Set for release in Q2 of 2017, Blink will expand their suite to include a 4G sync module and battery backup, entry sensors, a 105 decibel siren, keypad for doors and entry points, and a water sensor. The expansion, which includes a 4G connected sync module, will completely change the game for Blink, as that was one of the only real negatives holding their offerings back in the past. With the new sync module, people will be able to continue to monitor their home and outdoor spaces regardless of an internet connection or loss of power, perhaps the most pressing issue IoT companies face today.
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In the past, Blink didn’t offer service or monitoring plans, a huge selling point for DIY home security, but the new hardware will require it. For their standard WiFi sync and camera systems, no plan will be necessary; however, to use the sensors, siren, and keyboard, people will have to choose between a $10 (self-monitoring) or $20 plan (third-party monitoring). To date, Blink has shipped more than 250,000 cameras in the past year. The company has also been named a CES 2017 Innovation Awards Honoree.
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