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Blink camera · Reset guide

How to reset Blink camera

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This procedure covers the original plug-in Blink Mini. Outdoor cameras, newer Mini models and Sync Modules need their own instructions.

01 · Start here

Before resetting your device

  1. For a Mini showing a red light, unplug it and reconnect power before resetting.
  2. Check that your router is working and the camera can reconnect.

Source: Blink: camera red-light troubleshooting

02 · Reset and reconnect

Reset and reconnect your Blink camera

Before you start

Mini's reset button does not restore default settings, remove the thumbnail or detach the camera from its system or account.

Original Blink Mini

Bottom reset button → Setup mode

  1. Keep the Mini plugged in. If it shows solid red, press its bottom reset button for more than five seconds.
  2. Use a paperclip or small screwdriver, not a sharp pin. A slow blue blink indicates readiness to add it to a system.

Source: Blink: Mini reset button and its limits

If the device still does not work

If the red light does not change within 120 seconds, Blink advises contacting support to check that updates complete correctly.

Source: Blink: persistent red light

After the reset

Reconnect through the Blink app using the Mini setup or Wi-Fi instructions linked in the source.

Frequently asked questions

Does resetting Mini remove the previous account?

No. The reset button does not delete the camera from its account or system.

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