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| | name = Immedia Semiconductor, LLC | | name = Immedia Semiconductor, LLC | ||
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| | website = {{url|https://blinkforhome.com}} | | website = {{url|https://blinkforhome.com}} | ||
| }}{{More sources|date=May 2023}} | }}{{More sources|date=May 2023}} | ||
| '''Blink''' is an American ] company which produces battery-powered home ]s. The company was founded in 2009 by Peter Besen, Don Shulsinger, Dan Grunberg, Stephen Gordon, and Doug Chin. The company was initially started as Immedia Semiconductor Inc in 2009, but pivoted into a consumer electronics company.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2017/12/21/maker-blink-home-security-cameras-bought-amazon/xQ7TbzYxowUkZ1YsqwQedL/story.html| |
'''Blink''' is an American ] company which produces battery-powered home ]s. The company was founded in 2009 by Peter Besen, Don Shulsinger, Dan Grunberg, Stephen Gordon, and Doug Chin. The company was initially started as Immedia Semiconductor Inc in 2009, but pivoted into a consumer electronics company.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Bray |first=Hiawatha |date=December 21, 2017 |title=Maker of Blink home security cameras bought by Amazon |url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2017/12/21/maker-blink-home-security-cameras-bought-amazon/xQ7TbzYxowUkZ1YsqwQedL/story.html |url-access=limited |access-date=December 22, 2017 |work=]}}</ref> In July 2014, the company had a ] campaign for their indoor security camera, which raised over US$1 million.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Higginbotham |first=Stacey |date=July 21, 2014 |title=Could this battery-powered, Wi-Fi camera show chip startups how to find a market? |url=https://gigaom.com/2014/07/21/could-this-battery-powered-wi-fi-camera-show-chip-startups-how-to-find-a-market/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171223043959/https://gigaom.com/2014/07/21/could-this-battery-powered-wi-fi-camera-show-chip-startups-how-to-find-a-market/ |archive-date=December 23, 2017 |access-date=December 22, 2017 |publisher=]}}</ref> Subsequently, Blink later announced an outdoor security camera,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Heater |first=Brian |date=December 5, 2016 |title=Blink's home security camera gets an outdoor version |url=https://techcrunch.com/2016/12/05/blink-xt/ |access-date=December 22, 2017 |publisher=]}}</ref> home security system,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ricker |first=Thomas |date=January 2, 2017 |title=Little Blink camera expands into whole-home security, for a price |url=https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/1/2/14052292/blink-camera-seecurity-price-date |access-date=December 22, 2017 |work=]}}</ref> and video doorbell.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Cipriani |first=Jason |date=December 19, 2017 |title=Blink's new $99 video doorbell cam is a breeze to install |url=https://www.zdnet.com/article/blinks-new-99-video-doorbell-cam-is-a-breeze-to-install/ |access-date=December 22, 2017 |publisher=]}}</ref> | ||
| ] announced in December 2017 that they had acquired the company.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.androidcentral.com/amazon-buys-smart-doorbell-and-camera-maker-blink |
] announced in December 2017 that they had acquired the company.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Maring |first=Joe |date=December 22, 2017 |title=Amazon buys smart doorbell and camera maker Blink |url=https://www.androidcentral.com/amazon-buys-smart-doorbell-and-camera-maker-blink |access-date=December 22, 2017 |work=Android Central |publisher=Mobile Nations}}</ref> Immedia Semiconductor, LLC continues to operate as an independent subsidiary.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Hartmans |first=Avery |date=December 22, 2017 |title=Amazon just bought Blink, a startup that makes wireless security cameras |url=http://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-buys-blink-wireless-security-camera-startup-2017-12 |access-date=December 22, 2017 |work=]}}</ref> It is anticipated that Blink's technology will be used for the ] service. | ||
| In December 2019, Amazon rolled out patches in response to research citing vulnerabilities in the Blink XT2 security camera systems found by vulnerability detection firm Tenable.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cisomag.com/amazons-blink-smart-security-cameras-vulnerable-to-attacks/| |
In December 2019, Amazon rolled out patches in response to research citing vulnerabilities in the Blink XT2 security camera systems found by vulnerability detection firm Tenable.<ref>{{Cite web |last=CISOMAG |date=December 12, 2019 |title=Tenable Finds Critical Flaws in Amazon's Smart Security Cameras |url=https://www.cisomag.com/amazons-blink-smart-security-cameras-vulnerable-to-attacks/ |access-date=March 12, 2020 |website=CISO MAG {{!}} Cyber Security Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
| Most Blink products are made in China, while others are made in Malaysia by IoT Manufacturing Sdn Bhd. | Most Blink products are made in China, while others are made in Malaysia by IoT Manufacturing Sdn Bhd. | ||
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| == Products == | == Products == | ||
| === Blink Video Doorbell === | === Blink Video Doorbell === | ||
| The blink video doorbell is a wirelessly connected smart device that allows video and audio to be viewed via another device. It works similarly to the ], including in its ability to connect to ] and an offering of a "plus" subscription, which allows greater ] capacity and syncing of multiple devices.<ref>{{Cite web | |
