Getting started
If you're new to Blink, download the Blink app and create your account. Once you have completed these steps, you can proceed with setting up your Video Doorbell.
Setting up your Video Doorbell
Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) requires a Sync Module to function. Before setting up your doorbell, ensure you have a Sync Module connected to your account. If you don't, refer to the steps below:
Setting up a Sync Module
- Plug in your Sync Module.
- Open your Blink app.
- From the Home Screen, tap the + icon in the upper-right corner.
- Tap Sync Module.
- Scan the QR code on the back of the device or tap Enter Serial Manually. Once the serial number is recognized, select an available system to add your Sync Module. If no systems are available or if none exist, create a new one with a unique name, then tap Continue. Learn more about creating and managing systems.
- Once the Sync Module displays a blinking blue and solid green LED, tap Discover Device. If a different light pattern is displayed, refer to Understanding the LEDs on your Sync Module.
- You will be prompted to join the temporary Wi-Fi network ‘BLINK-xxxx’ (where ‘xxxx’ is the last four digits of your Sync Module’s serial number). Tap Join/Connect.
- From the list of available Wi-Fi networks, select your local Wi-Fi network. Enter the Wi-Fi password and tap Join. If your network does not appear, tap Refresh List. After tapping Join, the Sync Module may perform a firmware update, which can take a few moments.
- Once the Sync Module has been successfully added to your system, a completion screen will appear. Tap Done.
Note: When using multiple Sync Modules, place each one in a separate room with at least one wall between them.
If you experience any issues during setup, visit Sync Module Troubleshooting.
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Once your Sync Module is set up, you can proceed with setting up your Video Doorbell in the Blink app.
- From the Home Screen, tap the + icon in the upper-right corner.
- Select Video Doorbell from the list of devices.
- Scan the QR code on the back of the device, or tap Enter Serial Manually. Once the serial number is recognized, select a system to add your Sync Module to, and make sure it is disarmed. If no systems are available or if none exist, create a new one with a unique name, then tap Continue. Learn more about creating and managing systems.
- Remove the battery cover. Tap Continue.
- Insert the three included AA lithium (non-rechargeable) batteries. Tap Continue.
- Tap Discover Device when the LED ring flashes red, indicating it is ready for setup. If an error occurs, tap Retry and repeat the process. When successfully added, tap Continue.
- To mount your doorbell now, tap Mount Doorbell and follow the in-app instructions. To skip mounting instructions, tap Maybe later. For additional information visit, Mounting Your Blink Video Doorbell (2nd Gen).
- To complete setup, tap Done. Your Video Doorbell appears on the Home Screen under your selected system with the device serial number as an auto-generated name. To rename it, visit Setting your camera name and thumbnail.
- If desired, you can now arm your system to enable motion notifications.
If you experience any issues during setup, visit Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) Troubleshooting.