5:39, if anyone else got stuck on this part & led them to a searching wifi screen & do NOT see there BLINK device listed there after hitting continue on the 'Wait untill the LED lights blink red' screen... On the back of your Blink Doorbell itself. There's a little plastic button right under the Bar code label. Press and hold on to it for a few seconds and the ring on your Blink Doorbell device will now begin to blink red and blue. Now it SHOULD appear on that wifi screen as 'Blank-####'. Select that, then select your home wifi, it'll next ask for your wifi password. After doing that, THEN It'll begin pairing. Not sure why many of these 'How to' videos don't even mention the button on the back but at least this alternative method for pairing your Blink Doorbell should work.
I'm in the UK and have just bought thd kit with the Sync 2 module and so far it seems ok, still to mount it as i need to buy a drill bit and we dont do 7/32" bits the closest is 5.5 millimetres (7/32 is 5.41)... The hardest part i had was setting up the account as once I'd entered an email, created a password, entered phone number and then dntered the confirmation code it consistently took me to a change number/enter code page but after leaving it for 20 minutes it worked fine and setting up in the app was no great issue.... I've tried it out and everything is working fine, even have my position on the wall marked out, just the drill bit to pick up and mount it.
So dang my street i live on is busy with cars passing constantly would that drain my battery in a month or is the motion sensor setting really a saver on that?
I am granny gadget challenged. No internet, no router. Tryed to set up Blink with Samsung S21, kept getting prompts to connect to nearby wifi. There were many in my neighborhood which I can't connect to without their passwords. Got as far as; Turned on wifi on my phone, then got stuck there. Guess I'll try to get son or granddaughter to help grandma out.
These devices can only work with Wi-Fi in your home. You can easily get wifi at home through your phone carrier (for a monthly fee). That would be the best if you want to have smart devices at home.
If you get a cheap router you can probably set it up. It wouldn’t have internet because that you would need a modem and a subscription to an internet provider. But a wifi router is basically a switch/hub that you can connect all your devices to and they can communicate.
Great info here. I plan to get the doorbell camera, do I need to get the optional sync device in order to have recorded video clips in the Blink cloud? I'm willing to pay the yearly subscription, I just need to know if I must buy something besides the doorbell cam?
Yes, you need a module. I forgot to mention that in my video because I've had one for a few years now. But they are around $34 or if you buy the bundle, you can get both for $54 right now on Amazon.
@MoDavI-sl7iy so ring doorbell or ring cameras will cost you money every month for almost everything they offer. Blink gives you almost everything for free. But does have a money fee for some additional benefits. Sadly soon all cameras you buy for your home will require a monthly fee just to operate. Long way of saying no I haven't owned a ring product, but I have used one at my parents' house.
Hello I just got one of those and I'm using my cellphone as a monitor but I'm not able to see anything unless the bell is rang. How can I do to have my video doorbell recording all day?
@@AtHomewithLucas When I try to view the camera, Blink doesn't show it to me, Alexa says it's incompatible, I don't subscribe to any Blink plan and I don't have any Sync module.
Do I need internet to watch live videos and record videos? What do you need for a video to be recorded? Do I need an additional device to record videos? thanks
Yes you need the blink sync device and internet...it's actualy being sold with the Blink Doorbell on Amazon 👇 Blink Video Doorbell + Sync Module 2 a.co/d/6OTnmGI
Hi? I have already blink video doorbell with sync module 2. With it can see the live view. I just have another one and trying to add this to existing system. But couldn't get live view on it. While i add the second doorbell it's ask will i add with sync module? I scanned the QR code of sync module 2, it's shows sync module is already registered! So i add second doorbell without sync module. With first doorbell i can see the live view but not with second one! I am a not tech person! Please help me out if you can!
@xubaerimran790 well it's weird because you should be able to add the doorbell just like a camera. I have two cameras and one doorbell with no problems. So you should be able to add the doorbell no problem.
