Just a heads up. Make sure you add the Sync Module first, then add the video doorbell, then the Blink mini. Be sure to connect to the same 2.4 Ghz WiFi network and be sure to update the firmware on the Blink Mini if you do not see the Chime option in the settings.
Thank you so much for this. I do have a question about the 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network? How does one know one has this? I'm not technology saavy... Thank you! 🤗
@@gloriasilence Hi Gloriasilience, when you connect to your WiFi network, it will let your phone connect by 2.4 Ghz or 5.0 Ghz, so all modems or routers will definitely have the ability to let you connect with either 2.4 or 5.0 Ghz. The problem is that on most phones, you won't be able to tell which band you're connected to. For my WiFi setup at home, I split my WiFi to display the 2.4 and 5.0 Ghz bands separately, so I know what I am connecting to. If you contact your internet company and tell them that you want to have your WiFi display both a 2.4 Ghz and 5.0 Ghz band, they can help walk you through how to do that on your modem that they supplied.
@@gloriasilence Hey Gloria, good luck. To make your request easier, you can say "I need to split my WiFi into two separate SSIDs, one SSID should have the number 5 at the end of it so I know that it is the 5 GHz band." SSID is just the name for the WiFi network. For example, at my home, I have Ayumaya and Ayumaya 5, so I know which one is the 2.4 and which is the 5. Let me know how it goes!
When I click to add the camera as a chime on the doorbell settings it says requires a camera but I’ve got 3 I’ve even removed and added the cameras back 😊
You can try to delete all the cameras from the Blink app then, add the sync module 2 first, then add the video doorbell, then add the Blink mini last. That's how I did it. You can also try to contact Blink support to see what they recommend if you don't want to delete all the cameras and add them back, but I think they may make the same recommendation too.
2 years later... should the Mini 2 chime when the doorbell detects motion? The app on my phone chimes, but the Mini 2 does not. I have double checked all of the settings
Nice video, I didn't realise I could do this so I held off buying a doorbell because I didn't want an Alexa but now I know it works I think I'm gonna pick one up
Hey Al Paca, that's great! They just added this feature about 4 months ago, so you will have to buy the Blink mini and the Blink Video doorbell for this setup to work. Thanks for watching my video 🙂
@@DemCrumblies I've had blink mini for about two years now, just added a pair of blink outdoor cameras, I think a doorbell will be the perfect finishing touch :) do you know how the battery copes in real world use? I worry that I'll be forever replacing them.
Hey Al Paca, the battery life is quite good actually. Blink says you can expect up to 2 years of battery life "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."
100% agree. This is an afterthought solution, which is crazy that no one has the foresight or did enough market research to know that customers would want an indoor chime.
Thanks I'm trying to set this up with a chime. Does the speaker on the Blink Mini communicate with the speaker on the door bell only? Or does it record all conversations in the house. Because I don't want it to do that.
I disconnected mine because I switched to a different doorbell, but I'm pretty sure the Blink Mini would still continue recording. Honestly, the Blink Mini acting as a chime is just an afterthought on Blink's part. It's astounding that such a large company can't just sell a basic chime that plugs into the wall, which doesn't have to piggyback off another camera for basic functionality.
Yea, maybe their next generation they will release a dedicated chime unit and hopefully it's backwards compatible with the first generation too.@@ladonna1902
Thanks for the guide! I just found out this is possible, I thought I would have to buy an Echo device just to have something chime. I already have a mini camera that I never installed so I should be good to go.
Is there a delay from the time the Blink doorbell is pressed to the Blink Mini chime? There's about a 6 second delay on my iphone. I read the Ohmkat wireless chime has no delay. Is this another viable solution?
There is a slight delay, but I remember it only being around 2 to 3 seconds max. If it's taking that long, perhaps the devices are not close enough to the modem or router? Also, I remember if the ringer is pressed, then pressed again fairly soon, it may not register the 2nd press. I actually haven't heard of the Ohmkat wireless chime, but I checked it quickly and it requires too much wiring for me. If you're not fully committed to Blink, I highly recommend buying another video doorbell that either comes with a plug in chime unit in the box or can also be hard wired to your home's existing chime wiring for a more elegant solution. I can recommend some to you, but if you want to stay on the Blink platform, then you'll likely have to stick with Blink's workaround using a Blink Mini or Blink Mini 2.
Hi Ramble Kris, which is the other camera that you have? I believe using the Blink Mini as a chime is meant for the Blink Video Doorbell only, but I can confirm with Blink if you let me know the other camera you have.
It definitely isn't the loudest that I've heard since they just use this camera to act as a chime after the fact instead of designing it to have really loud speakers in mind for chime functionality. You'd have to order it and see how it goes, then return it if it isn't loud enough.
I didn't create a video about the process without a Sync Module, but it appears that you can still use this system without needing a Sync Module: support.blinkforhome.com/en_US/using-blink-video-doorbell/how-do-i-use-my-mini-camera-as-a-chime
The Blink Mini 1 or 1st Generation, which is the one in this video can only be used indoors. It will produce the chime, not your phone. If you want a Blink Mini that can be used outdoors, you have to look at the Blink Mini 2 or 2nd gen here: th-cam.com/video/BUtzQPyr45E/w-d-xo.html and th-cam.com/video/5GGK8Y0zUZs/w-d-xo.html
Hey Amanda, I'm not sure if you need to do that actually. I would try to add the Blink video doorbell when you get it, then go into the Blink mini camera settings and see if you see a new option to use the Blink Mini as a chime unit. Also, be sure the firmware is updated and the Blink app is updated before you attempt to add the Blink video doorbell. Good luck and let me know how it goes!
@@Amandarobertson-d7o Hi, did you manage to fathom how to successfully link your mini camera as a chime to your doorbell? I'm having the same issue as you were by the sounds of it. When tapping on 'use blink mini camera as chime' It says 'requires a camera' and I have 2 linked on my phone already. What an absolute faff! 😒
Hi I've just purchased the Blink mini indoor camera and I can't see any where in the camera settings "Chime Volume" Amazon assured me before purchase that it can be used with the Blink Doorbell as an indoor chime. Where am I going wrong Please ?
