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Q: QuestionIf I purchase the 5 camera Blink system, will the geek squad install and set them up for me? And approx cost$ ??

Asked 5 years ago by TeaTotaler.

This question was asked about the related product: Blink - 5 Outdoor (3rd Gen) Wireless 1080p Security System with up to two-year battery life - Black

• A:Answer I do not know if the geek squad will hook them up for you or what they’ll charge but if I can do it you can do it first of all you download the blink app whatever device you’re going to use for the cameras second open the box they’ll be a little white square box with a USB port on it you plug that in it will blink thank ones blue and then ones green The green will blink once it starts blinking you’re almost set to go that is what reads the cameras and send it to your device whatever device you’re going to use then you have to open up the back of each camera on the back of the camera you will see a barcode whatever device you’re using you have to hold that camera and get a picture of it batteries have to be in the camera for this to work once your device locks in on the picture of the barcode through the blank app that camera is ready to be set up repeat process on all cameras you also have to name each camera that you will do when you decide where you’re going to put them and that will also be done on the blink app then you Mount the bass of the camera put the back on the camera and attach it to the base or just call Best Buy and see if they Will set them up for you I did 15 cameras what is a little aggravated in the beginning but once I got the hang of it it was simple the instructions are very thorough also Hope this helps

  Answered 5 years ago by GreatVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionI need to know the specific differences between the XT2 cameras & the outdoor cameras as far as options, quality of video, etc? Is either one better equipped than the other? I've been asking this a few times to no avail

Asked 5 years ago by Sph7319.

This question was asked about the related product: Blink - 2 Outdoor (3rd Gen) Wireless 1080p Security System with up to two-year battery life - Black

• A:Answer I purchased a system with "outdoor" cameras a few years ago and then recently added 2 outdoor cameras. As far as I can tell, there is not difference. The new cameras (box) includes swivel mounts that were not available at the time of my original purchase.

  Answered 4 years ago by SteveVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWhat's the diff btwn the XT2 & the outdoor cameras?

Asked 5 years ago by sph7319.

This question was asked about the related product: Blink - 2 Outdoor (3rd Gen) Wireless 1080p Security System with up to two-year battery life - Black

• A:Answer The Blink Outdoor camera is compatible with local storage functionality, which allows you to back up videos in your home to the Sync Module 2 when you insert a USB flash drive. Additionally, you can use the Battery Expansion Pack-coming soon- with Outdoor, to allow your camera to run on four batteries instead of two, extending battery life by up to two extra years.

  Answered 5 years ago by Blink

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Q: QuestionDo I have to buy a phone? Can I use my iPhone to see if anyone enters the premises? Will I get and alert if someone is at the door?

Asked 5 years ago by Joe.

This question was asked about the related product: Blink - 2 Outdoor (3rd Gen) Wireless 1080p Security System with up to two-year battery life - Black

• A:Answer The Blink App is currently compatible with any iOS mobile devices running version 10.3 or higher, Android mobile devices running version 5.0 (Lollipop) or higher and Fire OS mobile devices, running software version 5.1 or higher. The Blink cameras, when armed record clips based on motion detection and send a notification to your mobile device.

  Answered 5 years ago by Blink

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Q: QuestionDoes this come with the mounting pictured so that it can be angled or is that sold separately?

Asked 5 years ago by Mounting.

This question was asked about the related product: Blink - 3 Outdoor (3rd Gen) Wireless 1080p Security System with up to two-year battery life - Black

• A:Answer We do ship each Blink camera with the mount and mounting hardware screws.

  Answered 5 years ago by Blink

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Q: QuestionCan I access the cameras feed being away from my house?

Asked 5 years ago by Anonymous.

This question was asked about the related product: Blink - 2 Outdoor (3rd Gen) Wireless 1080p Security System with up to two-year battery life - Black

• A:Answer Yes. The app will access the camera vids from a smart phone at any location.

  Answered 5 years ago by Kentuckyrider

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Q: QuestionCan you have the camera s connected to more than 1 phone?

Asked 5 years ago by Heath.

This question was asked about the related product: Blink - 5 Outdoor (3rd Gen) Wireless 1080p Security System with up to two-year battery life - Black

• A:Answer Tes my cameras are connected to 2 phones, a tablet & my laptop.

  Answered 4 years ago by TwolfkielVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDo I need a cloud subscription in order to save video clips on USB drive via Sync Module 2? Can i review those old video clips which had been saved on USB drive via Blink app, or I can just only review them on PC?

Asked 5 years ago by Jenny.

• A:Answer You can store your clips locally in the privacy of your home for no additional fee using the included Sync Module 2 — all you need is a USB flash drive. For the convenience and added benefits of cloud storage, a free trial of the Blink Subscription Plan valid through December 31, 2020 in US/CA is available with the purchase of each new Mini, Indoor and Outdoor. Both local and cloud storage allow you to use your Blink app and cameras in the same way. The only difference is where your videos are saved.

  Answered 5 years ago by Blink

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Q: QuestionAre there any camera's that can run with out WIF? All we have is a Jet Pack with our cell phone company. We have tried to connect camera's but there isn't enough power to operate them.

Asked 5 years ago by Anonymous.

