Immedia Semiconductor LLC,[1] doing business as Blink, is an American home automation company which produces home security cameras. The company was founded in 2009 by Peter Besen, Don Shulsinger, Dan Grunberg, Stephen Gordon, and Doug Chin. The company was initially started as Immedia Semiconductor Inc in 2009, but pivoted into a consumer electronics company.[2] In July 2014, the company had a Kickstarter campaign for their indoor security camera, which raised over US$1 million.[3] Subsequently, Blink later announced an outdoor security camera,[4] home security system,[5] and video doorbell.[6]
Amazon announced in December 2017 that they had acquired the company.[7] Immedia Semiconductor, LLC continues to operate as an independent subsidiary.[8] It is anticipated that Blink's technology will be used for the Amazon Key service.
In December 2019, Amazon rolled out patches in response to research citing vulnerabilities in the Blink XT2 security camera systems found by vulnerability detection firm Tenable.[9]
Most Blink products are made in China, while others are made in Malaysia by IoT Manufacturing Sdn Bhd.
Products
Blink Video Doorbell
The blink video doorbell is a wirelessly connected smart device that allows video and audio to be viewed via another device. It works similarly to the Ring doorbell, including in its ability to connect to Amazon Alexa and an offering of a "plus" subscription, which allows greater cloud storage capacity and syncing of multiple devices.[10][11][12]
Blink Dog Camera
The Blink Dog Camera is a smart device designed to provide pet owners with a method of monitoring their pets when the owners are not at home. The camera contains high-definition 1080p video and night vision capabilities.[13][14]
References
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- Hiawatha Bray. Maker of Blink home security cameras bought by Amazon The Boston Globe, December 21, 2017, retrieved December 22, 2017^
- Stacey Higginbotham. Could this battery-powered, Wi-Fi camera show chip startups how to find a market? Gigaom, July 21, 2014, retrieved December 22, 2017^
- Brian Heater. Blink's home security camera gets an outdoor version TechCrunch, December 5, 2016, retrieved December 22, 2017^
- Thomas Ricker. Little Blink camera expands into whole-home security, for a price The Verge, January 2, 2017, retrieved December 22, 2017^
- Jason Cipriani. Blink's new $99 video doorbell cam is a breeze to install ZDNet, December 19, 2017, retrieved December 22, 2017^
- Joe Maring. Amazon buys smart doorbell and camera maker Blink Android Central, Mobile Nations, December 22, 2017, retrieved December 22, 2017^
- Avery Hartmans. Amazon just bought Blink, a startup that makes wireless security cameras Business Insider, December 22, 2017, retrieved December 22, 2017^
- CISOMAG. Tenable Finds Critical Flaws in Amazon's Smart Security Cameras CISO MAG, December 12, 2019, retrieved March 12, 2020^
- Mike Prospero. Blink Video Doorbell review Tom's Guide, May 24, 2022, retrieved November 28, 2022^
- Martyn Casserly. Blink Video Doorbell review Tech Advisor, retrieved November 28, 2022^
- David Priest. Blink Video Doorbell Review CNET, retrieved November 28, 2022^
- Ali Cidem. Blink Dog Camera Review 2023: A Smart Solution for Pet Monitoring Smartpawtech, July 13, 2023, retrieved August 17, 2023^
- Blink Sync Module 1 vs 2^