@sashakelley4823 Yes, blink cams don't record 24/7 they just record clips. But if someone comes up to your camera, they will be recorded and you can download the clip to your phone or tablet.
@@AtHomewithLucas I use an Android device and the same problem, the code does not reach me. I even changed the SIM card, meaning the number is the same problem, I do not receive the digital electronic code. Is there an alternative application?
I think it's a great device, but the instructions suck. I could not figure out how to get the 2-way audio to work until I watched this video. I mainly want this for deliveries that require my signature.
When I tested it by ringing the bell, it looks like I click the notification at the top of my Blink app to turn on the Audio. One annoying feature, When making a setting change, I have to ring the bell or wait 24hr for it to go into effect.
Multiple ways. 1. Open the Blink app then click the video camera icon and it will live view. 2. Open the Alexa app and click cameras then blink doorbell. 3. Just ask Alexa to show blink doorbell.
I first used blink security cameras in 2021, I don't remember why but I deleted the whole setup off my phone, I emailed blink but it took so long to get a reply and as ime not techy at all i didn't understand the reply, they just said to use my user name and change password which I tried to do but didn't work as when trying to match my cameras with sync model it said the cameras were registed to another sync model so obviously couldnt use the system. So what I need to know is how can I use my indoor cameras with with my old sync model i cant use, or is there a way to make the old sync or cameras usable again...
Okay the first question is do you have Xfinity? Second question have you split your wifi? That's how you get Blink devices to work. If yiu do have Xfinity I can help get your devices working again.
I’ve found …. that a ‘LOT of people’ that come up my door, WON’T push the Doorbell [button] for fear of being on video (I guess). What they don’t realize is; they’re being recorded anyway - “regardless of them pushing the doorbell button”. Which brings me to a Question: Why bother purchasing a video Doorebell when you can just mount another camera on your porch [instead] of a Doorbell cam? Why put out the extra expense for a 1/2 ass useless gadget??
My thought is that most people don't push the button because A they don't want to wake the baby or make the dog bark or get the kids running to the door. B they know that regardless of pushing the button, a notification will get to the home owner. As for a camera vs. doorbell cam. The camera makes people feel they are being recorded and watched, but a doorbell doesn't make people feel the same way.
mine is frozen for 2 days alls it does is search it worked fine for the first two day anybody have any idea how to fixx b4 i send back sn email to them two days ago no answer
Did you restart your router (unplug it plug back in) Did you restart your blink doorbell (remove batteries put back in)? Did you unplug your sync modular and plug back in?
Do I need to buy the sync module so that my doorbell rings inside the house? I mean... will the sync module ring if someone rings my doorbell?
You need the sync modular. If you don't have it the doorbell won't work.
Watch this video I talk about the doorbell ringing inside your house. th-cam.com/video/P4F40yuajcQ/w-d-xo.html
5:39, if anyone else got stuck on this part & led them to a searching wifi screen & do NOT see there BLINK device listed there after hitting continue on the 'Wait untill the LED lights blink red' screen... On the back of your Blink Doorbell itself. There's a little plastic button right under the Bar code label. Press and hold on to it for a few seconds and the ring on your Blink Doorbell device will now begin to blink red and blue. Now it SHOULD appear on that wifi screen as 'Blank-####'. Select that, then select your home wifi, it'll next ask for your wifi password. After doing that, THEN It'll begin pairing. Not sure why many of these 'How to' videos don't even mention the button on the back but at least this alternative method for pairing your Blink Doorbell should work.
Thanks
I'm in the UK and have just bought thd kit with the Sync 2 module and so far it seems ok, still to mount it as i need to buy a drill bit and we dont do 7/32" bits the closest is 5.5 millimetres (7/32 is 5.41)... The hardest part i had was setting up the account as once I'd entered an email, created a password, entered phone number and then dntered the confirmation code it consistently took me to a change number/enter code page but after leaving it for 20 minutes it worked fine and setting up in the app was no great issue.... I've tried it out and everything is working fine, even have my position on the wall marked out, just the drill bit to pick up and mount it.