Hey Harvey Moon, if you followed my video steps exactly, but you still don't see it, maybe see if there are any updates for the Blink App, and any firmware updates for the mini indoor camera. What is your setup like? One mini indoor camera and one Blink doorbell camera without a Sync Module, or do you have the Sync module also?
@@DemCrumblies Thanks for speedy reply, I have two outdoor Blink cameras a Blink Doorbell a Sync module and this recently purchased Blink Mini Indoor Camera. I will try what you suggested and get back to you. Thanks again.
@@DemCrumblies Hi Adrian, Again you have sorted the problem for me, it appears to have been the Firmware updates of the Blink door camera and the Blink Mini indoor camera that's allowed me to see the door chime in the settings, not as loud as I would have liked even when turned up to max but I think it will do the job, thanks again for your help.
@@nagaduci Hey Harvey, I'm happy to hear that! Yea I guess adding the chime functionality to the indoor camera was more of an afterthought than intentional design choice by Blink. Hopefully with newer generations of the indoor camera, they will increase the max volume. Enjoy 🙂
Hello. I have syn model 2 camera system. I was trying to connect the mini camera to doorbell camera to chime. I get a message that doorbell is not on the same system with mini. How may I fix this? In other words, how do I place both on the same system? thanks
Hey Sawyyeh, when you connected the doorbell camera, if you created a home name, when you add the Blink mini indoor camera, make sure you add it to the same home. Let me know how it goes.
Hello, What does it happen if the internet connection is not working at home? I mean wifi properly working but internet goes off. Does the blink mini still works as a chime in that case? Thanks!
Hey, I haven't tested this out, but it seems like a working/active internet connection is required for the chime according to this sentence from the Blink Support site: The Sync Module is the hub between the Blink app, Blink Servers and your camera. Without an internet connection, this data exchange is not possible. You can jump on chat support with them during working hours, they are usually pretty good at answering questions. Source: support.blinkforhome.com/en_US/wi-fi-or-network-issues/wifi-guide
You're welcome! Good luck! Btw, I have reviewed other doorbell cameras which are far more powerful and often include a chime unit. I can share some reviews if you are interested.@@environmentary6250
Hey @TheCiscokiddie, mine works while the system is armed. I did to delete my entire system due to an update a while back where I had to add back the Sync Module 2 first (This is what Blink recommends), then I added the video doorbell, then the chime in that order. You may have to do the same. You can also contact Blink Support before you make any changes to see what they recommend: support.blinkforhome.com/en_US/using-blink-video-doorbell/how-do-i-use-my-mini-camera-as-a-chime Btw, you can also try to clear the app cache (not app storage) to see if that helps.
Hey Blackbird Lawn Care, I think that may by normal because the chime feature is an afterthought feature that was added. Blink's support site says "When your Mini is playing the chime sound, it will stop playing for any "Mini-based" event like recording a motion clip, or entering Live View."
Ok. That sounds right. Thank you. It was driving me crazy during testing because I was standing in front of the camera with the doorbell in my hand. Guess it’s important to have multiple just in case you’re walking in front of one while someone is ringing. Thanks again.
@@blackbirdlawncare Yes, unfortunately, I think you would have to buy one to use just as a chime unit. Hopefully, the newer versions of the video doorbell camera will have this issue solved by packing a small chime unit that can be battery powered like on some other camera systems.
Hardly normal--bad product design and faulty to a T. Think --any doorbell on display at Home Depot, Lowes, up and down your street. How do they work. You push it, and inside your house you hear an immediate ring. Blink Doorbell---you push the button and inside the house you hear nothing for a few minutes. The person outside is ringing your bell. YOu're in the toilet or in your cellar and hear nothing. It's a real product defect. Doorbells are supposed to ring when you push the button period.
How can something that's called a doorbell (doorbell camera) have a normal behavior of not ringing indoor the house in succession. They should have called it the OneBell Camera.@@DemCrumblies
@@AST.Security.Garage Kinda. If you pay monthly, you will be able to record video when someone rings the doorbell and you answer, or when the camera detects movement. However, you won't be able to pull up live view to take a look whenever you like on the Cloud Plan. If you want to pull up live view at will, you need the Sync Module 2. However, with the Sync Module 2 only, it will record movement, but will not record video if someone rings the bell and you answer it in the app and have a two way conversation. Btw, you can check this video where I go into it in more detail if my answer above is not clear enough: th-cam.com/video/akSBK5Girts/w-d-xo.html TLDR, having both the sync module 2 and the cloud plan is ideal to full functionality (and for Amazon/Blink to take as much money from you). I'm using it with just the Sync Module 2, knowing that any two way conversations will not be recorded. A workaround some users have done is to start screen recording on their phone, then answer the door video so that the phone records what the Sync Module 2 cannot record.
They added it around when I made the video. I remember because I ordered the mini camera as soon as I found out. You have to update the Firmware though to ensure it works as a chime.
Hey @GreekonUltra, the Blink Support site says "Yes, with the Blink SmartHome Skill integration, your Echo device can alert you with Doorbell Announcements when your guests press the doorbell ringer button, or when motion is detected." You can find more information here: support.blinkforhome.com/en_US/faq-doorbell/blink-video-doorbell-faq I don't have an echo to test out in conjunction with the Blink Mini.
Yes you can use the blink mini indoor and as many echo devices as you want to throw off chimes. The mini as a chime is limited to one sound. The echo devices will throw out a range of sounds found in the Alexa app. None of the devices are great at multiple rings (normal doorbell behavior). Expect to wait 90 seconds --or more---to hear the chime ring a second time indoors. I'm surprised this isn't mentioned here. I hesitate , on wireless at least, to call this a functioning doorbell.@@DemCrumblies
Hey David, use of the Sync Module should be optional according to Blink. Just be sure that both minis are setup on the same 2.4 Ghz WiFi network as your doorbell camera. Also, be sure to go into the settings for each Mini camera and update the firmware. Here are more details: support.blinkforhome.com/en_US/blink-video-doorbell-information/doorbell-chime-options Let me know how it goes.
