Blink Says Production Underway for $79 Smart Home Video Camera

Blink, a smart home monitoring startup with $6.8 million funding from Kickstarter, venture capital and supply chain partners, is out of beta and into production, said the company Monday. Blink includes HD video monitoring, motion-based video alerts, night vision, onboard storage, temperature sensing and a built-in microphone, said the company. Limited-time preorder pricing starts at $79 for a one-camera system with no monthly fees. A whole-home, five-camera system is $289, Blink said.