The clicking is caused by the IR lens being engaged and disengaged. If the camera has been installed for a while, or it is in a high traffic area the batteries may need to be replaced, regardless of what the battery condition indicates in the app. Check to ensure the signal to Wi-Fi and sync module is at 3 bars for reliable operation. To resolve the problem, try power cycling the camera by removing the batteries, wait for 30 seconds, and reinstall the batteries. Fewer than 3 bars for each connection can create intermitted issues with the performance of your system. It is critical for the cameras to show 3 bars of connectivity to avoid performance issues. The Blink system relies on having good signal strengths for optimal performance in viewing Live Views. Why does my Blink camera say live view failed? If a steady red light is not related to the above conditions, reset the camera by pressing the reset button inside the back cover. You need to make sure you have fresh AA Lithium non-rechargeable batteries installed. When the batteries are failing, the camera LED flashes red 5 or 6 times after the blue recording light goes out. You can also see a brief red flash during motion detection. If the initial red light isn’t visible, ensure you’ve installed new batteries. When first set up, the camera’s red light flashes 3-4 hard blinks and then repetitive soft blinks after, until the internet connection is established. Blink Outdoor, Indoor, XT2, and XT:Ī red light on a battery powered camera appears when the camera is not connected to the internet. If a steady red light remains, press the reset button using a thin object then wait for the red light to change to the blinking green and steady blue pattern. The red light should be replaced by a blinking green and a solid blue light when the connection is complete. The red light also appears during the camera setup process. What does the red light on the Blink camera mean? Blink Mini:Ī red light on the Blink Mini indicates that the camera is not connected to the internet. To reset a Blink wireless camera, reset the Sync Module by holding down the reset button on the module’s side until its light turns red this resets the Blink camera system and requires installing the module in the Blink app to use the camera again. You may also need to use the reset button in case when you move the Mini to a new location or Wi-Fi network. The Blink Mini has a reset button on the bottom side of the camera, which may be necessary to use when you add it to a new or existing Blink system.
Yes, you can reset a blink camera using the reset button. In this guide, we look at some of the common Blink camera problems and what you can do to fix them. The good this is that most issues with the Blink camera can quickly be resolved after doing a bit of troubleshooting.