Amazon-owned security camera maker Blink announces the XT2-- an upgrade on the 2016 XT camera featuring updated internals promising up to 2-years of motion-activated use on x2 AA lithium batteries.

The XT2 looks near-identical to the XT, with a similarly weather-resistant (IP65-rated) body. It records 1080p video, and includes 2-way audio complete with Alexa support. Thus, users can view a live feed from the camera on an Amazon Echo Spot, Echo Show or Fire TV device by simply saying "Alexa, show me the [camera name]."

Curiously, Blink cameras do not integrate with other Amazon devices, such as Ring cameras or the Amazon Cloud Cam. Instead, if customers want a multi-Blink camera setup they need to use a Sync Module, an accessory necessary for pairing wireless Blink cameras with each other. Amazon also offers Blink cameras in packages of 2, 3 or 5, all with the Sync Module.

The Blink XT2 should be available now.

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