✅ What They Don't Tell You - Blink Sync Module 2 Local Storage - How Does It Work - No Subscription
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- Опубликовано: 25 май 2021
- Here's how the local USB storage works on the Blink Sync Module 2. The Sync Module works with Blink XT, XT2, Outdoor, Indoor and Mini cameras. Blink is mostly cloud based but now this sync module 2 allows for local saving of the files for you to keep with no subscription. The sync module acts differently if you have a subscription or don't and I detail that in this video. Also, please excuse how terrible I look, this was filmed shortly after our 3rd child was born and I was on the struggle bus for sleep deprivation!
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It would be nice if you could make another video on how to view the blink camera for 90 minutes on alexa and on your phone since that is probably there newest feature
I have a problem with mine and was wondering if you or anyone else have experienced this. My flash drive on sync was working perfectly until a couple of weeks ago. Then, it stopped saving the clips to the drive and said it needed to be configured to work in the drive. In order to do this it will wipe my drive and delete all of the files. I would like to keep the files on the drive if possible. I tried plugging it in to the computer but it doesn’t recognize it.
@@turnbowtime sounds like your flash drive failed.
If you unplug the module, will it stop recording?
@@Alucard13489 yes
Great video. I've watched several trying to figure out what we would give up without the cloud, and none were as clear as your presentation!
much appreciated - you answered all the questions I had about the USB storage process after the Cloud subscription ends
that is what i was thinking what i want to do do not know about how much a USB storage will hole will it hold enougj fpr a weel pr a month
It was unclear to me what I could expect without a cloud subscription. Your crystal clear explanation answered all my questions. Well done! I've also benefited from your videos regarding T Mobile Home Internet. Keep up the good work!
Glad they all help!
I agree, wasn't sure what to expect after free trial runs out. I bought the 256gb usb drive dongle, likely no subscription then if get the same features. ☺️
The only real thing you get out of a cloud subscription other than the cloud storage is the ability to save live views or record live views and set the doorbell to take a clip / photo every hour and if your on unlimited devices subscription you get extended warranty you can still watch live view without subscription with sync module 2 you just will not be able to save the live view motion detection will still work and record and two way communication will also work and it will save recordings to an external storage device that is not bigger than 256gb and is formatted to exFat if the external storage device is not formatted to the exFat it will not backup it might work for a short time in a different format like ntfs or fat32 but will eventually fail for it to work correctly the external storage device must be reformatted to use exFat this can easily be done using a pc or laptop and I am sure there are tutorials online that can tell you how to reformat a usb external storage device
I still not sure how it works .. can you save all the videos you have stored on your phone already ? My computer crapped out when it updated twice, with not enough memory, so I can't even open it anymore. But I have all these videos I " really" need to save for a legal issue, and can't figure out how to get them out of my phone, other than paying geek squad $100, or buying a burner, which I will also be afraid I may lose those very important videos trying to save them myself.. Maybe I should listen again.. I'll listen again.. Don't hold your breath, I'm not really good with this.
@@NaterTater I bought a blink doorbell camera but can’t get live view. Do I need to buy the sync module 2 in order to see live view from my app? I’m not worried about saving anything…any help, thanks
Oh wow! So glad you made this video. I bought 2 Mini's as add-ons to my XT2 system. Of course, after 30 days they were basically useless to me. Amazon sent me the Sync Module 2 for free (for my 1-star review), but I gave up trying to make it work. I decided to try it again today (after a year) and found your video when I was looking for a workaround. Got it capturing video clips finally, so thank you!
A very important omission not mentioned in the video but is EXTREMELY important to potential Blink buyers when their free trial subscription ends is that if you are someone who plans to use the camera for 'instant' views, for example, you hear something going on outside so activate the Blink 'live view' to see what is going on and think it needs recording, you cannot do this whilst using a sync module, it does not allow you. If you do not buy one of Blinks monthly plans, the ONLY way 'live' videos can be recorded is if you have motion detection activated.
I do not need my Blink camera active all the time but I do need it to record 'incidents' that occur out side my property and 'live view' does this perfectly. If I hear a disturbance I can use 'live view' to see what is happening and then make a decision whether to record or not. Once the free subscription ends the Blink camera will be useless to me because Blink have blocked every method to allow it's customers to record 'live view' unless you pay for one of their monthly plans. As I already mentioned, if your the person that needs a CCTV camera in use 24hrs a day to detect things that go on outside your property 'motion detection' then a Blink camera with a sync module will work for you if you do not want to pay for one of the monthly plans BUT if your someone like me who just wants to use a CCTV camera to record incidents when they are actually in the property and do not want to pay for a monthly subscription then the Blink camera's are not for you. And for the record, not everyone lives in a house, many people live in blacks of flats or other high rise buildings where motion detection is not required.
