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How To Use Blink App

How do I see my blink camera on my phone?

How to View Blink Camera on Your Phone: Download the Blink Home Monitor App. First things first, you’re going to need to download the Blink Home Monitor app. Make sure that your Wi-Fi is enabled and connected. Next, you’re going to need to make sure you have a strong internet connection. Accessing Live View.

Do Blink cameras record all the time?

Blink is a motion based camera system. It records clip up to 60s, then pauses for ten or more seconds, then looks for movement again. So at most you end up with a video record with many gaps. Blink cameras do not offer continuous recording, though you can leave the system armed for any interval of time.

How do I get my blink camera to record?

This button is in the bottom left corner of the main camera image when you are viewing the Home screen. In the Live View screen, the “Save/Discard” toggle controls if that session will be saved to your primary storage location for that system. Tap “Save” to store the session.

How do I setup my blink camera?

Launch the Blink App and tap Create Account at the bottom of the screen. Select your country from the drop-down menu and tap Next. Confirm your region and tap OK. Enter a valid email address, and tap Next. Create a password and tap Create Account. Complete the multi factor account verification process.

Can you access Blink camera remotely?

Can I access my Blink system from my computer? You can not currently access your Blink system from your computer, but purchase of newer cameras and the Sync Module 2 allows you to store up to 256 GB of files on a removable USB drive. The drive can be removed and used with your computer to view the files.

Can you view Blink cameras remotely?

Yes you can. Quality depends on the video quality setting the camera is set to. You can watch this camera live from anywhere as long as your phone has a cell signal or wifi. Also can use Alexa to arm and disarm as needed.

Can you use Blink without subscription?

No. Your Blink products provide their standard features (such as motion alerts, live view, and two-way audio) without any subscription. Blink Subscription Plans offer additional features for those who want them. You can choose to upgrade to unlimited video recording by purchasing a Blink Subscription Plan at any time.

How do I set my Blink to record all day?

Each camera has an individual retrigger time setting. Tap the settings slider. In Camera Settings, we can adjust the Retrigger time value from 10 to 60 seconds. When you have this setting where you want it, tap Save.

How do I know if my Blink camera is on?

On – Displays a green light on the front of the Mini camera when it is active and ready to use, then shows a blue light while recording. Off – Never display the Status LED.

Do Blink cameras record without Wi-Fi?

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.

Does Blink work if Wi-Fi goes out?

Blink cameras can’t operate offline and require a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi Internet connection. Blink systems minimally require a high speed connection of at least 2 Mbps upload speed. Wi-Fi is also important for Blink cameras that need to connect to a Sync Module on the same Wi-Fi network.

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.

How do I connect my Blink camera to WiFi?

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.

Can you zoom in on Blink camera?

A: On the Blink cameras and within the Blink App itself there is not a way to zoom. Users do have the ability to zoom into a motion clip and live view (by triple tapping or pinching and stretching the image).

How do I record Blink without subscription?

You can use your Blink outdoor camera without a subscription plan as long as you don’t care about storing the video clips for later. You will still be able to see your camera’s Live View and get motion alerts to the Blink app even if you don’t have a subscription.

How much does Blink cost?

Blink Cloud Subscriptions Blink Plans Basic Plus 10% off Blink Products No Yes Warranty 1 year As long as subscription is active Number of Cameras 1 Unlimited Price $3 per month $10 per month.