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Blink Video Doorbell Setup Guide
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Thank you for purchasing Blink! The Blink V ideo Doorbell lets you see and hear
what ’s happening at your front door and talk back through your smar tphone w ith
its two-way talk feature. We want you to have your B link Video Doorbell up and
running in no time, but in order to do so, please be sure to follow all instr uctions.
For eve n more informa tion, pleas e visit our supp ort site at: suppor t.blinkforhome.com
PLEA SE FOLLOW A LL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND READ THE
SAFETY INFORMATION ON PAGE 30. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY
RESULT IN FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR PER SONA L INJURY.
Getting started in your Blink Home Monitor App.
Position your doorbell.
Mount your doorbell.
What to expect when installing
your doorbell:
What you may need:
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2.
3.
Drill
Phillips head screwdriver no. 2
Hammer
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Part 1: Getting started in your Blink
Home Monitor App
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Download and launch the Blink Home Monitor App and create an account or
log into your existing one.
If you created an account, in your app selec t “Add a System”. If you log ged into
an existing account, select “Add a Blink Device ”.
Follow the in app instructions to complete setup.
For eve n more informa tion, pleas e visit our supp ort site at: suppor t.blinkforhome.com
We recommend connec ting your Blink Video Doorbell to exis ting doorbell wiring
to extend your bat tery life even longer!
Part 2: Position your doorbell
Turn o your powe
If exposing doorbell wiring , for your safety, turn o your doorbell’s power
source at your home’s breaker or fuse box. Press your doorbell to test if the
power is o and follow the proper safet y precautions before proceeding. If you
are unsure about handling electrical wir ing, consult a qualied electrician.
Determine your camera location
Activate your Blink Video Doorbell live view func tion to determine your
doorbell’s position. You can position your Blink V ideo Doorbell in place of your
existing doorbell or any where around your door. We recommend installing
your doorbell about 4 feet o the ground.
If you’re exposing doorbell wiring , but not connecting your Blink Video
Doorbell, wrap both indiv idual wires separately with provided tape s trips to
terminate wires.
Adjust the angle with a wedge (Optional)
Do you like the view from your Blink V ideo Doorbell? I f not, adjust it using the
provided wedge set to angle your doorbell either le ft, right, up or down! See
gures A and B on pages 6 and 7 for examples.
Note: You can t the wedge over your exis ting wiring if you would like to wire
your Blink V ideo Doorbell.
Select your trim cover (Optional)
Change your Blink Video Doorbell trim to better match your home using the
provided alternative tr im color. Simply snap o and snap on!
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Figure B (Optional)
Doorbell with
vertical angled
wedge.
Figure A (Optional)
Doorb ell with hori zontal
angled wedge.
Door
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If you are mounting your Blink Video Doorbell to a brick, stucco or other mortar
surface, drill pilot holes and use the included anchors prior to mounting.
Based on how you positioned your doorbell in the las t step, select the mounting
option below that best describes your setup. Go to the page number provided and
follow your instructions.
Regardless of the option you choose, please make sure that you have
inserted the two A A lithium batterie s prior to mounting your doorbell.
Part 3: Mount your doorbell
A. Wires, No Wedge C. No Wires, Wedge D. Wires & WedgeB. No Wires, No Wedge
You want to connect your Blink
Video Doorbell to existing wiring
and you do not need a wedge.
Go to page
10
You do not want to connect to
existing wiring and want to run
on batteries only. You do not
need a wedge.
(Note: If you don’t use existing
wiring , the door bell will not
sound your home’s existing
doorbell chime.)
Go to page
14
You do not plan to connect your
Blink Video Doorbell to existing
wiring and you want to use a
wedge to adjust your eld of
view.
(Note: If you don’t use existing
wiring , the door bell will not
sound your home’s existing
doorbell chime.)
Go to page
18
You want to connect your Blink
Video Doorbell to existing wiring
and you want to use a wedge to
adjust the eld of view.
Go to page
22
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Figure A Figure B
Wires
Mounting plate
Wires
Mounting plate
For eve n more informa tion, pleas e visit our supp ort site at: suppor t.blinkforhome.com
Position mounting template so that wires t through the desig nated “wiring ”
hole on template. You can nd your removable mounting template on page 35.
Use the provided mounting template to eit her mark drill point s or drill pilot
holes for designated “mounting plate” holes.
Remove mounting plate from Blink Video Doorbell unit if you haven’t already.
Loosen wire contact screws from mounting plate to allow space to
wrap wiring.
Wrap wires around loosened screws and tighten securely (color of wire does
not matter).
Continue on to the nex t page.
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2.
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5.
A. Wires, no wedge
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Attach Blink Video Door bell unit to mounting plate and secure with screw using
provided hex wrench.
