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.

Does the blink sync module need to stay 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.

Does blink mini work without sync module?

Does Mini require a Sync module to work? No, Mini just requires USB power through a standard adapter (included), and a Wi-Fi internet connection. Mini does not need a sync module; however, it can be added to an existing system that uses one.

What happens if I delete my Blink Sync module?

Cameras attach to a system through the Sync Module, and the Blink app manages systems. When you delete a system, all of the devices on that system are also deleted.When you delete individual devices, remember that the “system” still exists even with no devices attached.

Do Blink cameras work when unplugged?

If only your Sync Module is offline and your WiFi is functional, your camera may still detect motion and record and upload clips for a short time period. If you are going to store your Blink system for an extended time period, we recommend removing the batteries from the cameras.

Can I move my sync module?

To move your system to a new location or Wi-Fi network, you will reconfigure the Sync Module for its new network. You may also have success in a new location if you use the exact same Wi-Fi configuration, but performance is not guaranteed. It is usually best to reconfigure the Sync Module for the new network.

What is the purpose of the Blink Sync module?

The Sync Module receives information from the Blink servers through your local Wi-Fi, and sends commands to system devices with a Low Frequency Radio (LFR). Cameras receive information from the Sync Module, then send images and notifications through your local Wi-Fi.

Does Blink mini record continuously?

Blink cameras do not offer continuous recording, though you can leave the system armed for any interval of time.

How can I record Blink without subscription?

Blink Video Doorbell, Outdoor, Indoor (gen 2), and Mini cameras on a Blink Subscription Plan have access to the newest cloud based features. To save clips without a subscription, use Local Storage on a Sync Module 2 with USB drive (sold separately).

Does Blink camera connect to WIFI or sync module?

Blink’s original Indoor, XT, and XT2 cameras will only connect to the same Wi-Fi SSID that the Sync Module is connected to. To set up these cameras with an extender, be sure to rename the Wi-Fi extender SSID to be the same the main Wi-Fi network, and use the same password.

How do I temporarily disable my blink 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).

How do I delete photos from Blink?

To do this, swipe left (touch the screen and slide from right to left ( ?n ) on the clip that you’d like to delete. The clip shows “Delete” next to it, which you can then tap. You will not be prompted to confirm, so make sure that you really want to delete the clip.

How do I turn off blink camera offline?

The following explains how to delete your camera when it’s offline.

1. On the Home screen, tap on the “Camera Offline” notification button.
2. Tap on the red “Delete” button at the bottom of this screen.
3. Tap DELETE to remove the camera and be brought back to the home screen.

How far can the Blink sync module be from router?

100′
Assuming standard construction techniques (single building, no unusually dense construction materials) the Sync Module should be able to communicate with Blink cameras up to (and perhaps over) 100′ away in any direction. We also recommend keeping the Sync Module near your wireless router for best signal strength.

How long do batteries last in Blink cameras?

2 years
Blink Video Doorbell, Outdoor and Indoor (gen 2), and XT2 cameras can expect battery life of up to 2 years, based on 5,882 seconds of Live View, 43,200 seconds of motion-activated recording and 4,788 seconds of Live View with two-way talk. This is roughly 70 seconds per day.

Can someone else access my Blink camera?

You can only invite users from your desktop because it is not possible to access the Admin portal from the mobile Blink app. Anyone can be invited to join you on Blink and you can begin working together from the moment they activate their Blink account.

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.

How do I reconnect my Blink Sync module?

If you are having any issues with your Sync Module, it is best to first power cycle the Sync Module by unplugging the power cord from the back of the unit for 10 seconds and then plug it back in. This should cause the device to reboot and then reconnect within 45 seconds displaying a solid blue and solid green light.

Why does my blink camera blink red?

Blink Outdoor, Indoor, XT2, and XT
A red light on a battery powered camera appears when the camera is not connected to the internet.When the batteries are failing, the camera LED flashes Red 5 or 6 times after the Blue recording light goes out.

What is the difference between Blink Module 1 and 2?

With Module 2, you can either view your video clips on the Blink Home Monitor app or plug your drive into your computer and upload any clips you wish to save. For comparison, the Blink XT2 ships with the Sync Module 1, which offers free video cloud storage but has no local storage option.

Can Blink record longer than 60 seconds?

This is in place to avoid sending too many motion alerts during expected motion triggers. To clarify, the camera turns on instantly (within a fraction of a second) to record a video clip when motion is first detected.In Camera Settings, we can adjust the Retrigger time value from 10 to 60 seconds.