Hey hope all went well for you. Sorry I didn't reply sooner. 🤦♂️😁
Accept or decline idea is excellent
Hopefully, they will add it at some point soon 🤞
@@AtHomewithLucas hopefully so
This was SUPER helpful. Thanks!
So happy to hear that! 😁
I was just about to get this, until I came across your video! I want budget but not with these issues! I'll keep looking. Thanks
Hey, let me know what you find. I know of a few budget doorbell cameras but haven't used any myself.
Thanks for your help brother great review😊
So happy to hear that. Have a great new year 💯🎊😀
Very good demostration.
Hey thanks glad I could help 💯😀
Thanks for the review very helpful
Always happy when I can help others. 😀
So dang my street i live on is busy with cars passing constantly would that drain my battery in a month or is the motion sensor setting really a saver on that?
Did you set your motion zones? If you do, you shouldn't get so many notifications.
I am granny gadget challenged. No internet, no router. Tryed to set up Blink with Samsung S21, kept getting prompts to connect to nearby wifi. There were many in my neighborhood which I can't connect to without their passwords. Got as far as; Turned on wifi on my phone, then got stuck there. Guess I'll try to get son or granddaughter to help grandma out.
These devices can only work with Wi-Fi in your home. You can easily get wifi at home through your phone carrier (for a monthly fee). That would be the best if you want to have smart devices at home.
If you get a cheap router you can probably set it up. It wouldn’t have internet because that you would need a modem and a subscription to an internet provider. But a wifi router is basically a switch/hub that you can connect all your devices to and they can communicate.
That's a great idea! 👍 🙂
Great info here. I plan to get the doorbell camera, do I need to get the optional sync device in order to have recorded video clips in the Blink cloud? I'm willing to pay the yearly subscription, I just need to know if I must buy something besides the doorbell cam?
Oh yeah, you do need the sync device. My bad, I didn't even think about that. I have had the Blink cams for years now. Lol
Do you need to buy anything extra for the blink to work? I saw a video stating you have to buy a blink module.
Yes, you need a module. I forgot to mention that in my video because I've had one for a few years now. But they are around $34 or if you buy the bundle, you can get both for $54 right now on Amazon.
@@AtHomewithLucas okay. Thank you. Oan: Have you tried the ring door bell? If so, what do you think about that one?
@MoDavI-sl7iy so ring doorbell or ring cameras will cost you money every month for almost everything they offer. Blink gives you almost everything for free. But does have a money fee for some additional benefits. Sadly soon all cameras you buy for your home will require a monthly fee just to operate.
Long way of saying no I haven't owned a ring product, but I have used one at my parents' house.
If u have two blink doorbell do I need two modules or one?
Just one will cover all your blink doorbells and cameras.
How are you getting the live view on battery only? Are you using an added synch module in the house?
I have the Blink sync modular that came with my old Blink cams I got years ago.
Hello I just got one of those and I'm using my cellphone as a monitor but I'm not able to see anything unless the bell is rang. How can I do to have my video doorbell recording all day?
No, it only records clips after motion is detected. If you want all-day recording, you need to buy a Wyze doorbell cam.
you are using the Blink hub to see the câmera on Echoshow ?
No, the echo show will connect to the Blink servers to see the doorbell cam. Just like a phone or tablet does when they use the Blink app.
@@AtHomewithLucas When I try to view the camera, Blink doesn't show it to me, Alexa says it's incompatible, I don't subscribe to any Blink plan and I don't have any Sync module.
@JeraroGames you need the sync module for the cameras to work.
@@AtHomewithLucas ok thanks
So it captures things without ringing the door bell ? We just got one and the only time it’s recording is if you ring the doorbell
Is the motion tracking turned on? It's the icon that looks like a person moving fast (blue if activated and grey if not)
Do I need internet to watch live videos and record videos? What do you need for a video to be recorded? Do I need an additional device to record videos? thanks
Yes you need the blink sync device and internet...it's actualy being sold with the Blink Doorbell on Amazon 👇
Blink Video Doorbell + Sync Module 2 a.co/d/6OTnmGI
🇨🇦I have the same blink camera I'm having some issues with recording to the USB😮
Oh do you have a Blink Subscription plan?
