Cameras integration
Amcrest Indoor CamvsBlink Outdoor
Side-by-side smart home compatibility — HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, and Matter.
Amcrest Indoor Cam
2/5
ecosystems (native)
Better pickBlink Outdoor
1/5
ecosystems (native)
| Ecosystem | Amcrest Indoor Cam | Blink Outdoor |
|---|---|---|
| Apple HomeKit | ⚠ Workaround required | ⚠ Workaround required |
| Amazon Alexa | ✓ Native support | ✓ Native support |
| Google Home | ✓ Native support | ✕ No |
| Samsung SmartThings | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Matter | ✕ No | ✕ No |
Which should you buy?
Amcrest Indoor Cam supports more ecosystems natively. If you want the fewest workarounds, it's the stronger pick.
Amcrest Indoor Cam works natively with Google Home, where Blink Outdoor requires a workaround or has no support.
Amcrest Indoor Cam
Legend
✓ Native supportWorks out of the box✓ MatterSupported via Matter standard⚠ Workaround requiredPossible with a bridge/hub✕ NoNot supported