Canary Pro
Score: 78/100
Blink Wired Floodlight
Score: 78/100Rankings
The Canary Pro is a plug-in indoor security camera that delivers 1080p HD video with a 147° wide-angle lens, night vision, two-way audio, and a 90+ dB siren. It adds unique HomeHealth climate monitoring and an Ethernet port, but full video history requires a subscription. It is best suited for apartment dwellers and families who want an all-in-one indoor monitoring solution with climate insights.
The Blink Wired Floodlight Camera is a hardwired outdoor security camera offering 1080p HD video, 2600 lumens of illumination, and a built-in siren. It provides continuous power and color night vision, ideal for perimeter lighting. However, it requires a subscription for advanced features and limits live view to one user at a time.
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147 degreesbest | 143 degrees | |
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Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi-Fi Standard | 2.4 GHz | 802.11b/g/n |
Software & Integration(1) | ||
Smart Home Compatibility | Alexa, Google Assistant | Alexa |
Power & Battery(1) | ||
Power Source | Wired | Hardwired |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Installation Type | Plug-in | Hardwired |
Camera(3) | ||
Field of View (degrees) | 147 degrees | 143 degrees |
Night Vision Range (meters) | Standard meters | Color meters |
Night Vision Type | Infrared | Color |
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Professional reviewers commend the Canary Pro for its unique HomeHealth climate sensors, wide 147° field of view, reliable night vision, and the rare Ethernet port that adds network stability. They also highlight strong encryption, a solid build and a one-year warranty. However, they criticize its reliance on a subscription for video history, its indoor-only design, and the absence of local storage or battery.
Everyday users praise the camera's crisp 1080p video, dependable motion alerts, two-way talk, and the loud siren that deters unwanted activity. The added climate monitoring is frequently mentioned as a helpful health feature. Recurring complaints focus on the mandatory subscription for video archives, occasional Wi-Fi drops, lack of battery or local storage, and the camera's bulkier appearance on shelves.
Professional reviewers consider the Blink Wired Floodlight Camera a solid budget-friendly wired option, emphasizing its bright 2600-lumens lighting, easy installation, and strong Alexa integration. While they appreciate the clear 1080p video and reliable motion detection, they note drawbacks such as the 60-second clip limit and the necessity of a subscription for advanced features.
Everyday users generally praise the camera's clear video quality, powerful illumination, reliable motion alerts, and straightforward hardwired setup. Common complaints revolve around the subscription requirement for premium features, the single-user live view limitation, and the short 60-second clip duration.
“Clear image quality, strong light, and reliable motion detection. Easy setup and perfect for keeping my home safe at night.”
“nobody else can do anything with the system until that person is done”
