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

Blink · model Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) BDM00300U · For the US and Canada

Other regions: Blink Video Doorbell 2nd Gen (UK) (UK)

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

The Blink Video Doorbell 2nd Gen (BDM00300U) works with Alexa, including two-way audio and live view on Echo Show devices, but Blink doesn't confirm Apple Home, Google Home, SmartThings or Home Assistant. It needs a Blink Sync Module and joins 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only. Power is three AA lithium batteries, with optional wiring to an existing chime.

Checked against 5 sources on Oct 18, 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]}

Local control

Unconfirmed

Type

Video doorbell^[1]

Power

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

Local recording

Yes^[2]

Paid plan needed for

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

• Radio: 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n only. Blink lists BDM00300U for the US, Canada and Mexico.
• Hub: Blink's 2nd Gen FAQ, setup guide, spec page and Sync Module table all say it requires a Sync Module.
• Local control: Blink does not state whether any control works without its cloud.
• Type: Battery doorbell with optional wiring to an existing chime.
• Power: Batteries are always required, even when wired to the chime (16–24 V AC). 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 card), sold separately.
• Paid plan needed for: Blink's FAQ lists 60-day cloud storage for unlimited clips in the US, and Person Detection with an active plan or trial.

Before you buy

• Needs a Blink Sync Module; the doorbell does not work without one.
• Local clip storage needs a Sync Module 2 (USB drive) or Sync Module XR (microSD card), sold separately.
• 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only.
• Batteries are required even when the doorbell is wired to a chime.
• Apple Home, Google Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant support is not confirmed.

Quick answers

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

Not confirmed. We couldn't find an official source either way. Blink's 2nd Gen FAQ mentions Siri Shortcuts but not HomeKit or Apple Home.

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

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

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

Yes. The Blink Video Doorbell 2nd Gen (US) works with Amazon Alexa directly. Blink's 2nd Gen FAQ says you can link Blink and Alexa accounts and use two-way audio on Alexa devices such as the Echo Show; an Alexa device can also act as the chime. Doorbell presses can trigger an Alexa announcement and live view on a screen device. More smart cameras for Amazon Alexa

Does the Blink Video Doorbell 2nd Gen (US) 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 (US) 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 manufacturer · accessed Oct 18, 2026
2. What is Video Doorbell (2nd Gen)? — Blink manufacturer · accessed Oct 18, 2026
3. Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) Set Up Guide — Blink manufacturer · accessed Oct 18, 2026
4. Sync Module Requirements for Blink Devices — Blink manufacturer · accessed Oct 18, 2026
5. Alexa: Live View and Two-Way Audio — Blink manufacturer · accessed Oct 18, 2026

Official product page: support.blinkforhome.com