Usually you have to log into it and set it to split the WiFi SSID into 2.4 and 5.0 Ghz. Every modem or router is different, so the way to do this is different. You may have to log into the modem or router through a computer or phone app.
I just ordered the Blink doorbell/sync module/mini camera bundle on Cyber Monday. I only got the mini camera because it was only $5 more. Can I use Echo devices as the chime also?
Looks like you can use your Echo device as a chime. More information about it here: support.blinkforhome.com/en_US/blink-video-doorbell-information/doorbell-chime-options
Good question. I just tried it, and it just rings once, then there is a cool down time until the chime rings again. Seems like around 20 seconds before the chime will sound off again. Also, if I just try and ring the doorbell repeatedly, the chime only rings once.
Hey Carolyn, in the Blink App when you go to the settings for the Mini, go into Audio Settings and make sure the "Chime Volume" is set to high and the "Enable Audio" is on.
Hey T. Sutro, yep, if you have the Sync Module, they have to be on the same Sync Module and WiFi network (2.4 Ghz). Do you have the Sync Module or Sync Module 2 (second generation of it)?
Thank you for the quick response. After not seeing the Mini Camera on the Sync Module I was using for the doorbell, it told me they needed to be on the same Sync Module. At some point I hope Blink comes up with an exterior, Pam - Tilt camera with light and automatic tracking. I use the cameras inside and outside. Some of the outside cameras are used as trail cams as we get deer and other animals wandering around the property. Thank you.
@@TSutroHi T. Sutro, sometimes too you have to delete all your cameras, add the Sync Module 2 first, then add the cameras afterwards. This is what Blink recommends on their support forums. Yes, I also hope they introduct some PTZ cameras in the future. They recently added a PTZ mount for the Blink Indoor Mini, which I recently reviewed and it works pretty good for a first generation product. So hopefully, they do add that functionality to their outdoor cameras later.
My question is, can I add 2 blink doorbells (with a single sync module) and have both use 1 mini as a chime for both? Or, maybe with 2 minis as chimes for different rooms. I'm thinking I may use the doorbells & minis as an impromptu intercomm instead. I just want to see if both ideas would work, but not combined.
Interesting idea Chalion. The Blink site doesn't address this question specifically, but they did reply to someone on BestBuy asking, see below. Q: Questionwill the system work with two, I want to put on my front door and also one on my garage door ? Asked 8 months ago by John. A:Answer Hi there, You can have a system with 2 doorbells! You can set them up in their respective locations and re-name them in the Blink app. You will then be told which doorbell was pressed in the Blink app. Answered 8 months ago by Blink They say you can add up to 10 cameras to a Sync Module 2, but make no mention about if you can have duplicate doorbell cameras. I think if there was a limitation they would have said it. More info here: support.blinkforhome.com/en_US/sync-module-2/sync-module-2-faqs You can also try to contact Blink directly here: support.blinkforhome.com/en_US/contact-support/blink-technical-phone-support Good luck!
Hey John, I don't own any Alexa devices yet to try that out, but maybe this link can be helpful: support.blinkforhome.com/en_US/blink-alexa/alexa-doorbell-press-notifications#:~:text=When%20the%20Blink%20Video%20Doorbell,Blink%20Video%20Doorbell%20is%20pressed.
My Alexa enabled Sonos chimes with Blink. BUT the Blink Doorbell, and this should be well known---does not chime multiple times in the house no matter whether you use the Blink Mini or Alexa--so if you're not near the speaker that has the chime, yo uwon't hear it, even if the person rings mmultiple times. The blink doorbell has this insane delay / misfire where it won't fire off the doorbell repeatedly for at least 90 seconds or longer.
Hi there, thank you for sharing this video, it was done quite well. My issue is I have 2 cameras and a Sync Module 2 but neither camera appears in the doorbell setup so I am unable to choose either for the chime feature. The "Chime Settings" is grayed out in my doorbell settings and when I select "Use Blink Mini Camera as Chime" there are no cameras displayed for me to choose from. How do I get the cameras to appear in my Sync Module 2 labeled doorbell in order to select one as my doorbell chime?
Hey pgood33605, try to make sure that all devices are on a 2.4 Ghz WiFi, and that all the firmwares are updated. Btw, Blink recommends adding the Sync Module 2 first, then the cameras after. If you added them in a different order, Blink recommends that you delete the system and set it back up in that order. Let me know how it goes.
@@DemCrumblies A million thanks love, I will do. My wifi is set to 2.4 Ghz currently but I do recall possible the setup is out of order. Mind you I've tried the reset previously but I kept getting a message stating the Sync Module 2 and cameras are already present. It appears the system won't allow me to start from scratch, but I'll give it a go and see what happens.
@@pgood33605 Hey pgood33605, if you've tried to reset without luck before, you may also have to delete the files and databases from the Blink App (you will have to remember your username and password to sign back in). On Android, if you long press on the Blink App and tap Info or "i", you can go to storage and hit clear files and databases to see if it helps. There also reset ports on the cameras and the sync module too if you didn't reset it that way more. Good luck and let me know how it goes.
Man why would I want a camera inside my house to be used as a chime. Can't I just buy a chime like the ring chime? Which to me make more sense. Idk man I'm new to this and stuff just doesn't make sense I'm probably just going ti return the 2 blink doorbells and the ring chime ( which I thought can connect to the blinks 🤦🤦🤦🤦)
Yea totally get it, basically Blink added this chime functionality as an after thought instead of thinking though the product design properly. I actually don't really recommend Blink unless you're already deep into their system.
I can't believe they don't have an option for a wireless chime. I can get a cheap doorbell that works with a chime where you can simply plug it in a socket. I've had the blink for about a year, and it bugs me that it requires an internet connection to hear a chime on an echo. Wasted so much money buying echos all over the house. Whilst it works fine 99% of the time, the one time like when I missed my delivery, makes me want to ditch it.
I know right? The most fundamental function of a doorbell wasn't thought of. They focused so much on the video Tech and forgot that basic functionality.
