Your Blink Video Doorbell can notify you of a doorbell press in several ways, including through the Blink app, an in-home chime system, a Mini camera, a Blink Chime, or a compatible Alexa device (each sold separately).
Chime options
In-home chime
Important: The Wired Doorbell 2K+ does not support in-home mechanical chimes. A Mini camera, Blink Chime, or compatible Alexa device (each sold separately) is required for chime notifications.
Battery Doorbell 2K+, Video Doorbell (2nd Gen), and Video Doorbell (1st Gen) support ringing your in-home chime when wired to existing chime wiring. Compatible mechanical or digital chime systems must provide 8–24 VAC, 50–60Hz, 40VA max. For wiring instructions, refer to the setup guide for your specific Blink Video Doorbell model.
Blink Chime
Blink Chime plugs into a standard outlet and plays a chime sound when your doorbell button is pressed.
You can use multiple Blink Chimes throughout your home with no limit. Multiple doorbells can use the same Blink Chime, and a single doorbell can trigger multiple Blink Chimes. It is compatible with the Wired Doorbell 2K+, Battery Doorbell 2K+, Video Doorbell (2nd Gen), and Video Doorbell (1st Gen).
Learn more about setting up Blink Chime.
Mini camera
A Mini camera can be used as a chime for your Video Doorbell. When both devices are on the same system, the Mini will chime when the doorbell button is pressed.
You can use multiple Mini cameras as chimes throughout your home with no limit. Multiple doorbells can use the same Mini camera, and a single doorbell can trigger multiple Mini cameras.
Learn more about setting up your Mini camera as a chime.
Compatible Alexa-enabled device
You can use a compatible Alexa device to play a chime sound when your doorbell button is pressed. In the Alexa app, enable the Blink Alexa Skill and turn on Doorbell Press Announcements.
Learn more about using Alexa with your Blink Video Doorbell.
Frequently asked questions
Can I connect my doorbell to my existing doorbell wiring system?
Yes, the Battery Doorbell 2K+, Video Doorbell (2nd Gen), and Video Doorbell (1st Gen) can be connected to mechanical or digital chime systems that provide 8 - 24 VAC at 50 - 60Hz, and 40VA maximum. When connected to compatible chime wiring, your in-home chime will ring with doorbell presses. For installation steps, refer to your specific Blink Video Doorbell model.
Important: The Wired Doorbell 2K+ does not support in-home mechanical chimes. A compatible Mini camera, Blink Chime, or compatible Alexa device (each sold separately) is required for chime notifications.
Note: Third-party wireless chimes are not compatible with Blink Video Doorbells.
DeleteHow do I know if my chime system is mechanical or digital?
- Mechanical chimes have physical moving parts that produce the familiar “ding dong” noise when the doorbell button is pressed.
- Digital chimes have a speaker that plays a sound or melody when the doorbell button is pressed.
Mechanical or digital chime systems must provide 8 - 24 VAC at 50 - 60Hz, and 40VA maximum to the Blink Video Doorbell. To check your chime system's voltage, visit How do I find my doorbell's system voltage?
Note: Blink products do not support third-party Bluetooth or wireless accessories. For indoor chime options for your doorbell, visit how to use your Mini camera as a chime, or learn about using Alexa enabled devices as a chime.
DeleteCan I change the doorbell sound my Alexa device plays?
Yes, you can customize the sound your Alexa device makes when someone presses your Video Doorbell through Alexa Doorbell Notifications.
DeleteCan I control the doorbell chime volume?
Yes, you can adjust the chime volume during or after setup. To learn more, visit changing your chime volume.
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