Blink Mini Indoor Security Camera - Setup & First Impressions!

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  • Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024

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  • @jordanfischer1442
    @jordanfischer1442 Год назад +28

    To anyone wondering I've had my blink mini outside on my shed through storms and winters and it has gotten wet and it works just fine. It's been about 2 years outside in the elements and only just now starting to have a little bit of problems but considering I just screwed it to the outside temperature that it did pretty well I'm sure if you got a little rain deflector for the top It would be fine

    • @woptobrson417
      @woptobrson417 Месяц назад

      did yours have issues connecting to the wifi?

    • @jordanfischer1442
      @jordanfischer1442 Месяц назад

      @@woptobrson417 well it would lose connection every few weeks for a while and need a full reset to work which sucked, but honestly I bought a Eufy doorbell camera and pan and tilt for in the house and I love it so much I think that's the brand I'm gonna stick with from now on. No subscription to deal with and I have local storage options and cloud storage options plus the field of view on the doorbell camera is amazing and the pan and tilt camera can do AI human tracking and automatically pan to different set views and cycle between them to constantly check different areas

  • @creolepie
    @creolepie 2 месяца назад

    Thank you so much for these clear instructions, it took so long to find a video that explained everything step-by-step without the small talk. Thank you

  • @fishbeeproductreviews
    @fishbeeproductreviews  2 года назад +1

    Blink Mini Indoor Security Camera on Amazon: amzn.to/3cxpML9
    Blink Outdoor 2 camera kit with Blink Mini Indoor on Amazon: amzn.to/3PBKdES
    (by using affiliate links like this, it really does help out the channel at no extra cost to you, thanks!)

    • @cherrylady131
      @cherrylady131 Год назад +1

      I want to buy it for grandparents home in South America. Do I need a subscription to use the basic feature which is to see inside the home in the app? I just want to be able to see.. don't need to be able to talk record etc. Does this work subs free ? Thanks!

    • @fishbeeproductreviews
      @fishbeeproductreviews  Год назад

      @@cherrylady131 Yes it should work. No subscription needed. I just use a micro sd card so it records the clips to that.

    • @cherrylady131
      @cherrylady131 Год назад

      @FishBee Amazon Reviews great thanks. I will buy them then. Thanks lots. Great reviews 👌

    • @nilovelasco5485
      @nilovelasco5485 11 месяцев назад

      3:16 3:18 3:21

    • @aliciasidar
      @aliciasidar 2 месяца назад

      Please advise if any flash USB drive can be used for this camera. Thanks.

  • @feathxer2686
    @feathxer2686 Год назад +42

    It wants to connect to its own Wi-Fi then my wifi then says the password is wrong for me and I’m trying to figure out how to fix this

    • @20ilovemusik
      @20ilovemusik Год назад +10

      That’s me at the moment won’t take my password for WiFi😢

    • @jenstinydream
      @jenstinydream Год назад +4

      Same

    • @leeblackshaw1040
      @leeblackshaw1040 Год назад +5

      Make sure you're using 2.4ghz WiFi. It won't connect to 5ghz

    • @Nmaisch08
      @Nmaisch08 Год назад +3

      @@20ilovemusik you fix this? I’ve been resetting it for like an hour Amd it’s not workimg

    • @louisewynn2318
      @louisewynn2318 Год назад +2

      Same problem

  • @teresaweaver6609
    @teresaweaver6609 3 месяца назад

    You are very thorough and detailed. Thank you so much for the time You put into making this video. 👍

  • @jamesscarcelli4309
    @jamesscarcelli4309 2 месяца назад +1

    what is the other end of the cable plugged into???

  • @usnobikali
    @usnobikali 16 дней назад

    how can I talk through my indoor mini camera?