I shall be looking for a new CCTV camera forthwith and be throwing away the Blink Mini (which I have) because it will become useless to me. Shame on Blink for putting blocks in the way of customers being able to record live view without the need for a monthly subscription.
Can’t you just screen record
Agree screen recording from your phone
@@paulantonelli6185 @GoatedJoe, both of you obviously do not realise that once the free trial is over, you cannot live view at all. I tired it and every time I click on the icon for live view it kept telling me live view was not allowed and that I had to pay for a 'plan' for live view to work.
@Dodge M live view works without a plan.
@@NaterTater Not on the Blink mini I've got.
I just wanted to comment and say thank you. I may have been rushing this but could not figure out where to find my local storage clips. You rock 👏
You're welcome!
Some apps have such a minimalistic feel to them it can seem like things are hidden. It can take a little poking around in settings and all to figure out where the things you need are really.
Thanks brofessor. You explained the unknown. I truly appreciate it 🙏
Thanks for the detail...New Blink owner this past week. Impressed.
You're welcome
THANK YOU. This was super useful. I have the original sync module and two outdoor cameras and the subscription was free. I added two new cameras and Amazon changed my subscription to the 30 day trial. I'm sick of paying for subscriptions and plan to get the Sync 2 module with local storage.
My biggest question (which you answered) was if I could view the locally stored clips via the app when I'm away from home. Thank you for addressing this as it was hard to find this info anywhere else.
Thanks for making this follow up video, you answered all my questions.
Awesome!
Good summary, very useful.
Wished you they did a POE powered connected module, or the ability to access the USB drive on the local network. The latter would be a choice for local home automation (but guess could hack something together with a microcontroller to act as a USB drive and enable that feature)
My year trial ends soon, so exploring options, this video was very handy in clarifying things.
You rock bro! I got the system because of you, thanks for your help.
You're welcome! Thanks for watching
Nice, I had no idea had the local storage works until know! Thanks
You answered all my questions about this product. Thank you.
You're welcome!
Thanks for this video. I am contemplating buying a couple of Blink cameras and doorbell. Don't want to pay for a subscription so the sync module was the answer and you have confirmed that.
Is that mean I should have subscription to be able to store my files locally
Nice review. Lots of good info. Thanks for taking the time to do it.
You're welcome!
Awesome video you answered every single question I had
Good to hear!
Thanks. This is helpful as I look at options to switch from paying for cloud storage to having just local storage.
Glad it helps!
Thanks… 10:12 this video was SUPER helpful! I’m ordering the Blink sync module 2 now 🎉🎉🎉
I'm sold! They're on sale right now so I'll be getting a few. Thanks for the excellent review. :)
Thanks for this. When I bought the Blink system I was told that I would never have to buy a subscription as it was early 2020. But unfortunately I somehow unwittingly trialled the free cloud feature this week. I don't know how this happened but it came up when i opened the app today so I cancelled it immediately. When I cancelled it, it left me with no choice but to take a subscription, or thanks to this handy guide, use local storage. It would appear the small amount of free cloud storage we had as legacy customers was taken away because I used the trial. Unfortunately i bought from Currys not Amazon so they say they can't see my history to prove I'm a legacy customer. Pretty sure there is software in there if they really wanted to see when it was first set up. Such is life. Anyway, this works, maybe a little slower but its fine
Thank you so much for your informative video! I was anxious about the USB and definitely don't want to pay for the subscription!
You're welcome!
Great information. I have a subscription and was getting "USB full" notices, and was frustrated that I was unable to manage that storage using the app. Now I know I can just eliminate my subscription and still have access to all my files. I have about 6 months on a 64GB USB, which is equivalent to your experinece of around 128GB per year
Thank you so much for this! You really helped me understand what I needed to know. I really do appreciate it. 🙏🏾
You're welcome!
@@NaterTater I just rewatched this video and noticed you have two cameras connected and you mentioned you had no subscription. My question is how many camera can be connected to the Sync module 2 (without a subscription) or do I need to buy multiple Sync module 2's?
@@OKLAHOMALOVE2 i think it supports up to 10. I have 8 on it.
