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Q: QuestionWill this camera work without a subscription?

Asked 4 years ago by Riverdale.

• A:Answer Apparently you can use it but no recordings! I didn't realize this. If I had, I would never have bought them! Ridiculous!

  Answered 4 years ago by BlinkCustomer

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Q: QuestionCould this be used as a baby monitor? Wondering if it would play continuous on the echo for night time use to monitor a baby.

Asked 5 years ago by Cp.

• A:Answer There is a limit to the continuous live viewing on the Blink cameras. Currently, you are able to view up to 5 minutes at a time in 30 second intervals. After 5 minutes you would have to initiate a new live view session.

  Answered 5 years ago by Blink

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Q: QuestionDoea it save all recordings or is a live screen ?

Asked 4 years ago by Lucyd4real.

• A:Answer The Blink Mini cameras when armed record clips based on motion detection only. You are also able to save live view sessions with the Blink Mini as well. The Blink Mini cameras do not offer continuous recording though you can leave the camera armed for motion detection for any interval of time.

  Answered 4 years ago by Blink

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Q: QuestionDoes this camera work on a 5G wireless network?

Asked 4 years ago by 5Gwifi.

• A:Answer The Blink System (including the Blink Mini) does currently require a 2.4ghz WiFi-based Internet connection to operate. Blink is not compatible with wifi networks broadcasting a 5ghz signal.

  Answered 4 years ago by Blink

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Q: QuestionJust to confirm, I don’t need an Alexa unit to use this blink mini. I just need to download the blink app right?

Asked 4 years ago by Greatsmiles2076.

• A:Answer Yes that is absolutely correct. I own one and all I had to do was download the app to work it and I don't need to be home to arm it or disarm it. Great product.

  Answered 4 years ago by GinnyVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWill this detect outdoor motion through a window?

Asked 5 years ago by Enchilados.

• A:Answer I do not recommend using any surveillance camera through a window because it disables the night vision from working due to the glass reflecting the Infared Light back at the camera basically blinding it. My advice is purchase the Blink XT2 outdoor units for that type of surveillance.

  Answered 4 years ago by Calvin

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Q: QuestionCan it be used as a webcam for streaming?

Asked 5 years ago by WEBCAM.

• A:Answer There is a limit to the continuous live viewing on the Blink cameras. Currently, you are able to view up to 5 minutes at a time in 30 second intervals. After 5 minutes you would have to initiate a new live view session.

  Answered 5 years ago by Blink

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Q: QuestionDo you have to have WiFi to use this camera

Asked 5 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Blink does currently require a 2.4ghz WiFi-based Internet connection to operate

  Answered 5 years ago by Blink

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Q: Questionhow long is power cord? i don’t see it in specs

Asked 4 years ago by PowerCordLength.

• A:Answer The power cord is about 6 ft

  Answered 4 years ago by Morales

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Q: QuestionWill this device work in Manila, Philippines where the power outlet is 220v? Will the online viewing work as well?

Asked 5 years ago by DadWatch.

• A:Answer The Blink system would theoretically work in the Philippines assuming you got the correct power adapter, however we do not currently offer a local server to support the system. This means that you could suffer from poor performance, lag time issues, and quickly draining battery life as a result. This would void our warranty as well.

  Answered 5 years ago by Blink

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Q: QuestionWill I be able to turn the camera on and off remotely from my phone or control device?

Asked 4 years ago by MugDealer.

• A:Answer You are able to adjust your camera settings, view video clips, receive notifications, and access live view through the App on your compatible mobile device from anywhere as long as you have a WIFI or cellular connection. This is important to note for your cellular data plan, watching a five second motion clip without WIFI connection will use about 750KB of your data plan.

  Answered 4 years ago by Blink

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Q: QuestionWill this sync just fine with my existing blink system and app?

Asked 5 years ago by Ace2130.

• A:Answer Yes, The Blink Mini can be added to your existing Blink System. You can have up to 10 Blink devices per sync module as long as they are all within the 100ft operating range of the sync module in any direction. The cameras on the sync module can be in any combination.

  Answered 5 years ago by Blink

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Q: QuestionCan I use this in my garage? Just wondering if it has temperature sensitivities

Asked 4 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer YES YOU CAN! I use them in Mn its really cold here no prob.!

  Answered 4 years ago by dans

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Q: QuestionDoes a person need to have Alexa to use this camera? Or can you just download an app on your phone? I’m unclear how to view it.

Asked 5 years ago by Yilbit.

• A:Answer While the Blink System does integrate with the Amazon Alexa enabled devices, you do not need one of these to operate the Blink System. 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

  Answered 5 years ago by Blink

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Q: QuestionHow do I set the subscription up if I did not purchase through amazon? Blink is not answering the phone and amazon keeps referring me to blink.

Asked 3 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer I’m trying to get subscription for guy who bought system at Best Buy. He didn’t sign up after trial period.

  Answered 3 years ago by Fenner

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Q: QuestionDoes the camera still work during a power outage?

Asked 4 years ago by jackatscrappys1126.

• A:Answer The Blink systems (including the Blink Mini) do require power and a WiFi/Internet connection to operate - if it loses these connections, it will automatically resume normal operation as soon as these connections are restored.

  Answered 4 years ago by Blink

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Q: QuestionAre there any monitoring charges if you don't store in the cloud? How long are short videos saved (with free account)?

Asked 4 years ago by CantTrustNoOne.

• A:Answer No charges until the end of 2020. If you choose to keep using their cloud, there will be a charge, and if you don't there will be no charge but you won't be able to save your recordings. Blink has promised a local storage device called Blink Sync Module 2, slated to arrive later this year for $34.99. Think of this as a mini-storage server where you can plug in a USB flash drive for storing clips. One Sync Module 2 will support up to 10 Blink cameras: Mini, XT, XT2 and Indoor are included. This way you can store files locally and you won’t need to pay monthly fees.

  Answered 4 years ago by tbarnes54

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Q: QuestionIs there a light on this camera that shines in the dark? I need it for a secret indoor camera

Asked 1 year ago by Babyboy5.

This question was asked about the related product: Blink - Mini Indoor 1080p Wireless Security Camera - Black

• A:Answer There is a tiny blue light that shines when the device is turned on.

  Answered 1 year ago by IanT

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Q: QuestionCould the blink mini be used outdoor I know it's not recommended but would it work if mounted outdoor?

Asked 4 years ago by Mike.

• A:Answer it would work but may not work anymore in rainy weather unless you had it protected somehow

  Answered 4 years ago by Nate177

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Q: QuestionWhat happens if the power cord is unplugged?

Asked 4 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer it stops working. Plug it back in and wait for the wi-fi to reconnect and your good to go.

  Answered 4 years ago by Adam

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