Blink Outdoor Cameras Paired with Echo Show 5 (Setup, Run-through, and Thoughts)
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- In this video we run through how to setup your Blink camera system. Specifically we show the steps to set up your blink app, link cameras to Alexa, how the cameras are mounted, run through the storage system, and give our initial thoughts on the system itself. Links below of all the products shown and referenced in the video. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, so if you're thinking of buying one for yourself please use the link below and you'll help me out. Thanks!
Time Stamps:
App Setup- 1:37
Alexa Linking- 4:02
Example on Echo Show 5- 4:58
Camera Mount Setups- 5:20
Storage Tip- 7:52
Our Thoughts- 8:35
Product Links:
Blink Outdoor - wireless, weather-resistant HD security camera- 5 camera kit
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Echo Show 5
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NETGEAR Wi-Fi Mesh Range Extender EX8000
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Energizer AA Lithium Batteries, Ultimate Lithium
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Link to Blink Cloud Subscription Plans:
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I LOVE MY BLINK SYSTEM...2 YEARS OLD AND IT IS JUST SUPER
Glad I watched. The lil key definitely came in handy for the top mounting Thanks
Very helpful. I found the very detailed unboxing of everything useful. Everyone skips that part but it helped me know the difference between the camera and the mounting screws, I am sure I would have mixed that up.
Glad we could clear up your confusion 😂. It does help some though that like to see what comes with the item and what needs to be special ordered. Just a heads up in the future, we try to put time stamps in the description so you can jump to wear you need. Thanks for watching!
I agree, was wondering what the key rung thing was lol
Your video was the best out there for setting up the Blink security system. Thank you sir!
Thank you so much for such a kind comment! We hope we provide videos that help you through these projects and can get a job done!
Thanks for your effort & video!!! On linking Echo show 5 with the cameras, I got a repeated message which stated (Every time I tried) that linking could not be done then... 30 minutes later, I asked Alexa to show me "CAM 1" and by golly, she did. It all worked without any acknowledgment. Somewhat frustrating with all the nitty picky password and sign on stuff (For Blink & Alexa), but I got past it thanks to UA-cam!! Your comment about the garage door being closed is well taken. In the 1980s, I somehow left the overhead open on a 0 F day and was gone for 12 hours. Good thing the house door was locked--but nothing was disturbed. Could have been ugly on many counts, even with a possible burst pipe, nope.
Glad you were able to get it set up and running. Great example how the cameras can really come in handy and luckily nothing was taken or damaged for you!
This is the first video that got me through it. Thank you.
Thank you for the compliment! Glad we could help!
Thank you very helpful. Just received all of blink stuff today.
Awesome!
🤣 me too yesterday, installed 3 outdoor Blink cameras, how do you like them? Debating on keeping the subscription or sticking with the USB module 2 storage device.
Thank you, Thank you, THANK YOU!!! Great vid and great explanation of everything!!
Glad it was helpful!
Good demo...thanks
Thanks for watching!
Great info very helpful.
Thank you!
So helpful! Thank you
Thank you so much for watching!
After ur video I have decided to order and go with the Blink outdoor cameras with the Echo Show 5. U did a great job of explaining everything.
I was curious to know if u got the cameras because u were trying to catch whoever broke into ur house and put that wallpaper up in ur dining room? I hope they were caught and forced to tear it off as punishment.
Lol, unfortunately no they are still at large 😂🤣
Can you get the exact same features without a subscription using the module 2 with USB drive? New subscriber 🙏
You won't be able to have the cloud storage that the subscription provides, it will only be on the usb drive
Thanks👍
You are welcome!
This is an awesome review I love it! I’m about to buy this for my mother who lives in Minnesota. Does it say the lowest temperature it can withstand outside? Thanks!!
These cameras will work from 113'F to -4'F, and knowing the weather up north here you will probably be below that temperature at some point in the winters. Just wanted to make sure you would be aware of this and not caught of guard if the cameras go down.
