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Battery Compatibility: Lithium vs Rechargeable AA
Can you save money by using rechargeable AA batteries (Eneloop/NiMH) or standard alkaline batteries in your Blink Outdoor 4?
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⚠️ NO. Do NOT use Alkaline or NiMH Rechargeable AA Batteries.
- Why Alkaline Fails: Alkaline batteries drop voltage rapidly in cold weather, causing the camera to report “battery dead” within weeks.
- Why Rechargeable NiMH Fails: Rechargeable AA batteries output only 1.2 Volts (the Blink camera requires 1.5 Volts to power its IR night vision LEDs and Wi-Fi transmitter).
- Official Requirement: Only use 1.5V Non-Rechargeable Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA Batteries.
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📹 Further Reading: Read our comprehensive Blink Outdoor 4 Security Camera Review — 1080p HD video quality, 2-year AA lithium battery life tests, Sync Module 2 local storage setup, Alexa Echo Show live streaming, and Ring Stick Up Cam comparisons.
