Getting a Blink doorbell camera is quite easy and can help increase the security of your home. Wireless and easy to install coupled with the fact that it can be mounted anywhere and controlled via the Blink app, setting up this camera is a breeze.

First of all, check whether the purchase contains all the necessary components for Blink doorbell camera installation. The package should include the camera unit along with the mounting bracket and screws, the chime connector wire, batteries, and some papers such as the quick start guide. You will also need to have some simple equipment such as a drill, screwdriver, pencil, and a ladder among others.

Pick Your Mounting Location

If you are looking to install your Blink Doorbell Cameras then there are several things that you will need to consider. Ideally, it should be placed where it has a direct and unhindered sight of the entrance to the area. The camera should be placed in a shaded area that is not exposed to direct sunlight or regions where rainwater may drip. Also, make sure that it is located far enough ideally 4 to 7 feet high to see people's faces without the fish-bowl distortion.

It is preferred if you can wire your Blink camera directly to a doorbell wiring system to help you power the device. However if not, the wireless battery-powered variant turns out to be extremely effective. The only thing that you need to ensure is that the area you choose for the shooting has a good connection to Wi-Fi. The camera requires a reliable connection to the network for the constant transmission of video and notifications.

Use The Mounting Bracket

Blink kit comes with a multi-angle mounting bracket that can easily fit into any installation area. In the desired vertical height and slanting position draw or make two small puncture marks with a pencil on the wall or the door frame. Place the bracket in a way that the screw holes are properly aligned with the marks you have made.

If the bracket has to be fixed to any of the more difficult surfaces like brick, stucco, etc., then pre-drill the marked screw holes. Otherwise, the screws that are supplied with the unit can be tightened in the studs or wood siding without the need for pre-drilling with a screwdriver. Tightly screw down until the bracket is flat and level against your selected installation surface.

Attach The Doorbell Camera

If you are using the wireless model, you should first check if the batteries are installed before you place the Blink doorbell camera onto the mounting bracket. The battery compartment is located on the back of the camera. Just remove the small cover and insert lithium batteries according to the polarity indications provided in the receiver. Make sure you secure the cover once again after the battery has been installed.

If you already have the doorbell wires, all right, do the right wiring connection first before mounting this camera. Screw the two doorbell wires from your system to the chime connector that is provided. Then insert the connector into the port at the rear end of the Blink device. The wired chime setup can now supply power to the camera, instead of being reliant on battery power alone.

When using batteries or wiring, you need to insert the Blink camera firmly into the bracket that you installed earlier until it locks into place. There may be instances where in addition to panning, tilt or swivel movement of the camera may be required and this may be done by either tilting or swiveling the camera. However, for normal operation of the bracket, the arm and ball joint should be able to hold it firmly in place.

Connect To Wi-Fi

Blink Home Monitor is available for download on smartphones or tablets compatible with Android or iOS operating systems. It can be used for live streaming, motion detection, recording of events, configuration of the system, and much more.

Launch the app and sign up in case you are a first-time user. After installing the Blink doorbell camera, a set of onscreen instructions should guide you through the Blink app installation and syncing of the newly installed device. During this synchronization, you will have to link the device to your Wi-Fi router signal. Again, ensure that you select a good 2. 4 GHz band because Blink does not connect to 5GHz networks.

The camera can connect wirelessly through WIFI to offer live streams through the smartphone viewer application. A good network connection without latency or interference is crucial for streaming quality videos and timely notifications. You may want to move your Wi-Fi router closer if necessary or get Wi-Fi range extenders to set up in some specific areas that lack strong signals.

Customize Camera Settings

After the Wi-Fi pairing is complete, the owner can adjust motion detection, notifications, video quality, and other options to their desire. One thing about the Blink app is that it is quite simple to customize the doorbell camera once it has been installed.

For instance, you can set up your Motion Zones that comprise areas such as doors and corridors to ensure any activity in such regions will activate an alarm. It also allows you to set the length of the video clip and the quality of the video to try to work out the performance with the amount of data allowed. Other available settings include the frequency of notifications and the ability to share with other users.

As with most smart devices, the Blink doorbell camera should be updated with the latest firmware releases to solve bugs, and security issues, and make new features available. Be on the lookout for this in the in-app notifications. Most firmware updates are wireless processes that can take less than five minutes to finish, with no need to remove hardware components.

Enjoy Enhanced Home Security System With that, your Blink video doorbell camera is now active for enhancing the security of your home! The latest advancements in technology make it possible for you to observe your front door at any time you want, using your mobile device, motion detection, and instant alerts and it is easy to install since it does not require any wires. Experience relief and security with this basic integration of smart security enhancement for your home.

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