Table of contents

• Mini 2K+ solid red light
• Resetting your Mini 2K+ camera
• Mini 2K+ motion detection issues
• Improving Mini 2K+ video quality
• Resolving night vision issues
• Updating the camera thumbnail
• Turning the siren on or off
• Using Mini 2K+ as a chime for Blink Video Doorbell

Mini 2K+ solid red light

A solid red light on your Mini 2K+ usually indicates a Wi-Fi connection issue. 

If the issue happens during setup:

Verify the Wi-Fi password
Learn how to troubleshoot incorrect Wi-Fi password in the Blink app.

If the issue happens after the setup:

Reboot the router

1. Unplug the router power cable.
2. Wait 30 seconds.
3. Reconnect power cable.

Check the signal strength

1. Tap the More (...) button on your Mini 2K+ thumbnail in the Blink app Home Screen.
2. Tap Device Settings.
3. Tap General Settings.
4. Verify there is a strong connection to Wi-Fi.

To learn more, visit Blink Mini Camera Offline.

Resetting your Mini 2K+ camera

In some instances, such as when you delete your camera and can't add it back to your account, you may need to reset your Mini 2K+ camera. To reset:

1. Locate the reset button on the bottom of the device.
2. Press and hold the reset button for five seconds. 
3. Once reset, you'll need to set up the camera again in the Blink app.

Learn how to set up your Mini 2K+.

Mini 2K+ motion detection issues

If your Mini 2K+ isn't detecting motion, check the following possible causes and solutions:

• Check if your system is armed.
  Your system must be armed to record motion events. Learn how to arm your Blink system.
• Verify if motion detection is enabled.
  Motion detection must be enabled for the camera to detect activity. Learn how to turn motion detection on.
  
• Check your Wi-Fi connection.
  Poor Wi-Fi connection can prevent events from being recorded. Learn how to optimize Wi-Fi performance.
• Adjust the sensitivity settings.
  Low sensitivity may cause the camera to miss motion. Learn how to adjust motion settings.
• Reposition the camera.
  Camera angle and placement can affect motion detection. Learn how to improve camera positioning.

If the issue persists, visit Troubleshooting Motion Notifications.

Improving Mini 2K+ video quality

To improve the video quality of your Mini 2K+ camera:

• Check resolution settings
  Verify you're using the best resolution (2560 x 1440):
  1. Open the Blink app and tap the More (...) button on the camera’s thumbnail from the Home screen.
  2. Select Device Settings, then Video and Photo Settings.
  3. Tap Video Quality and choose your preferred resolution.
     Note: High-speed internet is required with these minimum upload speeds for each resolution:
     • Best (2K) - 6 Mbps
     • Standard (1080p) - 3 Mbps
     • Saver (720p) - 2 Mbps
• Clean the lens
  Ensure the camera lens is clean and free from obstruction.
• Adjust placement
  Avoid directing the camera at bright light sources.

If the issue persists, visit Blink Camera Placement Guidelines.

Resolving night vision issues

If you are experiencing night vision issues:

• Check IR settings
  Verify night vision is set to Auto in camera settings.
• Placement optimization
  Adjust camera position to reduce glare and optimize night vision coverage.

Updating the camera thumbnail

To manually update your Mini 2K+ camera thumbnail:

1. Open the Blink app and tap the More (...) button on your camera's thumbnail.
2. Tap Refresh Thumbnail.

If you have an active Blink Subscription plan or no-cost trial, you can also set your thumbnails to update automatically. Learn more about Auto-Update Thumbnail.

Turning the siren on or off

To turn the siren ON:

Note: The siren requires manual activation and will not activate automatically.

1. Open the Blink app and tap the play icon on your Mini 2K+ thumbnail to start a live view.
2. Tap the More (...) button, then tap Siren On.
   Note: A warning message will state the siren is loud and will sound for 30 seconds if not manually deactivated. If you wish to proceed, tap Turn On Siren.

To turn it OFF:

1. When in live view, tap Siren Off.

Using Mini 2K+ as a chime for Blink Video Doorbell

To set up your Mini 2K+ as a chime for your Blink Video Doorbell, ensure both devices are on the same Blink system.

1. Open the Blink app and tap the More (...) button on your Video Doorbell's thumbnail.
2. Tap Device Settings.
3. Tap Doorbell and Chime Settings.
4. Tap Use Blink Mini Camera as a Chime.
5. Select the Mini camera to use as a chime and tap Save.

Your Mini 2K+ will now chime when someone presses your Blink Video Doorbell. If you still need assistance, visit How Do I Use My Mini Camera as a Chime?