One of the pain points of getting a new smart security system is to set everything up and make it work properly. This is why many people do not update their systems even though they no longer meet their needs. Often, setting up a new system is easier than you think. Today, we will take you step by step by installing the whole blink system around your home. Don’t worry, it will be easy.
Blink provides low-cost smart security cameras and accessories for your home. You can get a complete indoor and outdoor security system from Blink and set it up easily to cover your entire home. If you get multiple products, you need to get it too Sync module Connect all cameras and extend their battery life.
Create an account
First, you’ll need a Blink account to set up and connect all your security devices.
Step 1: Download Blink app And open it on your phone.
Tap Create an account Button at the bottom of the app’s home screen.
Step 2: Select your location and create a password.
Step 3: Set up two-factor authentication (2FA) default using a phone number and PIN.
The app will ask you for your phone number and send you a PIN. You need to enter the PIN to log in to your account You need to have your phone with you whenever you log in from a new device.
Step 4: The app will pop up a window to sign in to your Amazon account. Connecting to Amazon is mainly helpful if you have an Echo device, which can show or announce activities from your camera. At this stage it is easy to link Amazon account with your Blink account, but you can do it later if you want.
Once you’ve signed in to the account, tap Enable use Button
Install sync modules and systems
If you plan to use multiple blink devices, you need to install the sync module.
Step 1: On the home screen of the Blink app, tap Connect the instrument Buttons in the upper-right corner. Tap Sync module And tap Blink wireless camera system. Choosing this option allows you to add cameras and devices to the sync module.
Step 2: You need to enter the serial number of the sync module. Tap All right Allow Blink to access your phone’s camera so you can scan QR codes. Locate the QR code on the back of the sync module and scan it with your phone
Step 3: The app will ask if you are adding the device to an existing or new system. A system is simply a grouping of blink devices that will share an armed status. If you create a new system, enter a name for it
Step 4: Plug in the sync module and wait for the lights to flash to proceed This process can take up to 30 seconds. You are looking for a bright blue light and a steady green light
Step 5: Once the sync module is ready, you’ll get a pop-up on your phone to connect to its Wi-Fi network. Tap Join.
Step 6: Once the Sync module is connected to Wi-Fi, you need to input your Wi-Fi details to make sure the module is connected to your home network.
Step 7: Tap Done To complete and go back to the app’s home screen.
Adding blink camera to system
Now that the sync module is set up, you can start adding cameras and other blink devices to the newly created system. Go back to the Blink app’s home screen to add more products to the system.
Step 1: On the Home screen, tap Plus sign In the upper-right corner to add a specific camera.
Step 2: Tap on the specific model you want to add to the list.
Step 3: Scan the QR code on the camera (this is probably on the back of the device).
Step 4: Once scanned, follow the onboarding prompts in the app.
Each camera in the Blink system has technically its own onboarding mechanism, but in reality, they all follow the same steps as the sync module: scan the QR code, join both Wi-Fi networks, tap DoneAnd you’re done.
Step 5: Once the cameras are connected, you can rename them to the system.
Return to the Home screen, where you will see the newly added camera with a numeric name and a gray thumbnail. Tap on Numeric name And change it to something more easily recognizable, such as a “front door camera.”
Step 6: After renaming the device, tap The camera The icon at the bottom left of the camera thumbnail to update the current photo in the camera view.
Note: The video doorbell can update its thumbnails every half hour if it is connected to a pre-existing doorbell cable.
Step 7: Repeat these steps to add more cameras to your system
FAQ
How to connect Blink with Wi-Fi
Can you use the Blink system without a subscription?
Yes, you can use the Blink Home system without a subscription. You can’t just access certain features. For example, features like video sharing and 60-day unlimited history are only available in Blink’s subscription plans.
Does the blink camera connect to a Wi-Fi or sync module?
Some blink devices can only be used in a system with a sync module, others can be used on your Wi-Fi network without a sync module. For example, the Blink Doorbell and Blink Mini are the only Blink cameras that can only be used with your home Wi-Fi, while Blink Outdoor and Indoor Wireless cameras require a sync module.
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