We ended up exchanging this model for the slimmer version ua-cam.com/users/postUgkx0jZ_lGlDVJhDnmagEU8gn47cmfPNlLQU because it was too wide for the only door trim area that made sense to mount it on. However, we should have just noted the dimensions prior to purchasing. Otherwise, we love the doorbell. It works perfectly, and the video is very clear, even at night.
hey from Western Canada :) My roommate and I just had a package stolen 3 weeks ago, so we're investing in one of these Blinks. I'm an IT guy so I really should have gotten one years ago Thanks to the simple info :)
Yo brother, I'm not exactly sure what you did. It was almost magical because I just went in and disarmed everything, and it worked. Thank you so much.!
I actually had a Line of Sight issue with the Blink doorbell. The front door was made of steel and it blocked the Blink Wifi signal to the wifi hub. I had to make sure the Blink doorbell was mounted on the door frame and redirect the wifi signal to the Blink Sync module. So the Blink doorbell had line of sight to the sync module and the sync module had line of sight to the wifi hub. I could of accomplished the same thing by installing a wifi repeater to solve the line of sight issue.
Sorry my bad, at the bottom of the door bell there is a tab that you press and it will release the back panel which has two screw holes for wall mounting.
No there are no indications on the doorbell to alert the intruder that they are being recorded. Only if the person presses the doorbell a blue circular ring LED lights up around the push button.
@@mentoring42 The sync module is a piece of hardware that records all motion detections on all your cameras locally at no cost. So, you don't have to have a subscription plan if you have a sync module. However, you can't play or access the videos remotely unless you have a subscription plan.
Hello! I have gotten as far as 4:54 and it won't go any further. Keeps circling before adding the doorbell to our existing system (which has a Sync module on it, for some outdoor cameras we have). My blink app is up to date. Should the phone be connected to the doorbell's wifi at this step, or to the external-facing wifi of the house? Or is something else wrong?
Yes you can do it with both Apple, and Android devices. It doesn't have to be a phone it can be a tablet as well. The size of the local USB Flash Drive depends on number of days you would like store in your recording history. For example a 128GB Flash drive using 4 Cameras gives you about a month worth of event video storage. When the storage is full it will start recording over the oldest events first.
Good video, is the video doorbell a hotpoint/ hub stand alone, Ie: can 3 other users log on to this with the same app, ( I mean like acting like cell phone hotpoint)? If not are there any?
Good video and good guidance. I have a question: Is it possible to "Hookup" a wireless indoor chime to this devise? I'd appreciate if somebody has an answer to it. Thanks
Yes, all you need is an Amazon Echo Dot like the one linked below, and sync it to your doorbell using your Amazon Alexa App. www.ebay.com/itm/295647673271
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 ( sorry if this seems like a stupid question?? ) So without hardwiring it to an existing doorbell the notification comes thru your cell phone only correct? Thx for a very detailed & easy installation video for those of us boomers who are electronically challenged, LOL!!!😂
@@June-rb1nx There is no such thing as a stupid question, we all learn from each other and no one is perfect. To answer your question, "yes" the notification will appear on your smartphone and Alexa Echo Devices (Smart Speakers) if you have one. However in order to have this functionality you need to have both Blink App, and Amazon Alexa App on your Smartphone and you must be signed in to both apps.
You need to have a smart speaker like Amazon Echo Device, or you can have the Smartphone app notify you on your phone. You can choose different chimes on the Echo device and here is how you do that. ua-cam.com/video/iRFNQNNKK8Y/v-deo.html
Hi there, thank you for this video. For some reason my doorbell does not seem to have the live view option. Do i need to have a subscription to have live view? At the moment I do not have a subscription?
So in essence I either need to get a subscription plan or purchase a sync module 2. Am I still OK to install the doorbell now and then add the sync 2 once I get one?
@@MichaelMoore-ic4wp Yes it should work fine. My Sync module was accidentally disconnected and powered off, but I could still see my doorbell video feed on my phone.
