Our favorite budget video doorbell gets an upgrade - see what's new with Amazon's Blink

ZDNET's pick for the best budget-friendly video doorbell is now getting an upgrade, as Amazon has announced the launch of a new generation of the Blink Video Doorbell. The second-generation Blink Video Doorbell is being released four years after the first; it comes alongside the new Blink Sync Module Core and, unfortunately, sports a price increase. The new Blink Video Doorbell is available now for 70, a 20 price increase compared to the first model, which cost 50 when it was released. Also: I test smart locks for a living, and the most reliable one I've used is on sale for 130 However, the higher price brings some upgrades. The new Blink Video Doorbell has a 150-degree field of view, which gives you a bigger picture of people from head to toe and any packages that may be on your porch.