Blink Home

Blink is a home automation company which produces battery-powered home security cameras. The company was founded in 2009 by Peter Besen, Don Shulsinger and Stephen Gordon. The company was initially started as Immedia Semiconductor Inc in 2009, but pivoted into a consumer electronics company.[1] In 2014, the company had a Kickstarter campaign for their indoor security camera, which raised over US$1 million.[2] Subsequently, Blink later announced an outdoor security camera,[3] home security system,[4] and video doorbell.[5]

Immedia Semiconductor, LLC
FormerlyImmedia Semiconductor Inc
TypeSubsidiary
IndustryHome security
Founded2009
FoundersPeter Besen
Don Shulsinger
Stephen Gordon
HeadquartersAndover, Massachusetts
ProductsHome security cameras, video doorbells
ParentAmazon (2017–present)
Websiteblinkforhome.com

Amazon announced in December 2017 that they had acquired the company.[6] Immedia Semiconductor, LLC continues to operate as an independent subsidiary.[7] 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 a research citing vulnerabilities in the Blink XT2 security camera systems found by vulnerability detection firm Tenable.[8]

References
  1. Bray, Hiawatha (21 December 2017). "Maker of Blink home security cameras bought by Amazon". The Boston Globe. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
  2. Higginbotham, Stacey (21 July 2014). "Could this battery-powered, Wi-Fi camera show chip startups how to find a market?". Gigaom. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
  3. Heater, Brian (5 December 2016). "Blink's home security camera gets an outdoor version". TechCrunch. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
  4. Ricker, Thomas (2 January 2017). "Little Blink camera expands into whole-home security, for a price". The Verge. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
  5. Cipriani, Jason (19 December 2017). "Blink's new $99 video doorbell cam is a breeze to install". ZDNet. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
  6. Maring, Joe (22 December 2017). "Amazon buys smart doorbell and camera maker Blink". Android Central. Mobile Nations. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
  7. Hartmans, Avery (22 December 2017). "Amazon just bought Blink, a startup that makes wireless security cameras". Business Insider. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
  8. CISOMAG (2019-12-12). "Tenable Finds Critical Flaws in Amazon's Smart Security Cameras". CISO MAG | Cyber Security Magazine. Retrieved 2020-03-12.
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