Questions & Answers

Q: QuestionIs it required to have Alexa in order to use this system?

Asked 5 years ago by Rena.

• A:Answer While the Blink System does integrate with the Amazon Alexa enabled devices, you do not need one of these devices to operate the Blink cameras. The Blink App is currently only compatible with iOS mobile devices running 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

  Answered 5 years ago by Blink

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Q: QuestionI have a long driveway and need to see and/or b alerted when a vehicle enters. How far will the camera(s) monitor efficiently?

Asked 5 years ago by schw1.

This question was asked about the related product: Blink - XT2 5-Camera Indoor/Outdoor Wire-Free 1080p Surveillance System - Black

• A:Answer I have the same system and while I cant say an exact distance it will reach I can say this. Mine will be set off and record at least 109yds away

  Answered 5 years ago by PapahossVerified Purchase

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Q: Questionhow many phones at home are able to connect

Asked 5 years ago by mys.

This question was asked about the related product: Blink - XT2 5-Camera Indoor/Outdoor Wire-Free 1080p Surveillance System - Black

• A:Answer You can only have one username/email address and password per account however, you can download our app to as many compatible iOS, Android and Amazon Fire devices as you’d like, so the entire household can receive alerts or check in at home.

  Answered 5 years ago by Blink

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Q: QuestionCan these be used on a android phone

Asked 5 years ago by 12345.

• A:Answer yes

  Answered 5 years ago by headphonesVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDo I need to purchase a module separately from the blinkxt2 cameras? I see that it comes with a power cord, but I figured that was to recharge the batteries.

Asked 5 years ago by Google.

• A:Answer everything is there. It uses batteries (says good for a year)

  Answered 5 years ago by LitaVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan the operator redirect the recording to a DVR or NVR instead of the Cloud so that one can have more recording time then 60 Sec??? and to keep longer recording times

Asked 5 years ago by ThiefCatcher.

• A:Answer We currently only offer our cloud storage option for the Blink XT2 camera systems accessible via the Blink App. Our New Blink Outdoor cameras are capable of local storage with the sync module 2 and a compatible USB drive up to 64GB.

  Answered 5 years ago by Blink

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Q: QuestionWhat is the range of these cameras?

Asked 5 years ago by Mikeyv.

This question was asked about the related product: Blink - XT2 5-Camera Indoor/Outdoor Wire-Free 1080p Surveillance System - Black

• A:Answer The Blink cameras have a field of view of 110 degrees - in the daytime, they provide enough visibility to identify an individual’s facial features that is 20ft away, recognize a person that is 32ft away, and beyond that depends on exact lighting conditions. At night, they provide visibility up to 20ft away depending on exact conditions.

  Answered 5 years ago by Blink

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Q: QuestionCan this be mounted on a brick or stucco home?

Asked 5 years ago by Homeowner.

• A:Answer The mounts that come in the box are plastic with two screws. If you trade out with matching appropriate fasteners you should be fine. For brick there is probably a masonry screw that would work. The cameras are very light so the fasteners will not have much pressure on them.

  Answered 5 years ago by 466bapVerified Purchase

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Q: Questioncan I view on my tv

Asked 5 years ago by Bloveimd1.

• A:Answer It’s an amazon device so you would have to have Amazon fire capable tv

  Answered 5 years ago by Iceman

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Q: QuestionI have 5 family members each w/ cell phones. Can all 5 phones view same camera at the same time and view each camera separatetly at anytime?

Asked 5 years ago by Poidog.

This question was asked about the related product: Blink - XT2 5-Camera Indoor/Outdoor Wire-Free 1080p Surveillance System - Black

• A:Answer You can only have one username/email address and password per account however, you can download our app to as many compatible iOS, Android and Amazon Fire devices as you’d like, so the entire household can receive alerts or check in at home. When launching the app on additional devices, please use the sign in option to access the account you created on your first Blink connected mobile device. You will not have to go through the setup process again. Please note you will not be able to use Live View from multiple devices at the same time.

  Answered 5 years ago by Blink

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Q: Questioncan you recrd daily, and and then watch and erase at end of the day?