  • @MinionAtTheGate
    @MinionAtTheGate Год назад +13

    The base doesn't have a magnet in it - its metal that will stick to a magnet. All features require a subscription or hub. Can't view live or recorded video in Alexa app without a subscription. 1080p is ok, you might even say its pretty good up close but beyond 10 feet quality drops quick. 2-way audio is very poor, not suitable for communication, even with a pet. Android app has known bugs. Night vision is easily blinded just by reaching over and flipping a light switch on as you enter the room and the night vision doesn't turn off to the sudden change in lighting. No TV app. No Windows PC app. I haven't recorded anything yet, hub or subscription, so I have yet to know what issues await with that functionality. That being said, the subscription fee is not excessive and if you are ok with these aspects of the device then the Blink minis may live up to your expectations. Still, you may want to consider these Blink devices to be curiosity-cams, not security-cams.

    • @shaderalockhart4379
      @shaderalockhart4379 Год назад

      Thank you I was just about to buy what camera would you recommend

    • @grayza2988
      @grayza2988 Год назад

      Can you just use it for viewing

  • @DyLemmaOG
    @DyLemmaOG Год назад +2

    I wonder if these can be used outdoor if they don't get wet?

  • @vanessawhitneypro
    @vanessawhitneypro Месяц назад

    Appreciate your video SO much. Cheers!

  • @Pwnagotchi-0
    @Pwnagotchi-0 7 месяцев назад

    Wonderful video, very informative and it answered all my questions. Thank you sir.

  • @anthonychacon369
    @anthonychacon369 Год назад +4

    what is the app

  • @btdtgg
    @btdtgg Год назад

    Does anyone know if i can use this on my desktop instead of a phone and can it be kep plugged in for power?

  • @steelcane
    @steelcane Год назад +3

    Bro set it up already dam

  • @ivanflores6958
    @ivanflores6958 Год назад +1

    I just bought 2 I’m try them outside pretty much where rain doesn’t hit let’s see how that goes.

    • @fishbeeproductreviews
      @fishbeeproductreviews  Год назад +4

      Hmm not sure if that's a good idea. Moisture could get inside the plastic and damage them. They have outdoor versions.

  • @Nyiswhereibelong
    @Nyiswhereibelong 3 месяца назад

    Looking to buy this I’m going to Croatia for two weeks. I want to keep an eye on my cats even though my brother is gonna be watching them. I’m having a lot of anxiety considering I haven’t left them for longer than 4 days

  • @CHASZYTV
    @CHASZYTV Год назад +3

    nice nice!! just got one yesterday.. thanks for the vid

    • @mslady1230
      @mslady1230 Год назад +1

      How is your camera working? Can you record CONTINUOUSLY UNTIL YOU YOURSELF STOP THE RECORDING, or does it ONLY RECORD WHEN THERE’S MOTION @CHASZYTV?

  • @DerrickThomas-sw8oy
    @DerrickThomas-sw8oy 7 месяцев назад +2

    How do reset camera

  • @danilokb
    @danilokb 11 месяцев назад +2

    Thanks for the video, I was wondering if it’s possible to check the live images real time from far away through the app. I’ve been looking for a camera in my house that is overseas in another continent.

    • @fishbeeproductreviews
      @fishbeeproductreviews  11 месяцев назад +1

      yes you can view live video footage at any time through the app as long as the camera is connected to wifi

    • @danilokb
      @danilokb 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@fishbeeproductreviews thank you so much for the quick reply

  • @okayyays1344
    @okayyays1344 Год назад

    What if it doesn’t turn on what do I do I tried resetting like it’s says but it’s not working someone help please !!

  • @AhmedAhmed-si6fq
    @AhmedAhmed-si6fq 9 месяцев назад

    Would you suggest the wireless or wired blink indoor camera? Is there much difference between the 2. I’m planning on using it to my garden but from inside the window

    • @fishbeeproductreviews
      @fishbeeproductreviews  9 месяцев назад

      the outdoor 4 is a tad better quality (day and night) because its newer but not sure if it would be that much better through a window since i haven't tried it that way. I'm actually trying several 2k indoor cameras for windows trying to figure out which one is best and i like the pan and tilt ones better so far.

  • @emilyb3249
    @emilyb3249 10 дней назад

    How long does a full charge last??