You only need the Plus account if you want to record footage and access footage on the Blink Cloud which can be accessed worldwide. However if you just want local recording on the Blink Sync Module, you don't need any plus account.
I’ve been fighting mine for weeks. The doorbell went offline and I have not been able to get it operating as it should. 4:25 marker to be exact friend.
If your internet service provider issued a new Modem/Router combo unit, you will need to set the new WiFi name and password exactly the same as your old one.
Yes you can install the app on as many phones as you want, and as long as you are logged in to the same blink account you can see the video feed on multiple devices.
You need to pay for subscription fees to be able to store and watch pre-recorded clips of your cameras from anywhere in the world as long as you have an internet connection. If you don't subscribe, you can only watch it live from anywhere inside your home, and record clips on the blink sync module only.
Hello Good until you get tothe time 7:37. You didn't show connecting to the base plate to the wires??? I am totally new to this and it is necessary to not skip instruction parts of demonstration.
The only way to charge it is to use rechargeable batteries and remove them to charge them on an external charger. Or you could buy these to power them directly from an external power supply www.ebay.com/itm/304120952686
You get the motion detection recording, but not the continuous live video recording. This cameras will not record continuously because of the battery life limitation.
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 The camera they sell now on Amazon appears to be the same camera for Wired or Wireless, although I have not stepped through the checkout process. I wonder if there is some software detection that changes the camera's function if a Wired connection is detected?
@@mrchad97z49 The only benefit of a wired camera is unlimited power without worrying about battery life. However, you will still be limited on Wireless bandwidth. So you need to reduce unnecessary recordings even with a wired camera.
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 The wired option does not power the camera, it is just to power an existing door chime if one is fitted. This is why the Blink doorbell will not work if the batteries are removed, even if it is directly wired to a transformer.
Yes you can but it is not safe to do so. First weather conditions will reduce it's adhesiveness and your doorbell will fall. Second the unit will be subject to theft, since the normal screw mount is hard to remove.
Oh wow, I thought you’d show us how you actually install/wire the unit… all this did was show us how to click the plus button in the upper right hand corner in the app. Aye aye aye… 🤦🏻♀️
This is literally the worst piece of worthless crrp I have ever bought. Probably the most obvious thing that shows that the developers never even tested their device in real world usage, is nowhere on it is written the words "doorbell"... nobody knows it's a doorbell... and the screws included to install it... literally a 2 cent item... aren't self tapping, meaning you're more likely to stab the screwdriver through your fingers trying to install it than actually ever get it installed. It does not have the range to be installed out by your driveway gate. More often than not, you're going to be recording tons of useless footage of yourself, and nobody else.
I am not a big fan of it myself. The unit fails to record many obvious motions, when the sensitivity is set to high, and re-trigger at minimum time interval. They released this camera prematurely, it needs to go back in research and development phase.
I putting my Blink doorbell on my Phone carrier because I'm not going to pay for twice. So I know that if it goes off , they will know I have a system that my doorbell is on and not theirs, I paid for the doorbell and I don't need their services and I'm not going to pay it. Amazon is Greedy and they are laying off people now. 🙄
😉👍 It's a good idea to advise people to periodically cool their masonry drill bits with water when they heat up.
Thank you
We ended up exchanging this model for the slimmer version ua-cam.com/users/postUgkx0jZ_lGlDVJhDnmagEU8gn47cmfPNlLQU because it was too wide for the only door trim area that made sense to mount it on. However, we should have just noted the dimensions prior to purchasing. Otherwise, we love the doorbell. It works perfectly, and the video is very clear, even at night.
Indeed it is
This helped me to set up faster than reading the instructions
I am glad it was helpful.
hey from Western Canada :) My roommate and I just had a package stolen 3 weeks ago, so we're investing in one of these Blinks. I'm an IT guy so I really should have gotten one years ago
Thanks to the simple info :)
Good luck!
Good information at the beginning of the video I did not know I needed to open the box and take the device out thank you for the heads up
🤣🤣🤣🤣 Good point!!!
