Blink Mini 2 (US): what it works with
Blink · model Mini 2 · For the US and Canada
- Matter Unconfirmed
- Apple Home Unconfirmed
- Google Home Unconfirmed
- Amazon Alexa Yes
- SmartThings Unconfirmed
- Home Assistant Unconfirmed
Live view on Echo and Fire devices with a screen, motion announcements and arming by voice come through Blink's Alexa integration. The Blink Mini 2 plugs into a 5 V USB adapter, needs no Sync Module, and can go outdoors with the separately sold weather-resistant adapter. Cloud storage (60 days in the US), person detection and Extended Live View need a Blink plan. Without one, clips can go to a USB drive via a Sync Module 2. Home Assistant support for this model is not confirmed.
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Ecosystem compatibility
| Platform | Works? | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Unconfirmed | No Matter claim on Blink's pages, and no CSA certification listing for a Blink camera surfaced in search. |
| Apple Home | Unconfirmed | No Blink page found that lists HomeKit for the Mini 2. Blink's FAQ for the Outdoor and Indoor 3rd Gen says HomeKit is not supported at launch, but that is a different model. |
| Google Home | Unconfirmed | No Blink page found that lists Google Assistant for the Mini 2. Blink's FAQ for the Outdoor and Indoor 3rd Gen says it is not supported at launch, but that is a different model. |
| Amazon Alexa | Yes | Through the Blink skill. Blink's Mini 2 features page lists live view on Echo and Fire devices with a screen, motion announcements, arming and disarming, and motion detection in Alexa routines. Live view started by voice lasts 5 minutes.[3],[6] |
| SmartThings | Unconfirmed | No official Blink or SmartThings page found; only old forum posts, which are not cited. |
| Home Assistant | Unconfirmed | Home Assistant's official Blink integration covers "Mini cameras" with limited support (no sensors or battery status), but its docs don't name the Mini 2, so support for this model is not confirmed. |
“Via Matter” means you add it with that platform's Matter controller instead of a brand skill or app. “Unconfirmed” means we couldn't find an official source either way. How we verify.
Specs that matter for setup
- Hub required
- No[2]
- Local control
- Unconfirmed
- Radio: Blink's spec page lists 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n; the FAQ says it needs an always-on Wi-Fi connection.
- Hub: Blink says the Mini 2 does not need a Sync Module. A Sync Module 2 is only needed for local storage.
- Local control: Blink does not state whether any control works without its cloud.
- Type: Sold as a plug-in indoor camera. Blink says it can be used outdoors (IP65) with a separately sold outdoor power adapter.
- Power: Blink's FAQ says 5 V, 1 A USB power through the included adapter, or the Weather Resistant Power Adapter sold separately for outdoor use. The spec page lists a USB-C connector.
- Local recording: Only with a Sync Module 2 in the same Blink system and a USB drive of 1–256 GB in it; clips then save to the drive when there is no subscription.
- Paid plan needed for: Blink lists 60-day cloud storage in the US with a plan. Person detection and Extended Live View (up to 90 minutes) also need a subscription.
Before you buy
- Local storage needs a Sync Module 2 and a USB drive, both sold separately.
- Cloud storage and person detection need a Blink subscription plan.
- Apple Home, Google Home and Home Assistant support for this model is not confirmed.
Quick answers
- Does the Blink Mini 2 (US) work with Apple Home?
- Not confirmed. We couldn't find an official source either way. No Blink page found that lists HomeKit for the Mini 2. Blink's FAQ for the Outdoor and Indoor 3rd Gen says HomeKit is not supported at launch, but that is a different model.
- Does the Blink Mini 2 (US) work with Google Home?
- Not confirmed. We couldn't find an official source either way. No Blink page found that lists Google Assistant for the Mini 2. Blink's FAQ for the Outdoor and Indoor 3rd Gen says it is not supported at launch, but that is a different model.
- Does the Blink Mini 2 (US) work with Amazon Alexa?
- Yes. The Blink Mini 2 (US) works with Amazon Alexa directly. Through the Blink skill. Blink's Mini 2 features page lists live view on Echo and Fire devices with a screen, motion announcements, arming and disarming, and motion detection in Alexa routines. Live view started by voice lasts 5 minutes. More smart cameras for Amazon Alexa
- Does the Blink Mini 2 (US) work with SmartThings?
- Not confirmed. We couldn't find an official source either way. No official Blink or SmartThings page found; only old forum posts, which are not cited.
- Does the Blink Mini 2 (US) work with Home Assistant?
- Not confirmed. We couldn't find an official source either way. Home Assistant's official Blink integration covers "Mini cameras" with limited support (no sensors or battery status), but its docs don't name the Mini 2, so support for this model is not confirmed.
Sources
- Mini 2 - Blink Support — Blink manufacturer · accessed Oct 11, 2026
- Blink Mini 2 FAQ - Blink Support — Blink manufacturer · accessed Oct 11, 2026
- Blink Mini 2 Features - Blink Support — Blink manufacturer · accessed Oct 11, 2026
- Mini 2 Technical Specifications - Blink Support — Blink manufacturer · accessed Oct 11, 2026
- Local Storage with Sync Module - Blink Support — Blink manufacturer · accessed Oct 11, 2026
- Alexa FAQ - Blink Support — Blink manufacturer · accessed Oct 11, 2026
Official product page: support.blinkforhome.com