Blink Video Doorbell WIRED Install and Setup!
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2 жыл бұрынWe will walk you through how to replace your old doorbell by adding your blink doorbell to your system as well as hardwire the doorbell to the existing wiring from the old doorbells existing line. Also we installed the corner, or wedge, so we get a better view of the door. This will allow the blink system to work, but also will have your old door bell ring as well.
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If you need help setting up a brand new system my blink camera setup should help:
• Blink Outdoor Cameras ...
Install Video for the updated backplate:
• Installing Blink Doorb...
Install starts 1:09
Wiring of new Blink Doorbell 3:10
Blink Video Doorbell
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Blink Video Doorbell Wedge Mount
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Energizer AA Batteries, Ultimate Lithium Double A Battery, 8 Count
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If setting up system without any existing blink products you'll need the bundle below!
Blink Video Doorbell + Sync Module 2 BUNDLE! (Needed if you don't have existing system)
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@TheCoolSpot Жыл бұрын
Straight to the point; direct, clear, and detailed instructions, no super corny unnecessary jokes, and best of all no aggravating music. 👍🏾 👍🏾
@BusyBeeLiving Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Ourodes Жыл бұрын
I just bought a blink doorbell for my new house. I'm definitely not an electrical person, so I stray away from all electrical work if at all possible, but you made it seem easy enough that I'm going to attempt it this weekend. Thank you for the tutorial!
@BusyBeeLiving Жыл бұрын
It’s not to tough of a project, I’m confident you’ll be able to tackle it yourself!
@leonchal Жыл бұрын
Yeah, go for it! I did the next day, and it was definitely easy after watching this and knowing it can’t shock you)
@kalarora Жыл бұрын
Very clear and informative information.. covered every point so well that anyone can take a chance to install this doorbell with a camera. Great job👍🏽
@BusyBeeLiving Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad we could help!
@rogeriosantos321 10 ай бұрын
Attaching the doorbell to the mount is a little difficult but once it locks into place it seems extremely sturdy. kzfaq.infoUgkxxHZwMa8CsRjYhf9s4W8w0Dwm47uytWOp I replaced my regular doorbell with this and hard wired it in, using my existing wires and mechanical chime. It works perfect so far and integrates perfectly with my blink camera system. It also works seamlessly with Alexa
@BusyBeeLiving 10 ай бұрын
Totally agree! Great knowing when packages arrive and who is at the door!
@alexc9434 Жыл бұрын
Great video!! Straight to the point, everything is clear and you didn’t waste my time. Thank you!!
@BusyBeeLiving Жыл бұрын
Glad you found it helpful!
@randybrown06606 10 ай бұрын
I agree. You get straight to the point and not wasting any time.
@douglashaner6802 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for getting to the point and not rambling as others do. Really appreciate this video. We already installed a floodlight version and a regular Camara. So far this really is the best and cheapest home security we found with good contrast.
@BusyBeeLiving Жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@hopevaldez6442 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for making the installation of my Blink the easiest ever. I liked the way you explained each step straight to the point!! Thanks again!!!
@BusyBeeLiving Жыл бұрын
Glad we could help!
@trypheniajones2520 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your clear instructions. No one told me I needed to purchase a mount (separately) because I had attached my doorbell to an existing line. I have been trying for two weeks to figure out what I was doing wrong.
@BusyBeeLiving 2 жыл бұрын
So glad you found this helpful and thank you for watching and supporting us!
@TheCoolSpot Жыл бұрын
Wait. So the mount isn't included???
@blaxicandansa Жыл бұрын
@@TheCoolSpot I was looking for that in my box and I don't see it
@TheCoolSpot Жыл бұрын
@@blaxicandansa it is. I asked before I looked in mine 😅
@Dragon22078 2 жыл бұрын
Nice “click” sound effect at the end there!
@BusyBeeLiving 2 жыл бұрын
You couldn’t even tell that was a sound effect lol 😂
@bradyhurner5752 Жыл бұрын
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@shnnyouman1 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! God bless you!
@BusyBeeLiving 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you glad you liked it
@leonchal Жыл бұрын
Awesome, the little tips help a lot, thanks.
@BusyBeeLiving Жыл бұрын
Happy to help!
