How do I get Blink notifications?
Android users: To test notifications, head to the Blink app home screen, arm the system, ensure that the camera is enabled for motion detection (the ‘running man’ icon is blue color), and then make a motion in front of the camera. Within a few moments, you should receive a notification that a motion was detected.
What is a Blink notification?
The Blink app provides notifications on your mobile device to tell you what is happening with your Blink account and Blink systems. Notifications from a smartwatch are controlled by the watch settings.
How do I change my Blink notification?
You can download an app that will allow you to change the notification sound for blinking. Can you change your notification sound? Yes, you can change your notification sound. To do so, go to Settings and select Sounds and Haptics.
Can you change the notification sound for Blink on iPhone?
Use notifications on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch — Tap Settings > Notifications and select the application. Then tap “Sounds” and select one from the list. Customize your notifications with different alert styles so you can quickly act on emails, calendar invites, messages, and more.
Why is my Blink camera not giving me notifications?
In a case when Blink app notifications aren’t appearing on Android phones, when only connected on mobile data, make certain the Allow background data usage setting is switched on.
Why am I not getting notifications even though they are turned on?
Cause of Notifications Not Showing up on Android Do Not Disturb or Airplane Mode is on. Either system or app notifications are disabled. Power or data settings are preventing apps from retrieving notification alerts. Outdated apps or OS software can cause apps to freeze or crash and not deliver notifications.
Does Blink only record when motion is detected?
The Blink cameras record clips based on motion detection only and send an alert to your mobile device.
How do I know if my Blink camera is recording?
The Status LED can be set to the following:
- On – Displays a green light on the front of the Mini camera when it is active and ready to use, then shows a blue light while recording.
- Off – Never display the Status LED.
- Recording – Displays a blue light while recording.
Does Blink have a siren?
Activate siren remotely from within the Blink Smartphone app (iOS or Android). 100% wire-free alarm that operates off of a single AA lithium battery.
Does Blink notify with sound?
Android allows you to customize alert sounds per-app. Certain Blink system alerts and events show you Push notifications according to your Notification Options. Motion alerts and doorbell presses create notifications that you can tap to enter Live View with two-way talk.
How do I manage notifications?
Option 1: In your Settings app
- Open your phone’s Settings app.
- Tap Apps & notifications. Notifications.
- Under “Recently Sent,” tap an app.
- Tap a type of notification.
- Choose your options: Choose Alerting or Silent. To see a banner for alerting notifications when your phone is unlocked, turn on Pop on screen.