Amazon's Blink division--the budget-oriented sibling of Ring in the smart home space--has announced an all-new version of its affordable battery-powered Blink Video Doorbell, which is available now for 69.99. While the price has gone up by 10 compared to the previous model, the new version's higher-resolution camera (1440 1440 pixels), 150-degree field of view, and 1:1 aspect ratio will provide a head-to-toe view of visitors. Blink is bundling the new doorbell with its new AC-powered Blink Sync Module Core, which acts as a bridge to the home's Wi-Fi network (it does not have a chime that sounds off when a visitor rings the doorbell). Blink says having the doorbell connect to the Core, instead of directly to a home's router, is what enables the doorbell's remarkable 2-year battery life. The latest Blink Video Doorbell comes bundled with the Blink Sync Core, which serves as a bridge to a home's Wi-Fi network. Since the Sync Module Core does not offer any means for local storage--unlike the Sync Module 2 (with a USB-A socket) and the Sync Module XR (with a microSD card slot)--buyers of the latest Blink Video Doorbell will need to either sign up for a subscription to store video recordings in the cloud, or they'll need to replace the Core with either of Blink's other two Sync Modules.

If you've been looking to improve your home's security but don't want to spend a fortune, Amazon Prime Day presents an excellent time to shop for some new gear. For 120 -- down from 320 -- you can get a Blink Video Doorbell and three Outdoor 4 smart security cameras with Sync Module 2. Like most Prime Day deals, this one is exclusive to Prime members in the lead-up to the big day. The bundle is currently 63 percent off. The Blink bundle allows you to monitor your home, whether you're far away or right inside. You can use Video Doorbell to answer the door, get alerts when there's motion and speak to visitors. It uses infrared night vision and 1080p HD live view to give you insight during the day or night.

Though this summer's Prime Day is two weeks away, we're already excited by all the early discounts and deals happening right now. I mean, check out this early Prime deal: a Blink Video Doorbell, plus a Sync Module 2, plus an Outdoor 4 camera, all bundled together for just 60--that's a full 100 off the usual price. This combination of video doorbell and camera means you can cheaply upgrade your home security in just a few steps. The Blink Video Doorbell lets you remotely answer your door from anywhere with Blink's app, check in on HD live view, and chat with whoever is at your door via two-way audio capability. Whether you're at home, at the office, or away on summer vacation, you can keep an eye on your front door at all times--even at night, with built-in night vision ensuring you won't miss a thing.

If you've been looking to improve your home's security but don't want to spend a fortune, now is an excellent time to shop. One of Amazon's early Prime Day deals is a 63 percent discount on a Blink bundle. For 120 -- down from 320 -- you can get a Blink Video Doorbell and three Outdoor 4 smart security cameras with Sync Module 2. The deal is exclusive to Prime members. The bundle is currently 63 percent off. The Blink bundle allows you to monitor your home, whether you're far away or right inside. You can use Video Doorbell to answer the door, get alerts when there's motion and speak to visitors.

Amazon has a half-off deal for Prime members on a Blink outdoor / indoor security camera bundle. The sale gives you a pair of Blink Outdoor 4 cameras, which launched last month, and a Blink Mini for only $117.49. Whether these are your first security cameras or you're adding to an existing setup, this is a chance to save 50 percent off their usual cost. The Blink Outdoor 4 is a wireless device that, despite its name, can work as an inside or outside camera. It supports person detection, which uses computer vision to alert you when it spots a human in its field of view (if you also subscribe to an optional Blink subscription).

Amazon has the Blink Mini for a mere $17.50 in an early Prime Day deal -- half off the security camera's $35 sticker price. The small plug-in device can give you extra peace of mind while you're away from home, letting you check in remotely to ensure your space is free from intruders (or talk to your pets using its two-way audio). The lower price for Prime Day could make it easier to set up a fleet of them in your home without breaking the bank. Amazon's Blink Mini is nearly half off in this early Prime Day deal. Unlike the more expensive Blink Indoor, the Blink Mini is a plug-in device, so make sure you have a nearby power outlet or can run an extension cord to the area where you'll set it up.

Amazon is running a sale on its Blink video doorbells and cameras, so folks who've been looking to add smart home devices to their setup may be interested in checking out these deals. Several of the gadgets have dropped to all-time-low prices, including a bundle of the Blink Video Doorbell and Sync Module 2. That will currently run you $58, which is 31 percent off the regular price of $85. A bundle of a Blink Video Doorbell and a Sync Module 2 has dropped to its lowest price to date. The doorbell offers live video at 1080p resolution with infrared capabilities for nighttime use and two-way audio. Amazon says the device will be able to run for up to two years on a pair of AA batteries.