SimpliSafe Entry Sensor
Score: 75/100
Blink Mini Pan-Tilt
Score: 80/100Rankings
The Blink Mini Pan-Tilt Camera is an affordable indoor security camera with motorized 350° x 125° pan-tilt and 1080p HD video. It offers smart person detection and Alexa integration, making it ideal for pet and child monitoring. However, it requires a subscription for cloud storage and is limited to indoor use.
The SimpliSafe Entry Sensor is a wireless magnetic contact sensor designed for discreet detection of doors and windows within the SimpliSafe ecosystem. Its primary trade-off is the lack of outdoor capability and broad smart home compatibility. It is best suited for DIY homeowners expanding a SimpliSafe system without wiring.
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— | 110 degreesbest | |
— | 8 metersbest | |
1,825 daysbest | 0 days | |
— | 350 degreesbest |
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Power & Battery(2) | ||
Power Source | Battery | Plug-in |
Battery Life (days) | 1825 days | 0 days |
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Installation Type | Wireless | Plug-in |
Professional reviewers and editors praise the SimpliSafe Entry Sensor for its simplicity, reliability, and ease of installation.
Everyday users commonly praise the quick setup, reliable detection, and long battery life of the sensors.
Professional reviewers praise the Blink Mini Pan-Tilt as a value-driven entry-level camera that delivers 360° coverage, clear 1080p video even in low light, and seamless Alexa integration, making it ideal for pet and child monitoring. However, they note its reliance on a paid cloud subscription, lack of 5 GHz Wi-Fi, indoor-only design, and occasional app connectivity issues as drawbacks compared to competitors.
“set-up a snap”
Everyday users appreciate the camera's quick plug-in setup, sharp video quality, responsive pan-tilt and two-way talk, especially for monitoring pets, babies and home entryways via Alexa. Common complaints revolve around Wi-Fi instability, the need for a subscription to store recordings, overly sensitive motion alerts, and occasional app glitches on older devices.