Yo brother, I'm not exactly sure what you did. It was almost magical because I just went in and disarmed everything, and it worked. Thank you so much.!
You are very welcome!
Great video, straight to the point, no bs.
Thank you!
I followed your video while setting up mine. Thank you. Great video
You're welcome!
I'm going to attempt to put my daughter's on tomorrow. Wish me luck. 😂 It looks pretty easy. Thank you for the video.
You are very welcome, and Good Luck!!
Great tip on assuming one year of battery life. You said exactly what I was thinking.
I know there is no way you can get one year battery life, that is simply false advertising.
I actually had a Line of Sight issue with the Blink doorbell. The front door was made of steel and it blocked the Blink Wifi signal to the wifi hub. I had to make sure the Blink doorbell was mounted on the door frame and redirect the wifi signal to the Blink Sync module. So the Blink doorbell had line of sight to the sync module and the sync module had line of sight to the wifi hub. I could of accomplished the same thing by installing a wifi repeater to solve the line of sight issue.
Thanks for the valuable tip.
Thank you this really helped me set up my doorbell! Great video!
You are so welcome!
It’s okay I called it brink too the first dozen times
🤣You caught me 😉
Should have shown how to mount it as well.
Sorry my bad, at the bottom of the door bell there is a tab that you press and it will release the back panel which has two screw holes for wall mounting.
So no light comes on when live-streaming is on? The person doesn’t know they’re being recorded?
No there are no indications on the doorbell to alert the intruder that they are being recorded. Only if the person presses the doorbell a blue circular ring LED lights up around the push button.
i have both cameras set up under my phone network. the inside camera working fine. its the door bell camera live that doesn't show but works.
This happens when the WiFi signal at the door bill is very weak. You should bring the WiFi Router closer to the door.
This is a very helpful video. Is it possible to disable the doorbell? I'm more interested in the video and sound. 🙂🙂🙂
Yes you can, but that will also disable the recordings on your Sync Module.
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 Thank you for the quick reply. What is a Sync Module? I have the wireless Blink.
@@mentoring42 The sync module is a piece of hardware that records all motion detections on all your cameras locally at no cost. So, you don't have to have a subscription plan if you have a sync module. However, you can't play or access the videos remotely unless you have a subscription plan.
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 Thank you. 🙂🙂🙂
@@mentoring42 MY pleasure
Hello! I have gotten as far as 4:54 and it won't go any further. Keeps circling before adding the doorbell to our existing system (which has a Sync module on it, for some outdoor cameras we have). My blink app is up to date. Should the phone be connected to the doorbell's wifi at this step, or to the external-facing wifi of the house? Or is something else wrong?
Hi, the phone must be connected to the same WiFi as the Door Bell, preferably a 2.4GHz network for better reception.
Can you do this with an anroid phone? also how big should the usb flash drive be for local recording?
Yes you can do it with both Apple, and Android devices. It doesn't have to be a phone it can be a tablet as well. The size of the local USB Flash Drive depends on number of days you would like store in your recording history. For example a 128GB Flash drive using 4 Cameras gives you about a month worth of event video storage. When the storage is full it will start recording over the oldest events first.
Good video, is the video doorbell a hotpoint/ hub stand alone, Ie: can 3 other users log on to this with the same app, ( I mean like acting like cell phone hotpoint)? If not are there any?
They can only do that if they are logged in to the Blink App using the same User Name and Password as the original owner's.
Good video and good guidance.
I have a question: Is it possible to "Hookup" a wireless indoor chime to this devise?
I'd appreciate if somebody has an answer to it.
Thanks
Yes, all you need is an Amazon Echo Dot like the one linked below, and sync it to your doorbell using your Amazon Alexa App. www.ebay.com/itm/295647673271
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 ( sorry if this seems like a stupid question?? ) So without hardwiring it to an existing doorbell the notification comes thru your cell phone only correct?
