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How To Install Blink Camera

Are Blink cameras easy to install?

Blink setup is easy, but please follow these steps in order. Installation of the Blink app and devices follows the same sequence regardless of the operating system your device is running.

Why won’t my Blink camera Connect?

Restart your device, or try switching the Wi-Fi setting off and on again to establish a connection. Make sure your mobile device is within range of your router or access point. Check that your router and any access points are powered on. Restarting your Wi-Fi router may also resolve this issue.

How high should I mount my Blink camera?

Mounting the Blink Outdoor Camera is easy and only takes a few minutes. However, you’ll want to make sure it’s installed in the best spot for high visibility and clear footage. Generally speaking, the best spot to mount the device is outside of direct sunlight, around 8-10 feet above the ground.

How much does Blink cost per month?

If you’re interested in purchasing a Blink Subscription Plan, you can opt for a Basic Plan at $3.00 per month per device or a year-long subscription at a two-month discount of $30.

Do Blink cameras record without WIFI?

Blink cameras require a steady Wi-Fi connection to capture and save camera feed. The camera will remain powered on and functional without Wi-Fi, but the feed cannot be viewed.

Are Blink cameras always recording?

Blink is a motion based camera system. The Blink XT2 will record when motion is detected or Live View is active. Blink cameras do not offer continuous recording, though you can leave the system armed for any interval of time.

Can I use blink outdoor camera inside?

Well, the Indoor is just for use indoors, in temperatures between 32 and 95 degrees Fahrenheit, while the Outdoor can operate in temperatures from 4 below zero to 113 degrees Fahrenheit and is water-resistant, so it can survive outside in nearly all conditions.

Can you mount blink camera on brick wall?

Compatible With: All new Blink Outdoor, Blink xt2,Blink indoor, Blink Mini Camera. STANDARD FIT: These Brick Bracket for Blink Camera, for use on bricks 2-1/4″ to 2-3/8″ high. Package includes: 1 × Brick Mount Bracket and 1 Pack Strong Glue. If the problem occurs within three months, it can be returned or exchanged.

How do you install a security camera on a brick wall without drilling?

Three of the most common ways are: Using a removable adhesive strip or suction cup that can be peeled off the wall at a later date without damaging anything. Using a small hook that will only leave a little hole, and doesn’t require any drilling.

Can blink cameras be mounted on brick?

We do supply a regular hardware screws with the Blink XT2 camera mount, but you may likely need to purchase an anchor or other screw type for brick, metal or other depending on the wall surface you were going to mount the camera on.

How do I reconnect my Blink to Wi-Fi?

When the lights match a blinking blue and solid green pattern, then press Discover Device and you are asked to join the Sync Module Wi-Fi network. Tap Join, and then select your Wi-Fi network from the available choices. Carefully enter your Wi-Fi password and tap Join on your keyboard.

What does red light on blink camera mean?

A red light on a battery powered camera appears when the camera is not connected to the internet. When first set up, the camera’s red light flashes 3-4 long blinks and then repeating short blinks after, until the internet connection is established. The red light appears when you first insert batteries.

How far does a blink camera detect motion?

What’s the maximum distance Blink cameras sense motion detection? The maximum motion detection range is approximately 20 feet for all blink cameras. Some factors that influence motion detection are the app sensitivity setting, camera placement, object size, infrared illumination and object temperature.

How many Blink cameras can you have on one module?

Up to ten cameras can connect to a single Sync Module. To add more than ten cameras, or to add cameras at a different location, more than one Sync Module is required. You manage all of your Sync Modules and their attached Blink devices from a single account using the Blink app.

Is Blink going to charge for storage?

there is not fee for storage if you ONLY have blink mini cameras.

Whats better Ring or Blink?

Verdict. Both Blink and Ring have proved to be effective and easy-to-use home security camera systems during our testing. Blink is more affordable and offers more compact devices, and the addition of local storage will be music to the ears of anyone looking for a security camera without on-going costs.

Can I view Blink on my computer?

Unfortunately, you can’t watch your Blink camera recording directly on the PC. However, you can download the Blink Home Monitor Android app on your PC and run it through an Android emulator.

How many phones can connect to Blink?

Can the Blink app be accessed from more than one device? Yes! You can download our app and log into the same account from as many iOS and Android devices as you’d like, so the entire household can receive alerts or check in at home.