How do I clear my Blink camera?
"Clearing" your Blink camera typically refers to performing a factory reset. This process removes its current settings and prepares it for a new setup.
Resetting your Blink camera usually involves pressing and holding a physical button on the device until indicator lights change. The exact location and appearance of the button may vary slightly depending on the specific Blink camera model (like Outdoor, Mini, or Doorbell).
Based on the reference:
- Locate the Reset Button: Find the small reset button on your Blink camera.
- Press and Hold: Press and hold this button.
- Wait for Lights: Continue holding the button and wait for the camera's lights to blink. The reference states, "And what we're going to do is press that button and hold and on this one we're going to wait. For the lights there we go to Blink."
- Release Button: Once the lights are blinking as described, you can release the button.
- Reset Complete: The camera has now been reset. As the reference mentions, "And that has now been reset. And now it's entered into setup mode."
Why Reset Your Blink Camera?
You might need to reset your camera for several reasons:
- Troubleshooting Issues: If the camera is not functioning correctly.
- Changing Wi-Fi Networks: After changing your home Wi-Fi password or network name.
- Moving the Camera: If you are relocating the camera to a different Sync Module system or location.
- Selling or Giving Away: To remove all your personal information before transferring ownership.
- Setup Problems: If you encounter issues during the initial setup process.
Resetting the camera prepares it to be added or re-added to your Blink system using the Blink Home Monitor app.
