Blink subscription plans and their monthly price

Blink offers two subscription tiers: Blink Basic at $3 per month and Blink Plus at $10 per month. Both are billed annually, so Basic costs $36 per year and Plus costs $120 per year. You can also pay monthly — Basic becomes $4.99 and Plus becomes $14.99 — but the annual option saves money if you commit for the full year.

Blink also sells a Blink Subscription Bundle that combines Basic or Plus with cloud storage for video clips. The bundle pricing depends on how many cameras you own and which tier you choose, ranging from roughly $10 to $20 per month when billed annually. This bundle is separate from the camera subscription itself and is optional.

Your first 30 days are free on any plan. After that, you are charged on your renewal date. If you cancel before the 30 days end, you pay nothing.

Key Takeaways

  • Blink Basic costs $36 per year ($3 per month) and Blink Plus costs $120 per year ($10 per month) when you pay annually.
  • Monthly billing is available at $4.99 for Basic and $14.99 for Plus, but costs more over a year than annual billing.
  • Basic includes cloud video storage for 30 days; Plus adds person detection, package detection, and extended storage for 60 days.
  • The subscription bundle adds cloud storage on top of the plan and costs extra, starting around $10 per month annually.
  • You get 30 free days to try any plan before your first charge, and you can cancel anytime without penalty.

What each plan includes and why the difference matters

Blink Basic gives you cloud video storage for 30 days and the ability to view live video and recorded clips on your phone. You can set up motion alerts and arm or disarm the camera remotely. This covers the core features most people need: seeing what happened after motion triggered the camera, and checking in on your home live.

Blink Plus adds person detection, which means the camera learns to tell the difference between a person and an animal or passing car. Instead of getting an alert every time a leaf blows past, you get alerts only when a person appears. Plus also adds package detection — the camera flags when a package is left at your door — and extends cloud storage to 60 days instead of 30. These features matter most if you have pets, live on a busy street, or want to catch package theft.

Without a subscription at all, your Blink camera still works: it records locally to the Sync Module (the hub that connects your cameras to your network) and you can view live video. You just lose cloud backup and remote viewing if your internet goes down. Local storage holds video for up to 24 hours depending on your Sync Module model.

How to pay and when charges happen

You manage your subscription through the Blink app. When you first set up a camera, the app prompts you to choose a plan or skip the subscription. If you choose a plan, your 30-day free trial starts immediately. On day 31, your card is charged for the first full billing period.

If you pay annually, you are charged once per year on your renewal date. If you pay monthly, you are charged on the same day each month. You can change your plan or cancel anytime from the app settings — there is no lock-in period and no cancellation fee. If you cancel mid-month on a monthly plan, you keep access through the end of that billing period.

Blink accepts major credit and debit cards. If your card declines at renewal, Blink typically sends a reminder email and gives you a few days to update your payment method before suspending your subscription.

When you do and do not need a subscription

You need a subscription if you want cloud backup of your video. This matters most if your Sync Module loses power, your internet goes down, or someone steals the hub — without cloud storage, those recordings are gone. Cloud backup also lets you review video from anywhere without being home, which is useful for checking on deliveries or unexpected visitors.

You do not need a subscription if you only care about live viewing and are comfortable with local storage. Many people use Blink cameras just to check in on their home in real time and do not need recorded clips. If you have a reliable power supply and internet connection, local storage on the Sync Module may be enough.

Person and package detection (Plus only) are nice-to-haves for most homes. They reduce false alerts and catch specific events, but Basic's 30-day cloud storage works fine if you are willing to sort through more notifications or check the app regularly.

Comparing Blink to other camera subscriptions

Wyze cameras offer a free tier with local storage and a paid plan starting at $1.99 per month for cloud storage. Ring (owned by Amazon) charges $4.99 per month for one camera or $10 per month for unlimited cameras. Google Nest cameras include cloud storage free for 3 hours of video per day, with paid plans at $6 per month for 30-day storage or $12 per month for 60-day storage.

Blink's Basic plan at $3 per month is cheaper than Ring or Nest, but Wyze undercuts it. The real difference is what each camera can do without a subscription: Blink and Wyze both offer local storage for free, while Ring and Nest require a subscription for any cloud features. If you want person detection, Blink Plus at $10 per month is competitive with Nest's paid tier.

The choice depends on what you already own. If you have other Blink cameras, staying on the same system keeps your setup simple. If you are starting fresh, compare the camera hardware itself — subscription cost matters less than whether the camera fits your home and your budget.

Bundling multiple cameras and household accounts

One subscription covers all your Blink cameras in the same account. If you have three cameras, you pay $36 per year for Basic or $120 per year for Plus, not per camera. This makes Blink cheaper than Ring or Nest if you have multiple cameras, since those systems charge per camera or per location.

You can share access to your cameras with other household members through the Blink app without adding extra subscriptions. Each person logs in with their own account, but they all see the same cameras and share the same cloud storage. If you have a spouse or adult child who wants to monitor the cameras, they do not need their own subscription.

If you have cameras at two different homes or want to keep them completely separate, you would need two separate Blink accounts and two subscriptions. Blink does not offer a household plan that covers multiple accounts the way some other services do.

Canceling and what happens to your video

You can cancel your subscription anytime from the Blink app without calling or emailing. Go to your account settings, find the subscription section, and select cancel. You keep access to your account and can still view live video and local storage on your Sync Module, but cloud storage stops working immediately.

Any video already stored in the cloud stays there until your subscription officially ends on your renewal date. After that date, cloud storage is deleted and you cannot recover it. If you think you might resubscribe later, download any important clips before you cancel.

If you cancel a monthly plan mid-month, you keep access through the end of that billing period. If you cancel an annual plan, you lose access on the renewal date — Blink does not offer refunds for unused time on annual plans.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use a Blink camera without paying for a subscription?

Yes. Your camera records to the Sync Module locally and you can view live video through the app. You lose cloud backup and remote viewing if your internet drops, and local storage only holds about 24 hours of video. Most people find this limiting, but it works if you only need live viewing at home.

Does Blink offer a discount if I pay for multiple years upfront?

No. Blink charges the same annual rate whether you pay for one year or renew year after year. There is no multi-year discount. Your best savings come from paying annually instead of monthly.

What happens if I downgrade from Plus to Basic?

Your change takes effect on your next renewal date. You keep Plus features until then. After the renewal, you lose person detection and package detection, and your cloud storage drops from 60 days to 30 days. Any video older than 30 days is deleted.

Can I share my Blink subscription with someone outside my household?

Technically yes, but Blink's terms of service say subscriptions are for personal household use. You can invite family members to view your cameras, but sharing your login with an unrelated person or using one subscription across multiple homes violates the terms and could result in account suspension.

Is the Blink subscription bundle worth it?

The bundle adds extra cloud storage beyond what your plan includes. It is worth it only if you need to keep video longer than 30 or 60 days, or if you want to store clips from multiple locations separately. For most homes, the standard plan is enough.