Do I need an I Phone to make this work ? My samsung does not look at all like your settings ?
No both ios and android blink apps look the same.
What are you having trouble with?
I don’t have much idea about it. I’m not a tech person. Is it show live footage or only when you press the door bell?
Only when the doorbell is pressed. But you can see live view through the app anytime. Also you can ask your Echo "show me doorbel"l to see live view.
So can i just power it with batteries to watch it live im guessing i cant whatch live with out the sync module cirrect ???
Correct
Usually, you get the sync modular with a blink camera, or you buy the doorbell bundle.
Why are my settings different from all videos I have seen ? My seem to be just basic settings. I cant even check my firmware.
Blink just updated the app so it looks totally different. Firmware updates are done automatically so the Blink devices are always up to date.
Do you connect the doorbell with the outdoor cameras on the same sync unit...
Yes you do
@@AtHomewithLucas Thank you Lucus
Happy to help 😀
Hi? I have already blink video doorbell with sync module 2. With it can see the live view. I just have another one and trying to add this to existing system. But couldn't get live view on it. While i add the second doorbell it's ask will i add with sync module? I scanned the QR code of sync module 2, it's shows sync module is already registered! So i add second doorbell without sync module. With first doorbell i can see the live view but not with second one! I am a not tech person! Please help me out if you can!
Just delete the second doorbell then add it back without assigning a sync modular. Should just add fine.
@@AtHomewithLucas actually i want live view on it. Is it possible? Thank you.
@xubaerimran790 well it's weird because you should be able to add the doorbell just like a camera. I have two cameras and one doorbell with no problems. So you should be able to add the doorbell no problem.
How do I get those two icons for the camera and live view? It only gives me event response or live view when it’s pressed
Do you have an iPhone?
Same question, I have an IPhone
@@antoinettebrown5981 apparently you have to buy the sync module to have access to live viewing
Yeh if you don’t catch the person live- you can’t go back and watch it later :(
@sashakelley4823 Yes, blink cams don't record 24/7 they just record clips. But if someone comes up to your camera, they will be recorded and you can download the clip to your phone or tablet.
can you see a live view from your phone anytime, or only when door bell is pressed?
Anytime 👍💯😁
Hello, please answer the question: Is there an alternative to the Blink application because I cannot create an account?
What phone or device are you trying to make an account on?
@@AtHomewithLucas
iPhone 12,I am from Iraq ,I am from Iraq
Can you use a different device like android/Samsung or another iPhone?
@@AtHomewithLucas
I use an Android device and the same problem, the code does not reach me. I even changed the SIM card, meaning the number is the same problem, I do not receive the digital electronic code. Is there an alternative application?
@dilnet2879 no sorry there's no other application.
so the doorbell rings.. on your phone?
Yes, and if you have a blink mini or echo device, it will chime inside your house.
my video quality is very blurry I changed the settings & everything , do you know why ?
How far is your doorbell from your router/wifi hotspot?
Did you put the image quality on Best?
I think it's a great device, but the instructions suck. I could not figure out how to get the 2-way audio to work until I watched this video. I mainly want this for deliveries that require my signature.
Hope you figured it out
When I tested it by ringing the bell, it looks like I click the notification at the top of my Blink app to turn on the Audio. One annoying feature, When making a setting change, I have to ring the bell or wait 24hr for it to go into effect.
Do you have to have a landline to have blink camera
No you don't. 😁
Okay thank you so much
@dawnarchie4995 you're welcome
Great review, simply what we’ve come to expect from your channel, thanks for sharing.
Hey, thank you very much 😁
My camera not picking up movements, motions Help 🤔
Do you have motion zones on? What is your motion sensitivity level? Have you removed the batteries to reset the doorbell cam?
