Blink is a well-known brand of wireless Home Security System cameras that enables you to keep an eye on your house at any time. One question that people have when it comes to Blink camera systems is “How many cameras can I connect to one Blink sync module?” Well, the answer is up to 10, but let me explain further.

What is the Blink Sync Module?

First of all, it is necessary to clarify what the Blink sync module is and what purpose it serves. This is a small, rectangular box that physically connects to the standard electrical outlet and forms a wireless network only for Blink cameras. The sync module can connect and also supply power to Blink cameras through batteries; this means that there is no need for wires as the cameras can be installed anywhere freely. It also stores motion event videos taken by the connected cameras and any other video footage they have recorded. Thus, the sync module is the heart and the control center of your Blink camera setup and equipment.

How Does the Blink System Work?

The Blink system is installed by sharing each Blink camera with the sync module when you are setting it up. The sync module also allocates each camera a channel to broadcast video on. The sync module can be imagined as a sort of hub with 10 WiFi ports where gadgets can be connected. When there are more cameras, the sync module allocates an available channel for each new camera to join. This implies that with 10 channels available, you can connect up to 10 Blink cameras to one sync module.

Also consider that the sync module records video from your cameras, providing cloud storage for video and image clips during motion events. The more cameras in a system, the more storage space is required from the sync module for the videos.

What is the 10 Camera Limit?

Blink officially claims compatibility with up to 10 cameras connected to one Blink Sync module. This 10-camera cap applies to all Blink sync module models including the mini model made especially for the small Blink indoor cameras. You will get an error message that the system is full if you attempt to add an 11th camera.

This is because the maximum number of cameras that can be connected to the Blink sync module wirelessly and transmit video data is 10. Every extra camera requires more internet connection to display a live stream and record videos. The 10-channel cap ensures that video quality and reliability do not diminish with increasing numbers of cameras.

That is why if you want to include more than 10 cameras in your system, you have to buy another sync module and form a new Blink system. However, you can use the same Blink app to view several Blink systems at a very convenient time. Selecting each of the systems will cause the app to navigate between your sync modules based on the live feeds and preferences.

How to Control More Than Ten Cameras?

If using multiple Blink systems in one app is not convenient, applications and services let you connect and monitor as many cameras as you want. All the major home automation systems available today, ranging from Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Apple HomeKit have integrated support for Blink cameras. These smart home ecosystems aggregate all Blink sync modules into one interface where you can view the feeds.

You can also use the Blink Video Doorbell as the 11th camera if you want because this runs on the WiFi rather than the wireless system that the sync module employs. During installation, simply connect your Blink Account to the doorbell camera. After that, you will be able to watch live video from the doorbell along with 10 sync module cameras in the Blink App.

A few key points to remember: 

  • It’s crucial because, for the Blink sync module, there is support for up to 10 connected wireless cameras.
  • If more cameras are included, it requires more bandwidth and storage space in one module.
  • One thing that you must understand is that it is possible to have several sync modules in different systems of Blink and have them all displayed in the same Blink app.
  • Home automation platforms make it possible to integrate any number of cameras from other modules.
  • The Blink Video Doorbell works as the 11th feed to your cameras

In general, 10 cameras per sync module proves to be quite reasonable and offers stability. However, there are workarounds to increase the number of cameras if you are ready to deal with multiple Blink systems.

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