SimpliSafe Entry Sensor
Score: 75/100
Blink Wired Floodlight
Score: 78/100Rankings
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.
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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Power Source | Battery | Hardwired |
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Installation Type | Wireless | Hardwired |
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 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.
“set-up a snap”
“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”
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.
