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Blink Sync Module XR [Review]
After setting up your first Blink Outdoor 4 camera, you might wonder if there is a way to gather all your clips locally for a longer period of time. You might also want to download a bunch of them at once, or even maybe archive them for posterity.
This is where the Blink Sync Module XR comes in!
Design
Out of the box, this little device packs quite a punch for the unobtrusive look it wears. The squircle box has two LEDs and a microSD card slot. Therefore the obvious conclusion is that it is used to save all your media locally. This is true. But it can do much more.
Features
- Save video clips to microSD
- Increase range to 400ft
- Faster detections
- Up to 10 devices paired
Performance
Swapping the included Sync Module 2 to the XR is a piece of cake. In a few clicks you will be hosting all of your cameras with the XR. It’s not even complicated to do!
Long Range Capture
After that, a few new great options open up to you. You can place your Blink Outdoor 4 cameras in remote areas of your property and still be able to sync the recording to your microSD card or cloud.
For example, at close proximity you still get 1080p videos, if you go to 200ft it goes down to 720p and at 400ft, it’s down to 360p. Of course line of sight, materials and obstacles might impact those numbers.
In my home, I have trouble reaching the Wi-Fi from the backyard, so much that I could never set up my Arlo cameras too far as even with the receiver base on the same level it would only work if it was either close to the back door or close to the front door with the camera a few meters away from it.
The Sync Module XR set up in my basement, right next to a concrete wall has no issue recording in 1080p a camera at the opposite corner of my property (on top of my shed)! I don’t have a huge lot, 5,000 sqft, but I can very easily place cameras around the perimeter of my home and still keep the Sync Module XR tucked away in the machine room in the basement and benefit from the full resolution!
Instant Notifications
One of the issues most systems have is that they take a few seconds to let you know of movement, even without proper identification of the type of movement. The Sync Module XR is impressive and I get the notification that it is recording at most 1-2 seconds after it started. I would often open the app and see it was still recording. To react fast, this is a very underappreciated feature! For situations where a lazy postman just leaves a note instead of ringing your door, well, you can run up to him before he turns around!
Backup and Backups!
Having the microSD card in the Sync Module XR means you can easily offload a great number of clips to your computer without fiddling with the mobile app. Very practical for backup and archiving purposes!
And with the capacity of up to 256GB, you can store over 100,000 clips!
If you are subscribed to the Blink Subscriptions, all clips captured will be offloaded to your Sync Module XR every 24h so you always have a copy in the cloud and on your device!
Conclusion
After testing both sync modules, I must say that I have a strong preference for the Sync Module XR with the increased range and microSD clip backup. Being able to set up your camera much further on your property, or through multiple walls, is something that I have struggled with with all other security cameras.
The price is affordable at $69 US and you can even reuse a microSD you have lying around. It is a very welcomed addition to your Blink system. It’s basically your own little private cloud!
Review Summary
Blink Sync Module XRAmazon.com, Inc.
The Blink Sync Module XR allows you to keep control of your clips, and even save on subscriptions!
The Good Stuff
- Small footprint
- Incredible range
- Easy, simple storage
- Increased notification response time
- None!
The Ratings
Overall: 100%
Disclaimers:
This product or service was loaned for the purpose of this review.
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