Do you NEED a Monthly Blink Cloud Plan? Probably NOT. Learn Why.
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- Опубликовано: 15 май 2024
- Do you need a blink cloud subscription plan? If you do not want to pay for a monthly blink plan, using the sync module 2 is a great way to get around it, if you can live with a few shortcomings.
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☑️ Buy 32 GB USB Drive on Amazon: amzn.to/3GQRZWy
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0:00 - Package Contents / Unbox
0:22 - What is the Blink Plan?
0:50 - I Don't Want A Blink Plan!
1:14 - What is a Sync Module?
2:05 - Blink Plan Benefits
5:46 - Sync Module Benefits
8:29 - Blink Plan + Sync Module?
9:21 - Do You Need A Blink Plan?
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Addition: If you use a cloud plan without the Sync Module 2, live view is only available when someone rings the doorbell. A Sync module 2 is required for pulling up live view at will.
Let me know if you have any questions about the blink monthly plan or using local storage through the sync module. Thanks for watching! Please consider subscribing if you like this video 🙂
Is it possible to use the USB (instead of subscription) and move the recordings from the USB to any cloud storage? Won't this then provide the thumbnail preview which can then be accessed from your phone?
@@zeem.8656 Hey Zee, if you buy the Sync Module 2 and connect a USB drive, then you can cancel the Cloud Storage plan and recordings will be saved on the USB drive.
When it comes to moving the recordings from the USB drive, you'll have to manually unplug it from the Sync module, copy it over to a desktop or laptop, then upload it to a cloud storage service if you want a backup of it in the cloud. I don't remember seeing an option to specify another cloud provider, but that would have been a great option for people who use Google Drive, Microsoft One Drive, Dropbox, Etc.
Not sure if I answered your question correctly, so let me know if I missed anything.
I have back door cam on sync mod. But new front door blink cam wouldn't sync up to mod. My trial ended for the backdoor. I have amazon synced to blink but Can't find how to pay a monthly payment.
@@brian-pu3yy Hey Brian, if the front door blink cam won't sync to the mod, which version of the Sync module do you have? The original version or the Sync Module 2? I think the new Cameras only work with the Sync Module 2 if I remember correctly. About payment, if you go into the App, then click on the icon of a person at the bottom left to go to your profile, then scroll down until you see the options for Blink Plus. I don't pay for the monthly plan, so I'm not 100% sure either, but you can check on the Blink official support forums here: support.blinkforhome.com/en_US/subscriptions/purchasing-multiple-basic-subscription-plans
Do you need the module 2 to be able to have access to the app or will having a cloud subscription do that as well?
There is no reason that these features should be disabled for local USB storage, it is simply Amazon fleecing us for monthly subscriptions.
I think you're probably right Ron. The sync module 2 is supposed to offload some of the processing that the Blink doorbell camera does to preserve battery life, so I don't know why they couldn't let the sync module 2 also handle recording of live view.
@@DemCrumblies I don't know if anyone has said this yet, but if you have an iPhone you can go to your Blink camera's live view, then use your screen recording on your phone to basically record using the Blink app. Obviously you won't have any sound from the live view recorded, but it's better than nothing if you don't want to pay for a subscription. Which we don't. We have the sync module 2 with a sd card. The most irritating thing is having to delete videos one at a time, but we just make a point to clear them throughout the day.
@@jewelryart2428 Hey your mom, some people have pointed out using the phone's built in screen recorder as a work-around, but no sound is a limitation as you mentioned. For the Sync module 2, it accepts up to 128 GB of storage. If you insert a large capacity USB drive, you won't have to delete videos so frequently. How much capacity does the SD card you are using have?
@@DemCrumblies Im not sure, but I think it's a 64. I was wondering if it's possible to just put the sd card in the lap top and format it. Our desktop doesnt have an sd slot, but I saw someone mention plugging a flash drive into the side of the sync modile. Idk if ours has that option. I havent checked yet.
@@jewelryart2428 So the Sync Module wants to format the storage device in its own preferred format, so it's best to plug the SD card into the Sync Module 2, then format the card through the Blink App.
If you have an SD card or Micro SD card, you'll have to use the USB adapter that came with it, or buy a USB adapter to insert it into, then plug the USB into the Sync Module 2. Something like this: i5.walmartimages.com/asr/520a8cb5-e7d8-4f0c-bdd6-2a27ccf49341.fa7fe5bc6a7ac3524643bd5b3187d2ad.jpeg?odnHeight=450&odnWidth=450&odnBg=ffffff
As a new home owner, as well as a new blink owner, I found this video extremely helpful. Not only did it answer questions I had, but also other questions I didn't even know I needed answered until I saw this video. Thank you
Thank you for that Grassland, I'm happy the video was helpful. Any other questions, just let me know.
Me too!! Very wonderful and thorough video!
What a scam Blink is! Glad I went with Eufy, I have no problems with Eufy, and no subscription, just the Hombase 3, so good. Thanks Dem for everything you do, your videos are great. I used them for my Eufy purchases.
Felt very comprehensive. Super helpful. Thank you.
Thank you Eric, glad the video was helpful 🙂
This is EXACTLY what I needed! Thank you!
Glad it helped! Keep in mind that you cannot pull up live view any time you want if you just have the cloud plan. You will also need the Sync Module 2 to pull up live view at time you desire. @millermuniz11
This is the exact video I needed. Answered all my questions. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful Jimmy! One thing I learned later after this video is that if you only get the monthly plan (without the Sync module 2), while you can record video when someone rings the Doorbell, you won't be able to pull up live view any time you like. The Sync Module 2 let's you pull up live view at any time, but doesn't record video if you answer the ringer. So Blink wants us to pay for both to have maximum functionality.
A lot of videos here and there don't answer the real questions we had about the Blink suscription and the sync module 2. This one was way better than 5 other videos altogether. Thanks for the good video!