You could mount them strategically throughout the house in windows
When it's too cold out you can unattach them from their mounts and place them inside looking out the window.
Is there a way to make the display on the Echo Show 5 always on?
Do it show on the Alexa echo when there motion detected in the movement
What about 2 way communication? And what would you do to stop someone coming to your door & just walking off with the camera?
Yes the cameras have a speaker and microphone so you can talk with someone through the app or Alexa device. As for someone taking the cameras, mine are high enough they would need a ladder to get to them. If they did take them they would be on camera as the footage is stored through the module that is inside either on a usb or through the subscription.
Very informative great work, but I have one question; can the sync module or camera work without WiFi?
Thank you. Unfortunately, wifi is needed for the cameras as the are set up for wireless connection.
@@BusyBeeLivingok thank you
@@BusyBeeLiving Yes, but I think if you have your wifi router on, you don't necessarily need to have connection to the internet. I think it will still store locally, but with no internet your app won't be able to see activity until internet is restored. True?
How does it work with a WI-FI extender? My extender has a different SSID name than my router..
Mine system works great with it, in fact I needed to add it to reach some of the camera locations.
How far away can you have for your cameras to be able to pickup the signal? Will it work if you have it inside the car (without mounting it on a wall)? You mentioned cloud subscription, how much is it per month? can I use Google Drive or OneDrive?
Hello Bill, for the distance it really depends on your wifi strength. I put mine all around the home and need to invest in a wifi booster to be able to get all to connect. I also have one mobile one that I use when we go out of town inside unmounted and it works great. As long as your car isn't too far away from the home it will work. There are a couple options for the cloud plan so I'll leave the link below and add it to the video description. I don't think it will work with google drive or one drive, but you can just add a usb card to the unit and store the videos there.
Link to plans:
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Hi,
Can you set the screen to just show the camera 24/7 like a cctv system. I want to use it to see who is knocking at my and don’t want to have to ask Alexa every time. Thank you!
I asked Alexa to show the camera and it stayed on the live view for awhile before I turned it off, but the issue is if you use it continuously the batteries won't last very long. For the use that you are looking for I would recommend a hardwired system.
Hi! I've been trying to find out if you are able to watch the recordings from your outdoor Blink cameras on your Echo Show 5? I know you can watch live feed.
Can you talk through the Echo Show 5 to the Blink camera?
Currently, you can not talk through the echo show. The audio is only accessed through the blink app.
Great review!! Is there a way for the Show 8 to automatically show the Blink camera live when activated? Thanks!!
Tap the “Devices” icon on the bottom right corner of the screen to reach the Devices view, then tap the "Cameras" icon on the upper left.
Tap a Blink camera that you wish to use for Alexa interaction, and enable the “Motion Announcements” toggle on the settings screen.
@@BusyBeeLiving That creates a voice notification. I'm interested in the Show 5 to see what triggers the motion sensor automatically on screen. Is that possible? Thanks 👍👍
Sorry for the misunderstanding. You can set this by setting up a routine in the Alexa app under smart home. There are a few bugs with this and I have heard it can decrease your battery life, but I’ll try and make a video on how to do this and an update on the effect on the battery life. I’ll be sure to give you a shout out on the video for giving us the idea for the video.
@@BusyBeeLiving Thank you!!!!! I will look forward to it ☺️🤠☺️🤠 I have both the Show 5 & 8, if that makes any difference. I also have both the Mini's and the Outdoor Cameras..... From Gary in Nova Scotia!!
WHEN THE FLASH DRIVE IS FULL DOES IT LOOP BACK TO THE BEGINNING OR DO U HAVE TO CLEAR IT OUT AND HOW MUCH TIME DOES IT HOLD ALSO CAN YOU USE A LARGER FLASH DRIVE ?
I do not use the flash drive system, but I do know that the system will support a flash drive up to 256 GB (Sync Module 2). Local video storage functionality is not compatible with Blink XT2, XT, and 1st generation Indoor cameras.
