The Auto-Update Thumbnail feature allows you to refresh your thumbnail image on the Home Screen in the Blink app, with each camera motion event or doorbell press. Updating the thumbnail automatically provides you with information about the latest activity on your camera. Even if you move your camera, the Blink app will automatically capture a new thumbnail image, so you can easily identify each camera's location. See what's happening at a glance, right on your Home Screen.
The Auto-Update Thumbnail is available when you have the following:
- An active Blink Subscription Basic, Plus Plan or trial.
- Mini 2, Mini, Outdoor 4, Wired Floodlight, Video Doorbell, Indoor and Outdoor (3rd Gen) cameras.
Learn more about Blink Subscription Plans and features.
Setting Auto-Update Thumbnail
When you add a new eligible camera (as listed above) to your system, Auto-Update Thumbnail is enabled by default. However, this feature is initially turned off for any eligible cameras that were already on your system. Auto-Update Thumbnail can be turned on or off using the following steps.
- Tap the More button
in the lower right corner in the thumbnail image for your camera on the Home Screen. - Next, select Video and Photo Settings. The Auto-Update Thumbnail setting appears at the bottom of the screen, which can be toggled on or off for that device.
When you have Auto-Update Thumbnail enabled, you also have the option of manually setting your thumbnail for all devices on your account. Learn more about how to set your thumbnail.