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Amazon is back with another Prime Day sale event this year. Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days are actually just around the corner, a few weeks away. You can score some early deals starting right now. And if you're looking for a security camera, you're in luck. The Blink Mini 2, an ultra-compact, ultra-cheap security camera, is now 50% off. You can score this camera for only $20, an impossible price to beat.
The Blink Mini 2 has staples like two-way audio, night vision, motion detection and object recognition with a Blink plan but also comes with its own mini spotlight to light up a dark room. Bundle it with an outdoor adapter, and it's weatherproof for outdoor mounting, too. And that impressive list of security features works natively with Alexa, too, making it a great choice for Echo fans and similar shoppers.
The Blink Mini 2 offer shelf and wall mounting options, but you'll need an outlet conneciton.
CNET/Tyler LacomaBut thanks to this early Prime Day deal, the Blink Mini 2 is now 50% off and down to $20, not only the cheapest I've seen a Blink cam but also the cheapest I've seen any home security camera with these kinds of features, anywhere. The small size does impact some features like two-way audio, but overall this is one of the best discounts for a very complete cam with an app that's far better than most at aiding setup and control.
I've mentioned the Blink Mini line as an option for roommates on a budget who want a compact cam for their rooms or people looking for an affordable cam for their entryway. But at this price, and with the Mini 2's notable versatility, it's a good pick for just about anyone as long as supplies stay in stock leading up to Prime Day.