Thanks for the kind words and for watching Luis : ) @lpeinado
Attaching the doorbell to the mount is a little difficult but once it locks into place it seems extremely sturdy. ruclips.net/user/postUgkxxHZwMa8CsRjYhf9s4W8w0Dwm47uytWOp I replaced my regular doorbell with this and hard wired it in, using my existing wires and mechanical chime. It works perfect so far and integrates perfectly with my blink camera system. It also works seamlessly with Alexa
Glad to hear the video was helpful @huantrahuongson! One thing I learned later after making this video is that if you have the Cloud Plan, you can only open or pull up the live view when someone rings the doorbell. If you want to pull up or open the live view anything you feel like it, you need to have the Sync Module 2 (cloud plan not needed). The cloud plan is only needed if you want to record visitor video when they ring the doorbell and you answer it. Hope that makes sense, but if it doesn't, let me know. Thanks for watching 🙂
Where to buy the sync module 2
What a great video. He explained everything very clear. This video cleared all my questions in my mind. Thank you so much 👍
Thank you Shakeel. I'm glad it was helpful ☺️
You answered a lot of questions for me about using local storage. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful 🙂
Thanks for the great video. Answers all the questions I had!
You're welcome Julius. I'm glad it was helpful 😀
You did an excellent job showing and explaining everything Ivwas curious about these. All the what is does..., how's... and advantages as well as disadvantages. Thank You. Keep up the good work
Thank you EK P-G! I'm glad you found the video useful. There is one other thing that I learned after this video, which is that if you just have the cloud plan without the Sync Module 2, the camera is put into "Event Response" mode, meaning that you can only see video when someone presses the doorbell button. You cannot pull up live view any time you like, which is a pretty big disadvantage as well.
Very clear and informative thanks. Will try the flash drive option now knowing all of this once the free trial expires.
Glad it was helpful Grant. Good luck 🙂
Thank you! Great video and very clear instructions.
Glad it was helpful Aida! Good luck 😀
I found your video very helpful, you answer a lot of questions for me
Thank you Bruce. I'm glad it was useful 🙂
Thank you. You are greatly appreciated for this thorough information.
Glad the video helped. Please read my pinned comment because I found out additional information about how live view is handled after I made this video. Thank you for watching 🙂
Well done Adrian explains in simple, detailed and well understood way on techie things. Instant subscribed!
Thank you Ropl, I'm happy the video was helpful! Btw, please check my pinned comment because there is one piece of information I forgot to include in this video that I learned later. Thank you for watching 🙂
I have watched 10 other videos that didn't answer my main question. Thank you sir for providing us with exactly what we needed to know.
Thanks for watching @Taylormayd02, glad the video helped : )
Very informative and helpful. I just got the blink doorbell and indoor mini. The sync is harder to find in store, but I will get that instead of the subscription. That works better for my purposes. Thank you! 😊
Glad it was helpful K M. on Amazon.ca (Canada site), the Sync Module 2 is in stock. I sometimes order stuff from Amazon.com to be delivered to Canada. I wonder if you're able to order from Amazon Canada and ship to wherever you are. Good luck!
Very informative video and helpful answers in comments sections. Thank you!
Thanks Lukasz, glad it was helpful 🙂
Such a good video THANK YOU.
Glad you found it helpful Lazerline! Thank you for watching 🙂
Excellent piece. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful Rishi!
Great review of the blink module 2. I watched 3 other videos that didn’t really explain anything about how the system actually worked with and without the subscription in terms of what could be accessed.
I'm glad it was helpful lopez6295 🙂
This. Well done.
@@MikeD525 Thank you Michael!
Very good explanation of all the options available. Thanks again.
I'm happy it was helpful Douglas. Good luck 🙂
@@DemCrumblies One follow up question. My free plan is now over but when I go to look at the recorded videos on my backup flash drive nothing is recorded. Does it only record if the camera senses motion?
@@douglasnoble1004 Hi Douglas, yep, it will only record whenever the system is armed and it detects motion. Most of these battery powered cameras only record with motion to preserve battery life.
I have the Blink cameras for over 2 years now and have not replaced the batteries, and I’ve heard a lot of reviews about batteries not lasting as promised and this video finally gave me that answer why I have not replaced the batteries. I have the module 2 and is helping with the battery life of my cameras. Thank you.. and now I’ll try the subscription plus local storage combo..
Hey @balticblues8130, yep the Sync Module 2 is doing some of the lifting too. With the subscription plan, you'll gain the ability to record live view video and see thumbnail previews of clips before you tap to review them. Thanks for watching 🙂
Great video 🎉 I appreciate the explanation.
Glad it was helpful Victor. Thanks for watching 🙂
THanks so much for this very detailed video i was wondering exactly on. Ill just pay the $6 since i only have 2. Thanks again
I'm glad it was helpful dj.excess! I think pulling up video might be slightly quicker with the cloud plan too.
Great video and explanation. Thank you!
Glad the video was helpful AA. Thank you for watching 🙂
Thank you. This video is very helpful.
Glad it helped Henry 😀
Thanks…appreciate the info…. ✌🏼
You're welcome Riley!
Great level of details in the video. Thanks for sharing
Glad it was helpful Ashish 🙂
@@DemCrumblies one other question I have is how long does the flood lights battery last? Good to know that it uses D batteries
@@aharuray1 Hi Ashish, unfortunately, I do not own the flood light to test this, sorry.
This was helpful. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful @nalluutube! Thank you for watching 🙂
Very informative! Thanks for clearly iterating the pros and cons, you helped me make a decision on whether to pay for a sub
Glad the video helped @mkohanek! I forgot one piece of information when I made this video, which is if you use a cloud plan without the Sync Module 2, live view is only available when someone rings the doorbell. A Sync module 2 is required for pulling up live view at will.
@DemCrumblies you did mention that in this video , but thanks for the follow up. That is actually what made me decide to go with the cloud storage
Oh great! Thanks again for watching 🙂
Great video! I just bought a 2TB 3.0 USB drive, hopefully it loads videos up quickly
Hey Enrique, glad you found it helpful. I have good news and bad news. Good news is that you have a wonderful 2TB 3.0 USB drive to use on any device except the Sync Module 2. Bad news is that Amazon states "USB drives larger than 256 GB or smaller than 1 GB are not recognized."
More info here if you are interested: support.blinkforhome.com/en_US/sync-module-2/sync-module-2-faqs
@@DemCrumblies nooooooooo, I should’ve looked further into this systems external storage! Well, time to get the right one 😂 thank you again
@@gohangan Lol, well at least you have a 2TB USB 3.0 drive now, or maybe you can return it. The video clips are super big, so a 128 or 256 GB will last for many months, maybe even half a year depending on your file size settings and motion sensitivity. Good luck!
