Why is My Blink Camera Red?

Generally speaking, a blink camera flashes red because of two reasons: it is either low on battery power or has a network connection issue.

Regardless of the cause, it’s important to get a blink camera working properly again. Luckily, you can fix the problem right away with simple steps.

Battery

There are a few reasons why your blink camera may be flashing red. These include a lack of internet connection or low batteries.

Why is My Blink Camera Red?
Why is My Blink Camera Red?

The first step is to reconnect your Blink camera to your Wi-Fi network. You can do this through the mobile app.

When you do, your device will be set up correctly and the LED indicator lights should return to normal. If the LEDs still flash red after reconnecting to your network, it may be time to factory reset your Blink.

To perform a factory reset, locate the Reset button located above your battery compartment. Press this button with something thin (a paper clip or needle would work) and hold it for at least five seconds.

Wi-Fi

If your Blink camera has a red flashing light, it usually means that the device isn’t connecting to your Wi-Fi. This is the most common reason that your camera is red.

You can fix this by disconnecting the Sync Module from its power source and plugging it back in. This will reset the camera and reconnect it to your Wi-Fi.

Another option is to check your Sync Module’s signal strength in the Blink app. This is done by selecting the settings icon for the camera you have and going to the status menu.

If the Sync Module has a strong signal, the blink camera will still be connected to it. This is because the sync module is an important tool that helps connect your blink camera to your Wi-Fi.

Motion Detection

There are a few reasons why your blink camera may be flashing red. It could be due to a low battery, Wi-Fi connection, or technical faults.

Motion detectors are often set to detect movement with a specific sensitivity and threshold, which is the amount of motion required to trigger a motion “event.” They can also be configured to only record motion when it occurs within a specified area of your home.

Many systems allow users to customize these settings through the main keypad or mobile app, though some are already preset with a default motion detection setting. You can also configure the threshold of an event to trigger an alarm.

Some cameras even use infrared sensors, which can pick up on movement from animals and other objects in the dark. These can be used to track people and vehicles, but you must choose carefully.

Sync Module

Sometimes, your Blink camera will flash red if you have issues connecting to the internet. Normally, this can be solved with the smartphone app. However, in some cases, it can take more than that to solve the problem.

If your Blink camera is unable to connect to the internet, it might be because there is something wrong with your Sync Module. Here are a few ways you can check to see whether this is the case:

To reset the Sync Module, locate the button on the right side (usually near the USB port). Use a thin object such as a paper clip to push and hold the button down.

After holding the button down for a few seconds, release it and the Sync Module should reboot back into setup mode. This may take a few minutes to complete.

If these troubleshooting methods do not work, you may need to perform a hard reset on your Blink camera. This reset will return the camera to factory settings, which should solve the issue.

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