Amazon launches Blink smart home security brand in Australia

Almost seven years after it acquired the brand, Amazon is launching Blink in Australia.

The Blink outdoor camera on a wooden fence

Today, Amazon has officially launched its Blink home security brand in Australia, with the launch of the Blink Mini 2 and Blink Outdoor 4 home security cameras.

But hang on... Doesn't Amazon own Ring? Why does it need a second home security brand at all?

Well, it seems Amazon is launching Blink for a more price-aware market. With the increasing cost of living pressures, Amazon has conducted user research that suggests that almost half of Australians are only willing to invest up to $300 per year on home security products.