Turn power back on.
Test Blink Video Doorbell and check that your house chime works.
Congratulations, you have installed your doorbell!
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Figure D
Mounting plate
Hex wrench
Set screw
Blink Video Doorbell Blink Video Doorbell
Line up mounting plate with drilled holes and secure using provided mounting
screws.
6.
Figure C
Wires
Screw 3/4 inch
Screw 3/4 inch
Mounting plate
Rubber washer
Drill hole
Rubber washer
Drill hole
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Figure A
Screw 3/4 inch
Screw 3/4 inch
Mounting plate
Rubber washer
Rubber washer
Drill holes
Drill holes
Use the provided mounting template to eit her mark drill point s or drill pilot
holes for designated “mounting plate” holes. You can nd your removable
mounting template on page 35.
Remove mounting plate from Blink Video Doorbell unit if you haven’t already.
Screw mounting plate to wall using provided mounting screws.
Continue on to the nex t page.
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2.
3.
For eve n more informa tion, pleas e visit our supp ort site at: suppor t.blinkforhome.com
B. No wires, no wedge
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Figure B
Attach Blink Video Door bell unit to mounting plate and secure with screw using
provided hex wrench.
Turn power back on (if applicable).
Test Blink Video Doorbell.
Congratulations, you have installed your doorbell!
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5.
6.
Mounting plate
Hex wrench
Set screw
Blink Video Doorbell Blink Video Doorbell
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Figure A
Screw 3/4 inch
Screw 3/4 inch
Wedge
Drill holes
Drill holes
Use the provided mounting template to eit her mark drill point s or drill pilot
holes for designated “wedge” holes . You can nd your removable mounting
template on page 35.
Note: Vertical wedge ins tallation is the same as horizontal wedge installation.
Secure wedge to wall using provided mounting screws.
Continue on to the nex t page.
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2.
For eve n more informa tion, pleas e visit our supp ort site at: suppor t.blinkforhome.com
C. No Wires, Wedge
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Attach Blink Video Door bell unit to mounting plate and secure with screw using
provided hex wrench.
Turn power back on (if applicable).
Test Blink Video Doorbell.
Congratulations, you have installed your doorbell!
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6.
7.
Figure C
Remove mounting plate from Blink Video Doorbell unit if you haven’t already.
Line up holes on mounting plate with small holes on wedge and secure with
provided mounting screws.
3.
4.
Figure B
Screw 3/8 inch
Screw 3/8 inch
Mounting plate
Rubber washer
Rubber washer
Wedge
Mounting plate
Wedge
Wedge
Hex wrench
Set screw
Blink V ideo
Doorbell
Blink V ideo
Doorbell
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Figure A
Position mounting template so that wires t through designated “wiring” hole
on template. You can nd your removable mounting template on page 35.
Note: Vertical wedge ins tallation is the same as horizontal wedge installation.
Use the provided mounting template to eit her mark drill point s or drill pilot
holes for designated “wedge” holes.
Pull wires through hole of wedge.
Secure wedge to wall using provided mounting screws.
Continue on to the nex t page.
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2.
3.
4.
For eve n more informa tion, pleas e visit our supp ort site at: suppor t.blinkforhome.com
D. Wires and wedge
Screw 3/4 inch
Screw 3/4 inch
Wedge
Drill holes
Drill holes
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Wrap wires around loosened screws and tighten securely
(color of wire does not mat ter).
Continue on to the nex t page.
7.
Figure C
Wires
Mounting plate
Remove mounting plate from Blink Video Doorbell unit if you haven’t already.
Loosen wire contact screws from mounting plate to allow space to wrap wiring.
5.
6.
Figure B
Wires
Mounting plate
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11.
Attach Blink Video Door bell unit to mounting plate and secure with screw using
provided hex wrench.
Turn power back on.
Test Blink Video Doorbell and check that your house chime works.
Congratulations, you have installed your doorbell!
8. Line up holes on mounting plate with small holes on wedge and secure with
provided mounting screws.
Figure D
Screw 3/8 inch
Screw 3/8 inch
Mounting plate
Rubber washer
Rubber washer
Wedge
Mounting plate
Wedge
Wedge
Hex wrench
Set screw
Blink V ideo
Doorbell
Blink V ideo
Doorbell
Figure E
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Or need help with your Blink Video Doorbell or other Blink products, please visit
support.blinkforhome.com for sys tems instructions and videos, troubleshooting
information, and links to contact us direct ly for support. You can also visit our
Blink Community at www.community.blinkforhome.com to interact with other
Blink users and share your videos clips.