Great video. Very informative. Thank you. It’s surprising to me that there a lot of comments about having to pay a subscription fee. It’s worth it to me just for the thumbnails and not have to bother with a flash drive.
Hey @robertroberts721, glad the video was helpful. One thing I learned after making this video is that if you just pay for the monthly plan and you do not have the Sync Module 2 also, you will be able to record video interactions when someone rings the doorbell. However, you cannot pull up live view video whenever you like. You can only pull up live view video with the Sync Module 2, so the most full featured option is to have both.
Do they charge you $100 a year for 5 to 10 cameras ?
Really well done video. A very good breakdown of the differences. I bought 3 blink outdoor camera’s with the sync 2 module I think in 2020. It records with thumbnails and I can delete all the videos with one click. It works without a subscription because I was grandfathered in under the old plan. I read somewhere that the Blink doorbell would connect just like the blink cameras if you were under the old plan. Meaning no subscription and not memory stick inserted into the module. I have been trying to figure it out but after watching this it will not work as I had hoped.
Hey John, thanks for watching! That's great they grandfathered you in. There is one thing I forgot to mention in this video, which I put as pinned comment after. If you have the monthly plan, but no Sync Module 2, you cannot pull up live view at will. It requires either the Sync Module 2 or the Sync Module 2 and monthly plan. I'm wondering if you inserted a USB Drive into the Sync Module 2 and used the Blink doorbell, if it would work with your old plan. I believe footage will still be saved online, but you'll have a local copy as well.
There is more information here: support.blinkforhome.com/en_US/using-your-camera/blink-storage-options and you could potentially reach out to Blink support anonymously to ask if you'd still retain all the grandfathered in benefits even if you added the video doorbell.
Very well explained! I’ll be a blink owner soon. God bless and Thanks
Glad you found the video helpful. Thanks for watching 🙂 @bobeo2653
Well done. I have had Blink for over 3 yrs now. All but one of my original cameras are still using their original batteries. Their cameras have been more reliable and trouble free than my Alarm company cameras costing twice as much.
I'm happy to hear that your Blink system has served you well the last 3 years. That is really impressive battery life.
As a BLINK System owner of 3 years, I have NEVER been able to get more than 4-5 months from those blasted batteries. And that is with taking the time to focus the activity zones to the point where it's virtually worthless. I've already begun to replace BLINK with EUFY 3 PRO and I couldn't be more pleased with the results. More expensive, but you get what you pay for; usually.
My two Blink cameras came with a sync module. When the free trial expired, I plugged in a USB drive to the sync module. I really don't miss the features that a paid subscription provides.
Yea, the only real drawback is that you can simultaneously watch live view and have the system record when you move off the Cloud plan. Some people start the screen recording feature on their phone first before they pull up live view as a work-around.
@@DemCrumblies great comment, thanks
Thanks for the informative vid you rock
I'm glad it was helpful Ceaser. Thank you for watching my video 🙂
Well done!
Thanks Bella! Glad the video was helpful 🙂
One other thing about just using USB storage. You cannot delete the old recorded clips easily. Ther is no bulk dump, you can't swipe left it delete a video. All you can do is load each clip and the delete it. That is very time consuming if you have 20 or more clips. The only other thing you can do is "safely remove" the USB drive , plug it into your computer and delete it from there. I have the system working now ( no instructions) but if I could do it again I would not choose the Blink system. They designed the app software to be so crappy that you are almost forced to go with the monthly plan.
Good point gimmeagig, I have no clue why they would not let the user bulk delete or format the drive again to wipe it since the system can obviously handle the task.
I found with my iphone that if is a video I don't need to watch all the way thru, I just touch the screen and it stops the play back and gives me the option to delete it or share it. So no need to sit thru the whole video play back if you don't want to.
@@timothyfender1222 Thanks for sharing Timothy. Looks like the iPhone gives more options. I just tried to repeat the steps you mentioned on Android, but no dice. Hopefully your tip helps other iPhone users though.
Yes I like the way you explain yourself with the video and the process of the blink camera. Smooth talker makes a lot of sense and I hope some other people see the video and give you some up. You should run your own business. I think you will you will strike God-bless. Keeps up the good work🙏💯😇🥳
Hey Jr Ortiz, I'm glad the video was helpful. One thing I learned since I made this video is that if you have a Cloud plan, it only shows live view when someone rings the doorbell. If you want to see live view any time you like, then you have to also buy the Sync Module 2 with your Cloud Plan, or you can just use the Sync Module by itself without a Cloud Plan. Thank you for watching my video and for the well wishes 😊
Thank you for sharing
Glad the video helped. Please see my pinned comment also because I added information about live view that I learned after this video. Thanks for watching 🙂
Good information thank you👍🏽
I'm glad it was useful Jack. Good luck!
Thank You, there was a break in, in my front neighbors house, and that made me want to install cameras, I prefer to spend a couple hundred dollars than lose everything, thank you for your video that is very informative.
Hey @danigil8050, I'm glad you found the video helpful. Since I made this video, I have reviewed many other security cameras that are far better than the Blink system and do not include any monthly fees. I can recommend other camera systems to you if you like, just let me know. Good luck : )
@@DemCrumbliespls share links to other reviews were a subscription isnt needed. This was a great video
@@Akhil2481 Hey Akhil, this video covered most of the limitations when you don't have a subscription. The subscription also allows you to view the live view / streaming of certain Blink cameras for up to 90 minutes without the Blink app continuously bugging you every minute to ask if you want to continue streaming.
Thank you for sharing. Very important info, that it can't record on usb when viewing live feed.
Thanks for watching @freetorunfree. Yes it's a significant limitation to this system. I have reviewed many other video doorbells after making this video which offer full functionality without any monthly fees. I can recommend some if you like.
Excellent video !!
Thanks for watching John! @johnmccullough1401
this is really informative.
Glad the video helped, thanks for watching 😊
I've had a blink camera for over a year. I have the sync module and it works great.
Glad to hear it's been working well for you with the Sync module : )
@@DemCrumblies as I was saying this I broke the back plate trying to replace the batteries to this thing. Clearly not the best designed device.
@@bb55555555 I broke my back plate clip about 3 months ago too : |
Thank you very much great vid
Glad it was helpful 🙂
Thank you for your video
You're welcome Jon! Thank you for watching my video.