Hey Gimbatul, I made a recording to show how loud the Blink Mini Chime is: drive.google.com/file/d/1TVIlryF7g06HYCEEYXkgMEswV-hlyOk8/view?usp=sharing The first chime is from the Blink Video Doorbell and the second chime is from the Blink Mini at max volume. It's pretty loud, so as long as your house is kind of open concept, you should be able to hear it upstairs too I think.
Some people get stuck too if they are not in a supported country. Are you in North America or the UK or outside of that area? Or were you able to add previous Blink devices? Not sure why it won't scan otherwise, but you could also try to clear the Blink app cache to see if that helps?
@@yaad2226 Oh weird then. Maybe try clearing the app cache on the Blink app the trying it again then. Another option could be to take a photo with your phone and see if the app lets you select a QR code photo from your phone's album, or you can take a photo of the QR code, email it to yourself and pull it up on a big screen like your laptop and see if it can scan easier that way, but honestly it should be able to scan as it is, not sure why it won't.
@@yaad2226 Could it be the lighting? Maybe try it under a whiter light if possible, or try it again tomorrow with natural light. Weird though if the QR code was printed properly.
Will the indoor chime only work if the entire system is armed? I can’t get mine to ring if the system is unarmed. I only arm it when I’m out, but need the doorbell when I’m in.🫤
Hi @dibonjour99, do you mean that you turn off the camera in the app when you're home? If you do, do you have it set that way to save battery life or to limit phone/app notifications? I have mine set to work all the time, so it looks like you're right that disarming the system, simultaneously disarms the chime. If you want to be 100% sure though, you can contact Blink Chat Support here: support.blinkforhome.com/en_US/using-blink-video-doorbell/how-do-i-use-my-mini-camera-as-a-chime They are usually good at answering questions.
i have run multiple tests on my Blink Doorbell, Echo devices and Blink Mini and I can have the system unarmed and run video and sound tests and chime tests.
Thanks--by the way have you tested how often it rings in your house. Have a family member ring the door bell and then you listen inside for the chime. I don't mean hearing it once . I mean them pushing it a second or third time, right away--do you hear the chime right away indoors? multiple times?@@dibonjour99
I think I had mine disarmed if I remember correctly, but it's been a while so I can't say for certain. If you don't want any motion alerts from the Mini camera, you could just put some electrical tape over the cameras lens as a quick workaround if you have to have it armed.
Just a heads up. Make sure you add the Sync Module first, then add the video doorbell, then the Blink mini. Be sure to connect to the same 2.4 Ghz WiFi network and be sure to update the firmware on the Blink Mini if you do not see the Chime option in the settings.
Thank you so much for this. I do have a question about the 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network? How does one know one has this? I'm not technology saavy... Thank you! 🤗
@@gloriasilence Hi Gloriasilience, when you connect to your WiFi network, it will let your phone connect by 2.4 Ghz or 5.0 Ghz, so all modems or routers will definitely have the ability to let you connect with either 2.4 or 5.0 Ghz. The problem is that on most phones, you won't be able to tell which band you're connected to. For my WiFi setup at home, I split my WiFi to display the 2.4 and 5.0 Ghz bands separately, so I know what I am connecting to. If you contact your internet company and tell them that you want to have your WiFi display both a 2.4 Ghz and 5.0 Ghz band, they can help walk you through how to do that on your modem that they supplied.
@@DemCrumblies Thank you so much..🤗 I will contact AT&T... 😁
@@gloriasilence Hey Gloria, good luck. To make your request easier, you can say "I need to split my WiFi into two separate SSIDs, one SSID should have the number 5 at the end of it so I know that it is the 5 GHz band." SSID is just the name for the WiFi network. For example, at my home, I have Ayumaya and Ayumaya 5, so I know which one is the 2.4 and which is the 5. Let me know how it goes!
@@DemCrumblies Yay! Thank you for the details... How do you know I'm a "details" person. Thank you, thank you, thank you... 🤗
Thank You, clear and concise. You made the installation easy !
Happy to hear the video was helpful Dermot! Thank you for watching my video 🙂
When I click to add the camera as a chime on the doorbell settings it says requires a camera but I’ve got 3 I’ve even removed and added the cameras back 😊
You can try to delete all the cameras from the Blink app then, add the sync module 2 first, then add the video doorbell, then add the Blink mini last. That's how I did it. You can also try to contact Blink support to see what they recommend if you don't want to delete all the cameras and add them back, but I think they may make the same recommendation too.
@@DemCrumblies it’s ok I rang them up and it’s sorted they wasn’t all added to the same system
@@Amandarobertson-d7o Great to hear you got it solved, enjoy : )
2 years later... should the Mini 2 chime when the doorbell detects motion? The app on my phone chimes, but the Mini 2 does not. I have double checked all of the settings
The Blink Mini will only chime when the doorbell button or ringer is pressed, but not when motion is detected.
Nice video, I didn't realise I could do this so I held off buying a doorbell because I didn't want an Alexa but now I know it works I think I'm gonna pick one up
Hey Al Paca, that's great! They just added this feature about 4 months ago, so you will have to buy the Blink mini and the Blink Video doorbell for this setup to work. Thanks for watching my video 🙂
@@DemCrumblies I've had blink mini for about two years now, just added a pair of blink outdoor cameras, I think a doorbell will be the perfect finishing touch :) do you know how the battery copes in real world use? I worry that I'll be forever replacing them.
Hey Al Paca, the battery life is quite good actually. Blink says you can expect up to 2 years of battery life "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."
Thanks! I think it's stupid how Blink doesn't have an indoor chime extender!
100% agree. This is an afterthought solution, which is crazy that no one has the foresight or did enough market research to know that customers would want an indoor chime.
Thanks I'm trying to set this up with a chime. Does the speaker on the Blink Mini communicate with the speaker on the door bell only? Or does it record all conversations in the house. Because I don't want it to do that.
I disconnected mine because I switched to a different doorbell, but I'm pretty sure the Blink Mini would still continue recording. Honestly, the Blink Mini acting as a chime is just an afterthought on Blink's part. It's astounding that such a large company can't just sell a basic chime that plugs into the wall, which doesn't have to piggyback off another camera for basic functionality.
