Blink Video Doorbell 2nd Gen (UK): what it works with

Blink · model Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) BDM01300U · For the UK

• Matter Unconfirmed
• Apple Home Unconfirmed
• Google Home Unconfirmed
• Amazon Alexa Yes
• SmartThings Unconfirmed
• Home Assistant Unconfirmed

Only Alexa is confirmed for Blink's Video Doorbell (2nd Gen, BDM01300U) in the UK: link your accounts and two-way audio works on devices like the Echo Show. The doorbell runs on three AA lithium batteries, with optional chime wiring, and needs a Sync Module; the UK bundle includes a Sync Module Core. Cloud clips are kept for 30 days with a Blink plan. Apple Home, Google Home and Home Assistant are not confirmed.

Checked against 6 sources on Oct 12, 2026

Ecosystem compatibility

“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

Radio

Wi-Fi^[1],[2]

Hub required

Yes^{[1],[2],[3],[4],[6]}

Local control

Unconfirmed

Type

Video doorbell^[1]

Power

3 × AA lithium, optional chime wiring^[1],[2]

Local recording

Yes^[2],[4]

Paid plan needed for

Cloud clip storage and person detection (Blink plan)^[2],[5]

• Radio: Blink's spec page and FAQ list 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n only. Blink lists model BDM01300U for the UK and several EU countries.
• Hub: Blink's 2nd Gen FAQ, setup guide, spec page and Sync Module table say it requires a Sync Module. The Sync Module Core FAQ lists an unnamed-generation Video Doorbell as optional; Amazon UK calls the Core an optional bundle.
• Local control: Blink does not state whether any control works without its cloud.
• Type: Battery doorbell, IP65 weather resistant, with optional wiring to an existing chime.
• Power: Batteries are needed even when wired to the chime. Blink quotes up to two years of battery life on default settings.
• Local recording: Only with a Sync Module 2 (USB drive) or Sync Module XR (microSD), both sold separately. The Sync Module Core in the bundle supports cloud storage only.
• Paid plan needed for: UK cloud retention is 30 days (60 elsewhere). A 30-day Plus trial is included; Amazon UK says Person Detection needs a plan.

Before you buy

• Local storage needs a Sync Module 2 or XR, sold separately; the bundled Sync Module Core stores in the cloud only.
• Cloud storage and person detection need a Blink subscription; UK retention is 30 days.
• 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only.
• Apple Home, Google Home and Home Assistant support is not confirmed.

Quick answers

Does the Blink Video Doorbell 2nd Gen (UK) work with Apple Home?

Not confirmed. We couldn't find an official source either way. Blink's UK FAQ mentions Siri Shortcuts but not HomeKit or Apple Home, so Apple Home support is not confirmed.

Does the Blink Video Doorbell 2nd Gen (UK) work with Google Home?

Not confirmed. We couldn't find an official source either way. Blink's UK pages for this model don't mention Google Home.

Does the Blink Video Doorbell 2nd Gen (UK) work with Amazon Alexa?

Yes. The Blink Video Doorbell 2nd Gen (UK) works with Amazon Alexa directly. Blink's UK FAQ says you can link Blink and Alexa accounts, and two-way audio works on Alexa devices such as the Echo Show. Compatible Alexa devices can also act as a chime. More smart cameras for Amazon Alexa

Does the Blink Video Doorbell 2nd Gen (UK) work with SmartThings?

Not confirmed. We couldn't find an official source either way. No official Blink or SmartThings page found.

Does the Blink Video Doorbell 2nd Gen (UK) work with Home Assistant?

Not confirmed. We couldn't find an official source either way. No official Home Assistant page names this doorbell.

Sources

1. Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) Technical Specifications — Blink UK manufacturer · accessed Oct 12, 2026
2. Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) FAQ — Blink Support — Blink UK manufacturer · accessed Oct 12, 2026
3. Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) Set Up Guide — Blink UK manufacturer · accessed Oct 12, 2026
4. Sync Module Core FAQ — Blink UK manufacturer · accessed Oct 12, 2026
5. Blink camera and doorbell buying guide — Amazon UK manufacturer · accessed Oct 12, 2026
6. Sync Module Requirements for Blink Devices — Blink UK manufacturer · accessed Oct 12, 2026

Official product page: support.blinkforhome.com