@@NaterTater thank you very much. You're very much appreciated.
I appreciate your video. I was having a problem after filling up my first thumb-drive on local storage, (I did not have the cloud storage option). I plugged a new thumb-drive in and it would still always say that I had no cloud storage, ( which it did when I filled up my old thumb-drive). Finally i saw your video and that gave me the option to format my new thumb-drive drive on the module, (I had formatted it on my PC but it apparently had to be done by the Blink module). Then I got the Cloud vs Home choice which i had not had. I clicked on home and i was off to the races. THANK YOU!!
Glad you got it working!
Great review. I have 10 blinks; 3 wireless and 7 wired mini's. I added them to my network as slowly as possible to prolong my 30 day free subscriptions (lasted about 6mos). However, now that I'm beyond the freebie time, I added the usb storage to my sync 2 module. You're right, it is annoying that you cannot easily cleanup the thumbdrive from the app. Mine were recording to the drive seamlessly until last week. Every single camera just stopped recording altogether. I have verified that the sync module drive is not full, it's at 14%. To top it off, two of my cameras now keep going offline. I swapped the location of one of the non-working cams with one that was working (litterally 10' from each other) and now both of those are working fine. I love these cameras, but the sync module recording could use some work - allowing for easy cleanup from the app.
Renee, great job on the extended free subscription! I did the same 🙂 Interesting issue you have there, I assume they all have good wifi signal? I think their motivation is slim to make the local storage "great".
@@NaterTater I just bout the 5 camera set. So you're saying if I add one to my network at a time, I can prolong my systems subscription longer?
@@ovaismalikvo yes 30 day trial per camera but only if the previous trial expires. Have to wait 31 days to add another cam.
How do you like the minis?
You know, I have a theory that once you run out of the free trial and you don’t sign up for there cloud, it slows down the entire app and purposely causes malfunctioning. Just a conspiracy theory that I wouldn’t be surprised actually being true.
Thank you Sir Tater. Our subscription just expired and I started to panic a little thinking it wasn't going to record to my USB. Your video helped immensely.
Glad it helped!
You’re lucky because that’s exactly what I’ve run into. Subscription ends, so I get their flash drive for the 2nd camera, and the damn thing won’t record anymore.
Thank you for clearing this up for me. ❤
Glad it was helpful!
question- do you need to have the Blink module plugged in to record and capture stuff on the camera?
Question, do I really need to go into the app and select safe eject or can I when the system is disarmed just remove the usb drive?
If you can just remove the usb drive without the safe ejection I think I know how to automate removal and file storage the data without the need to manually touch the device
Thank you so much!! You explained it perfectly!! I have been researching the work around and seeing this video confirms it!
Thank You I got my answer from you about local storage
👍👍
Happy to help
How exactly do I save motion onto usb? After my free subscription ended, nothing get's saved to the usb. All I get is "This USB storage device has no clips". I do still get motion alerts. I've tried deleting/adding the sync module and all cameras. Blink support hasn't been helpful.
Thanks very much for this. Puts me more at least of getting this. I'll get the 256GB drive and delete when I have to. Sounds like the comment section on Amazon was indicating you did need the subscription for this to work. Sounds like the people just don't know how to use it.
Hello what is the most GB/TB usb Stick that can be used with the sync module
@NaterTater do you have to have a usb in order to use the sync module? Or is that used to get the recordings off the module?
You only need the USB if you want local recording/backup. Cloud recording is a paid subscription. Cameras still work (live view) without recordings though.
Thanks for sharing your video answered couple of questions I had.
You're welcome!
WE have that same module and our cameras are not on subscription. Our cameras record to the flash drive plugged in the module but when we plug flash drive into computer to review pics, the time is off. It says 9 pm etc when it is clearly daylight. We do not know how to correct that. Any help will be appreciated.
Installed a flash drive into my sync 2 after subscription and the motion detection and just video recording alone wont save to my local storage. The sync module says its connected to the flash drive, and I can only view live feed. any suggestions.? not sure I heard u mention this in the video. Thanks
@Nater Tater
Can you still download the local storage motion detected clips to your phone though the Blink app (Android) or is that feature patched out?
You can
Found that there have been times when the backup fails on the sync 2 module. There is no manual option, which is a little frustrating. And yes, I am aware of the download option to the device your app is on.
I currently have two cameras in the system, but only one shows up in the Local Storage list. How do I add cameras to that?
Thanks for the excellent video! I was definitely confused about what to expect once the subscription ends. Are you still able to open your phone and view the live feeds of your cameras once the subscription ends?