Great video well explained especially the live view. Didn't realise sync module wouldn't be recording it. Any suggestions for making it more waterproof (rain)? I've put magnets on the back of the doorbell unit and placed it on my campervan. If someone walks past the side that no one should be walking then Akexa announces it throughout my house (dots dotted around). It's a little exposed so ideas for rain proof welcome.
Hey Skippy, yea, unfortunately the Sync Module won't record, but some people start screen recording on their phone first before answering the door. It's easy to forget to do that though. I haven't used any of the rain covers, but you can check these links (affiliate): amzn.to/3nQ7ASB or amzn.to/3nItsit You may have to use strong adhesive instead of magnets for these to work though if magnets aren't strong enough.
great video, thanks
I'm glad it was helpful Tom. Take care 🙂
Thanks for the review. I think another point to keep the subscription, what if someone breaks in and steals the module with the flash drive? Some people might not pick up their phone and look at each notification. Agree with most comments, shouldn't be a need for subscription. I would be happy to keep copy of video on cloud for free for example for 10 days. If anyone wants more than that they will have to pay
Yes, you're correct that is another benefit of having a cloud plan if someone breaks in and steals the flash drive. Amazon has amazing cloud services, so they really should allow users 7 days minimum of rolling cloud storage. If they want to compete with other security camera systems, that would be such a great advantage to have.
very helpful thank you
Glad to hear the video helped. Thank you for watching @maha77 🙂
amazing video
Thanks for watching : )
I have close to 21 cameras I believe (can’t remember exactly right now) but the plan is definitely worth it for me now😂
Wow that's a lot of cameras lol. I thought I had a lot, but you have me beat.
You can use a do a video capture on your phone when you switch to live to retain the that footage.
Yep decent workaround if you can remember each time.
I have two blink outdoor cameras, and a blink doorbell camera, I have the Blink plus cloud plan. I like it, one of my biggest Things that I do not like with the non-subscription's is if you have a ton of clips, it won't let you select all of them at once and delete, you have to go one by one and delete them, whereas if you have the subscription, you can click edit, select all, delete
I think even to see video clip thumbnails, you also need the monthly plan, it's crazy that basic things like that are restricted unless you pay.
30 dollars not bad can you also use the sink modular as a back up in case the WFI or power goes dead
Just got my kit (Outdoor+Indoor+Sync Module for 70€) and planned to use it with a USB key after seeing the reviews and it works fine. One thing I was looking forward to try was the hourly photo for a timelapse video and found out that it's only available with a subscription. Too bad I canceled the trial ! I guess I could get an extra outdoor camera to restart a trial !
Hey @Peakabike, I'm getting ready to review their new Outdoor 4 camera, but honestly, I'm a bit jaded when it comes to Blink's system. The extended battery life is great, but I feel like they try to ding their users any chance they get compared to other systems I've used that have zero monthly fees and you get way more functionality. I've even annoyed with the hourly photo feature because on the new Outdoor 4 camera system, they state the resolution is 640 x 360 HD which is pretty low res. Why couldn't they take a screengrab from the 1080P camera? Just strange to me. I hope you enjoy the system if it works for your needs, but if you get jaded like me at some point, I can recommend other cameras I've reviewed. Btw, great to have a viewer from the EU!
@@DemCrumblies looking forward to your v4 review, but 640x360 is far from being HD! Is it the same on v3?
While I find the lack of hourly photo capture and even more so the lack of multiple delete from the app for USB storage I find the whole system pretty sleek and better than anything else I've used over the years and good value for the money (2 cams+Sync for 70€). I still have a bunch of Foscam cameras that work but are pretty basic and other than getting alerts and a few pics by email that's it.
I also have several types of Xiaomi cameras and can't say I'm impressed especially since they killed the free 9" clips a few months ago for most cameras...and also removed the time-lapse feature that was there originally.
I'll go look for your past reviews but any quick pointers on systems you like?
@@Peakabike I couldn't find the photo resolution for the V3, but I'm assuming it'd be the same as the V4. From this page, it looks like all their cameras do it in a lower resolution to save battery: support.blinkforhome.com/en_US/outdoor-and-indoor-camera-faq/photo-capture-faq This is one of my biggest gripes. They should let the user decide to expend more battery life if we like in exchange for better performance (better resolution images, longer live view durations, clip length, etc.)
Two of the best camera systems I've used so far are from Reolink & eufy. I'd say Reolink excels in the full featured capability of their app and hardware. They also have desktop software, which is handy to pull up on a large screen. I just did a review of their video doorbell and previously, their 180 degree FOV camera, but both require hard wiring, which is nothing something everyone is comfortable with.
eufy also makes very capable cameras and has a great app and camera ecosystem too. They have hard-wired cameras, battery powered and solar cameras. Both of these brands cost more than Blink upfront for sure, but the functionality is in another league in terms of video resolution, features and customization. They also have zero monthly fees.
You can check out these videos to start:
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I have a few more security camera videos lined up to do for eufy in the next 1 or 2 months, which would be past your return date for the Blink system. If you check out my other reviews, but you don't feel like you're missing much, or you are ok with the Blink trade-offs in exchange for increased battery life, there's no problem with sticking to Blink. I'd say that most people use Blink without issue and are happy with it, but since I've reviewed so many other cameras, I'm way more tough on them now that I know what else is being offered with zero monthly fees.
@@DemCrumblies Thanks, will check these reviews out.
Wow, I wish I would have found this video before getting myself one of this cameras, because I do not like them based on the information you provided here. Thank you so much for such an incredible video.
Yea, I hate the subscription model and the fact that they lock certain features behind it that other cameras brands offer with ZERO monthly fees. If you ever want better camera recommendations, let me know because I review many better cameras than the Blink system.
I agree. Another think I do not like about this camera is the fact that you can only use one device at a time to see who is at the front door. Vivint for example, has cameras that allow you to see the camera image in several devices at the same time. No problem. Something that is very helpful is you are away from from and you need to see the live feed at the moment together with somebody else. The only thing I like so far is the image quality and the sensitivity. Also that you can connect my chime to it no problem.@@DemCrumblies
Good job
Thank you Victor 😀
Great video and information!
I have a need to place several cameras at different locations throughout a 20 mile area. Would the blink system work if I have the sync module at my home and have 10 cameras at different stores? They would all be connected to WIFI along with my Home WIFI connected to the sync module.
