Amazon dropped this Blink video doorbell and security camera bundle to 43% off - and we recommend it

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If you've been looking for a solid video doorbell or outdoor camera to bolster your home security setup, consider this deal: Amazon has a bundle offer on the Blink Video Doorbell and the Blink Outdoor 4 security camera for 43% off , dropping the price from $140 down to $80.

The Blink Video Doorbell is ZDNET smart home reviewer Maria Diaz's pick for the best budget video doorbell , thanks to its great value combined with its simplicity. "The doorbell is lightweight, simple to install, and very responsive, especially when paired with Amazon Alexa through an existing Echo device," she wrote.

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The Blink Outdoor 4 is also a solid outdoor security camera. It's battery-powered, so you can place it anywhere you want. It features a wide field of view, extensive motion and privacy controls in the app, and reliable security and wildlife monitoring alerts.

"I use my Blink Outdoor 4 with a Floodlight Mount to cover a dark section of my backyard that has no electrical wiring," Diaz wrote of the camera. "After three years of use, this camera has proven itself to be a reliable security device in a high-traffic area, requiring new batteries only every six months or so."