I dont see in the app where i connect the 2 way audio
You have to turn the phone or tablet sideways to see the microphone for two-way audio
Man, when I pressed blink doorbell, my echo show 10 wont show the live view but notifications.
You have to ask "alexa, show me blink doorbell"
My camera looks nothing like this. It grainy. Cant really see definition.
Oh that's no good. Are you sure it's in HD?
do i need batteries if im hard wired?
No you dont
@@AtHomewithLucas - I think you do, from what I've read. The wiring only provides connectivity to your existing doorbell chime.
My chime is not working on the blink it only rings on my phone
Try unplugging your echo or echos and see if that helps.
How do I view live video ?
Multiple ways.
1. Open the Blink app then click the video camera icon and it will live view.
2. Open the Alexa app and click cameras then blink doorbell.
3. Just ask Alexa to show blink doorbell.
I don’t see a video camera icon 🤔 where exactly would that be located on the app ?
Open the Blink app then press the Play (icon) button, and you will see live view
Never got any pictures or images on my Blink while trying to setup.
Oh that's not good. How is it going now? Any better?
I first used blink security cameras in 2021, I don't remember why but I deleted the whole setup off my phone, I emailed blink but it took so long to get a reply and as ime not techy at all i didn't understand the reply, they just said to use my user name and change password which I tried to do but didn't work as when trying to match my cameras with sync model it said the cameras were registed to another sync model so obviously couldnt use the system. So what I need to know is how can I use my indoor cameras with with my old sync model i cant use, or is there a way to make the old sync or cameras usable again...
Okay the first question is do you have Xfinity? Second question have you split your wifi? That's how you get Blink devices to work. If yiu do have Xfinity I can help get your devices working again.
How can you get Motion detected without paying?
You don't have to pay for motion detection
Is it saying you need to pay?
@@AtHomewithLucas
Oh
Than how can how do I get notifications?
Can you tell me how to do it?
@@AtHomewithLucas
I didn’t see.
No I dont
I’ve found …. that a ‘LOT of people’ that come up my door, WON’T push the Doorbell [button] for fear of being on video (I guess). What they don’t realize is; they’re being recorded anyway - “regardless of them pushing the doorbell button”. Which brings me to a Question: Why bother purchasing a video Doorebell when you can just mount another camera on your porch [instead] of a Doorbell cam? Why put out the extra expense for a 1/2 ass useless gadget??
My thought is that most people don't push the button because A they don't want to wake the baby or make the dog bark or get the kids running to the door. B they know that regardless of pushing the button, a notification will get to the home owner. As for a camera vs. doorbell cam. The camera makes people feel they are being recorded and watched, but a doorbell doesn't make people feel the same way.
None of these screens in video show up while I'm trying to setup my Blink.
Oh no that's terrible. Did you figure it out?
Once they make improvements, the price will increase as well. You get what you pay for. Lol
So true lol
Needs HDR not a light during the daytime 🤣
I was thinking of the ones on schools or businesses. Those always have a light that comes on at all hours of the day.
Lost me at the 5th “right quick”.
Yeah I'm aware lol I try to edit out my repetitive "right quick, okay, alright" from my videos. I totally agree it's annoying 🤦♂️
The audio on camera is poor and can barley hear via 2 way talk
Oh no what device are you using with the camera?
The sound affect are annoying man
Thanks for bringing that to my attention. Hopefully you are the only one who thinks so.
How far can you have doorbell from your hifi
50 feet
that was not fast lol
Lol sorry
Bullshit came ❤😡🤬🤬🤬
What?
Too long!!
Hey thanks for your feedback. 💯🙂
mine is frozen for 2 days alls it does is search it worked fine for the first two day anybody have any idea how to fixx b4 i send back sn email to them two days ago no answer
Did you restart your router (unplug it plug back in)
Did you restart your blink doorbell (remove batteries put back in)?
Did you unplug your sync modular and plug back in?