    • @fishbeeproductreviews
      @fishbeeproductreviews  6 дней назад

      this one only runs on constant power with the power cable, it doesn't have a battery

  • @TK-be9iz
    @TK-be9iz 9 месяцев назад

    Does blink sync module2 and the blink mini camera have to be in same place(room)? Or i can install sync module2 in my office(work) and blink camera at home?

    • @fishbeeproductreviews
      @fishbeeproductreviews  9 месяцев назад +1

      i haven't tried that, it could work but i was thinking it needed to be the same wifi

  • @denisestoker5944
    @denisestoker5944 Год назад +1

    Could you make a video on how to change the Wi-Fi I moved to a new home and I have a new signal you just gave me a little hope I've only had my security camera system for a year I don't have to delete it after all and return it and get my money back

    • @fishbeeproductreviews
      @fishbeeproductreviews  Год назад

      i haven't had to do that with mine but you may have to do a factory reset and then reconnect the camera to your new wifi

  • @rudys.5503
    @rudys.5503 Год назад +1

    How does the storage works for this camera? Does upload the videos to a private cloud server.

    • @fishbeeproductreviews
      @fishbeeproductreviews  Год назад +1

      you can choose the cloud which you pay for or on usb flash drive locally on their add-on Sync Module 2

    • @debrabrummett
      @debrabrummett Год назад +1

      How do you do usb

  • @gabrielirlanda
    @gabrielirlanda 5 месяцев назад

    Hi, can you turn it on and off from your mobile phone? And will it keep the saved data (name, wifi etc) after an outage? I'm thinking to use it in a no handle place and would be difficult to set everything again. The idea is to use it only a couple of times per month to check if a water pump is ok, not need it running 24/7.

    • @fishbeeproductreviews
      @fishbeeproductreviews  5 месяцев назад +1

      yes you can snooze each camera and make it so you don't get notifications and turn off the recording, its still powered up though, i don't think there's a power off

    • @gabrielirlanda
      @gabrielirlanda 5 месяцев назад

      @@fishbeeproductreviews thanks, will it keep the setup data after a blackout? No need to set it up again?

    • @fishbeeproductreviews
      @fishbeeproductreviews  5 месяцев назад +1

      @@gabrielirlanda correct, it just needs to reconnect to the wifi and its back to where it was

  • @markeisharobinson6437
    @markeisharobinson6437 2 месяца назад

    If you have multiple cameras setup can you turn off the ones that are not in use?

    • @fishbeeproductreviews
      @fishbeeproductreviews  2 месяца назад +1

      they're always on, you can set them to not record or you could unplug them. I don't believe there's a power off.

  • @Azuritapalcafe
    @Azuritapalcafe Год назад

    I just got this mini camera. So I have to be in the app all the time to recored? If I exite stops recording?

    • @fishbeeproductreviews
      @fishbeeproductreviews  Год назад

      well it records clips automatically but yes you can record manually while in the app as well

  • @johnhaldane6855
    @johnhaldane6855 Год назад +1

    When I try connect to the internet it connects to blink then when I go back on to the app it just says looking for device it doesn’t work

    • @fishbeeproductreviews
      @fishbeeproductreviews  Год назад

      if you have 2 different wifi connections i would switch to the other one. Our 5 ghz wifi works better than the 2.4 ghz

    • @grayza2988
      @grayza2988 Год назад +1

      How can you switch from 2.4ghz to 5ghz

  • @m0cl0v
    @m0cl0v 7 месяцев назад

    I will buy one more for my apartment.
    Do you know any cameras that will work if they go through a window?

    • @fishbeeproductreviews
      @fishbeeproductreviews  7 месяцев назад

      technically you can set up any indoor camera to do that, but there are some that have mounts made for windows i just haven't tried them

  • @cameronjames06
    @cameronjames06 6 месяцев назад

    I woke up last night to something grabbing my foot. Then I heard my work chair moving around. Hopefully this will help.

  • @brittanythomas32
    @brittanythomas32 Год назад

    Mine doesn't even turn on when plugged in & doesn't have a reset button on it

  • @user-nd5qu8qg7b
    @user-nd5qu8qg7b Год назад

    Do i need the module for this camera?

