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Use this article for understanding how the Sync Module 2 works with Local Storage.
Video clips are stored locally using the Sync Module 2's USB port with a compatible USB flash drive. Once the Sync Module is added to your Blink account and you've carefully inserted the USB drive into it, clips recorded by all cameras attached to the Sync Module is managing are saved to this drive.
The Sync Module 2 will use the USB drive in one of two ways:
- Local Storage - If you are not subscribing to a Blink Plan, motion clips are saved to the drive and it is used as a local storage device. The motion clips are viewable from the Blink app.
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Clip Backup - If you are subscribing to a Blink Plan, motion clips are backed up to the drive every 24 hours from the moment it was plugged in. We refer to these types of clips as backup clips.
- Note: Backup clips are not viewable in the Blink app. Learn more about how to view backup clips.
USB drive requirements
- Any type-A, self-powered USB flash drive formatted to ExFAT (preferred), FAT32, or FAT
- If necessary, the Blink app can reformat the drive when it is first inserted into the Sync Module 2.
- Minimum storage size: 1 GB
- Maximum storage size: 256 GB
- More than 375 MB of free space available
Local Storage with or without a Blink subscription plan
Depending if you are subscribed to a Blink plan or not, your local storage method is handled differently. Use the following to understand how each situation interacts with the Sync Module 2 equipped with local storage.
I have a free trial (Clip Backup)
Using a USB storage device with a Blink Plus Plan trial
- When you set up a new device for the first time, a Blink camera will begin its 30-day trial to Blink Plus.
- Your clips will then automatically save to the cloud with no extra steps. Learn more about Blink Subscription Plans.
- If you have a USB flash drive installed into your Sync Module 2, it is used to back up your Cloud storage clips every day.
- Backup clips cannot be viewed or removed from the USB flash drive within the app. Learn more about how to view backup clips.
I am subscribing to a Blink Subscription Plan (Clip Backup)
Using a USB storage device with a Blink Subscription Plan
- If you either begin or continue to subscribe to one of the Blink subscription plans, your Blink clips are automatically saved to the Cloud, with no extra steps.
- If you were previously on a 30-day trial, all of your clips will remain in the Clips tab. Learn more about Blink Subscription Plans.
- If you have a USB flash drive installed into your Sync Module 2, it is used to back up your Cloud storage clips every day.
- Backup clips cannot be viewed or removed from the USB flash drive within the app. Learn more about how to view backup clips.
I am not on any subscription plan or free trial (Local Storage)
Using a USB storage device without a Blink subscription or trial
- If you are not subscribing to a Blink Subscription Plan or trial, motion clips are saved to the USB drive and it is used as a local storage device.
- Local storage starts automatically and saves motion clips to the drive. No extra steps are needed.
- Clip backup is an exclusive feature of a Blink Subscription plan and not used with Local Storage.
Local Storage with Early Notification setting
- If you're using Local Storage with Early Notification on and access a motion notification, clip recording stops immediately.
- If you're using Local Storage with Early Notification off, the entire motion clip saves to the USB drive before you can use Live View.
- Clip length and Early Notification can be adjusted in Camera Settings.
Why aren't my Motion Clips appearing in my local storage Clip List?
Have you waited long enough?
Is your system connected to a Blink Subscription Plan or a Trial subscription?
Did you use local storage and then set up a new camera?
Is the USB drive full?
Does your system have older cameras?
Learn more
Troubleshooting Motion Clips stored in Local or Cloud Storage