A blink camera that flashes red is generally a sign of either an internet connection issue or a low battery. However, the light may also be an indicator of a software error.
If the red light flashes quickly and continuously during setup, this usually indicates that the camera is unable to find an appropriate network connection. It should eventually fade to a green and then a solid blue light after the setup process is completed.
1. Low Battery
If your Blink camera keeps blinking red, it could be due to a low battery. A dead battery is a common issue that can occur in many types of devices, especially those that are often plugged in, like alarm systems and auxiliary lights.
If you suspect your Blink camera has a low battery, the first thing to do is remove the batteries from the device and check their voltage. If it’s too low, you should replace the batteries and see if that solves the problem.
Alternatively, you can do a power cycle on your device to reboot it and also drain the system of any residual electricity that could be causing problems.
If none of the other solutions work, it may be time to do a hard factory reset. This resets the device back to its original settings, and is a great way to fix your Blink camera when all else fails.
2. Wi-Fi Connection Issues
When you first set up your blink camera, it may flicker red for a few seconds as it tries to connect with the Blink app. When this happens, it is usually an indication that the connection isn’t stable or that there is a problem with the router itself.
You can try to reconnect the device and see if the problem goes away. If not, then you may need to call Blink support.
A good way to resolve this issue is to reset the Sync Module. Generally, you will find the reset button on the side of the Sync Module (the one near the USB port).
Take something pointy and non-metallic to press down on the reset button for a few seconds until the light turns red. This causes the Sync Module to reboot itself into setup mode and add all the cameras back in again.
Alternatively, you can also use the Sync Module to change the Wi-Fi network where the device is connected. Once that is done, the device should be back to working order.
3. Motion Detection
Motion detection is a feature that many Blink cameras have, which allows them to automatically detect motion in certain areas and send you a notification to your mobile device. This can be useful in a number of ways, such as alerting you to visitors and other important events.
If your camera has motion detection enabled, it will flash red to let you know that it has detected something. The light may also flash when the camera has detected a significant change in the area it’s monitoring.
If you suspect that this is the issue, you can use a few simple troubleshooting steps to fix it. Firstly, make sure that your WiFi network is working properly and that you have a strong internet connection. Next, try reconnecting the camera to your WiFi network again. If that doesn’t work, it may be a more serious problem. You can contact Blink support to get a diagnosis of the problem and find out what steps you need to take to resolve it.
4. Software Issues
If your camera is blinking red but you’re not sure why, there are a few potential software issues that can cause it. Fortunately, they’re fairly easy to fix.
First, if your internet is working properly, try to restart your router. This will usually fix the issue and you should be able to connect your Blink camera again.
Another possibility is that your Blink camera isn’t connected to the Internet at all. If this is the case, your camera will only show a red light on the notification LED.
To solve this problem, you’ll need to connect your camera back to your Wi-Fi network and make sure that it’s on the same network as the Sync Module. To do this, you can use the reset button on the sync module. This will reboot the Sync Module into setup mode and all cameras should start working again.