  • @metaofmetas1852
    @metaofmetas1852 Год назад

    Im traveling to different state do i use the wifi were im staying at for few days. Thats after i put the my own wifi from house were i have my cameras?

    • @fishbeeproductreviews
      @fishbeeproductreviews  Год назад +2

      Yes, you can use the wifi where you are going or just use your cellular connection to view your cameras at home using the blink app.

    • @metaofmetas1852
      @metaofmetas1852 Год назад

      @@fishbeeproductreviews yes thank you im planning use my cell phone

  • @surferboy8
    @surferboy8 Год назад +4

    Just got these but didn’t know it didn’t have continuous recording. I guess I’m gonna have to look for a different type

    • @simplexes6813
      @simplexes6813 Год назад +2

      Wym don’t it capture motion

    • @mslady1230
      @mslady1230 Год назад

      @@simplexes6813Some cameras record on a continuous basis and don’t stop recording until you make it stop. Other cameras ONLY record when there’s motion period.

  • @RedAngel0212
    @RedAngel0212 Год назад

    Can you mount the blink? Does it require an additional unit?

    • @fishbeeproductreviews
      @fishbeeproductreviews  Год назад +1

      yes, they have a lot of different options on amazon if you search for blink mini mount

  • @DavidKozinski
    @DavidKozinski Год назад

    Would this be a good option to install on the inside of a boat?

    • @fishbeeproductreviews
      @fishbeeproductreviews  Год назад +1

      i would go with their outside cameras since they're weather proof as long as you have wifi it should work

  • @emmadelacruz7731
    @emmadelacruz7731 Год назад +1

    Mine does the same password is wrong

  • @redladybug9180
    @redladybug9180 8 месяцев назад

    Love mine during the day but night vision sucks as it just reflects back at the window and you can’t see outside

    • @fishbeeproductreviews
      @fishbeeproductreviews  8 месяцев назад

      you have to turn off the night vision and recording indicator light and use outside lighting

  • @spencerburrows3525
    @spencerburrows3525 10 месяцев назад

    Does it record all the time? Or just when you tell it to through mobile phone?

    • @fishbeeproductreviews
      @fishbeeproductreviews  10 месяцев назад +2

      No, only if you tell it to or during motion

    • @spencerburrows3525
      @spencerburrows3525 10 месяцев назад

      @@fishbeeproductreviews how do you delete what it records? Baffling me this is

  • @audiblechaos328
    @audiblechaos328 10 месяцев назад

    My experience with local storage is it will not load ANY video. Or when it does work it takes far to long to load

    • @fishbeeproductreviews
      @fishbeeproductreviews  10 месяцев назад

      mine still seems to work ok, it does take a couple seconds to load but i think they do that on purpose to get you to upgrade

  • @kathleennepp5498
    @kathleennepp5498 Год назад

    So how do you not get a subscription. It kind of did it on its own. Saying starting free trial now...

    • @fishbeeproductreviews
      @fishbeeproductreviews  Год назад

      yes it does the free trial on its own but after the trial i don't continue it

  • @pattttttttt
    @pattttttttt Месяц назад

    Usb c or b ?????

  • @Denise-g3u
    @Denise-g3u Год назад +1

    Is it a must to download the app?

  • @Del-Canada
    @Del-Canada Год назад

    Didn't they muck up the module so you can't capture events now?

  • @BigBadJohnDiesel
    @BigBadJohnDiesel 2 года назад +1

    Would this be ok to use in a garage? How temperature tolerant is this camera?

    • @fishbeeproductreviews
      @fishbeeproductreviews  2 года назад

      Probably depends if your garage is insulated but from my experience any electronics or batteries left in an unheated garage usually have issues later on. I was thinking of putting an exterior camera in my garage because of that.

  • @OGMatty420
    @OGMatty420 Год назад +1

    Does the camera need to be plugged in at all times? Or is the cable just for charging?

  • @avm9418
    @avm9418 6 месяцев назад

    Is it also possible to connect on Bluetooth.

