Subscriptions FAQ

Blink plans offer many features, including:

There are several Blink plans to choose from:

plus ai1

Covers all eligible cameras


  •  All ai features
  •  All standard features
  •  All no-cost features
  • Up to 20% off Blink hardware purchases on Amazon2
  • Extended warranty coverage3
plus

Covers all eligible cameras


  •  All standard features
  •  All no-cost features
  •  10% off Blink hardware purchases on Amazon
  • Extended warranty coverage3
basic ai1

Covers 1 eligible camera


  •  All ai features
  •  All standard features
  •  All no-cost features
  • Up to 20% off Blink hardware purchases on Amazon2
basic

Covers 1 eligible camera


  •  All standard features
  •  All no-cost features
  •  10% off Blink hardware purchases on Amazon

Note: Only one basic ai or basic plan can be purchased through Blink.com (United States, Canada, and United Kingdom). Multiple basic ai or basic plans can be purchased through Amazon.

1Ai plans are only available to customers in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, and are not available in Illinois due to state-specific legislation. Plans auto-renew until you cancel. Learn more about Blink plans.
2Terms and conditions apply. 20% discount available to plus ai and basic ai annual plan holders (United States only). Discounts cannot be combined with the standard 10% Blink plan discount. Available for use within 24 hours of plan activation.

3Extended warranty coverage is available for United States and Canada only. Note that canceling a plus ai or plus plan may void your extended warranty.

Customers in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom can purchase plans through Blink.com or Amazon. Customers outside of these regions can purchase plans through Amazon only. For step-by-step instructions, visit Purchasing a Blink plan.

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If you currently have a Blink plan through Apple, you'll need to cancel your existing plan and wait for it to expire before you can purchase a new ai plan1. You cannot purchase an ai plan while an active Apple plan is in place.

  1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
  2. Tap your name.
  3. Tap Subscriptions.
  4. Find your Blink subscription and tap Cancel Subscription. You might need to scroll down to find the Cancel Subscription button. If there is no Cancel button or you see an expiration message in red text, the subscription is already canceled.

Your current plan will remain active until the end of your billing period. Once your Apple plan expires, you can purchase the new ai plan. Learn more about canceling a subscription from Apple.

1Ai plans and features are only available to customers in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, and are not available in Illinois due to state-specific legislation. Learn more about Purchasing a Blink plan. Delete

I'm having trouble activating a plan purchased on Amazon. What can I do?

If you purchased a Blink plan on Amazon, and your plan isn't activating, make sure you've linked your Amazon and Blink accounts:

  1. In the Blink app, tap Settings.
  2. Tap Account and Privacy, then tap Amazon Account Linking.
  3. Tap Agree and Continue, and sign in using your Amazon credentials.
  4. Once you sign in, a linking confirmation message displays.
  5. Tap Done to return to the Account and Privacy screen, where your Amazon account displays as linked.

If your Amazon and Blink accounts are already linked:

If you experience issues while subscribing, visit Blink plan troubleshooting.

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Yes, a 30-day no-cost trial of plus ai1 begins when you set up a new eligible Blink camera. 

Your trial starts as soon as you activate your Blink product and is not applicable for locations with an existing plus plan. Learn more about purchasing a Blink plan.

1Customers in Illinois receive a plus trial and are not eligible for plus ai plan trials. XT, XT2, and Indoor (1st Gen) cameras are not eligible for a plus ai plan trial.

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No, all Blink devices are automatically equipped with essential features such as live view, motion alerts, and two-way audio.

Blink plans offer advanced features such as cloud video recording with up to 60 days of cloud storage (United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, and New Zealand; 30 days for all other regions). To compare plans or make a purchase, visit Purchasing a Blink plan.

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No, Blink plans cannot be gifted.

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If you purchased a plan during the 30-day no-cost trial, you will be billed when the trial ends. 

When you purchase a Blink plan your plan will automatically renew until canceled. Learn more about purchasing a Blink plan.

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You can manage your Blink plan through Blink.com (United States, Canada, and United Kingdom) or Amazon, depending on where you purchased. For instructions on updating your payment method, changing your plan, or canceling, visit Manage your Blink plan.

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How do I attach or move my basic ai or basic plan to a different device?

From the Blink app, you can attach your basic ai or basic plan to an eligible device, or move it to a different eligible device. You can also view your plan details such as the renewal date and plan status (active, canceled, or expired). For step-by-step instructions, visit Attach and Manage basic plans in the Blink app.

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To manage your Blink system and devices, you must use the Blink app.

If you purchased your Blink plan on Blink.com (available in the United States, Canada, and United Kingdom), you can only manage your plan on Blink.com. You can change payment information, cancel, or upgrade your plan on the website.

If you purchased through Amazon, you must manage your plan on Amazon. Learn more about managing your memberships and subscriptions.

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Accounts created on or before April 15, 2020 include 7200 seconds of no-cost cloud storage. If you cancel your Blink plan, you will lose access to plan features, and your devices will revert to 7200 seconds of no-cost cloud storage.

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To cancel a plan purchased on Blink.com: 

  1. From your web browser, visit Blink.com and log in with your email and password.
  2. Enter the verification code received via text message, WhatsApp, or email, and click Verify Code.
    • If you do not receive a code, the Resend Code button will appear after 90 seconds. Click it to request a new one.
  3. Click My Plan.
  4. At the bottom of the page, click Cancel My Plan.
  5. An explanation page displays the devices that will lose coverage. Click Cancel Plan.