Yes but live feeds are not recorded.
This was a great i have two im installing this weekend and wanted to know what would happen after the subscription. Are you still able to use the talk setting or the two way talk wtv they call it with out a subscription that was the only thing yiu didnt mention after the trial period was up, whether or not you lose that function.
You maintain talk.
What USB do you use for yours? I have seen the compact ones but didn’t know if it was necessary. Will it record over old stuff like a loop if it gets full?
Usb link in video description. It will not record over, must manually delete.
So as long as you delete the files from your computer like where you showed us the blink folder and then all the clips and times they were recorded, it frees up space or how exactly do you free up your flash drive after it gets full ?
Yes you have to delete/move the files to free up space.
Thanks for the good info. Does the flash drive need to be a specific type/brand/model or capacity?
256GB or smaller
You can edit the name on each camera. I added a name with a hyphen which allows me to recognize which camera it is and keep the original s/n.
This was a great review appreciate it and subscribing.
Great info Nate!!!
What size clips can it save? Is it limited to 30 seconds?
After the subscription ended, I bought a blink local storage, plugged it in the sync module 2, and I do not see any clips being recorded in the local storage. Is there another setting??
Any idea if the read and write speed of your memory drive makes a substantial difference when reviewing video clips? Considering buying a faster device but would like to know if it’s worth it.
I doubt it unless its a really old USB stick. Most of them are much faster than your wifi/internet speeds. ie they aren't the bottleneck.
just bought the 3 camera kit. Really helped knowing about the usb storage
Me too. Only testing the free 30 day trial to see what’s the real difference beside the cloud storage.
did you had to get alexa as well??? is that always required?
@@ak47ava you can use the cameras with only the Blink app but I think it’s better using Alexa to have access to them from the echo shows.
Really good video, Mr. Gary Sinise! ;-) (You sound like him and even kind of look like him.) Seriously - really good video and very informative. Helped me to decide if I should get the sync module. Thanks!
Thanks!
Enjoyed both videos. I noticed on your phone your two cameras are on same screen, mine I have to swipe left or right to see both. Is there a setting that you know of that allows me to both and my new Sync 2, on one phone screen?
I think that means they are under different "locations" in Blink. You should be able to move them to the same location.
Your description says the sync module works with the xt and xt2 camera. Does the local storage work the same with those? Have you tried it with those older cameras personally? I've read some things that say it doesn't.
I have 4 of the old cameras and I've had these for years now, I'm grandfathered in to the cloud storage, but don't know how long that'll last.
The sync module works with those older cams but the local storage does not.
I have a question that i may have missed. If you are viewing live will it still record motion or will it stop because you are watching it. I was also wondering for the USB could you also use an external harddrive?
Good questions. Not positive on either, pretty sure it still records based on motion even if live viewing but it does not record just because of a live view (without a subscription). Specs say any "usb storage device under 256GB".
As of a few days ago, my sync 2 module, quit recording anything, get motion alerts via Alexa, but nothing via app, or saved to USB. No subscription, two cameras for 2+ years.
Any thoughts?
Hi Nater, how do you download the local storage motion detected clips to your phone though the Blink app for iphone? Thanks
While watching a clip there is a share icon next to the delete button that will pop open the share menu and let you save it or send it to someone.
Thank you so much for your video. Very informative. I have purchased the Blink system but have not installed them. I wanted all the technical aspect understood before proceeding with install and app setup. What's the max flash drive can you use with the Sync 2?
256GB
Thanks for posting the video it really help me out I have the same system you have.
You're welcome!
A good review. Just bought a sync module 3 months after the mini camera trail period ended. both camera and sync module connected, how it doesn't recorded the clip on thee usb.
Not sure if you had a similar experience before? Thanks
I've heard others have that problem but I havent. Try deleting it and re adding it.
Thanks for the great info. I had one question. I read a review saying that after the subscription is over the live view clips will no longer be saved to local storage, only the triggered recordings get saved. This would be a deal breaker for me in my case, because if motion triggered an alert, I would want to live view to see what was going on. From my understanding of the review, without the subscription, if I live viewed what was going on it would cause the recording to stop and nothing that I viewed live would be saved to local storage. Is this your experience? I hope this question makes sense.
It's true live views are not recorded without a sub. However motion events are and if you live view during a motion event I think that's still saved.
Basically the review indicated that you can't live view AND record to local storage at the same time from the same camera unless you have the subscription. Is that your experience, too?
