When a Blink camera flashes red, it generally indicates two things: there’s an issue with the internet connection or it has low battery power.
Both of these issues can be easily resolved. The first step is to check the internet connection through the smart phone app (which should be downloaded and installed).
Check the Battery
When a blink camera flashes red light, it usually indicates that the batteries are low and need to be replaced. This is important because it can lead to the camera stopping recording, which could cause you to miss valuable footage.
Blink outdoor cameras are powered by AA Lithium batteries (non-rechargeable), so it is important to replace them regularly to keep the camera functioning correctly. Batteries that are not of good quality can damage the camera and cause it to stop working.
In some cases, the red light can also indicate that there is a problem with your internet connection or Sync Module. Depending on the model, this can cause the camera to stop functioning.
Blink outdoor and indoor cameras are often sold with a red LED that flashes when it is looking for WiFi or is in the process of connecting to Wi-Fi. This flashing continues quickly and short until the appropriate connection is found, and then it converts to green / solid blue after all is set up properly.
Check the Internet Connection
When a blink camera flashes red light, it usually means that there’s an issue with the internet connection or the battery. You should check both to see if you can fix the problem.
When the camera first sets up, it will blink a hard red light 3 or 4 times, then repeat a soft red blink until it’s connected to the internet. This is a normal setup process and should go away quickly.
However, if the blinking red light keeps coming on and won’t stop, it could be an internet connection problem. This can be fixed by resetting the WiFi router. It’s also possible that your Blink outdoor camera is too far away from your router to be able to connect to it.
Check the Sync Module
When a blink camera flashes a red light, it usually means there is an issue with the device. This can be due to a number of issues including power delivery or internet connectivity.
The first step in fixing this problem is to check the Sync Module. This is located on the back of the Blink camera.
You can use a paper clip or another sharp object to press the hard factory reset button.
Once you have done this, the Sync Module will reboot itself and update its software. This should solve the red light problem.
You can then connect the Sync Module to your Wi-Fi network and check if it is working properly. If not, it may be time to change your Wi-Fi network.
Check the Settings
Sometimes, the blink camera flashes a red light due to an issue with the settings. This is usually an easy fix and should resolve the problem.
You can check the settings by using your Blink app on a smartphone or tablet. It should allow you to change the network your camera is connected to and reset it if needed.
This process will take a few seconds. Once you are done, your camera should be connected to your internet again.
You can also do a power cycle, which is similar to a factory reset but will discharge the camera’s battery and deal with any bugs or glitches. This will also restore the camera to its original settings.