Blink Outdoor 4 is a battery powered camera that connects to your Wi-Fi and brings you 1080p HD video, two-way audio, and on-demand live view in the Blink mobile app. The Outdoor 4 features improved low-light vision, enhanced motion detection, Alexa integration, and Person Detection (with a Blink Subscription Plan).
The Outdoor 4 offers the following enhancements over our Outdoor (3rd Gen) camera.
- See More. Wider viewing lens area with an increased 143° field of view.
- See Clearer. Improved image quality and low-light performance.
- See Sooner. Catch events quickly with dual-zone motion detection alerts.
- Notified Less. Minimize unwanted motion notifications using person detection and CV technology.
Getting started
New to Blink? If so, welcome! Learn more about downloading the Blink app and setting up your Blink Account before you begin setting up your new Outdoor 4.
Setting up your device
How to create a new system by adding a sync module
Note: If you already have a system with a sync module, you can move to the "Adding your Outdoor 4 section" below.How to add your Sync Module 2 to the Blink app
The following video walks you through the in-app setup of your Sync Module 2. For detailed instructions, see the step-by-step process below.
Add a Sync Module and create a system
- From the Home screen, tap the + icon to add a device.
- On the Add Device screen, tap Sync Module.
- Scan the QR code on the back of the Sync Module or enter your Sync Module's serial number manually.
Note: The Blink app may ask permission to access the camera on your mobile device in order to scan the QR code. If it asks, select Allow.
- Once the serial number is recognized, you are asked to create a new system. Tap the text entry box and provide a unique name for your system. If you have other existing systems, this name must be different from other system names you may have in your Blink account. Tap Continue after your new system name is entered.
- The Add Sync Module screen will instruct you to plug in your Sync Module and then wait for the light pattern of blinking blue and steady green.
Tap Discover Device when you see this pattern on your Sync Module.
Note: If you don't see the blinking blue light pattern, then you may need to reset the Sync Module. Learn more about how to reset the Sync Module.
- In order to connect to your network, the Blink app uses your mobile device to first connect to the Sync Module's temporary Wi-Fi network. It's named “BLINK-_ _ _ _" where the last 4 digits are from your Sync Module's serial number. Tap Join.
- After joining is successful, you are asked to join your local Wi-Fi network. Enter the Wi-Fi password and tap Join.
- The Add Sync Module screen displays 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks within range. If you do not see your local Wi-Fi network, tap Refresh List at the bottom of the screen. The Sync Module stores network information for devices that are added to its system. Learn more about how to troubleshoot Wi-Fi connections.
- The Add Sync Module screen displays 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks within range. If you do not see your local Wi-Fi network, tap Refresh List at the bottom of the screen. The Sync Module stores network information for devices that are added to its system. Learn more about how to troubleshoot Wi-Fi connections.
- When your Sync Module has been added to your new system, you will receive a completion screen. Tap Done to finish the process. You're now ready to add your new camera.
The new system name displays at the top of your Home screen and you will also see the Sync Module. A cloud icon
with a green connection line shows the Sync Module is successfully communicating with the Blink servers.
Adding your Outdoor 4
This quick video walks you through adding the Outdoor 4 to your Blink account and existing Sync Module system.
For detailed instructions, see the step-by-step process below.
1. In the Blink app, tap the + on the home screen and select Wireless Cameras.
2. Scan the QR code located on the inside of the back cover of the camera. You can also choose not to scan the QR code by selecting Enter Serial Manually and enter the DSN from the QR code label. Learn more about how to remove the back cover of your Outdoor 4.
3. Add the Outdoor 4 to an existing system with a sync module. Then select the system name and tap Continue.
4. Next, the Camera Added screen displays and tap Next when the camera is added successfully.
5. Your Outdoor 4 camera now appears on the main screen of the Blink app under the system name. You can tap the serial number and enter a new name that is easier to identify. You can also tap the Thumbnail icon and take a new photo of the camera view.