Thx for a very detailed & easy installation video for those of us boomers who are electronically challenged, LOL!!!😂
@@June-rb1nx There is no such thing as a stupid question, we all learn from each other and no one is perfect. To answer your question, "yes" the notification will appear on your smartphone and Alexa Echo Devices (Smart Speakers) if you have one. However in order to have this functionality you need to have both Blink App, and Amazon Alexa App on your Smartphone and you must be signed in to both apps.
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101ugh yhinhhhhhyyyhyhhyhyhhhhhhhh
how to hear the door bell ringing inside the house?
You need to have a smart speaker like Amazon Echo Device, or you can have the Smartphone app notify you on your phone. You can choose different chimes on the Echo device and here is how you do that. ua-cam.com/video/iRFNQNNKK8Y/v-deo.html
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101v6
Hi there, thank you for this video. For some reason my doorbell does not seem to have the live view option. Do i need to have a subscription to have live view? At the moment I do not have a subscription?
Without any subscription you should be able view your cameras live from your local home network. With subscription you can view it worldwide.
Thank you so much for the reply
Can I use the Blink video doorbell without the Sync Module 2?
You can but it will not record anything, so it will be no better than a dummy camera.
So in essence I either need to get a subscription plan or purchase a sync module 2. Am I still OK to install the doorbell now and then add the sync 2 once I get one?
@@MichaelMoore-ic4wp Yes it should work fine. My Sync module was accidentally disconnected and powered off, but I could still see my doorbell video feed on my phone.
Wait so do you need Blink Plus to access all the features? Im thinking about buying one but i dont want to have to pay extra
You only need the Plus account if you want to record footage and access footage on the Blink Cloud which can be accessed worldwide. However if you just want local recording on the Blink Sync Module, you don't need any plus account.
I’ve been fighting mine for weeks. The doorbell went offline and I have not been able to get it operating as it should. 4:25 marker to be exact friend.
Reboot your Router while the Camera is still ON
So I changed my wifi company and since then my blink will NOT re-connect!! I have tried for months!!
If your internet service provider issued a new Modem/Router combo unit, you will need to set the new WiFi name and password exactly the same as your old one.
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 i changed wifi password, been trying to connect blink and it wont connect
Can you add a second phone to the doorbell?
Yes you can install the app on as many phones as you want, and as long as you are logged in to the same blink account you can see the video feed on multiple devices.
@@nafeesabibi6046 You simply repeat the same process to add additional devices.
so my question is when u buy it do u have to pay the subscription fee and annual fee when start the blink program
or u can use it wifi from your phone with out having to pay anything and use the blink cameras for free
You need to pay for subscription fees to be able to store and watch pre-recorded clips of your cameras from anywhere in the world as long as you have an internet connection. If you don't subscribe, you can only watch it live from anywhere inside your home, and record clips on the blink sync module only.
Hello Good until you get tothe time 7:37.
You didn't show connecting to the base plate to the wires???
I am totally new to this and it is necessary to not skip instruction parts of demonstration.
The wires are to be connected to your existing door bill contacts so pressing the Blink Doorbell camera will also activate your old door bell.
Can we recharge battery? If yes, how can we do that?
The only way to charge it is to use rechargeable batteries and remove them to charge them on an external charger. Or you could buy these to power them directly from an external power supply www.ebay.com/itm/304120952686
Hello please let me know how can I get the blink sound in my phone when any person push the bottom
Hi, I made a video for you on that, here is the link ua-cam.com/video/yvr6v-7_rKE/v-deo.html
Whats the best blink app to download on?
I think the best one is the one I am using in this video, there could be third party apps that are better but I am not aware of any.
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 what's the name of that app?
@@2peace428 The name of the app is Blink with small "B" like this " blink "
Thank you
You're welcome
I thought you can get the live video recording and motion detection recording with the SYNC module 2... true?
You get the motion detection recording, but not the continuous live video recording. This cameras will not record continuously because of the battery life limitation.
