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The Sync Module has a physical reset button located next to the USB port on the side of the device (pictured below). This button should only be used to put your Sync Module into setup mode. Pressing this button will bring your system offline until you reconfigure your Sync Module.
Where is the blink module reset button?
The reset button is located on the right-hand side of the Sync Module next to the USB port. Please note that this could take between 15-30 seconds. This will cause the Sync Module to reboot into setup mode.
How do I reset my Blink Sync module?
To reset the module, you will press and hold the reset button on the device’s side—next to the USB port—until the light turns red. This may take 15-30 seconds. You will know that the reset was successful when you see one solid green light and one flashing blue light.
What happens if I unplug my Blink Sync module?
When the power goes out or your Wi-Fi drops (often for no good reason), your Blink cameras can become disconnected. Therefore, you may need to reset your Sync Module to reconfigure its network connection. This reset will allow you to reconfigure your device settings and prompt you to put in new Wi-Fi credentials.
How do I get my blink module back online?
Tap the banner to reach the Sync Module Offline screen. Follow the suggested steps from the Sync Module Offline screen. Verify Wi-Fi connection is working: Reboot the router and wait for internet to return. Verify your Sync Module is displaying a solid green and solid blue light.
How do I sync blink module?
Adding a Sync Module From the home screen, tap the Add Device + icon. The Add Device screen displays your device options. The serial number is also printed as a QR code. Create a new system by tapping the text entry box and providing a name.
How do I unregister blink module?
Tap the settings icon in the home screen’s footer. Select the system that contains the Sync Module you want to remove. Tap on Sync Module. Choose “Delete Sync Module” and then OK.
Where is the reset button on the Blink outdoor camera?
You can reset the blink camera by pressing and holding the reset button on the sync module. Once the light turns red, you have to delete and reinstall the sync module in the Blink App. If you are using a Blink mini camera, you can find the reset button at the bottom of the camera.
Do you have to keep the Blink sync module plugged in?
Answer: Hello! Blink cameras cannot function without an active WiFi connection or an online Sync Module. If internet connectivity is lost or if the Sync Module is powered off, the system will go offline until it both are restored.
What does it mean when Blink camera flashes red?
The Blink Outdoor Camera may be sending you signals that something needs to be fixed by flashing different colors. If you see your camera flashing red, that can mean one of two things: either your device is not connected to the internet, or your battery is running low.
What does it mean when SYNC module is offline?
If you’ve recently made changes to the Wi-Fi network, such as a new router or change of password, tap the Change Wi-Fi button to reconfigure your Sync Module or Mini camera on the new network.
Why is my Blink system not working?
If one of your Blink cameras isn’t responding, you may see error messages like “Camera Busy” or “Thumbnail Failed”. Wait two minutes for Internet service to be restored, then try using your camera again. Power cycle your camera. To do this, remove the batteries for 10 seconds and reinsert them.
Why is my Blink module not connecting to Wi-Fi?
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.
What is the USB port on Blink Sync module for?
The Sync Module has a USB port as well, we intend to release a firmware update for it that will allow video clips to be stored locally in the sync module rather than in the cloud. The camera has a micro-USB port for power in case you don’t want to run the camera with batteries.
Why does my Blink Sync module keep going offline?
If you receive a “Camera Offline” notification that “Your Blink Mini is offline”, it means the Blink servers no longer have communication with the camera. The first, is to check the Wi-Fi internet and the power supply, then check the camera power connection.
Why is the blue light flashing on my Blink module?
The blinking blue light indicates that your camera has already acquired the router information, but the network is poor. You can try as following: Reboot your router.
What is the difference between Blink Sync module and Sync Module 2?
The main difference comes with the upcoming Blink Subscription Plan and with the Blink Sync Module 2. Unlike older Sync Modules, the new version has a USB port for local storage, an attempt to appease customers who don’t want to pay for cloud storage.
How do I turn off the red flashing light on my camera?
To the right of your camera’s serial number, you’ll see a switch that says “REC. LED” with two positions, “ON” and “OFF”. 3. Using tweezers or a similar tool, slide that switch to the off position (toward the top of the camera).
Will any USB flash drive work with Blink?
No matter what generation USB 3.1 you have (USB 3.1 Gen 1 or USB 3.1 Gen 2), it will work with the Blink Sync Module 2. The Sync Module 2 has a USB 2.0 Type A port. The USB standard is backwards compatible, meaning all USB drives can be used with the Sync Module 2, so long as the size is between 1GB and 256 GB.