@@NaterTater Sorry, I replied again before I saw this. Okay, so if it's a motion triggered event, I could still live view it without losing the recording to local storage. That's what I needed to know. Thank you!
@@johnadambarwood3071 that sounds plausible.
I find this in their help site:
Local Storage automatically starts when your Sync Module 2 has a recognized USB drive inserted, unless it is connected to a Blink Subscription Plan or Free Trial.
When you are using Local Storage with Early Notification "on" and tap a motion notification to enter Live View, clip recording stops immediately to give you access to the camera.
When you are using Local Storage with Early Notification "off" the entire motion clip saves before you can use Live View. Change clip length and Early Notification in Camera Settings.
Live View sessions can only be saved to the cloud, and only with a Blink Subscription Plan.
Under
Blink Storage Options and
Sync Module 2 Local Storage Operation
Very helpful. Thanks!!
So just so I'm understanding correctly you can still see the videos recorded to the sync module on your phone without paying a subscription? Can you also do live view just to check in on the dogs without a subscription? Sorry I had this playing while cooking and probably missed it
Yes to both. Live views dont record without a sub though.
Soo helpful - it's like you were in my head answering the questions
Ha, glad it helped. I too had these questions and couldnt find the answers prior to buying.
Did you notice any battery difference between using Sync with or without subscription? I have read not using sync but using subscription burns batteries faster than even if you are also using the sync in conjunction (or either or)
All my blink cams are AC powered.
Thank you! Very informative!
Glad it was helpful!
I have a MAC desktop. Can I get video files to go there without physically pulling the USB stick from the sync module and inserting it into the MAC? Also, I couldn't figure out how to load the blink app onto my MAC desktop (does that option exist or is it just a PC option?)
Gotta plug in the stick to your Mac. There is no Blink app for Windows or Mac. Only android and iOS
I have 2 outdoor cameras. One is getting out of reach and losing connection. I dont understand if its not connecting to the sync module 2 or if its losing my wifi. Do the cams connect to the wifi and the sync? If so, is there a way to connect just 1 camera to a wifi extender?
You may need to move your Synch module as Per Blink they communicate to the cameras using a different frequency than WiFi and have limited range. That or add a second Synch module closer to the camera. I see no way to boost the range or signal between the cameras and the synch module itself. RANGE OF SYNC MODULE
According to Blink Support, the Sync Module can communicate with Blink cameras up to 100 feet away in any direction. However, depending on your property and environmental factors (structure, obstructing walls, etc.), the device’s range may vary.
Additionally,the Sync Module needs to maintain a consistent 2.4 GHz wireless connection to sync with your cameras. Also, Blink cameras connect to the Sync Module using “Low-Frequency Radio” or LFR, whereas the device itself connects to a wireless router using 802.11 b/g/n.
Thanks for the info.
I have 5 outdoor blink cameras. Also 2 Sync module 2’s. Trial is over. I have 256gb usb flash drives in each sync modules. I never got any clip backup while on trial and have no clips saving on either sync modules. I enjoy your videos and curious if you have suggestions to get my clips to save on the usb drives?
Local storage only works on the Blink Video Doorbell, Outdoor, Indoor (gen 2), and Mini.
Ok, for clarification, on the new outdoor blink, files saved to the USB flash drive in the modular2, you can or cannot view them from you app on your phone or have to remove the Flash drive save to a computer to view? Blink has really got me screwed up. I have one blinkXT2 but want the new model
You can view the USB files from the app if you do not have a subscription.
@@NaterTater great I have been holding off on getting the new Blink only because I thanks for the reply. thought I had to transfer the videos to a computer or laptop to view them. I am really not interested in any paid subscriptions.
I have 2 minis and 3 outdoor cameras all with a sync 2 module with local storage that I purchased inside of the last two months and all are capable of local storage. Anyone know why once my subscription expired my minis are the only ones recorded on local storage but with no cloud storage and I get no local or cloud storage for the 3 outdoor cameras? Beginning to think I made a $249 mistake in the “BLINK” of an eye!
Nate. I’m trying to usemultiple blink mini cameras and display live view of about 4 minis on one monitor all at the same time. Is there any way to do this? I want to put monitor up for employees to see all the cameras at the same time.
Unfortunately these are not the cameras for that use. You really want a NVR setup for that.
