Cameras integration
Blink MinivsReolink E1 Outdoor Camera
Side-by-side smart home compatibility — HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, and Matter.
Blink Mini
1/5
ecosystems (native)
Reolink E1 Outdoor Camera
2/5
ecosystems (native)
Better pick| Ecosystem | Blink Mini | Reolink E1 Outdoor Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Apple HomeKit | ⚠ Workaround required | ⚠ Workaround required |
| Amazon Alexa | ✓ Native support | ✓ Native support |
| Google Home | ✕ No | ✓ Native support |
| Samsung SmartThings | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Matter | ✕ No | ✕ No |
Which should you buy?
Reolink E1 Outdoor Camera supports more ecosystems natively. If you want the fewest workarounds, it's the stronger pick.
Reolink E1 Outdoor Camera works natively with Google Home, where Blink Mini requires a workaround or has no support.
Blink Mini
Legend
✓ Native supportWorks out of the box✓ MatterSupported via Matter standard⚠ Workaround requiredPossible with a bridge/hub✕ NoNot supported