Immedia Semiconductor LLC,

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Blink, is an American

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company which produces 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

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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.

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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

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and an offering of a "plus" subscription, which allows greater

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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.Blink Sync Module 1 vs 2
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