Proper placement of your Blink cameras and doorbells helps optimise performance, motion detection and video recordings. Different locations present unique challenges, from lighting conditions to motion detection requirements. When installing your camera, consider environmental factors that might affect performance.

Optimising motion detection

To enhance the effectiveness of motion detection, consider these key factors when positioning your Blink camera or doorbell:

• Position your device to capture side-to-side movement across the field of view.
• Maintain 5–20 feet (1.50–6 m) for optimal detection range.
• Mount your device at elevated height to reduce false notifications.
• Avoid placing near bright lights, moving branches and high-traffic areas with passing vehicles.

If you’re using a Sync Module, position it at least 10 feet (3 m) away from your router to minimise interference.

Different Blink cameras use different detection methods: 

• Most Blink cameras and doorbells detect motion through heat signatures. 
• Mini cameras use visual detection and can sense movement through glass, though less accurately.

When mounting a Mini camera behind glass: 

• Turn off the Recording LED. 
• Turn off the Night Vision IR LED.

Reducing unwanted notifications 

When placing a Blink camera or doorbell outdoors, motion notifications can be triggered by random objects, moving cars or shadows. You can reduce unwanted notifications by:

• Adjusting Sensitivity settings. 
• Using Motion Zones to block specific areas. 
• Implementing Privacy Zones to protect others' privacy. 

Improving image quality

Camera placement can affect motion detection and image clarity. Avoid installing cameras behind windows or glass, near flat reflective surfaces or in high-contrast areas. 

For best results: 

• Mount cameras with direct views of target areas. 
• Use a Blink Mount or Stand. 
• Turn off the camera's infrared (IR) light in well-lit environments.

Enhancing sound quality

By following these guidelines, you can significantly improve the audio quality of your recordings and live views:

• Avoid dense materials: Avoid placing cameras near brick, stone, concrete or metal surfaces, as these materials can reflect sound and create unwanted echoes or distortion.
• Avoid close proximity to electronic devices: Maintain distance from electronic devices like routers, smartphones and household appliances to prevent electromagnetic interference and unwanted background noise.
• Avoid confined spaces: Choose open spaces with sound-absorbing surfaces for better audio quality. Avoid small closets, narrow hallways and tight corners, as open areas allow for better sound dispersion and clearer audio capture.