If you are experiencing trouble
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When using electrical appliances , to reduce the risk of re, elect ric shock, and/or
injury to persons basic safety procedures should always be followed, including
the following:
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFET Y INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT
IN FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR OTHER INJURY O R DAMAGE .
Important Safeguards
Read all instructions carefully.
To protect against electric shock, do not place cord, plug or appliance in water
or other liquids.
For installations where a doorbell is already in place, always remember to
turn o your doorbell power source BEFOR E removing the existing doorbell or
installing the Blink Video Doorbell so as to avoid re, elec tric shock, or ot her
injury or damage. You should turn o power at the circuit breaker or fuse and
test that power is o before wir ing. More than one disconnect switch may be
required to de-energize the equipment before servicing. Call an electrician
in your area if you need help turning o your power or are uncomfort able
installing electrical devices.
This device and its features are not intended for use by children under the age
of 13. Adult supervision is recommended if used by children over the age of 13.
Do not use at tachments that are not recommended by the manufacturer; they
may cause re, elec tric shock or injur y.
Do not use Sync Module ou tdoors.
Do not use product for commercial purposes.
Do not use product for other than intended use.
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BAT TERY WA RN ING STAT EME NT:
Keep bat teries out of the reach of children.
Insert the bat teries in the proper direct ion as indicated by positive (+) and
negative (-) markings in bat tery compartment.
It is highly recommended to use Lithium batteries with this product. Do
not mix old and new bat teries or batteries of dierent t ypes (for example,
Lithium and alkaline batteries).
Always remove old, weak, or worn- out bat teries promptl y and rec ycle or
dispose of t hem in accordance with Local and national disposal regulations.
If a battery leaks, remove all batteries and rec ycle or dispose of them in
accordance with battery manufacturer’s recommendations for cleanup.
Clean bat tery compartment wi th a damp paper towel or follow bat tery
manufac turer ’s recommendations. If uid from the batter y comes into
contac t with skin or clothes, ush with water immediately.
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The Lit hium batteri es accomp anying this
device c annot be recharged. Do not o pen,
disass emble, bend, de form, pu nctur e or shred
the bat tery. Do not modi fy, attempt to i nser t
foreign o bjects into the batt ery or i mmerse
or expose to water o r other liquids. Do n ot
expos e the bat tery to re, ex plosion o r other
hazard.
Promptly dispose of used b atter ies in
accorda nce with a pplica ble laws a nd
regula tions. I f droppe d and you sus pect
damage, t ake steps to preve nt any inge stion or
direc t contac t of uids and any oth er mater ials
from the b attery wi th skin or c lothes.
Lithium Battery
Warning
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Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the F CC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protec tion against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energ y and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instr uctions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarante e that interference will not occur in a par ticular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the inter ference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/T V technician for help.
Changes or modications to a Product by the user that are not expressly approved
by the par ty responsible for compliance could make the Produc t no longer comply
with the FCC Rules.
The Blink V ideo Doorbell me ets the F CC Radio Fre quency Emission Guidelines and
is certied with the FCC. Informat ion on the Blink Video Doorbell is on le wi th the
FCC and can be found by inputting the device’s FCC ID into the FCC ID S earch form
available at https://www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/fccid.
Important product information
Legal notices and other impor tant information regarding your Blink device can be
found in the Blink Home Monitor App in Menu > About Blink.
Blink terms & policies
BEFORE USING THIS BLINK DEVICE, PLEASE READ T HE TERMS LOCATED IN
YOUR BLINK HOME MONITOR APP IN MENU > ABOUT BLINK AND ALL RULES
AND POLICIES FOR THE BLINK DEVICE AND SERV ICES REL ATED TO THE DEVICE
(INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE BLINK PRIVACY NOTICE LOC ATED AT
HTTPS://BLINKFORHOME.COM/LEGAL AND ANY RULES OR USE AGE PROVISIONS
ACCESSIBLE THROUGH THE BLINK WEBSIT E OR APP (COLLECTIVELY, THE
“AGREEMENT S”). BY USING THIS BLINK DE VICE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE
AGREEMENTS.
Your Blink device is covered by a Limite d Warrant y. Details are available at
https://blinkforhome.com/legal, or view details by going to the “About Blink”
section in your Blink Home Monitor App.
FCC
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to t he
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this dev ice must accept any interference recei ved, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
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Mounting plate holes
Wedge holes
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*
Select two wedge holes to drill
depending on placement
.
Mounting Templat
e
= Drill her
e
Wiring holes
Contact information:
For communications concerning the Agreements, you may contac t Blink by writing
to Immedia Semiconductor, LLC, 100 Burtt Rd, Suite 100 , Andover MA 01810, USA.
Copyrig ht Immedia Semiconductor 2018. Blink and all related logos and motion
marks are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its aliates.
Brochure Printed in China.
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