If your blink camera is offline and blinking red, there is a good chance it’s trying to find an internet connection. However, this could also be a battery issue, depending on the model of your Blink Indoor, Outdoor, XT, or XT2 camera.
In most cases, this flashing red light occurs during the initial setup process and will stop after a short period of time.
Battery
Blink cameras are powered by 2 AA lithium batteries that should last for up to two years with normal use. That’s according to the company, who estimates that standard use equates to about 54,000 seconds or 15 hours of video events (including live view and motion-activated recording).
However, your battery life may be lower than expected, especially if you’re using a Blink camera in areas where it’s constantly activating for motion. Slow internet connection speeds can also drain your battery more quickly.
Temperature sensitivity can also significantly affect your battery life. Extreme heat or cold can cause your cameras to use power more quickly.
Moreover, you can also increase your battery life by setting up activity zones, which designate areas that your camera will monitor, such as busy roads. This will prevent unnecessary false alarms and reduce battery consumption by reducing the intensity of your IR LEDs. By following these tips, you can expect your blink camera’s batteries to last for at least two years of regular use.
Wi-Fi Connection
The Blink camera requires an internet connection to work, and if that connection drops, the camera may not be able to connect.
One of the common reasons for this to happen is because of a Wi-Fi router issue. If this is the case, you can try reconnecting the camera to your router using the Blink app.
If this doesn’t solve the problem, it may be time to contact support. They will be able to scan your wireless network and provide some troubleshooting options.
Another option to resolve this issue is to reset the Sync Module. This can be done by pressing the button on the Sync Module, which is located on the right side of the device.
Network Settings
A blink camera offline blinking red indicates that it can’t communicate with the app or save video to the cloud. This is usually due to a bad or unstable wifi connection.
The first step is to ensure that your Blink Outdoor is installed in a location with a strong and stable internet wifi signal. If you can, move the router to improve the signal or use a WiFi extender to strengthen it.
Next, connect the Blink Outdoor to your Sync Module’s WiFi network. Select “Join” to secure the connection and choose your home Wi-Fi network name from the list of available networks within range.
Afterwards, the blink camera will complete its network setup and a Done button should appear. If it doesn’t work, you can try a factory reset of the Sync Module and then add the Blink Outdoor again.
Sync Module
The Sync Module of a blink camera offline blinking red is the part of the device that manages the Blink system. The Sync Module is connected to your Internet connection so that you can access the Blink app to control the device and watch live footage.
If your Sync Module isn’t working, it can be caused by many different things. Some of these include a power outage or problems with your router.
Reconnecting to the WiFi network will solve most issues, but it’s important to make sure that the Sync Module and your Blink app are on the same Wi-Fi network before you begin this process.
If your Sync Module is still blinking after reconnecting, try power cycling the router and modem to see if that resolves the issue. If the problem persists, contact Customer Service for a factory reset. It’s worth mentioning that this will wipe out all the settings and accounts associated with your camera, so you’ll have to re-add it once the process is finished.