This question was asked about the related product: Blink - 5 Outdoor (3rd Gen) Wireless 1080p Security System with up to two-year battery life - Black

• A:Answer You can use a baby monitor without wifi. I have one that i point out the window at my parked car at night. It's called Anmeate and it's 60 bucks. But there are all kinds of them. It has it's own little camera and receiver. It basically is the same as a camera, except that the security cameras (i have blink minis) will ping your phone when motion is detected, and make a little recording of it. My baby cam is just on all the time. Also, the blink minis I can be anywhere and check on my place from my phone, but the baby cam doesn't broadcast to my phone; only around the house. But now i am a big fan of the blink minis; I have about 6 and counting!

  Answered 5 years ago by jimbo5

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Q: QuestionIf I buy an XT2 system and I create a new account. Do I pay for Cloud Storage? I've attached a screen shot, taken today off of Amazon. It says no, but your answers to other questions say yes. Please advise.

Asked 5 years ago by Claudia.

This question was asked about the related product: Blink - 5 Outdoor (3rd Gen) Wireless 1080p Security System with up to two-year battery life - Black

• A:Answer The Blink XT, XT2, and legacy Indoor cameras will continue to receive the existing free cloud storage. Any XT2 or 1st generation Indoor cameras added to an account created after 4/15/2020 will receive free cloud storage on those devices, but any Mini and the new Blink Indoor and Outdoor cameras added to that same account will require either local storage via the Sync Module 2 or a subscription for cloud storage to save videos.

  Answered 5 years ago by Blink

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Q: QuestionCan you record, and does it come with a dvr?

Asked 5 years ago by Susie.

This question was asked about the related product: Blink - 5 Outdoor (3rd Gen) Wireless 1080p Security System with up to two-year battery life - Black

• A:Answer You are able to access the live view on the Blink Outdoor cameras at anytime and can also save your live view sessions as well if you choose. When armed, the Blink cameras record clips based on motion detection only.

  Answered 5 years ago by Blink

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Q: QuestionHow do you charge the battery and how often?

Asked 5 years ago by Tre.

This question was asked about the related product: Blink - 3 Outdoor (3rd Gen) Wireless 1080p Security System with up to two-year battery life - Black

• A:Answer The screw in the back cover is removed with the tool provided or I guess you could use a flat screw driver . I don’t know how often the batteries need changing as mine are still working . They say they will last two years . I would say less depending on how often they get energized . Hope this helped

  Answered 5 years ago by SamuelRHVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionBefore live views sync to USB flash drive via module 2, am i able to review the recorded videos on app? Or I can only just review the recorded videos on desktop? I am not planning to take cloud subscription.

Asked 5 years ago by winnie.

• A:Answer Both local and cloud storage allow you to use your Blink app and cameras in the same way. The only difference is where your videos are saved.

  Answered 5 years ago by Blink

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Q: Questioncan you hear what is happening through this?

Asked 5 years ago by carlydog.

This question was asked about the related product: Blink - 5 Outdoor (3rd Gen) Wireless 1080p Security System with up to two-year battery life - Black

• A:Answer Yes

  Answered 4 years ago by Terry

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Q: Questionwhat is the resolution in pixels on the blink outdoor cameras

Asked 5 years ago by don.

This question was asked about the related product: Blink - 5 Outdoor (3rd Gen) Wireless 1080p Security System with up to two-year battery life - Black

• A:Answer The Blink Outdoor cameras have video resolution that is configurable Up to 1080p (1920x1080px)

  Answered 5 years ago by Blink

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Q: QuestionMy XT2 camera isn't that loud when I try to talk to the front door, is this normal?

Asked 5 years ago by Mike.

This question was asked about the related product: Blink - 5 Outdoor (3rd Gen) Wireless 1080p Security System with up to two-year battery life - Black

• A:Answer You are able to adjust the speaker volume within the camera settings of the APP on your compatible mobile device. You can find many support articles on our website or please reach out to us directly to help troubleshoot, support.blinkforhome.com

  Answered 5 years ago by Blink

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Q: QuestionHow do they mount ?

Asked 5 years ago by Dave.

This question was asked about the related product: Blink - 5 Outdoor (3rd Gen) Wireless 1080p Security System with up to two-year battery life - Black

• A:Answer Very easily, 2 screws to mount base. That's it.

  Answered 5 years ago by SafenowVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionI want to install 3 outdoor cameras for my house and 2 outdoor cameras for an out-building with electricity which is nearly 500 feet from the house. I have directional wifi that I can pick up at the outbuilding. I will need 2 sync units correct?

Asked 5 years ago by Floppy.

This question was asked about the related product: Blink - 5 Outdoor (3rd Gen) Wireless 1080p Security System with up to two-year battery life - Black

• A:Answer Most likely you would need two sync modules as the sync module should be able to communicate with Blink camera units up to 100ft away in any direction assuming fairly standard construction material. You would also need separate sync modules if you were placing cameras on separate wifi networks as well, however you can set-up and access these separate Blink Systems from the same account by using our multi-system support feature.

  Answered 5 years ago by Blink

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Q: QuestionWhat is the maximum usb storage card that can be used

Asked 5 years ago by Anonymous.

This question was asked about the related product: Blink - 5 Outdoor (3rd Gen) Wireless 1080p Security System with up to two-year battery life - Black

• A:Answer You can use a USB flash drive up to 256GB with the sync module 2.

  Answered 5 years ago by Blink

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