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The Blink Mini Camera is a convenient, easy to use indoor security system partnered with Amazon’s “Alexa” offering smart connection capabilities with other Alexa smart devices. The camera system will allow users to monitor any space remotely and receive real-time alerts, making it effective for personal security. This article will teach you how to set up your Blink Mini Camera.
Steps
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Attach the camera to the stand. At the bottom of the camera there will be a connection spot for the tip of the stand. Using a generous amount of force press the stand into the camera until it clicks. Once it clicks it is secure.
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Connect the USB-C end into the camera. The port is in the back of the camera, near the bottom. The USB-C end is the smallest end on the cable.Advertisement
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Connect the USB end into the power adapter. The USB end is the wider piece of the end of the cable. Make sure it is securely connected before plugging the adapter into the wall outlet.
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Find a flat surface. This helps keep the stand secure and prevents it from shifting position. The bottom of the stand also has an optional mount, with two-hole openings located underneath the black plastic cover on the stand.
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Plug in the camera power adapter into a wall outlet. Once connected there will be a blue and green light. The lights indicate “power on” connection and pairing mode.
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1Download the Blink app. Using a smartphone device, iPad, tablet, or computer. The app is located within the device’s App Store. The Blink app enables users to set up camera, connect the device to Wi-Fi, receive motion alerts, and view previously recorded or live video from the device.
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2Create an account. Creating an account is the only way to gain access to the camera system. Users will be able to access video anytime, anywhere.
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3Select the + to add device. Near the top right corner, select the green +. This allows users to choose and select the camera model type.
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4Select the camera model. Find the blink mini wired camera model. Once selected a camera prompt will pop up asking to scan the device code.
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Scan the QR code. The QR code is located on the back of the camera right above the charging port. Using a Smartphone device, iPad or tablet take a picture of the code or enter it manually. If the code is input manually, enter the characters under the letters “DSN.”
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Create a new system. This will be the name that appears for the camera in the Blink app. Labeling a new system helps organize the device by allowing users to group more cameras together, and arm or disarm the camera on a scheduled basis.
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Press discover device. The device is now in “pairing mode” ready to pair. If there are no blinking blue or steady green lights, then the camera system needs to be reset. Reset the system by detaching the stand from the camera, the reset button will be on the bottom of the camera in the position where the stand connects.
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Connect to a Wi-Fi network. Press “Join” and connect “Blink” to personal Wi-Fi network.
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- Check to make sure the device has both blue and green lights active when pairing.Thanks
- Optional: Use the two screws to mount the camera; just simply slide the plastic cover ring “up” to uncover mounting holes.Thanks
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Warnings
- Never connect Blink Camera on a public network.Thanks
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Things You'll Need
- 1 Blink Mini Wired camera system package
- Smartphone device or tablet
- Power Outlet
- Personal Wi-Fi
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