How to Transfer Your Blink Camera to a New Owner?

Choosing to set up a Blink camera is a wise decision for monitoring your property, recording potential intruders, or keeping an eye on unexpected visitors.

Let’s delve into the specifics!

Can you transfer ownership of a Blink camera?

Yes, you can transfer ownership of a Blink camera.

If you’re gifting or reselling the Blink camera to someone, make sure to remove the device from your Blink account.

When the device is deleted from your Blink account, it’s no longer associated with your email address.

Follow these steps to remove the camera from the Blink app:

1. Go to the Home Screen on the Blink app to view system settings.
2. Tap Device and System Settings.
3. Choose the System that you want to delete.
4. Tap Delete System.
5. Tap Delete in the popup screen.

How do I reset my Blink camera for a new owner?

Follow these steps to reset the Blink camera for a new owner:

1. Locate the reset button on the side of the Sync Module. Press and hold it until the LED indicator turns red.
2. Release the button and wait for the LED to blink green and blue. All cameras will now be offline because you just turned the Sync Module to Setup Mode.
3. Delete the Sync Module from the Blink app.

Note: Instead of resetting the camera, you can simply reset the Sync Module and re-add or remove the cameras to/from it.

Steps to Transfer Blink Camera to New Owner

Delete a System:

1. Open the Blink app on an Android or IOS device.
2. Tap the setting icon at the bottom of the screen to access system settings.
3. Tap on the system you wish to delete.
4. Tap Delete System (red button at the bottom).
5. Tap DELETE to confirm.

Delete a Camera:

1. Launch the Blink App and navigate to Settings.
2. Tap the Delete Camera button.
3. Then tap YES to confirm.

Note: Repeat the same steps to delete the rest of your cameras.

Delete a Sync Module.

1. Go to the Blink app.
2. Tap the setting icon.
3. Select the system with the Sync Module you want to remove.
4. Tap on Sync Module.
5. Select “Delete Sync Module”, then tap OK.
6. Enter the serial number of the Sync Module.
7. Confirm to delete from your account.

Delete the Account:

1. Tap on the gear icon on the Blink app home screen.
2. Then select Manage Account.
3. Tap on the Delete Account button at the bottom of the screen.
4. Tap on DELETE to confirm that you would like to fully delete your account.

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Make sure to remove any equipment from your Blink account before transferring ownership to ensure a smooth transition for the new owner.

Blink Camera Insights

• While convenient, Blink’s reliance on batteries means you’ll need to replace them eventually. Consider investing in rechargeable batteries to reduce waste.
• The free Blink app allows you to view live footage, receive motion alerts, and customize settings for each camera.
• Blink cameras integrate with various smart home systems, letting you control them with your voice or set up automated actions.

FAQs

When did Amazon buy Blink?

Amazon acquired Blink in 2017. Blink has been a darling of the market with its range of user-friendly, simplistic DIY cameras, particularly attractive to apartment dwellers and anyone on a budget.

Is there a monthly fee for Blink cameras?

You can opt for a Blink basic plan that costs around $3 per month.

The monthly plan will cost you around $360 per year, but you can also choose to subscribe to the year-long subscription of about $6 per month with a discount.

Do Blink cameras record all the time?

Blink cameras do not record all the time. However, you can set your cameras to be triggered by certain motions. Once the action triggers the camera, Blink will start recording. You can also set your Blink camera to be “on” for a certain period of time in the settings.

Conclusion

• A Blink camera can be transferred to a new owner through different methods.
• Clear out all of your account information from the Blink app that’s connected.
• On the Blink app, change the email address.
• If a Blink camera is already linked to another Blink account, you’ll be unable to add it to your new Blink account.

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