage on USB drives instead of relying on the cloud. The Sync Module also allows you to manage a group of Blink cameras simultaneously.