Blink XT2 Outdoor/Indoor Smart Security Camera with cloud storage included, 2-way audio, 2-year battery life – 2 camera kit

2 month update: After using the Blink system for a couple of months, we continue to be very pleased with it. We have learned to tweak the setting a bit for different needs. First, we improved the resolution to the 1080p setting, mostly for night vision. Without it, the images of wildlife in the yard are a bit blurry. For night time, we also increased the UV illumination to the high setting for a better image and we increase the sensitivity to 7 at night to pick up critters going through the yard. During the day, we drop the sensitivity to 6 so it doesn't go off every time a bird flies by.All in all the Blink gives us everything that we could hope for from such a reasonably priced system.I just got my 2 camera XT2 set. After reading all of the negative reviews, I was worried that this might not work, but it could not have been easier to set up and so far, the signal strength and images seem fine.All you do is download the app on your phone take a picture of the serial number of the sync module and it automatically picks up the serial number. Then plug it in and your phone will sync with the module. Then connect the module to your wifi router.Once that is done, you will get a firmware update on the sync module. Then it asks you if you want to add devices. Say yes and then you take pictures of the serial numbers in each camera, pop in the batteries and each is automatically added to your app and each of them gets a firmware update.Once that is done, go through the setting for each camera, setting your preferences for sensitivity to motion and turn on the motion detection and you are set to go. The images do have a short lag, as they record activity and send it up to the Blink servers, then advice comes to your phone. Images were very clear at the Best setting (I have not yet tried the Enhanced setting). I even tried a dark image and it was fine.Instructions were very easy to follow, set-up probably only took about 15 or 20 minutes total and you are set to go, other than installing the mounts, which I'll do later. So far, I'm very pleased with these cameras and think they offer a very strong combination of image quality, ease of use and value.6-9-19 update: I've had the system for a couple of days now and have made it through 2 days and nights. I continue to be very pleased with the system. Everyone is impressed with the image quality during the day and while it obviously isn't anything like daytime, I was still able to get a good view of a possum going through my yard the other night. The range from the camera to the sync module is limited, but works fine for my positioning. I don't use the microphone because I am using them in my back yard and I don't need to talk to the bunnies and squirrels. It did work though, when I tested it out.

Update 1/23/20: I am changing my review rating to 5 stars as I had a blink representative reach out to me to address my issues. The Rep did an excellent job (Kudos to you) with getting my issues resolved with the faulty sync module and was very professional. I now have a working system and so far it works great. The cameras do a good job with video quality for both day/night however if you need a camera that allows you to use zoom or control the camera through the app then you will need to look at another solution. All in all this is a great, simple, and inexpensive security camera solution. I have yet to play much with the settings so I will be working on tuning them a little more.I have been looking at these XT2 cameras for several months now and finally purchased some for myself and as a gift. I have read very good reviews about them so I was excited to get them installed and working. Well I got as far as installing the Blink APP on my iPhone and creating my account. The next step is to verify that the sync module lights are lit up (Green/Blue) and thats the end of it. I tried using the reset button numerous times but could never get the lights to work as stated in the instructions. I even tried to continue but it just failed to connect. Now I understand hardware is hardware and your gonna have some duds here and there but what really pisses me off is that I cant get support. Called Blink support numerous times and each time I am on hold for 10min then an automated answering service picks up and says that no one is available and to leave a message. This went on for several days so I gave up and sent them an email requesting a replacement. Also this is after the holidays so they should be staffed properly. I have not heard back from them so when or if they respond I will update this review. I also called Amazon about a replacement since the one I got was defective and they directed me to Blink which again I tried calling their sales/order team to no avail. So if I dont get a response from Blink support in the next 48hrs then these are going to be returned to Amazon for my money back. As my first experience with their support I can honestly say I am completely pissed off for the lack of any communication period. Its like why even have a phone number if your not going to answer and that includes sales/order team. Ridiculous...