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How Do I Watch Blink Clips on USB?

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To watch Blink camera clips stored on a USB drive, follow these steps:

Steps to Watch Blink Clips on USB

  1. Safely Eject the USB Drive: Properly eject the USB drive from your Blink Sync Module or camera (depending on where the clips are stored). This prevents data corruption.
  2. Insert the USB Drive into Your Computer: Connect the USB drive to a USB port on your computer.
  3. Locate the Blink Folder: Open your computer's file explorer (e.g., File Explorer on Windows, Finder on macOS). Navigate to the USB drive and find the "blink" folder.
  4. Browse by Year and Month: Inside the "blink" folder, you'll find subfolders organized by year (e.g., 2023, 2024) and then by month (e.g., 01, 02, etc.).
  5. Play the Clips: Double-click on any video file within the year/month subfolders to play it using your computer's default video player (e.g., Windows Media Player, QuickTime, VLC). The files are typically saved as MP4 files.

Example Folder Structure:

USB Drive
└── blink
    └── 2023
        └── 12
            ├── clip_1.mp4
            ├── clip_2.mp4
            └── clip_3.mp4
    └── 2024
        └── 01
            ├── clip_4.mp4
            ├── clip_5.mp4
            └── clip_6.mp4

Troubleshooting:

  • Video Player Compatibility: If you can't play a clip, try installing a different video player like VLC Media Player, which supports a wide range of video formats.
  • Corrupted Files: If a clip won't play, it might be corrupted. Re-check the original source.
  • USB Drive Issues: If you can't find the "blink" folder, ensure the USB drive is properly connected and that the Blink system is configured to save clips to the drive.

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