@@DemCrumblies Yes, I never understood why they sold a doorbell that doesn't ring either.
Yea, maybe their next generation they will release a dedicated chime unit and hopefully it's backwards compatible with the first generation too.@@ladonna1902
This was very helpful. Thank you!
Glad the video helped @alligatorseverywhere7233! Thank you for watching 🙂
Thanks for the guide! I just found out this is possible, I thought I would have to buy an Echo device just to have something chime. I already have a mini camera that I never installed so I should be good to go.
Glad the video helped, thanks for watching : )
Thank you. I wad wondering how does the mini works as a chime.
Glad the video was helpful 돈슛 🙂
Is there a delay from the time the Blink doorbell is pressed to the Blink Mini chime? There's about a 6 second delay on my iphone. I read the Ohmkat wireless chime has no delay. Is this another viable solution?
There is a slight delay, but I remember it only being around 2 to 3 seconds max. If it's taking that long, perhaps the devices are not close enough to the modem or router? Also, I remember if the ringer is pressed, then pressed again fairly soon, it may not register the 2nd press. I actually haven't heard of the Ohmkat wireless chime, but I checked it quickly and it requires too much wiring for me. If you're not fully committed to Blink, I highly recommend buying another video doorbell that either comes with a plug in chime unit in the box or can also be hard wired to your home's existing chime wiring for a more elegant solution. I can recommend some to you, but if you want to stay on the Blink platform, then you'll likely have to stick with Blink's workaround using a Blink Mini or Blink Mini 2.
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I can live with 2-3 second delay. Thanks!
Can I connect my both cameras as I chime as in the kitchen could not hear the doorbell
Hi Ramble Kris, which is the other camera that you have? I believe using the Blink Mini as a chime is meant for the Blink Video Doorbell only, but I can confirm with Blink if you let me know the other camera you have.
How loud is the ringer on this camera? Will it be heard throughout a 2000 sq/ft house?
It definitely isn't the loudest that I've heard since they just use this camera to act as a chime after the fact instead of designing it to have really loud speakers in mind for chime functionality. You'd have to order it and see how it goes, then return it if it isn't loud enough.
Great vid. Easy to follow.
Glad it helped Luis 🙂
Thanks for information .
Glad it was helpful Loida! Thanks for watching 🙂
Does the system have to be armed in order for the doorbell and chime mini to work?
I want to use is only when it is unarmed.
I think it has to be armed, I had pointed mine to a wall so it didn't bother me with notifications.
Can you turn the chime down or off at the doorbell and leave it on on the mini chime?
Hey Alan, yep, you can set the Ringer Volume to zero on the Video Doorbell so that only the Chime will ring.
I don’t see the video for adding without sync module
I didn't create a video about the process without a Sync Module, but it appears that you can still use this system without needing a Sync Module: support.blinkforhome.com/en_US/using-blink-video-doorbell/how-do-i-use-my-mini-camera-as-a-chime
Good info thanks
Glad the video is helpful. Thanks for watching Carl 🙂
The Mini can be used indoor and outdoor. Is this chiming from the phone or the Mini. Is this only good if you're using mini for indoor?
The Blink Mini 1 or 1st Generation, which is the one in this video can only be used indoors. It will produce the chime, not your phone. If you want a Blink Mini that can be used outdoors, you have to look at the Blink Mini 2 or 2nd gen here: th-cam.com/video/BUtzQPyr45E/w-d-xo.html and th-cam.com/video/5GGK8Y0zUZs/w-d-xo.html
I’ve already got the blink mini camera I’ve just ordered the door bell do I need to remove the cameras to connect the doorbell to the cameras
Hey Amanda, I'm not sure if you need to do that actually. I would try to add the Blink video doorbell when you get it, then go into the Blink mini camera settings and see if you see a new option to use the Blink Mini as a chime unit. Also, be sure the firmware is updated and the Blink app is updated before you attempt to add the Blink video doorbell. Good luck and let me know how it goes!
I don’t see an option to use the camera as a chime I’ve tryed keeping the camera on and removing it and adding it again
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Hi, did you manage to fathom how to successfully link your mini camera as a chime to your doorbell?
I'm having the same issue as you were by the sounds of it.
When tapping on 'use blink mini camera as chime'
It says 'requires a camera' and I have 2 linked on my phone already.
What an absolute faff! 😒
Hi I've just purchased the Blink mini indoor camera and I can't see any where in the camera settings "Chime Volume" Amazon assured me before purchase that it can be used with the Blink Doorbell as an indoor chime. Where am I going wrong Please ?
Hey Harvey Moon, if you followed my video steps exactly, but you still don't see it, maybe see if there are any updates for the Blink App, and any firmware updates for the mini indoor camera. What is your setup like? One mini indoor camera and one Blink doorbell camera without a Sync Module, or do you have the Sync module also?
@@DemCrumblies Thanks for speedy reply, I have two outdoor Blink cameras a Blink Doorbell a Sync module and this recently purchased Blink Mini Indoor Camera. I will try what you suggested and get back to you. Thanks again.
@@nagaduci Sure, let me know how it goes. Also, make sure they are both on the same 2.4 Ghz WiFi network.
@@DemCrumblies Hi Adrian, Again you have sorted the problem for me, it appears to have been the Firmware updates of the Blink door camera and the Blink Mini indoor camera that's allowed me to see the door chime in the settings, not as loud as I would have liked even when turned up to max but I think it will do the job, thanks again for your help.
@@nagaduci Hey Harvey, I'm happy to hear that! Yea I guess adding the chime functionality to the indoor camera was more of an afterthought than intentional design choice by Blink. Hopefully with newer generations of the indoor camera, they will increase the max volume. Enjoy 🙂
Hello. I have syn model 2 camera system. I was trying to connect the mini camera to doorbell camera to chime. I get a message that doorbell is not on the same system with mini. How may I fix this? In other words, how do I place both on the same system? thanks
Hey Sawyyeh, when you connected the doorbell camera, if you created a home name, when you add the Blink mini indoor camera, make sure you add it to the same home. Let me know how it goes.
thank you very much your help you helped me a lot :)
Glad the video was helpful Alex! Thank you for watching 🙂
Hello, What does it happen if the internet connection is not working at home? I mean wifi properly working but internet goes off. Does the blink mini still works as a chime in that case? Thanks!