Asked 5 years ago by Anonymous.

This question was asked about the related product: Blink - XT2 5-Camera Indoor/Outdoor Wire-Free 1080p Surveillance System - Black

• A:Answer yes. But the recorded clips are somewhat short.

  Answered 5 years ago by jstducky

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Q: QuestionDo the cameras have true night vision?

Asked 5 years ago by Ted.

• A:Answer I’d say the night vision is 5/10 assuming your outside is completely darks with no lights on. It does a decent job but nothing to brag about. If you keep front porch light on or something it obviously does a better job. If the camera caught someone breaking into your house at night i think the quality would be good enough to identify the thief

  Answered 5 years ago by Shawn

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Q: QuestionCan I just add the 2 cameras to an existing module and keep the module as a spare in case of emergency?

Asked 5 years ago by Renz.

• A:Answer Yes. You can have a total of 10 cameras on one module before you have to add a second module. But there are advantages to having two modules. You can set different schedules for arming with 2 modules.

  Answered 5 years ago by Boomer4371Verified Purchase

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Q: QuestionThe front of my house is about 100 feet from the main road. I don’t really want live alerts every time a car drives by. Is there a distance that it doesn’t see? Should I just mount it so it doesn’t see the main road and only my driveway?

Asked 5 years ago by Bill.

• A:Answer You can go in the app and fine tune high traffic spot so it doesn’t send false alarms to your phone

  Answered 5 years ago by Shawn

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Q: QuestionCan you connect this camera to your desktop computer via wifi DIRECT or to your android tablet..WITHOUT an internet connection.

Asked 5 years ago by Majorjer.

This question was asked about the related product: Blink - XT2 1-Camera Indoor/Outdoor Wire-Free 1080p Surveillance System - Black

• A:Answer Unfortunately these cameras connect with WiFi and when you connect the cameras and camera modem to the device of your choice you have to be connected to the same WiFi. Now after set-up you can log into your BLINK viewing app on any device or any kind of internet connection, whether WiFi or your personal data.

  Answered 5 years ago by SETX97

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Q: QuestionCan I rotate the cameras from my phone?

Asked 5 years ago by Schnack.

This question was asked about the related product: Blink - XT2 1-Camera Indoor/Outdoor Wire-Free 1080p Surveillance System - Black

• A:Answer No, they are fixed cameras.

  Answered 5 years ago by Blink

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Q: QuestionHow long will the batteries last in COLD WEATHER? I live in Michigan and winters are cold here

Asked 5 years ago by Spuds.

• A:Answer With regular use*, your Blink XT2 cameras will last a very, very long time on a single set of 2 AA lithium batteries. This incredibly long battery life is made possible through a proprietary chip technology available only in Blink cameras. Here are a few things that may affect battery life: -Placing cameras in high traffic areas and leaving them armed all the time -Using Alkaline or rechargeable batteries. (We DO NOT recommend this) -Slow Internet connection speeds -Extreme Temperatures -Extended use of Live View -Weak Camera signal strength between sync module and WIFI router -DO NOT use AA Lithium Ion or Li-Ion batteries as these carry a higher voltage and may cause issues with your camera. - use of Enhanced mode on Blink XT/XT2 *Two AA lithium metal batteries last up to two years, based on typical use of Live View, motion-activated recording, and two-way talk (only available on XT2). Battery life will vary based on device settings, use, and environmental factors. Use of two-way talk will reduce battery life.

  Answered 5 years ago by Blink

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Q: QuestionIs Dropcom Pro compatible with Blink XT 2 cameras?

Asked 5 years ago by rfh.

• A:Answer Currently Blink only integrates with IFTTT and Amazon Alexa-enabled products.

  Answered 5 years ago by Blink

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Q: QuestionCan the Blink Xt2 send video to my iMac computer?

Asked 5 years ago by Ken.

• A:Answer You cannot currently access your Blink system from your computer. The Blink App is currently only compatible with iOS mobile devices running 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

  Answered 5 years ago by Blink

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