The blink video doorbell is a wirelessly connected smart device that allows video and audio to be viewed via another device. It works similarly to the ], including in its ability to connect to ] and an offering of a "plus" subscription, which allows greater ] capacity and syncing of multiple devices.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mike Prospero |date=May 24, 2022 |title=Blink Video Doorbell review |url=https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/blink-video-doorbell |access-date=November 28, 2022 |website=Tom's Guide |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Casserly |first=Martyn |title=Blink Video Doorbell review |url=https://www.techadvisor.com/article/827853/blink-video-doorbell-review-2.html |access-date=November 28, 2022 |website=Tech Advisor |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Priest |first=David |title=Blink Video Doorbell Review |url=https://www.cnet.com/home/security/blink-video-doorbell-review/ |access-date=November 28, 2022 |website=CNET |language=en}}</ref> | ||
| === Blink Dog Camera === | === Blink Dog Camera === | ||
| The Blink Dog Camera is a smart device designed to provide pet owners with a method of monitoring their pets when the owners are not at home. The camera contains high-definition 1080p video and night vision capabilities.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cidem |first=Ali |title=Blink Dog Camera Review 2023: A Smart Solution for Pet Monitoring |url=https://www.smartpawtech.com/blink-dog-camera-review/ |access-date= |
The Blink Dog Camera is a smart device designed to provide pet owners with a method of monitoring their pets when the owners are not at home. The camera contains high-definition 1080p video and night vision capabilities.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cidem |first=Ali |date=July 13, 2023 |title=Blink Dog Camera Review 2023: A Smart Solution for Pet Monitoring |url=https://www.smartpawtech.com/blink-dog-camera-review/ |access-date=August 17, 2023 |website=Smartpawtech |language=en}}</ref><ref></ref> | ||
| == References == | == References == | ||
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Revision as of 20:19, 8 September 2024
Home automation company
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| Formerly | Immedia Semiconductor Inc |
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| Company type | Subsidiary |
| Industry | Home security |
| Founded | 2009; 15 years ago (2009) |
| Founders | Peter Besen Don Shulsinger Dan Grunberg Stephen Gordon Doug Chin |
| Headquarters | Andover, Massachusetts |
| Products | Home security cameras, video doorbells |
| Parent | Amazon (2017–present) |
| Website | blinkforhome |
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Blink is an American home automation company which produces battery-powered home security cameras. The company was founded in 2009 by Peter Besen, Don Shulsinger, Dan Grunberg, Stephen Gordon, and Doug Chin. The company was initially started as Immedia Semiconductor Inc in 2009, but pivoted into a consumer electronics company. In July 2014, the company had a Kickstarter campaign for their indoor security camera, which raised over US$1 million. Subsequently, Blink later announced an outdoor security camera, home security system, and video doorbell.
Amazon announced in December 2017 that they had acquired the company. Immedia Semiconductor, LLC continues to operate as an independent subsidiary. It is anticipated that Blink's technology will be used for the Amazon Key service.
In December 2019, Amazon rolled out patches in response to research citing vulnerabilities in the Blink XT2 security camera systems found by vulnerability detection firm Tenable.
Most Blink products are made in China, while others are made in Malaysia by IoT Manufacturing Sdn Bhd.
Products
Blink Video Doorbell
The blink video doorbell is a wirelessly connected smart device that allows video and audio to be viewed via another device. It works similarly to the Ring doorbell, including in its ability to connect to Amazon Alexa and an offering of a "plus" subscription, which allows greater cloud storage capacity and syncing of multiple devices.
Blink Dog Camera
The Blink Dog Camera is a smart device designed to provide pet owners with a method of monitoring their pets when the owners are not at home. The camera contains high-definition 1080p video and night vision capabilities.
References
- Bray, Hiawatha (December 21, 2017). "Maker of Blink home security cameras bought by Amazon". The Boston Globe. Retrieved December 22, 2017.
- Higginbotham, Stacey (July 21, 2014). "Could this battery-powered, Wi-Fi camera show chip startups how to find a market?". Gigaom. Archived from the original on December 23, 2017. Retrieved December 22, 2017.
- Heater, Brian (December 5, 2016). "Blink's home security camera gets an outdoor version". TechCrunch. Retrieved December 22, 2017.
- Ricker, Thomas (January 2, 2017). "Little Blink camera expands into whole-home security, for a price". The Verge. Retrieved December 22, 2017.
- Cipriani, Jason (December 19, 2017). "Blink's new $99 video doorbell cam is a breeze to install". ZDNet. Retrieved December 22, 2017.
- Maring, Joe (December 22, 2017). "Amazon buys smart doorbell and camera maker Blink". Android Central. Mobile Nations. Retrieved December 22, 2017.
- Hartmans, Avery (December 22, 2017). "Amazon just bought Blink, a startup that makes wireless security cameras". Business Insider. Retrieved December 22, 2017.
- CISOMAG (December 12, 2019). "Tenable Finds Critical Flaws in Amazon's Smart Security Cameras". CISO MAG | Cyber Security Magazine. Retrieved March 12, 2020.
- Mike Prospero (May 24, 2022). "Blink Video Doorbell review". Tom's Guide. Retrieved November 28, 2022.
- Casserly, Martyn. "Blink Video Doorbell review". Tech Advisor. Retrieved November 28, 2022.
- Priest, David. "Blink Video Doorbell Review". CNET. Retrieved November 28, 2022.
- Cidem, Ali (July 13, 2023). "Blink Dog Camera Review 2023: A Smart Solution for Pet Monitoring". Smartpawtech. Retrieved August 17, 2023.
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