Blink membership pricing and what you get
Blink offers a free tier and a paid subscription called Blink+. The free tier lets you view live video from your cameras and get motion alerts, but you cannot save video clips or access cloud storage. Blink+ costs $3 per month per camera or $10 per month for unlimited cameras on your account, and it adds cloud video storage and extended features.
If you own one or two cameras, the per-camera plan ($3/month each) is cheaper. If you have three or more cameras, the unlimited plan at $10/month makes more sense. Both plans renew automatically each month, and you can cancel anytime through your Blink app settings.
Blink also sells camera hardware separately — the indoor camera, outdoor camera, video doorbell, and mini camera all start between $30 and $100 depending on the model. These are one-time purchases. The subscription is separate from the hardware cost.
Key Takeaways
- Blink+ costs either $3 per month per camera or $10 per month for unlimited cameras, depending on how many devices you own.
- The free tier includes live view and motion alerts but does not store video in the cloud.
- Blink+ adds cloud storage so you can watch recorded clips after they happen, not just live.
- Camera hardware and the subscription are separate purchases — you pay for the cameras once and the subscription renews each month.
- You can downgrade to free or cancel Blink+ at any time through the app without penalty.
What the free tier includes
Without paying for Blink+, you get live video streaming from your cameras and motion alerts sent to your phone. You can open the Blink app, tap a camera, and watch what is happening right now. When motion is detected, you receive a notification on your phone.
The limitation is that video is not saved anywhere. Once you close the live view, that footage is gone. If someone walks past your camera and you do not happen to be watching at that exact moment, you will not be able to go back and see the recording later. This is the main reason most people pay for Blink+.
What Blink+ adds to your account
Blink+ stores video clips in Amazon's cloud servers so you can watch them anytime after they are recorded. When motion is detected, the camera records a short clip (usually 5 to 60 seconds depending on your settings) and saves it to your Blink cloud storage. You can then watch, download, or share that clip from the app days or weeks later.
Blink+ also includes a few other features: you can set custom motion zones so the camera ignores movement in certain areas (like a tree blowing in the wind), you get longer video retention (how long clips stay stored before being deleted), and you unlock the ability to create automations and schedules for your cameras.
The storage amount varies by plan. With the per-camera plan ($3/month), each camera gets its own storage. With the unlimited plan ($10/month), all your cameras share a larger pool of cloud storage.
Comparing the two Blink+ plans
| Feature | $3/Month Per Camera | $10/Month Unlimited |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud video storage | Yes | Yes |
| Motion zones | Yes | Yes |
| Automations and schedules | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | 1–2 cameras | 3 or more cameras |
| Monthly cost with 3 cameras | $9 | $10 |
| Monthly cost with 5 cameras | $15 | $10 |
Both plans unlock the same features. The only real difference is the price structure and how much storage you get. Do the math for your own setup: multiply the number of cameras you own by $3, then compare that to $10. Whichever is lower is the better deal for you.
How to check your current plan and billing
Open the Blink app and tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the bottom right corner. Select Account Settings, then tap Subscription. You will see whether you are on the free tier or Blink+, what your next billing date is, and how much you are paying per month.
From this same screen, you can change your plan or cancel. If you switch from per-camera to unlimited (or vice versa), the change takes effect on your next billing date. If you cancel, your Blink+ features stop working immediately, but you can reactivate anytime by going back to the Subscription menu.
Blink+ through Amazon Prime membership
If you have an Amazon Prime membership, you may be able to get Blink+ at a discount or included with your Prime benefits. This varies by region and changes over time. Check your Prime membership benefits in the Amazon app or on Amazon.com to see if Blink+ is listed. If it is, you can link your Blink account to your Prime account and activate the benefit from there.
Even if Blink+ is not included with Prime in your area, Amazon sometimes runs promotions where Prime members get a discount on the first month or two of Blink+. These deals appear in the Blink app or in your Prime membership notifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use Blink cameras without paying for Blink+?
Yes. You can watch live video and receive motion alerts on the free tier. You just cannot save video clips to the cloud. If you only need to check on your home occasionally or monitor a live feed, the free tier works fine.
Do I have to pay for Blink+ on every camera I own?
No. With the unlimited plan, you pay $10 per month for all your cameras combined. With the per-camera plan, you pay $3 per camera per month. You choose which plan fits your budget and number of devices.
What happens to my video if I cancel Blink+?
Your stored clips are deleted when your subscription ends. Blink gives you a grace period to download any videos you want to keep before they are removed. After that, they are gone permanently.
Can I pause my Blink+ subscription instead of canceling?
Blink does not have a pause feature. You can cancel anytime and restart whenever you want, but there is no way to temporarily suspend the subscription. If you restart, you will be charged the full monthly rate again.
Is there a yearly plan for Blink+ instead of monthly?
Blink does not currently offer a yearly subscription option. You pay month to month and can cancel at any time. Some third-party retailers occasionally bundle Blink cameras with discounted subscription codes, so check if any deals are running before you buy.