Hey, I haven't tested this out, but it seems like a working/active internet connection is required for the chime according to this sentence from the Blink Support site: The Sync Module is the hub between the Blink app, Blink Servers and your camera. Without an internet connection, this data exchange is not possible.
You can jump on chat support with them during working hours, they are usually pretty good at answering questions. Source: support.blinkforhome.com/en_US/wi-fi-or-network-issues/wifi-guide
@@DemCrumblies Thank you!
You're welcome! Good luck! Btw, I have reviewed other doorbell cameras which are far more powerful and often include a chime unit. I can share some reviews if you are interested.@@environmentary6250
It seems mine only chimes if the system is unarmed, is this a common issue? Thanks
Hey @TheCiscokiddie, mine works while the system is armed. I did to delete my entire system due to an update a while back where I had to add back the Sync Module 2 first (This is what Blink recommends), then I added the video doorbell, then the chime in that order. You may have to do the same. You can also contact Blink Support before you make any changes to see what they recommend: support.blinkforhome.com/en_US/using-blink-video-doorbell/how-do-i-use-my-mini-camera-as-a-chime
Btw, you can also try to clear the app cache (not app storage) to see if that helps.
Will the doorbell make sound if it detects motion ! ?
No, not for motion. It only will send an app alert to your phone.
@@DemCrumblies thank you 😊
You're welcome. Good luck : )@@__Steph__
My minis won't chime if they're recording at the time the doorbell is being pressed. Is that normal?
Hey Blackbird Lawn Care, I think that may by normal because the chime feature is an afterthought feature that was added. Blink's support site says "When your Mini is playing the chime sound, it will stop playing for any "Mini-based" event like recording a motion clip, or entering Live View."
Ok. That sounds right. Thank you. It was driving me crazy during testing because I was standing in front of the camera with the doorbell in my hand. Guess it’s important to have multiple just in case you’re walking in front of one while someone is ringing. Thanks again.
@@blackbirdlawncare Yes, unfortunately, I think you would have to buy one to use just as a chime unit. Hopefully, the newer versions of the video doorbell camera will have this issue solved by packing a small chime unit that can be battery powered like on some other camera systems.
Hardly normal--bad product design and faulty to a T. Think --any doorbell on display at Home Depot, Lowes, up and down your street. How do they work. You push it, and inside your house you hear an immediate ring. Blink Doorbell---you push the button and inside the house you hear nothing for a few minutes. The person outside is ringing your bell. YOu're in the toilet or in your cellar and hear nothing. It's a real product defect. Doorbells are supposed to ring when you push the button period.
How can something that's called a doorbell (doorbell camera) have a normal behavior of not ringing indoor the house in succession. They should have called it the OneBell Camera.@@DemCrumblies
Can I use a door bell with out a sync module or can I use a blink mini as a sync module
Hey Colin, you must use it with a sync module 2 or a paid monthly cloud plan. The blink mini can only be used as a chime.
@@DemCrumblies so if I pay monthly I don’t need a sync module
@@AST.Security.Garage Kinda. If you pay monthly, you will be able to record video when someone rings the doorbell and you answer, or when the camera detects movement. However, you won't be able to pull up live view to take a look whenever you like on the Cloud Plan. If you want to pull up live view at will, you need the Sync Module 2. However, with the Sync Module 2 only, it will record movement, but will not record video if someone rings the bell and you answer it in the app and have a two way conversation. Btw, you can check this video where I go into it in more detail if my answer above is not clear enough: th-cam.com/video/akSBK5Girts/w-d-xo.html
TLDR, having both the sync module 2 and the cloud plan is ideal to full functionality (and for Amazon/Blink to take as much money from you). I'm using it with just the Sync Module 2, knowing that any two way conversations will not be recorded. A workaround some users have done is to start screen recording on their phone, then answer the door video so that the phone records what the Sync Module 2 cannot record.
When add this function to blink indoor/outdoor ?
They added it around when I made the video. I remember because I ordered the mini camera as soon as I found out. You have to update the Firmware though to ensure it works as a chime.
Any options to change the chime sound for the doorbell and the mini camera? ( Not on an Alexa device which is all I find on the web)..
Hey Oliver, unfortunately it doesn't look like we can change the chime sound right now. Hopefully a future firmware update allows that though.
Can you use both a echo and the blink mini as a chime at the same time?
Hey @GreekonUltra, the Blink Support site says "Yes, with the Blink SmartHome Skill integration, your Echo device can alert you with Doorbell Announcements when your guests press the doorbell ringer button, or when motion is detected." You can find more information here: support.blinkforhome.com/en_US/faq-doorbell/blink-video-doorbell-faq
I don't have an echo to test out in conjunction with the Blink Mini.
Yes you can use the blink mini indoor and as many echo devices as you want to throw off chimes. The mini as a chime is limited to one sound. The echo devices will throw out a range of sounds found in the Alexa app. None of the devices are great at multiple rings (normal doorbell behavior). Expect to wait 90 seconds --or more---to hear the chime ring a second time indoors. I'm surprised this isn't mentioned here. I hesitate , on wireless at least, to call this a functioning doorbell.@@DemCrumblies
Do I need the Sync Module to be able to link my mini as the chime? I have 2 mini's set up on the same system but they do not pop up as options.
Hey David, use of the Sync Module should be optional according to Blink. Just be sure that both minis are setup on the same 2.4 Ghz WiFi network as your doorbell camera. Also, be sure to go into the settings for each Mini camera and update the firmware. Here are more details: support.blinkforhome.com/en_US/blink-video-doorbell-information/doorbell-chime-options
Let me know how it goes.
Do you know if just the regular indoor blink camera (not mini) can act as a chime?
I don't believe any other cameras can act as a chime because Blink only mentioned the Mini can act as a chime in their update.