  • @HandSumtactical
    @HandSumtactical 7 месяцев назад

    How do I access the clips from the mini when using local storage?

    • @fishbeeproductreviews
      @fishbeeproductreviews  7 месяцев назад

      if you mean in the app, there's an option of local or cloud storage right above the home button once you tap on clips

    • @HandSumtactical
      @HandSumtactical 6 месяцев назад

      @@fishbeeproductreviews for some reason the mini won’t record and store videos without a subscription all the other devices record to local storage on my thumb drive … 😔

    • @fishbeeproductreviews
      @fishbeeproductreviews  6 месяцев назад +1

      I would try to reset or delete and re add the camera to see if that helps@@HandSumtactical

  • @marthasievers5542
    @marthasievers5542 2 месяца назад

    What app?

  • @kathleen4144
    @kathleen4144 Год назад

    Do you have to have the blink module?

    • @fishbeeproductreviews
      @fishbeeproductreviews  Год назад

      i believe it works without the module, but i think it limits what you can do without it

  • @DcLOVERjENG
    @DcLOVERjENG Год назад

    Is the alexa really needed to have them? Amazon says its required.

  • @MIKE_FROM_DETROIT
    @MIKE_FROM_DETROIT Год назад

    Password for wifi not accepted or won't connect? Use your 2.4 Ghz WiFi. (and NOT to 5 Ghz).

    • @grayza2988
      @grayza2988 Год назад

      How do u no whitch is whitch

  • @3generation_racing658
    @3generation_racing658 Год назад

    Are you able to go back In time?

  • @teresaruest9468
    @teresaruest9468 Год назад

    You mention using a usb flash drive how do you do that?

    • @fishbeeproductreviews
      @fishbeeproductreviews  Год назад +2

      once you plug in a usb stick into the sync module, you format it through the app and then you can choose to save clips there instead of through their subscription service

    • @debrabrummett
      @debrabrummett Год назад

      Id like to see how this is done, I’m not tech savvy

  • @ChoicesHabitsAttitudeLuck
    @ChoicesHabitsAttitudeLuck Год назад

    plug in where?

  • @HAGGY179
    @HAGGY179 4 месяца назад +1

    My dogs finna be in trouble know

  • @jackflash5659
    @jackflash5659 Год назад

    Great review. I need a camera for daytime when I'm out that can start recording when motion is detected but I don't want a monthly subscription. Will this camera serve my need? Thanks

    • @fishbeeproductreviews
      @fishbeeproductreviews  Год назад +1

      if you get the sync module it takes a usb drive which can save footage if you don't want to use the subscription which is how mine is setup

    • @at-oh4ws
      @at-oh4ws Год назад +1

      ​@fishbeeamazon but I guess then it does not help against possible burglars..
      They come, see the camera, collect it with USB drive and my jewellery 😂
      And without a subscription I don't get an alarm when they are coming and don't see them online, correct?

    • @fishbeeproductreviews
      @fishbeeproductreviews  Год назад +1

      @@at-oh4ws you would get an alert as soon as the camera sees motion, you have the option to do subscription which may help but i would suggest using more than one camera so you can have one pointing outside so you get an alert when anyone arrives.

    • @rayneuy3273
      @rayneuy3273 Год назад

      @@at-oh4ws Yes, terrible if they steal camera and USB.....can't ID thieves. 😕

  • @martinkavanagh6110
    @martinkavanagh6110 Год назад

    Can it be viewed on multiple devices

  • @jesusisgodjheaven6662
    @jesusisgodjheaven6662 5 месяцев назад

    Anyone knows what is the app to setup

  • @LawrenceEvangelista-s1y
    @LawrenceEvangelista-s1y 11 месяцев назад

    Do I have to subscribe to any service?

  • @tedm8061
    @tedm8061 8 месяцев назад

    How long is the cord?

  • @jcesar1382
    @jcesar1382 4 месяца назад

    Would it work if I'm going to Mexico ?

