Blink Subscription: Plans, Costs, and What You Get Without One
By Kanika Modi · Part of the Blink guides · Last verified 26 Sept 2026 against Amazon’s official Blink pricing documentation · 4 sources
Blink’s subscriptions pay for cloud storage of motion clips and a few convenience features. The cameras themselves work without one. This page lays out both plans, what free actually includes, and which option fits how many cameras you own. Prices below reflect the increase that took effect October 8, 2025.
The Two Plans, Side by Side
| Basic | Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly | $3.99 | $11.99 |
| Annual | $39.99 | $119.99 |
| Devices covered | 1 camera | Unlimited at one location |
| Cloud clip storage | 60 days | 60 days |
| Person detection | Yes | Yes |
| 10% off Amazon devices | Yes | Yes |
What Works Without Any Plan
| Feature | Free | With plan |
|---|---|---|
| Live view through the app | Yes | Yes |
| Motion alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Two-way audio | Yes | Yes |
| Saving motion clips to the cloud | No | Yes, 60 days |
| Saving clips to USB drive (Sync Module 2) | Yes | Yes |
| Person detection | No | Yes |
The free tier is real, with one catch: without a plan you need a Sync Module 2 with a USB drive (or Sync Module XR with microSD) to keep motion clips at all. Clips save locally and play from the drive, not the app’s cloud list. Without a plan and without local storage, you get alerts and live view but no recorded clips to review later.
Which One Should You Buy?
By Camera Count 30 Sec
- One camera, clips optional: skip the plan, add a Sync Module 2 and a USB drive if you want recordings.
- One camera, cloud clips wanted: Basic at $39.99/year.
- Three or more cameras: Plus at $119.99/year beats per-camera Basic pricing and covers everything at one address.
- Two cameras: two Basic plans are cheaper on paper; Plus wins if you value one bill, person detection, and the Amazon discount across more devices.
Questions People Ask
How Much is a Blink Subscription in 2026?
Basic is $3.99/month or $39.99/year for one camera. Plus is $11.99/month or $119.99/year for unlimited cameras at one location. Both rose on October 8, 2025 from the earlier $3/$10 pricing.
Do Blink Cameras Work Without a Subscription?
Yes: live view, motion alerts, and two-way audio are free. To keep recorded clips you add a Sync Module 2 with a USB drive (or Sync Module XR with microSD), which stores motion clips locally without any plan.
Is the Blink Plus Plan Worth It?
At three or more cameras, yes: it covers them all for less than three Basic plans. With one or two cameras, Basic or the free local-storage route usually makes more sense.
Why Did Blink Prices Go Up?
Amazon raised both plans on October 8, 2025 (Basic $3 to $3.99, Plus $10 to $11.99). The current prices on this page reflect that change, verified against Blink’s official announcement.
Sources
Retrieved 26 Sept 2026:
- Blink Subscription Plans (official pricing) (Blink)
- Blink Subscription Plan Changes Starting October 8, 2025 (Blink Support)
- Blink Storage Options (Blink Support)
- Sync Module 2 FAQ (local storage without a plan) (Blink Support)