I was skeptical about the necessity for home security cameras — a late-night scare has now changed my mind

https://www.techradar.com/author/max-langridge· Jul 8, 2026 · 5:35 AM UTC ·9 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 25 views

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The author, previously skeptical about home security cameras, installed a Ring camera and later captured an attempted break‑in on video. After the incident, they purchased a two‑pack of Blink Outdoor 2K+ cameras during an Amazon Prime Day sale for AU$77. The article discusses the cameras' features, battery life, subscription options, and the potential cost recovery from the subscription fee.

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▪The author installed a Ring Outdoor Stick‑Up Cam as a precaution and later reviewed footage that showed two youths attempting to breach their property at around 1 am.
▪Following the incident, they bought two Blink Outdoor 2K+ cameras on Prime Day for AU$77, noting the cameras’ two‑year battery life and colour night‑vision capability.
▪The Blink cameras require a subscription to store and view footage, costing AU$4.95 per month per device or AU$15 for unlimited devices, though a Sync Module 2 with a USB drive can bypass this fee.
▪The author estimates the subscription cost could be recouped in under four months based on the AU$15 Blink Plus plan.
▪The experience highlighted blind spots in their existing camera setup, prompting the decision to add more outdoor cameras for comprehensive coverage.

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Home Smart Home Home Security I was skeptical about the necessity for home security cameras — a late-night scare has now changed my mind Deals By Max Langridge Published 8 July 2026 Thankfully Prime Day deals makes protecting your home affordable When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Future) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Smart home security cameras are nothing new. They’ve been protecting Australian homes for well over a decade now, but for a long time I never felt the need for them.

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