Blink Home
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Home automation, Consumer electronics |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Founder | Peter Besen, Don Shulsinger, Dan Grunberg, Stephen Gordon, Doug Chin |
| Fate | Acquired by Amazon |
| Headquarters | United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Security cameras, home security systems, video doorbells |
| Parent | Amazon |
Immedia Semiconductor LLC, operating under the brand name Blink,, is an American company specializing in home automation with a focus on security camera solutions. Established in 2009 by Peter Besen, Don Shulsinger, Dan Grunberg, Stephen Gordon, and Doug Chin, the firm originally concentrated on semiconductor technology before shifting its attention to consumer electronics. In July 2014, Blink successfully secured over US$1 million through a Kickstarter campaign aimed at launching its indoor security camera. Subsequently, the company broadened its offerings to include outdoor cameras, full home security systems, and video doorbell products.
Amazon acquired Blink in December 2017; despite the acquisition, Blink continues to function as a distinct subsidiary. The company's devices are anticipated to be integrated with Amazon Key services. After security vulnerabilities were discovered in 2019 within the Blink XT2 camera system, Amazon responded by releasing software updates to mitigate these issues.
The majority of Blink's manufacturing takes place in China, while some production is conducted in Malaysia by IoT Manufacturing Sdn Bhd.
Blink Video Doorbell
The Blink Video Doorbell is a wireless smart device that allows users to monitor video and audio through connected gadgets. Similar in function to the Ring doorbell, it supports integration with Amazon Alexa and provides a "plus" subscription option for enhanced cloud storage capacity and synchronization across multiple devices.
Blink Dog Camera
Designed for pet owners, the Blink Dog Camera delivers remote monitoring capabilities with 1080p HD video quality and night vision features, addressing the expanding market of smart pet care technology.