Hi Adrian, will the blink doorbell and the mini camera only work on a 2.4 ghz band?
Hey @zgonzo, for the setup, it has to be on 2.4 Ghz, but to access it later with your phone, you can be on 5.0 Ghz.
@@DemCrumblies Thank you!
You're welcome! Thanks for watching 🙂
How to connect Blink doorbell to Alexa chime
Hi there, try following the steps on the official Blink site here: support.blinkforhome.com/en_US/blink-alexa/alexa-doorbell-press-notifications
Just did mine cool
Nice, enjoy!
How can I change my wifi to 2.4 instead of 5.0?
Usually you have to log into it and set it to split the WiFi SSID into 2.4 and 5.0 Ghz. Every modem or router is different, so the way to do this is different. You may have to log into the modem or router through a computer or phone app.
Will this work with the outdoor blink camera?
Blink only mentions compatibility with the blink mini indoor unfortunately. Only other way is to use an Alexa device to notify you.
Just got mine in today and I don’t see where it says something about a chime
Hey BeautyandNique, make sure you go into the Blink app and update the Firmware on the Blink Mini and the Doorbell, then you'll see the option.
@@DemCrumblies I didn’t have them in the same system that’s why the chime section was on there thanks
@@beautyandnique4186 Hey BeautyandNique, glad to hear you solved the issue 🙂
I just ordered the Blink doorbell/sync module/mini camera bundle on Cyber Monday. I only got the mini camera because it was only $5 more. Can I use Echo devices as the chime also?
Looks like you can use your Echo device as a chime. More information about it here: support.blinkforhome.com/en_US/blink-video-doorbell-information/doorbell-chime-options
@@DemCrumblies Thanks for the timely reply.
Does the chime ring with every button press on the doorbell, or is it just one time notification like on phone? Thanks!
Good question. I just tried it, and it just rings once, then there is a cool down time until the chime rings again. Seems like around 20 seconds before the chime will sound off again. Also, if I just try and ring the doorbell repeatedly, the chime only rings once.
@@DemCrumblies Thanks! That just saved me 30£. In this case i might as well use an old phone as an inside chime.
@@ionutmarian3418 Yea, using the Blink Mini as an indoor chime was an afterthought for Blink, so the integration isn't perfect.
@@ionutmarian3418 Good idea. I just set up the mini as a chime and am not impressed. Maybe I'll use an old phone instead.
Do you know if Blink has any plans to have JUST a wireless chime like Ring does?
Can the Blink mini be used as a doorbell chime only and the camera function be turned off?
Hi Marion, yes, you can disable motion detection on the Blink mini so that it doesn't activate while still using it as a chime unit.
Thank you 🤗
@@marionmason1759 You're welcome. Good luck!
I've turned the volume but the sound will not go through the mini!
Hey Carolyn, in the Blink App when you go to the settings for the Mini, go into Audio Settings and make sure the "Chime Volume" is set to high and the "Enable Audio" is on.
QUESTION - Does the Blink doorbell and Blink mini camera need to be on the same sync module for the Blink Doorbell to use the camera as a chime?
Hey T. Sutro, yep, if you have the Sync Module, they have to be on the same Sync Module and WiFi network (2.4 Ghz). Do you have the Sync Module or Sync Module 2 (second generation of it)?
Thank you for the quick response. After not seeing the Mini Camera on the Sync Module I was using for the doorbell, it told me they needed to be on the same Sync Module. At some point I hope Blink comes up with an exterior, Pam - Tilt camera with light and automatic tracking. I use the cameras inside and outside. Some of the outside cameras are used as trail cams as we get deer and other animals wandering around the property. Thank you.
@@TSutroHi T. Sutro, sometimes too you have to delete all your cameras, add the Sync Module 2 first, then add the cameras afterwards. This is what Blink recommends on their support forums. Yes, I also hope they introduct some PTZ cameras in the future. They recently added a PTZ mount for the Blink Indoor Mini, which I recently reviewed and it works pretty good for a first generation product. So hopefully, they do add that functionality to their outdoor cameras later.
@@DemCrumblies I have 2 P-T accessories and they work very well.
My question is, can I add 2 blink doorbells (with a single sync module) and have both use 1 mini as a chime for both? Or, maybe with 2 minis as chimes for different rooms. I'm thinking I may use the doorbells & minis as an impromptu intercomm instead. I just want to see if both ideas would work, but not combined.
Interesting idea Chalion. The Blink site doesn't address this question specifically, but they did reply to someone on BestBuy asking, see below.
Q: Questionwill the system work with two, I want to put on my front door and also one on my garage door ?
Asked 8 months ago by John.
A:Answer Hi there, You can have a system with 2 doorbells! You can set them up in their respective locations and re-name them in the Blink app. You will then be told which doorbell was pressed in the Blink app.
Answered 8 months ago by Blink
They say you can add up to 10 cameras to a Sync Module 2, but make no mention about if you can have duplicate doorbell cameras. I think if there was a limitation they would have said it. More info here: support.blinkforhome.com/en_US/sync-module-2/sync-module-2-faqs
You can also try to contact Blink directly here: support.blinkforhome.com/en_US/contact-support/blink-technical-phone-support
Good luck!
@@DemCrumblies Thanks for the quick reply.
You're welcome! I hope you figure it out.
Thank you, need to hear the doorbell 😊
@@virginiabaca7835 Yes, it isn't a perfect solution since you have to buy another piece of hardware, but at least there is an option now.
The added value is that the wall now have ear and eyes :D, just don't say your ss/cc numbers too loud
Gotta be alert.
Have you tried using Alexa as the chime? I've tried and it doesn't work for me.
Hey John, I don't own any Alexa devices yet to try that out, but maybe this link can be helpful: support.blinkforhome.com/en_US/blink-alexa/alexa-doorbell-press-notifications#:~:text=When%20the%20Blink%20Video%20Doorbell,Blink%20Video%20Doorbell%20is%20pressed.
@@DemCrumblies Thanks for the timely reply.