Thanks for you help with this.
Hey there, I believe these need to be connected to the exact same WiFi network. So if the cameras will be placed miles apart, that probably would not work. But you can contact Blink Support there to confirm 100%: support.blinkforhome.com/en_US/f-a-q I'm thinking they'll want you to have a Sync Module 2 for each business or location.
Great Overview! I’m super disappointed with the Blink now that the trial is over. Another commenter mentioned feeling “fleeced” by Amazon and that’s pretty on point. Deleting clips is laborious as you have to do it one at a time vs with the subscription you can select all and delete en masse. More than 20clips, expect to waste 10mins waiting for each to load and delete. I also no longer have the alerts being pushed to my app when motion is detected. Rather I get a daily update near end of day..thanks that’s helpful Amazon. I would not recommend this without the subscription and certainly not for someone looking to keep tabs on home while away. Again great video
Hey @Adventurer’s Club Northern Chapter yep, without the Cloud Plan, decent functionality is removed. Hard to say if it's due to a hardware limitation, or if they just want to force us to spend money on a monthly plan, but I'm leaning towards they want us to spend money monthly. I inserted a fairly large capacity USB drive into my Sync Module 2, so I haven't had it fill up yet to the point where I need to delete clips. I believe you can insert up to a 256 GB drive, which would probably take years to fill up. I still get individual alerts to my phone when motion is detected without the cloud plan, can I assume that you do not have the Sync Module 2 system? If you plan on keeping the Blink system, the Sync Module 2 isn't that much more and it will give you a bit more features, like pulling up live view at will.
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How much $ for the year for 5 to 10 cameras?
Thank you for your unbias information. It help me to careful review the best choice that works for me.
Glad the video was useful : )
Great video amigo. I wish I had watched it before I ordered my cameras. Now I have 3 sync modules 2. Can you recommend any indoor ringers (other than your phone or echo) for the doorbell? Thanks again for sharing the info.
Hey Chivo, maybe you can sell some of those sync modules since one of them allows up to 10 devices. I wish I knew of an internal ringer, but Amazon's Blink forums say that they don't have any 3rd party support for that, so it has to be wired for that unfortunately. I actually replaced Blink on my front door with a different company now and it includes a ringer with it. Don't know why Blink can't do the same.
Use a blink mini indoor camera. Has built in doorbell chime synced to doorbell camera through the app.
@@Bking7string Yep great point, and it works well. I actually just made a new video about it.
Thanks.
Glad the video was helpful. Thanks for watching 🙂
Great info. Thanks. My house doesn't have a chime. What would I need to buy in order to hear doorbell inside home? Would a echo or blink camera work?
Hi L Boogie, Blink recently made an update to allow the Indoor mini camera to act as a chime. I made a video about it here to show the process: ruclips.net/video/QQFAk4GwTLk/видео.html
Just want to say "thank you"
Glad to hear the video was helpful B W. Thanks for watching 🙂
hello Dem . Great video.
I am wondering that if I hard wire the Blink doorbell camera will I get live view with only the sync module 2 but no subscription ?
Hey @phyllisnaccarato5313 even if you hard wired the Blink Doorbell, it continues to operate the same way in terms of features, but it will now trigger your existing chime unit. If you have the Sync Module 2 with no subscription, you can still open live view any time you like, however, you will not be able to record live view unless you have a subscription. One work around people use is to start screen recording on their phone first, then open up live view so they can record their phone screen directly. It isn't an ideal solution because you may sometimes forget to start screen recording.
Btw, this is what Blink says on their site "When wired, the Blink Video Doorbell is able to extend battery life and rings your existing chime. Even when wired, the doorbell is always powered by size AA, 1.5 volt, lithium non-rechargeable batteries. " More info here if you're interested: support.blinkforhome.com/en_US/faq-doorbell/blink-video-doorbell-faq
Great video! Everything is spot-on and consistent with my findings/observations with my setup, which I've been using for the last couple weeks now. I'm sure a lot of people are here because of the recent pre-Prime Day bundles! Do you know if there's a way to ensure the doorbell is always armed (motion detection always enabled) while the other cameras are only armed on a schedule? I'm guessing I'd need a separate Sync Module 2, and to put the doorbell onto that (different "System" in Blink's terminology... or what I would consider a "zone"). I'm trying to conserve battery on the wireless cameras, since they keep triggering when my kids run around the driveway/yard!
Hey Ben, I only have the single doorbell camera, so I'm not actually sure how the system functions when more than one camera is present. For my camera, if I go into the camera settings, I can see there's an option to enable Motion Detection, this should always be on. You can set the Retrigger time where your kids play so that it takes 60 seconds from the last time motion was detected to trigger a second recording. You can also set the sensitivity to low. However, I don't see a way to set a schedule though. You can also set activity zones in the settings if there are certain areas where your kids play so that those zones do not trigger recordings. However, after hours when you want security video, this approach wouldn't be ideal because it would not record motion outside of the activity zones you set.
Unfortunately, it looks like you'll have to manually enable or disable motion detection each time they are playing outside if you want to conserve battery life.
@@DemCrumblies Why would you reply to this particular question if you only have one camera and don't know the answer to the question that was asked?
Hey John, while I don't have his particular camera setup, which I made clear to him at the start, there are certain settings which can be set to preserve battery life, which was one of his concerns. He also stated that the system would trigger often when his kids play, so I suggested that he modify the retrigger time. He had more than one question/concern, so I tried to address what I could without providing misleading information by stating that I do not have his exact setup.
Hi sir, a quick question: may I ask how many cameras that can be paired with one module?
Hi Chao Shi, up to 10 Blink cameras can be paired with the Sync Module 2.
Very Educational. A question: can the recording, stored locally on USB, be played from anywhere on the cell phone or does the cell phone need to be in the same wireless router/network? Thank you in advance.
Hi Prakash, you can view the video clips from anywhere and from any network if you are away from home without any issue. Thank you for watching my video 🙂
I just gotbthe blink cameras and I'm really on the fence about the subscription. I didn't want it at 1st but now I'm thinking...if someone breaks in they can take my USB drive but they ain't taking the Amazon cloud so I'd still have all my videos
Yea that's always an important consideration. I have my Sync Module 2 in another room in a small corner, so I think even if someone broke into my house, they might not realize that the Sync Module 2 is housing recorded video, unless they are familiar with the Blink system. It's also quite small and probably easy to hide away in a corner or behind a shelf or something while still having good signal. You will keep recordings during live video with the Cloud plan though, so it definitely offers more features and protection if you choose to go with Cloud.