After you cancel, plan benefits will continue until the end of the plan's next renewal date.

To cancel a plan purchased on Amazon:

You can cancel your Blink plan for any reason through Memberships & Subscriptions in your Amazon account. Account details such as the renewal date and plan status (active or canceled) are also shown here.

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What is a plus ai trial?

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Important: To access plus ai plan trials, you must have your location set in the Blink app. If you haven't set your location yet, you'll need to update it in Settings. AI plans and features not available for customers in Illinois due to state-specific legislation.

The plus ai plan trial is a no-cost, 30-day trial* that gives you access to plus ai plan features across all your eligible Blink devices. The plus ai plan trial starts automatically when you set up a new eligible Blink device.

During your trial:

  • A banner in the app shows how many days are left in your trial.
  • You'll receive email reminders as your trial ends.
  • All eligible Blink devices on your account are covered by the plus ai plan.
  • Adding a new eligible Blink device extends your trial by 30 days.

*No-cost trial is not applicable for accounts with an existing plus plan. Terms and limitations apply. Visit Blink plans for more information.

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Will I lose access to my clips if I cancel my plan or my no-cost trial expires?

No, your existing clips stay available in the Blink app, where you can view, download, and share them. However, saved clips will be deleted based on your settings in the Blink app (up to 60 days for United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, and New Zealand, 30 days for all other regions) and cannot be restored.

Learn more about Blink storage options.

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What happens when my no-cost trial ends?

When the trial ends:

  • You’ll lose access to plan-only features like Extended Live View, Person Detection, and Blink Moments.
  • All cloud recording stops.
  • Saved clips stay available in the Blink app, where you can view, download, and share them.
  • Saved clips will be deleted based on your settings in the Blink app (up to 60 days for United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, and New Zealand, 30 days for all other regions) and cannot be restored.
  • It does not automatically enroll you in a plan. To continue using plan features, you must purchase a Blink plan on Blink.com or on Amazon.
Blink XT, XT2, and legacy Indoor cameras are eligible for a plus plan; however, they do not require a plan to save videos when the no-cost trial ends. When these cameras are not covered by a plan, they use their 7200 seconds per Sync Module of cloud storage and do not have access to plan features. Learn more about Blink storage options.
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Note: If you purchased a Blink plan through In-App Purchase (iOS) or on Blink.com, your Blink account must be linked to your Amazon account to receive your discount. Learn more about linking your Blink account to your Amazon account.

Paid and active plus ai or basic ai1 annual plans in the United States include 20% off Blink hardware. All other paid plans include 10% off. Your discount is automatically applied at checkout on Amazon. Please allow up to 24 hours after annual ai plan activation for the discount to be available for use. The no-cost trial is not eligible for the discount. Terms and conditions apply.

1Ai plans and features are only available to customers in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom (excluding Ireland), and are not available in Illinois due to state-specific legislation. Plans auto-renew until you cancel. Learn more about Blink plans. Delete

What are the terms of the Extended Warranty?

Blink offers extended warranty coverage for customers in the United States and Canada.

United States: “Eligible Blink Devices” are select Blink devices 1-year manufacturer’s warranty period which are added to an active plan that includes extended warranty coverage. In the U.S., in lieu of the Blink extended warranty, coverage plans are provided via a service contract administered by Allstate Protection Plans; terms are available here. The cost for the Allstate Protection Plan is included in the cost of plus ai or plus. In the U.S., you have the option to purchase a standalone device protection plan on Amazon.

Canada: For the extended warranty coverage to apply to your Blink device, the device must be within its original warranty period when you subscribe to a plus plan. Once the original warranty expires, the device will be covered under the plus plan until your plus plan is cancelled. Non-Blink and other third-party devices are not eligible for the extended warranty.

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No. Only Blink cameras and Sync Modules are covered by the extended warranty with plus ai or plus plan. Accessories are not covered.

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plus ai1
plus basic ai1 basic
Number of covered eligible devices Unlimited devices Unlimited devices One device One device
No-Cost Features – Available for all cameras, with or without a plan.
Motion-activated notifications
Live View
Manual Thumbnail Refresh
Standard Features – Included in plus ai, plus, basic ai and basic.
Extended live view5
Up to 90 minutes
Live view recording
Cloud storage for up to 60 days2
Person and vehicle detection6
Photo capture
Blink Moments
Custom snooze notifications
 AI Features1 – Included in plus ai and basic ai.
Blink Video Descriptions
Additional Benefits – Included in plus ai and plus.
Up to 20% off Blink devices (when subscribed to an annual ai plan)3 20% off 10% off 20% off 10% off
Extended warranty coverage4

1Ai plans are only available to customers in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, and are not available in Illinois due to state-specific legislation. Plans auto-renew until you cancel. Learn more about Blink plans.
2Up to 60 days for United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, and New Zealand; 30 days for all other regions.
3Terms and conditions apply. 20% discount available to plus ai and basic ai annual plan holders (United States only). Discounts cannot be combined with the standard 10% Blink plan discount. Available for use within 24 hours of plan activation.
4Extended warranty coverage is available for United States and Canada only. Note that canceling a plus ai or plus plan may void your extended warranty.
5Applicable to wired and plug-in Blink cameras only. Compatible 
Blink plan required.
6Feature not applicable to XT and XT2 Outdoor Cameras, Blink Indoor/Outdoor (3rd Gen), Mini (1st Gen) and Mini Pan-Tilt, and Video Doorbell (1st Gen).


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