When you connect your Blink account to Alexa, you have access to smart home features through your Alexa devices like answering your Video Doorbell, hearing motion notifications, and streaming live view from your Blink cameras.
Before you begin, ensure that you have:
- The latest version of the Blink and Alexa apps, and that your compatible Alexa-enabled device is up-to-date.
- An Alexa account within our supported markets: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Belgium, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand.
- Amazon Kids mode disabled for your Alexa-enabled devices.
Note: Blink Indoor (1st Gen) cameras are not compatible with Alexa devices.
Linking your Blink and Alexa accounts
To link your Blink and Alexa accounts:
- Open the Blink app and tap Settings.
- Tap Account and Privacy.
- Tap Alexa.
- Tap Link Alexa.
- Tap Agree & Continue. You'll return to the Account and Privacy screen where Alexa will now show Linked.
- If "Unable to link with Alexa" displays, tap OK and try again.
If you're unable to link your Blink and Alexa accounts, visit Troubleshooting the Blink Alexa Skill.
Unlinking your Blink and Alexa accounts
To unlink your Blink and Alexa accounts:
- Open the Blink app and tap Settings.
- Tap Account and Privacy.
- Tap Alexa.
- Tap Unlink Alexa.
- Tap Yes, I'm Sure and a success message displays.
- If "Unable to unlink from Alexa" displays, tap OK and try again.
If you're unable to link your Blink and Alexa accounts, visit Troubleshooting the Blink Alexa Skill.
To link to your Blink account from your Alexa app, visit Alexa Skills and select the Blink Smarthome Alexa Skill.