@John B. Good Sure! Thanks for watching 🙂
My Alexa enabled Sonos chimes with Blink. BUT the Blink Doorbell, and this should be well known---does not chime multiple times in the house no matter whether you use the Blink Mini or Alexa--so if you're not near the speaker that has the chime, yo uwon't hear it, even if the person rings mmultiple times. The blink doorbell has this insane delay / misfire where it won't fire off the doorbell repeatedly for at least 90 seconds or longer.
Hi there, thank you for sharing this video, it was done quite well. My issue is I have 2 cameras and a Sync Module 2 but neither camera appears in the doorbell setup so I am unable to choose either for the chime feature. The "Chime Settings" is grayed out in my doorbell settings and when I select "Use Blink Mini Camera as Chime" there are no cameras displayed for me to choose from. How do I get the cameras to appear in my Sync Module 2 labeled doorbell in order to select one as my doorbell chime?
Hey pgood33605, try to make sure that all devices are on a 2.4 Ghz WiFi, and that all the firmwares are updated. Btw, Blink recommends adding the Sync Module 2 first, then the cameras after. If you added them in a different order, Blink recommends that you delete the system and set it back up in that order. Let me know how it goes.
@@DemCrumblies A million thanks love, I will do. My wifi is set to 2.4 Ghz currently but I do recall possible the setup is out of order. Mind you I've tried the reset previously but I kept getting a message stating the Sync Module 2 and cameras are already present. It appears the system won't allow me to start from scratch, but I'll give it a go and see what happens.
@@pgood33605 Hey pgood33605, if you've tried to reset without luck before, you may also have to delete the files and databases from the Blink App (you will have to remember your username and password to sign back in). On Android, if you long press on the Blink App and tap Info or "i", you can go to storage and hit clear files and databases to see if it helps. There also reset ports on the cameras and the sync module too if you didn't reset it that way more. Good luck and let me know how it goes.
@@DemCrumbliesHi, can I use my outdoor camera as chime?? Kind regards!
Hey @simone-piredda, right now, only the Blink Mini can be used as a chime also.
2 blink minis without module. Also have wireless doorbell, 2 indoor and 3 outdoor
Hi Susan, are you able to use the Blink Minis as a chime without the module?
Man why would I want a camera inside my house to be used as a chime. Can't I just buy a chime like the ring chime? Which to me make more sense.
Idk man I'm new to this and stuff just doesn't make sense I'm probably just going ti return the 2 blink doorbells and the ring chime ( which I thought can connect to the blinks 🤦🤦🤦🤦)
Yea totally get it, basically Blink added this chime functionality as an after thought instead of thinking though the product design properly. I actually don't really recommend Blink unless you're already deep into their system.
I can't believe they don't have an option for a wireless chime. I can get a cheap doorbell that works with a chime where you can simply plug it in a socket.
I've had the blink for about a year, and it bugs me that it requires an internet connection to hear a chime on an echo. Wasted so much money buying echos all over the house. Whilst it works fine 99% of the time, the one time like when I missed my delivery, makes me want to ditch it.
I know right? The most fundamental function of a doorbell wasn't thought of. They focused so much on the video Tech and forgot that basic functionality.
@@DemCrumblies at least I got to watch a video of my poor delivery driver wait 3 minutes ringing my doorbell.
Lol at that point, he probably hates it more than you do.
Hey Gimbatul, I made a recording to show how loud the Blink Mini Chime is: drive.google.com/file/d/1TVIlryF7g06HYCEEYXkgMEswV-hlyOk8/view?usp=sharing
The first chime is from the Blink Video Doorbell and the second chime is from the Blink Mini at max volume. It's pretty loud, so as long as your house is kind of open concept, you should be able to hear it upstairs too I think.
@@DemCrumblies Yes, that's why they call it a "doorbell" because the darn thing is supposed to ring. :LOL
i am stuck at can scan qr code this is so stupid wag dag any help?
Some people get stuck too if they are not in a supported country. Are you in North America or the UK or outside of that area? Or were you able to add previous Blink devices? Not sure why it won't scan otherwise, but you could also try to clear the Blink app cache to see if that helps?
@@DemCrumblies i got only link device bro and i am in canada
@@yaad2226 Oh weird then. Maybe try clearing the app cache on the Blink app the trying it again then. Another option could be to take a photo with your phone and see if the app lets you select a QR code photo from your phone's album, or you can take a photo of the QR code, email it to yourself and pull it up on a big screen like your laptop and see if it can scan easier that way, but honestly it should be able to scan as it is, not sure why it won't.
@@DemCrumblies i tried that but pic is not that great despite bet 4k camera i dont know i was able to scan other brand
@@yaad2226 Could it be the lighting? Maybe try it under a whiter light if possible, or try it again tomorrow with natural light. Weird though if the QR code was printed properly.
Will the indoor chime only work if the entire system is armed? I can’t get mine to ring if the system is unarmed. I only arm it when I’m out, but need the doorbell when I’m in.🫤
Hi @dibonjour99, do you mean that you turn off the camera in the app when you're home? If you do, do you have it set that way to save battery life or to limit phone/app notifications? I have mine set to work all the time, so it looks like you're right that disarming the system, simultaneously disarms the chime. If you want to be 100% sure though, you can contact Blink Chat Support here: support.blinkforhome.com/en_US/using-blink-video-doorbell/how-do-i-use-my-mini-camera-as-a-chime They are usually good at answering questions.
i have run multiple tests on my Blink Doorbell, Echo devices and Blink Mini and I can have the system unarmed and run video and sound tests and chime tests.
Thanks!
I contacted support and they reset something so it works as I wanted it to now.
Thanks--by the way have you tested how often it rings in your house. Have a family member ring the door bell and then you listen inside for the chime. I don't mean hearing it once . I mean them pushing it a second or third time, right away--do you hear the chime right away indoors? multiple times?@@dibonjour99
Do I have to have the camera armed to hear the chime or does it chime on unarmed setting?
I think I had mine disarmed if I remember correctly, but it's been a while so I can't say for certain. If you don't want any motion alerts from the Mini camera, you could just put some electrical tape over the cameras lens as a quick workaround if you have to have it armed.