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 The camera they sell now on Amazon appears to be the same camera for Wired or Wireless, although I have not stepped through the checkout process. I wonder if there is some software detection that changes the camera's function if a Wired connection is detected?
@@mrchad97z49 The only benefit of a wired camera is unlimited power without worrying about battery life. However, you will still be limited on Wireless bandwidth. So you need to reduce unnecessary recordings even with a wired camera.
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 The wired option does not power the camera, it is just to power an existing door chime if one is fitted. This is why the Blink doorbell will not work if the batteries are removed, even if it is directly wired to a transformer.
@@richardlawrence1930 Yes you are correct but you can use these www.ebay.com/itm/394439914969
I don’t have the camera in the corner so I can see the live footage that you show 9:02
Some of my cameras must be in the corner in order to cover the entire room.
How can I make it ring to my phone? You did not explain that.
Sorry I have a separate video on that here is the link ua-cam.com/video/yvr6v-7_rKE/v-deo.html
I'm no able to get a live view from my phone app? Help?
This probably means that the camera is too far from the router and the WiFi signal is too weak.
Do you need a module?
Only if you want to record video footage locally on a Flash Drive instead of the Blink Cloud Storage.
didn't show phone when blink is pressed. That's the thing does not work on my phone.
Make sure in your phone settings, blink notifications are enabled and not blocked.
it sounds like a text message. Does not sound like a doorbell
@@bellesass You can change it, watch my video on that topic here ua-cam.com/video/iRFNQNNKK8Y/v-deo.html
Hi, can I use double adhesive tapes for mounting?
Yes you can but it is not safe to do so. First weather conditions will reduce it's adhesiveness and your doorbell will fall. Second the unit will be subject to theft, since the normal screw mount is hard to remove.
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 I appreciate the insights🙌
Can i do 2 phone at the same time?
Yes you can but both phones must be logged in to Amazon Alexa App, and Blink App under the same User ID and Password.
Oh wow, I thought you’d show us how you actually install/wire the unit… all this did was show us how to click the plus button in the upper right hand corner in the app. Aye aye aye… 🤦🏻♀️
Sorry my bad, I will make another video on that
What do I need to talk through the camera/doorbell?
You can use the blink App on your smartphone, or any Amazon Alexa device.
When t ring do it ring on your phone ??
Fast forward to 3:30
LOL, I try to cut the BS and get to the point, but I guess I am still not doing a great job. sorry
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 oh no you did perfectly fine. Thankyou for the great video.
@@codyw4022 Thank you😃
You don’t ring the bell 🤦🏼♂️🤦🏼♂️🤦🏼♂️
My bad, next time I will
This is literally the worst piece of worthless crrp I have ever bought.
Probably the most obvious thing that shows that the developers never even tested their device in real world usage, is nowhere on it is written the words "doorbell"... nobody knows it's a doorbell... and the screws included to install it... literally a 2 cent item... aren't self tapping, meaning you're more likely to stab the screwdriver through your fingers trying to install it than actually ever get it installed.
It does not have the range to be installed out by your driveway gate. More often than not, you're going to be recording tons of useless footage of yourself, and nobody else.
I am not a big fan of it myself. The unit fails to record many obvious motions, when the sensitivity is set to high, and re-trigger at minimum time interval. They released this camera prematurely, it needs to go back in research and development phase.
I putting my Blink doorbell on my Phone carrier because I'm not going to pay for twice. So I know that if it goes off , they will know I have a system that my doorbell is on and not theirs, I paid for the doorbell and I don't need their services and I'm not going to pay it. Amazon is Greedy and they are laying off people now. 🙄
Good for you!! Amazon is indeed super Greedy, and unfair to their employees and sellers.
😂
:-)
Good Video! Are you interested in testing a Blink anti-theft doorbell mount? How can I send the item information to you?
Sure, I would love to do that. I can reach me through, www.buygreeninc.com
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 Reached out to you😄
@@toma_amazonreview Was that you about the Google Doorbell antitheft device?
@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 Yes, an anti-theft door mount for Google nest doorbell mount (Battery)