Hi. I have the mod 2 hooked up, but the clips don't show video on the blink app. It says this camera is not recording video because you do not have a storage plan. Can you please advise? Thank you
check out the setup video: ruclips.net/video/gSq201B6J6k/видео.html
The system says the USB is empty and its only on the cloud it record, never on the USB..I tried reformat still it does not record
Thanks this was awesome. I could not find my local clips. Not sure why pay.
Does the module 2 has less delay on live streaming? I have the first gen module, this thing lagging 3 to 5 seconds most of the time specially using live stream. I have good range of wifi and average internet speed. Also, the battery indicator always showing low even after replacing it with brand new battery.
From what I've seen all wifi cams have a lag and cloud based ones like these are the worse. 3sec delay isn't bad in my opinion.
So, if you're live streaming these cameras often, you're going to kill the batteries fast. This setup is not meant for live streaming often. Also, if you're using anything other than lithium ion batteries, you're going to have a bad time. Years ago, I put duracell alkaline batteries in two of my outdoor cameras. I thought I was beating the system because the cameras were working. a few days later, cameras for dead. The low voltage from alkaline batteries will kill these things. As for the lag, you can improve it slightly by reducing the quality....but you've got to realize how these work. They are going from camera to sync module to internet then to your device for remote viewing. There's gonna be lag.
My question is do I need a sync module to add a camera to my blink doorbell feed?
Does the app itself still give you notifications when the motion detector detects something and start recording? Or do you have to check the storage if there's a new file?
it notifies you
Nate, good video. Question: I want to set up a couple of these indoors to keep an eye on contractors. Instead of having video triggered by an event, can I just specify for them to be recording all the time, onto the flash drive?
No, blink doesn't offer that option. Eufy does though ruclips.net/video/3iV9WSv0s2M/видео.html
@@NaterTater Ok fantastic, will check out Eufy. So to clarify, if I setup one or more Eufy cams, I can enable a continuous recording mode?
it seems to store files in DMS format, can't share that video anymore, people can't open it...work around for that?
thank you for the info...you saved me money and hassle
You're welcome!
Thanks for the information.
Very helpful, thanks!
You're welcome!
I have the Sync 2 model with 3 cameras does this count as one device for the subscription or do you have to buy for each camera?
They have a subscription option that covers multiple cameras.
Do you still need internet for these if your not running subscription if you want to record to the blink usb drive?
yes
Hi , Has the camera got a stand ? I live in a flat I need it near a window looking outside .
Yes but I recommend the Eufy indoor over the Blink ruclips.net/video/3iV9WSv0s2M/видео.html
Off topic, what is that box square black box on your desk to the right of your computer?
There's a WD My Book external hard drive and in front of that is a wireless charging stand for my phone.
Thanks for this video. Can you watch live feed from the camera if you are not on a subscription plan?
Yes
I've had my blink system for a few years using the original sync module. I've never had a subscription to the service and the cloud has always worked pretty good. I can also connect to my system remotely through the cloud. I get the notifications as I always have and can save individual clips to my local drive if I want so a little confused on if you have a subscription and if it ends you will no longer get notifications, is this correct? Does this apply only to those using the new style sync module? Will mine be affected if I do a software update?
A couple downsides to the blink system are battery maintenance and the slight delay before the recording starts other than that I've been pleased with the system. With regard to batteries, if one of your cameras quit working it might be a battery issue as the app will show your battery as being "OK" and your live view will still work fine but it will stop recordings and notifications. This has tripped me up couple times over the years as you might not even be aware your camera hasn't been working and of course this will coincide with a time when something suspicious was going on only to realize nothing was picked up on that day.
you were/are grandfathered into the limited free cloud storage. if you add new cameras they wont act the same.
How do you find the cameras reliability, you like them? Thanks
I canceled my trial, I have the usb I purchased and it’s installed but I don’t get the option to see any clips from the app any ideas ?
Brilliant - thanks
What is the Thumb-drive max capacity that can be used for local storage with the sync module 2?
256GB
any ideas on why the doorbell won't record to the sync? no subscription and plenty of room and doorbell sais it's talking to the sync module 2.
I'd remove the sync module and readd it
Looking if there is a way to make your own custom sync 2 module. As it just appears to be a local NVR.
It is not a local NVR. Everything goes thru the Blink cloud. You'd want to go with a different brand for local NVR.
Hi, I would like to be able to detect and manage the module from my internal network and store directly to one of my network drives. I would also like to live view the camera from my computer, change settings etc, in short the need to manually manage the data is a huge oversight. Great Vid, Very informative !!