Fed up with Blink?

Ready to upgrade from budget cameras?

What if your security system actually stopped intruders?

Blink

Video doorbell

1

Someone approaches your home

2

Camera records what happens

3

You get a notification (maybe)

4

Crime already happened. You have footage.

scOS

Makes criminals vulnerable

1

Someone approaches your home

2

AI analyses their behaviour in real-time

3

Suspicious? System intervenes automatically

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They leave. Crime prevented.

Can't be jammed. Can't be disabled.

Blink relies on Wi-Fi and only works on 2.4GHz - criminals use cheap jammers to disable it. scOS uses hardwired ethernet that can't be blocked or interfered with.

Blink

Blink cameras can be disabled with a £20 Wi-Fi jammer - and only work within 100 feet of the Sync Module

scOS

Wired PoE cameras from any brand. Can't be jammed. No Wi-Fi dependency. Rock-solid reliability.

Other problems scOS solves

Always on. Always watching.

Battery cameras like Blink can't monitor continuously - it would drain the battery in hours. They only wake up when motion triggers them, missing everything else. scOS analyses every frame, 24/7, because wired cameras never sleep.

Crystal clear. Day and night.

Blink's night vision turns intruders into grainy blobs you can't identify. scOS works with any professional-grade PoE camera - crystal clear footage that actually helps identify suspects.

AI that sees like a human

Blink's basic motion detection triggers on everything - pets, leaves, passing cars. You get notifications constantly. scOS uses AI to understand what's happening, so it only alerts you when it matters.

We're not saying Blink is bad.

It just wasn't built to prevent crime.

It was built to see who’s at your door.

BlinkscOS
Connection TypeWi-Fi 2.4GHz only (can be jammed)Wired Ethernet (immune to jamming)
Power SourceAA batteries (drain in weeks)Wired PoE - always on
Monthly CostSubscription required for recordingFrom £19/month total
MonitoringOnly when motion triggersEvery frame, 24/7
Motion DetectionBasic PIR sensorAI-powered analysis
ResponseRecords after the factPrevents before it happens
Night VisionGrainy, loses detail fastHD clarity day and night
Cross-Camera TrackingNot availableTracks activity between cameras
InstallationDIY wirelessProfessional included
Setup & SupportAmazon help forumsDedicated scOS Architect
Data PracticesSubject to Amazon data policiesData Ethics Zone - plain English data policy

Are Blink Cameras Any Good? An Honest Assessment

If you're searching for a Blink alternative, you've probably discovered that budget cameras come with budget limitations. Blink promises affordable security, but what are you actually getting?

Should I Buy Blink Cameras?

Blink cameras are genuinely cheap - that's the appeal. If you're asking "are Blink cameras any good?" here's the honest answer: they're good at being cheap. But cheap and secure aren't the same thing.

What you get with Blink:

  • Low upfront cost
  • Easy DIY installation
  • Basic motion alerts

What you're sacrificing:

  • 24/7 monitoring - Battery cameras only record when triggered to save power. They're blind the rest of the time.
  • Security - Wi-Fi only (2.4GHz), can be disabled with a £20 jammer
  • Reliability - Must be within 100 feet of Sync Module, batteries drain in weeks with regular traffic
  • Image quality - Night vision turns intruders into grainy blobs you can't identify

Is Blink Worth It for Home Security?

Here's the fundamental question: is Blink worth it if criminals know how to defeat it?

Blink records evidence. You get a notification after someone's already on your property. You might have grainy footage of a theft - but your package is still gone, and you probably can't identify the thief anyway.

The scOS Alternative to Blink

Here's what we believe security should be:

It should detect suspicious activity. Not just motion. Not just "something moved." scOS understands what's happening - a person approaching, someone lingering where they shouldn't, behaviour that doesn't fit the pattern.

It should only alert you when it matters. Just like a person watching your cameras would. No notifications for cats, leaves, or passing cars. Only the things you'd actually want to know about.

It should work without you. Set it up once, then forget about it. No tweaking sensitivity, no adjusting zones, no constant fiddling. Designed to be left alone.

Everything should be included. One price, all features. No premium tiers, no add-ons, no "unlock this capability for £3.99/month."

It should work with cameras you can trust. scOS works with any wired camera brand - professional-grade hardware that can't be jammed and doesn't need batteries.

Making the Switch from Blink

Switching to scOS means moving from budget recording to professional prevention. It's simple. An engineer comes to your property, sets up your Intelligence Hub, and connects your cameras. That's it. Your new system prevents crime from day one.

Ready to design your system?

No pressure. See what a scOS system would look like for your home. Your dedicated scOS Architect will handle the rest.

From £19/mo · Professional installation included · No contract