Thanks for the very helpful information. I just have one question. Some of the clips go by within two or three seconds and stop way too soon for me to see who's it is. While other clips are longer. Is there a way that I can extend the video so that I can see exactly who's coming to my door?
Hi Jane, I'm glad you found the video helpful. Please try to go into the Settings for your video doorbell in the Blink App, and try the following:
- increase the sensitivity to a higher number. We are hoping that the camera will pick up slight movements earlier and begin recordings sooner as well
- change the clip length to something higher like 10 to 20 seconds
- Set the retrigger time to 10 seconds
- Disable the option "End Clip early if motion stops"
Let me know how it goes 🙂
Hi, I have watched your video, it answered to many questions i had. I am looking for camera system to install on my semi truck. Blink camera feels right for me. question i have is about sync module, should i get sync module 2 in order to have access live video and record same time?
I prefer to have the sync module 2 also for live view access at will. On your semi truck, does it have a continuous internet connection?
Thanks for the informative video. I knew when I purchased my blink cameras that it could be done locally on a usb flash drive, however I didn't realize how slow it was to actually load the footage from it until the trial subscription ran out.
Do you know if it's possible to set up the sync module to store clips into a NAS (like Synology) with the USB slot? I was thinking that might be a good alternative investment, rather than buying their subscription.
Hey TrAdv, I didn't see any options for NAS or to upload to another Cloud provider like Google Drive, OneDrive, DropBox, etc. Amazon really wants to lock you into their products.
@@DemCrumblies Darn, that's too bad. I wasn't able to find a solution either. Thank you for checking!
@@TruthAdv No problem. Yea, Amazon could have improved the loading times from the flash drive too if they had a USB 3.0 port, but I think the Sync Module 2 only has a USB 2.0 port.
You did a video for Amazon.
Yea, you're right. They should have made this video by themselves. Thanks for watching 🙂
Very odd that the files saved in the module take so long to playback, local storage should be almost instantaneous but these video cameras are seldom as good as the advertising suggests, in most cases the person ringing your doorbell is walking away by the time the servers are connected and phone app tells you bell been activated. I have a blink doorbell, novelty rather than an essential security device.
I guess the app isn't well optimized since it has to pull the data from the USB drive then stream it to the app. The speed of the USB drive could also come into play and I'm not sure if the Sync module 2 supports USB 3.0 speeds, or just USB 2.0 speeds. They may use lower end tech to keep costs low I think. I agree with you about the time to pull up video when someone rings the doorbell. I think since the Blink Doorbell has such a long battery life, they really make sacrifices like a higher polling time perhaps to keep battery life extended. The Blink app in the background on the phone's polling rate and power settings could also be at play. I actually switched to a different brand for my front door, which has faster times, but requires charging every 3 months or so. I prefer to charge it more often for a more responsive system. I think Blink should allow us to have a setting to allow more responsive times at the expense of battery life.
If something happens and this thing recorded it and it showed you what happened when you weren't there, how is that a novelty? It served its purpose...
I was planning on ordering a Blink camera. However, your evaluation reminded me of why I didn’t make the leap previously.. If for legal purposes I would need access for longer than 30 days. The “hands of Justice” move rather slowly. Too many obstacles.
I believe they now offer up to 60 days of video playback history with the paid plans, but I usually do not recommend Blink to anyone who asks for my recommendation. There are so many other camera brands out there with a more robust app experience, zero monthly fees, and more features.
Great video, lots of good information. I have a question about the Zones feature. Does it work without a subscription and without the sync module?
hey d3dude, glad you found the video helpful! I can confirm that the Zones feature will work without a cloud plan. I haven't tested it without the Sync Module 2, but I believe Zones will still work without the Sync Module2. The Blink support page also doesn't mention any prerequisites for setting up Zones: support.blinkforhome.com/en_US/using-the-blink-app/how-to-configure-activity-zones
Btw, if you're going to get the video doorbell, I highly recommend you get it with the Sync Module 2 if you won't get a cloud plan to get as much functionality out of it. If you're planning on getting other cameras, not having a Sync Module 2 may not be as detrimental.
@@DemCrumblies Thank you for quick reply and the information. I really don't need any of the features or recording capability, I just want to have the doorbell ring if a delivery is dropped off and they don't push the button. This happens quite often with couriers. Having the Zones function ignore the bushes on both sides of the door is the only fancy requirement I need. I may add a Sync Module 2 to save battery if it works, to save battery life. Thanks again. Bob
@@d3dude Got it. It should work perfectly for that purpose. Good luck Bob!
@@d3dude The zone function doesn't seem to work. I've zoned out over half of the viewing area to stop it recording passing traffic but it records everything, even wild animals in the middle of the night. They aren't close either, at least 15 feet away yet I can pass in front of the camera and it doesn't detect me. I've also had some missed deliveries where I have a recording of them ringing the bell but it never triggered the Alexa's in the house. So for me it works about 75% of the time but I may have to move the doorbell to stop it recording everything, at least until Blink fix the zoning bug. Edit, I should also add, if I set the sensitivity to 4 it can go 10 hours without detecting anything yet setting it to 5 and it records movement almost every minute, again, another bug to fix. 2nd edit, today I set the sensitivity to 6 just for a laugh and as expected it recorded all the traffic but it missed me and the dog coming towards it. It's like it does it deliberately just to annoy me.
@@hotblack1166 When setting the Activity Zones, at the bottom it gives the option of Basic or Advanced, (default is Basic). I found that with Advanced, it gives the option of much finer settings, making it possible to really fine tune the areas, which helped me a lot with my settings. I am in a similar situation to you and I found sensitivity on 5 gave me the best results, especially when combined with the Advanced features.
If I just wanted to record the comings and goings at my door (via the Sync 2/USB Flashdrive), but didn't need to 'interact' with it, would it be better to just use the Blink camera and not the doorbell? Does the camera have motion-detection, and would it have sound too? How quickly do you get a notification on your phone that a video has been recorded? Great review by the way.