I will say I have the original batteries in the blink cameras and it has been over two years as of May 1st 2019 and still works well. However the camera is not accessed very often. The more you access the camera the shorter the battery life will be. 😁🛫
Thanks for sharing! Its something that I have been wondering, and its nice to hear from someones personal experience that they are lasting. Totally understand how the usage plays into the role of how long the batteries last.
They don’t last two years especially if your on a busy st or have animals or other things moving round but it is a good system 🇨🇦✌🏻🇨🇦
Agreed, I have been running mine continuously since install, and shortly after had to replace one of the batteries due to a very curious wasp that found the one camera very entertaining lol.
He's very handsome
Hey what about the delay ? If i'm using echo show 8 for seeing those cameras i have 45+ sec of delay ! do you have the same problem ?
There is a bit of delay but I would say mine is around 15 to 20 seconds. It's the one thing that I would like to see if it can be improved.
@@BusyBeeLiving I have also some other problems:
- From Blink app the video is not real time ( there are 2-3 sec of delay)
- They don't record videos of movement in the usb of Sync module 2 when it is on and Wi-Fi is down
- From the app is not allowed to see more than one "live view" cameras at the same time.
- Night vision is really really awful !
Unfortunately I would have expected more from these cameras =(
where and how do you get the pin number???? very frustrating .....
The pin is sent to your email that was used in setting up your blink account.
@@BusyBeeLiving actually no. I only had to change my password and then I selected my own PIN number. . Password cannot be the same as Amazon acct.
what is the 2nd gen echo show for and is it necessary?
is alexa necessary to have blink activated?
The echo is not needed for the blink cameras. You can simply use your blink app that you install on your smart phone to monitor the activity. The echo show is just an secondary device that can be used to access the cameras but the app is the control for the system.
Can you come over and link mine please I’m having trouble lol
Does not hook up to my echo show!
You'll have to go in and check under your Alexa app. We spliced out that portion of the video and made one specific to that step as it seemed like many people were having trouble with that step specifically.
please give me a clue I have no help to get it done!
Hopefully my response to your previous comment clarified some of your questions. Just simply skip over the echo portion of the video and you should be able to get up and running. (Time stamps listed in the description of the video)
How to get a security code?
The security code is sent to the account attached to your amazon. Check your account to make sure that your info is up to date.
Make sure your password for Amazon Alexa is different than your Amazon acct. then You put in a PIN number that you select.. that is what worked for me..
I have two Blink Cameras the Cameras work pretty good. The problem I have with them is the BS you have to comply with to creat and use the account. My biggest problem is I have to link it to only one phone number. In my case I want to be able to monitor my hangar where my airplane is located. And my sail boat. If I am flying and my wife wants to look at either the hangar or the boat and she has lost connectivity with with the app for some reason. She has to request a code to reconnect with the blink system. The code is sent to only me! If I am flying I do not get the code at Flight level 410, yes 41000. Feet. The code times out. It is a stupid system. More than one person should be able get the connect code.🤣🛫
Setup a rule in your email app to automatically forward only the emails coming from blink, to your wife’s email, or setup an email account specifically for blink that both you and your wife have access to
Life goals- to make enough to get myself a plane so I can also have this issue lol 😂🤣. Thanks again for sharing and pointing out some issue that may arise with the system. Hopefully its something that can be addressed in a future update. Thanks for watching as always and your continued support of the channel, we really appreciate it!
Awesome work around to address this issue! Really appreciate you taking the time to share some tips to address issues and make the system work better in certain scenarios. Its always awesome to see the community working together to help each other. Thanks for watching and sharing!
@@shredlepzin1654 the code comes from a text not an email! I will say that was a good suggestion if they emailed the code!.
@@BusyBeeLiving I have contacted Amazon/ Blink about this is issue and have no interest in rectifying this problem. For this reason I will not be buying anymore blink products.