    • @fishbeeproductreviews
      @fishbeeproductreviews  4 месяца назад

      yes i believe so

    • @harmsway5915
      @harmsway5915 4 месяца назад

      No, if you read the manual it says it only works if you’re not going to Mexico

  • @Unknownuser-kg6tx
    @Unknownuser-kg6tx Год назад

    does it have live view ? right

  • @lulamae5452
    @lulamae5452 Год назад

    Hey is wifi required to use this?

  • @vickyFairy82
    @vickyFairy82 Год назад

    Can I used it with out wifi.

    • @fishbeeproductreviews
      @fishbeeproductreviews  Год назад

      I don't think so considering you have to set it up through the app and to view it you use the app

  • @johnobanion2891
    @johnobanion2891 Год назад

    Can I send the stream to someone that doesn't live in my house?

    • @fishbeeproductreviews
      @fishbeeproductreviews  Год назад

      sort of, i think there is a share button on the clips but i haven't messed with those much

  • @ahmedansari2704
    @ahmedansari2704 Год назад

    Can I watch my house from my office that is in downtown?

  • @mslady1230
    @mslady1230 Год назад

    Can you take off the base?

  • @E_mailMeLater
    @E_mailMeLater 9 месяцев назад

    1:59 this is the point where the directions are off‼️

  • @thatotterguy3062
    @thatotterguy3062 Год назад

    how long is the cord

  • @Mariangely.888
    @Mariangely.888 4 месяца назад

    I was told that if the camera doesn't work it's probably because the software that you're phone take.

  • @E_mailMeLater
    @E_mailMeLater 9 месяцев назад

    2:11 we don't have 'OTHERS" these directions are not correct

    • @E_mailMeLater
      @E_mailMeLater 9 месяцев назад

      No where for a fing password. What are you talking about

  • @desmondg6259
    @desmondg6259 6 месяцев назад

    What’s the app title

  • @gurdeepsohi5339
    @gurdeepsohi5339 Год назад

    Is there any time limit to watch live on phone ?

  • @HillTopRooted
    @HillTopRooted Год назад

    It wants to connect to its own Wi-Fi that is unsecured. How do I make it connect to my wife. I’ve looked all over and can’t figure it out. 😢

    • @fishbeeproductreviews
      @fishbeeproductreviews  Год назад

      that seems odd i chose which wifi to connect to when setting up and haven't had that issue

  • @johnroe3915
    @johnroe3915 9 месяцев назад

    The bottom is not magnetic.😊

  • @brandonrogers6252
    @brandonrogers6252 7 месяцев назад

    I was just thinking I can put this in my truck while I’m parked

  • @jytvreal
    @jytvreal Год назад

    Good, i'm getting blamed for someone making a mess in the toilet! this will prove my innocence

    • @fishbeeproductreviews
      @fishbeeproductreviews  Год назад +1

      oh wow lol

    • @jytvreal
      @jytvreal Год назад

      yeah i decided against it, sounds wrong in retrospect@@fishbeeproductreviews

  • @louisewynn2318
    @louisewynn2318 Год назад

    Where is reset buttom

  • @hbor84
    @hbor84 10 месяцев назад

    My camera quality is bad

  • @dianerichey2985
    @dianerichey2985 Год назад

    Blink

  • @btootoo
    @btootoo 25 дней назад

    Don’t get one they are crap

  • @user-wb1ov2rk5i
    @user-wb1ov2rk5i 10 месяцев назад

    Do not buy

  • @rozziehughes6251
    @rozziehughes6251 3 месяца назад

    You did not show how to set up to WiFi..... Not very helpful

  • @steelcane
    @steelcane Год назад +1

    You talk way too much

  • @VENOM-_-15
    @VENOM-_-15 Год назад

    How long is the wire

  • @SubscribeForGoodLuckk
    @SubscribeForGoodLuckk 9 месяцев назад

    Does it rotate?

  • @AN7ARCR7
    @AN7ARCR7 11 месяцев назад

    Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeejeeeeeeeeesh it’s 2098

  • @AN7ARCR7
    @AN7ARCR7 11 месяцев назад

    Jk 2023

  • @user-nd5qu8qg7b
    @user-nd5qu8qg7b Год назад

    Do i need the module for this camera?