Hey Barry, if you just want to record comings and goings, then the Blink Outdoor camera will be great too. I don't own that one, I just own the Blink doorbell and Blink Mini cameras, but not the Blink Outdoor. The Blink Outdoor camera does have motion detection, but make sure you have it outdoor and not indoor behind a glass window or door. You'll be able to adjust the motion sensitivity in the app settings for it and it will record sound as well. I normally get notifications on my phone within 2 to 5 seconds. The WiFi strength will also be a factor with notification time.
@@DemCrumblies Thanks for the info Dem.
@@barryclements8395 You're welcome Barry. Good luck.
Very informative but I still don’t know what i should do 😊
Hey @michaelmaisano923, I actually don't use any Blink cameras any more because I hate paying for any type of monthly plan, so I switched to other camera systems. If you want to stick with the Blink system though, I would probably only use it with the Sync Module 2 and a USB drive, but you'll lose the ability to record two way talk and you won't get any thumbnail previews before you play recorded video clips. Playing videos will also take a bit longer without the monthly plan.
Very useful information. Far more useful than most about Blink and its subscriptions. However, what was missing for me was .. If the USB storage is removed from the module and placed into a laptop or computer .. What video format is it? .. And, are there any desktop based applications to view these things on a decent sized screen or is it all limited to squinting at a smartphone?
Hey Keith, thanks for watching. The USB drive can be removed from the Sync Module and plugged into a computer to review video files. I forgot the exact video file type since I mostly watch on the phone, but I remember that it was playing using VLC player. It wasn't an exotic file that that would require conversion to another format to play on a computer. There is no desktop software or web-based portal for monitoring the system though. You'd have to review on a smartphone, or download the video file to your phone, then share it to a Google drive or Onedrive, etc., then pull it up on a larger screen or you can unplug the USB drive, plug it into your computer and review the files there. All cumbersome options tbh if you don't use the phone.
Btw, one thing I learned after this video is that if you only buy the video doorbell and use the cloud plan without the sync module, the doorbell is put in something called event response mode, which means that you can only see live view when someone rings the doorbell, which is pretty silly. If you want to pull up live view at any time, you need the Sync Module 2. Now, if you want to use the Sync Module 2 with local storage and no cloud plan, you can still pull up live view at any time, but whenever someone rings the doorbell, as soon as you pull up live view to chat with them, recording stops, again silly. Some people just enable screen record on their phone, then pull up live view when they are using local storage, but you may forget to do this all the time, and it lengthens the entire process of chatting with someone who just rang your doorbell.
And remember!, if you remove the usb, you are no longer recording with the doorbell or cameras! via the sync box.
The videos are mp4 files and so are very readily viewable.
Can you Record as well as upload to the Cloud? Best of both worlds
Hey @dudeleboski2692, yep, if you have the Sync Module 2 and a monthly cloud plan, the system will prioritize uploading to the cloud, then saving a backup locally to the USB drive. You can find more details here: support.blinkforhome.com/en_US/faq-sm/sync-module-2-faqs but it says "Local Storage automatically begins saving clips to the USB drive unless you are on a Blink Subscription Plan. On a subscription or trial, your clips save to cloud storage, and a once-daily clip backup from eligible cameras saves to the USB drive."
Thanks for the video explanation. I have Blink XT2 cameras with the older sync module, and the free subscription plan that came with it. I've heard that as long as I've had my Blink subscription from before 2020, that the new Blink cameras are grandfathered? Is this true?
Hey Joe, I wasn't lucky to have experience with Blink's previous generations, so I'm not sure if that is true. However, you can check on Blink's Official Support page here: support.blinkforhome.com/
@@DemCrumblies Thanks.
Hello. Can you have the cameras linked to more than one phone if you pay for the subscription?
If you log into the Blink App with the same username and password on each phone, it lets you log in without needing a subscription.
Hi, i Just bought a Blink doorbell with sync device and your vidéo answered most of my questions, thanks for it !
One more question (sorry if you gave the answer already) if i use a usb memory (no cloud) i can't record directly by clicking the notification or i can't record if i want to take a look. When a get a notification, can i open the Blink app (without using the notification) and launch a record, then look while it's recording ?
(i hope my question is clear 😁)
Thanks
Hey Tennessee, that's correct. With just the USB memory and no cloud, you can only record video if you aren't looking. If you want to record video while looking, some people will start their screen recording on their phone, then tap on the notification to view the live view video. It isn't ideal, but it is a good second option if you don't have a Cloud plan.
@@DemCrumblies Nice, i'll try it. thank you for your answer 😉
@@tennesseepage7592 Good luck!
I have two of these. And have been off the trial for about a month now. Its not a huge difference. Its mostly the thumbnail preview and name and the ability to record on live view. I just let the alert record it. Overall its ok BUT it is still fairly glitchy camera to module syncing is sporadic. It will detect motion but not record.
I will likely go with my own system later on.
Agreed. it still has bugs. On my old phone, which was used for this video, live view would pop up without issue. On my new phone, it loads for 1 seconds then closes (doesn't matter if the trial is active or not). I might look at a more robust system later too if I notice more issues. The notifications still work well, and it does detect and record motion on mine so far. Btw, do you have the Sync module 1 or the Sync module 2? I haven't noticed any synching issues with the Sync module 2 so far, but I have it pretty close to my doorbell.
@@DemCrumblies have two doorbell cams on one Synch module2. While on trial period everything worked fine. Connectivity was ok. And only had to reset it once. But the missing recordings is annoying if its going to be ongoing.
@@tookallyourmoney Wow if there are missing recordings that is a big deal. When you go to the recordings section, at the top of the screen when you switch between cloud recordings and USB recordings, are the missing recordings gone under both sections? I also wonder if maybe the USB drive could be defective or has bad sectors? Maybe you can switch to another USB drive to see if the same issue occurs just to rule it out. When it is on trial, then all recordings are on the cloud, so you may not have noticed any USB issues then.
@@DemCrumblies right the vast majority of the records are not caught (the alert is) so it could have something to do with the USB drive. Ill have to have a look at it. Kind of difficult when overseas, hence the whole point of these cameras. So dont be misled thinking they are a full proof out the box system. It has its downfall but if can be worked around a non subscription could work for many.
@@tookallyourmoney Gotcha. Yea being away and thinking you have peace of mind in case anything happens and not having the recordings defeats the purpose of these cameras. I wish they could just use your Amazon Prime 5 GB of allowed storage instead of having to get a separate Blink Trial, then they can just overwrite the files in the 5GB drive as needed. Even if I could use 2 or 3 GB of my Prime allowance, that would be worth it.
