How Do I Set My Blink Camera To Night Vision?

How to Enable IR on Blink Cameras

1. Tap the camera settings icon (this is the slider icon.
2. Toward the bottom of this screen, you will see a section called “NIGHT VISION”.
3. This is where you’ll go to enable and configure the infrared illuminator.

Why does my blink camera not have night vision?

Blink camera devices have an 850nm infrared LED light to let Blink cameras show you clear video when there is only darkness. The infrared (IR) LED can be controlled from the Camera Settings page. You reach Camera Settings when you tap the icon at the top of each camera device panel in the Blink app home screen.

Can blink camera see at night?

Blink cameras use night vision with infrared LEDs, so your camera can still see even in low light situations. Let’s take a closer look at how the devices use night vision to monitor your house in the dark, securely, and accurately.

Where is the IR on Blink camera?

As shown below, the IR Light Emitter is located in the lower right area on the front of the camera. If this area is covered, the camera’s Night Vision is limited and imagery will appear dark or blurry.

How do I change the settings on my blink camera?

Each camera has an individual sensitivity setting.

1. From your home screen, tap the settings slider. next to the camera you want to adjust.
2. Scroll down to Sensitivity and move the slider a small distance toward L, for Low.
3. From the home screen, you can arm the system to enable motion detection.

What is the blue light on blink camera?

Hello, the blue light flashing indicates that the camera is detecting movement. It will continue to blink blue for as long as movement is being detected.

How do I hide my infrared lights on my security camera?

Place the duct tape directly over the panel on the security camera and press down with your fingers. Place a second piece of duct tape, identical to the first, over the panel. The density of the duct tape will prevent the glow from the IR LED from being seen.

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 far will a blink camera detect motion?

approximately 20 feet
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.

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.

Can I turn off the blue light on my Blink cameras?

Blink cameras have an activity indicator in the form of a blue color LED light on the front of the camera. For all cameras other than the Indoor, the blue light can be turned off. Blink XT and XT2, have a physical hardware switch inside the camera to control whether the status light is on or off.

What is sensitivity setting on Blink camera?

Sensitivity: Controls motion sensor sensitivity. Low sensitivity detects larger objects in motion. High sensitivity detects smaller objects. Adjust sensitivity then test by creating motion alerts to achieve the right balance for your needs.

How long does Blink footage last?

The maximum storage time for each clip in your clip roll changed to 60 days (30 days in the EU/UK), from a maximum of 365 days previously. Clips that were deleted manually in the Blink app, or automatically deleted due to their age, are immediately and permanently removed from our servers. They cannot be recovered.

What does green light on blink camera mean?

Flashing green light on security camera
A flashing green light on a security camera means there is a local network connection only—no internet connection.

How do I get my blink camera to stop clicking?

It does make a pretty loud click if your IR is set to “auto”. To avoid this, just turn the IR to “on” at night and “off” in the daylight. 5 of 13 found this helpful.

Why is my blink flashing green?

This indicates that the camera has a local connection with a local IP address but has no internet connection. Check to make sure your internet is up and running. The best way to check is to launch a web browser using an actual computer.

What is the difference between infrared and night vision?

Difference Between Night Vision and Thermal Imaging
Thermal imaging does not need any light to function. Night vision works by amplifying nearby visible light. Thermal imaging works by using infrared sensors to detect differences in temperatures of objects in its line of sight.

How do you detect a night vision camera?

One of the simplest ways of discovering hidden surveillance cameras is using a flashlight. For this, simply turn off all the lights and shine a flashlight all around the room. If there is a hidden camera, your light will reflect off of it and it should catch your eye.

How do you fix night vision on security cameras?

The best way to improve a security camera’s night vision is to provide additional lighting to brighten up the area.

1. Provide additional lighting to brighten up the area.
2. Clean the camera’s lens or glass dome regularly to prevent light reflections.
3. Choose the right camera for the area being viewed.

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.

How far does Blink outdoor camera work from WIFI?

How far away can camera units be placed? Assuming a fairly standard home (single building, no unusually dense construction materials), the Sync Module should be able to communicate with Blink units up to (and perhaps over) 100′ away in any direction.