What about if you only want to use two of the mini indoor cameras? Can two of those be used w/o the sync module? What features would you not have by not using the sync module?
Hey uBreakit iRepairIt, you can use two mini indoor cameras with the Sync Module 2. It allows up to 10 cameras to be paired or added to it. It will allow you to record the video motion clips from the indoor mini cameras to a USB drive that you can plug into the Sync Module 2. I have always had the Sync Module 2, so I'm not sure what you'd lose. Probably you wouldn't have the ability to record motion without it unless you have a Cloud plan activated on your mini indoor cameras. Here is more information though: support.blinkforhome.com/en_US/sync-module-2/sync-module-2-faqs
For product show cases, when you have a really cool futuristic product, you should take short clips of b roll and reuse clips from your main video, then make it really consise, then upload it to the forbidden platform 😂(TikTok). This way you can quickly get someone’s interest in smart home and tech and drive them towards your main channel
You're 100% right. When I can dedicate more time to YT, I have to get more focused on shorts and short form content in general. Even TikTok lol. Thanks for the advice.
@@DemCrumblies Yeah it definitely helps but is not always successful!
@@SpaceStrike Yea, but still worth a shot. Nothing to lose.
Great video. I have the sync module one. The original purchase came with a small amount of cloud storage as part of the deal. Will this free cloud storage still be available to me when I install modual 2 to my existing system?? Thank you
Hey Roy, I'm not sure if they will honor that free cloud storage when you switch to the Sync Module 2. When I bought my system, it only came with a 30 day free cloud plan, then required payment after. The best thing to do might be to contact Blink support to find out if you will still retain your small cloud amount on your account regardless of the hardware you use or not. You can try this link to contact them: support.blinkforhome.com/en_US/blink-technical-phone-support
Btw, thanks for watching!
I bought my system from QVC UK 3 years ago, the cloud storage has maintained without subscription since then. I might just connect the sync 2 and see what happens. Thank you 👍
Sure, sounds good. Let me know how it goes. That's a wonderful plan you have. Hope they keep it grandfathered in for you.
Thanks for your information in this video with regard especially to local storage facility (ie: USB stick) on the sync unit of the doorbell. I have two issues which i hope you could help me with (1) ...I have named my camera outdoor front (which is displayed) but my Alexa Echo dot keeps informing me of the long model number of the unit and not outside front??(driving me and my wife insane ! ) (2) l am supiesed no chime was included with the camera so can you sync my existing chime to this unit ie: ding dong?
Thanks in anticipation
Paul Langley (UK)
Hi Paul, do you remember if you changed the name of the outdoor camera before or after you added it to the Alexa Echo dot? I don't own an Echo Dot, but I'm thinking that if the name was changed after adding it to the Echo Dot, the Echo Dot may be only remember the previous model number name. One thing you can try is to delete the camera from the Echo Dot, then add it right back to see if that helps. I cannot promise it will work though. Yes, there is no chime for the doorbell camera, but Blink allows you to use their Blink Mini Camera as a chime unit, you can learn more here: ruclips.net/video/QQFAk4GwTLk/видео.html
Don’t know if someone already asked but what usb drive were you using in the video?
Hey @TheJekyll75, you can use any USB drive you like as long as it's between 1 GB to 256 GB. I would just buy a USB 2.0 drive to save money since the Sync Module 2 cannot use USB 3.0 Speeds. If all you can find is USB 3.0, that's fine still. Let me know if you have any other questions and thanks for watching 🙂
i bought the 6 camera set but was wondering i have two blink mouduales can i put 3 cameras on a different wifi on two different propertys on the same cloud account
Hey @Tigerhawk311, this is what the Blink site says below, but you can contact their chat support with the link below to confirm 100%.
"Can there be more than one sync module on a subscription?
Yes. Subscriptions apply to the camera devices on your account. A Basic Subscription covers a single device. The Plus Subscription covers all of your devices. Since each device can only be connected to a single Sync Module, it is common that more than one Sync Module 2 is actively saving clip backups."
Source: support.blinkforhome.com/en_US/faq-sm/sync-module-2-faqs
Can you watch a constant live view on small screen in house. I have old camera that I watch on smallTV. Screen about my big tv shows.
Hey Tim, since it's battery powered, it doesn't let you watch a constant live view to preserve battery life.
I own a clothing store and I brought the blink indoor/outdoor camera and my question is (will the blink be good for inside a retail store with all of the motion detectors going off?) Also is there a way I can put what I watch from my phone to the TV?
Hey Rell, I don't think the Blink system is ideal for a store because it only has motion-based recordings and those recordings have a delay or cool down time between recordings. So if you wanted to monitor for theft or suspicious behavior, this type of system would likely miss crucial times in some recordings. There isn't a way to keep the video feed on a TV long-term to have 24/7 surveillance. I recommend this camera instead: ruclips.net/video/T7spRyiPj8U/видео.html It has 24/7 recordings, must be plugged in so it doesn't run off batteries and you can have it up on a computer screen all day. It also has 180 degree field of view, so you'll see way more with the wide coverage area.
Wow... so if someone is trying to break into your home, and you get a notification, and you tell the person to go away, the Blink pretty much stops recording the illegal activity for no reason, and you can't present evidence to the police. It pretty much kills the purpose of having the camera. What a disappointment. I guess I have to look for another option... :( These ring-camera companies are pretty shady. They won't tell you what you get, you buy the product, then you realize that you get extorted if you want to use the product you purchased... :-/ Why can't they just make it work right and make you pay 25 bucks more? They could, but they just won't do that...
Hey thatmaninblack, yep that's if you're only running the Sync Module 2. If you have the Cloud plan, then it will record. Some people have been starting their screen record on their phone before they pull up the notification, but it isn't ideal since every second counts especially if you want to catch someone in the act. They really handicapped this system in the name of preserving battery life imo. You can't just pay for a more powerful version, they want you to pay every month for additional features. Seems many companies are doing the monthly subscription thing, it sucks.
because they want your subscription.
Hi, Can I use the blink mini along with the video doorbell & the sync module witout a subscription.?
Yep, that's my exact setup actually. You just won't be able to record the live view if you pull it up.