@Big_Mike72 2 жыл бұрын
Very through video. Installing my doorbell today.
@BusyBeeLiving Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Hope it went well
@mrsqueegee4240 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you you answered my questions
@BusyBeeLiving 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you found this helpful!
@marionnoonan Жыл бұрын
Great tutorial, thanks.
@BusyBeeLiving Жыл бұрын
Glad you found it helpful!
@SuperThunder911 Жыл бұрын
Great video,super easy install 💪
@BusyBeeLiving Жыл бұрын
Glad you found it helpful!
@wildrinnataren6334 8 ай бұрын
Very helpful. Thank you so much!! 🙏🏻
@BusyBeeLiving 8 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@rgbm74 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the simple video without all the normal BS.
@BusyBeeLiving 2 жыл бұрын
Your welcome! Thanks for watching!
@marlenefreeman1476 8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! This really helped me!
@BusyBeeLiving 8 ай бұрын
Glad it helped!
@noname-ye7zj Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the help buddy
@BusyBeeLiving Жыл бұрын
Glad too!
@ronseeker1260 Жыл бұрын
Thanks man I appreciate you ☺️
@BusyBeeLiving Жыл бұрын
Glad we could help
@MrTrains 11 ай бұрын
Thank you, was very helpful
@BusyBeeLiving 11 ай бұрын
Glad it helped!
@courtneyG89 3 ай бұрын
Great video! Thank you!!!
@BusyBeeLiving Ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@brandont3430 Жыл бұрын
Good video. Thank you
@BusyBeeLiving Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@mattman291 2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the video it really helped!
@BusyBeeLiving 2 жыл бұрын
Glad we could help!
@mattman291 2 жыл бұрын
@@BusyBeeLiving We installed the doorbell and some cameras yesterday. do you find this system to be worth the service $?
@jdubb0113 2 жыл бұрын
Man thanks a bunch for this video, I'm about to hard wire mines, I hate reading instructions, I'd just rather watch a quick video and then knock it out lol.. Your video is exactly what I was looking for! Much Appreciated 🙌
@BusyBeeLiving 2 жыл бұрын
So glad you found it helpful, can't wait to hear how your install goes!
@jdubb0113 2 жыл бұрын
@@BusyBeeLiving man it went like a breeze lol, I just did exactly what you did and I'm now up and rolling smoothly... Thanks Again & Happy Holidays 😁
@BusyBeeLiving 2 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome! Happy holidays to you as well!
@mofaz3475 2 жыл бұрын
Does it matter which way around you install the existing chime wires to the doorbell? All the videos seem to imply it doesn't matter but just wanted to ensure.
@jdubb0113 2 жыл бұрын
@@mofaz3475 no it doesn't matter, it'll work either way👍
@LogicDoesStuff Жыл бұрын
Useful video, wish I could've seen the doorbell actually ring the in-home chime.
@BusyBeeLiving Жыл бұрын
You can hear it in the background when I ring it. I wish I would have had the outside chime turnoff when I shot that but was still learning the ins and outs of the new system.
@Bree0074 Жыл бұрын
Thank you !!
@BusyBeeLiving Жыл бұрын
Glad we could help
@jcs31smith46 8 ай бұрын
Thank You!
@BusyBeeLiving 8 ай бұрын
Glad you found it helpful!
@masterpiece9326 Ай бұрын
Thanks,I will try to do mine from your video.
@BusyBeeLiving 13 күн бұрын
Go for it!
@masterpiece9326 13 күн бұрын
@@BusyBeeLiving Thanks
@KingStackkz Жыл бұрын
Perfecto 👌 knocked it out in 10mins with this video!
@BusyBeeLiving Жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@tazba5551 Жыл бұрын
One thing all the tutorials online seem to miss out is the door bell still requires 2 AA batteries even when it's hard wired. The battery will need to be changed every 2 months depending on use, unless you use a module. Seems pointless hardwiring it imo. It becomes unresponsive when the batteries need changing
@BusyBeeLiving Жыл бұрын
Yes, I was disappointed when I myself found out that the hardwire did not replace the need for batteries, but I do like that it still makes the old doorbell chime sound when rung. As for the battery life, at the time of this reply, I have not yet needed to change the batteries and the system is never turned off. And trust me, with all those ulta deliveries it gets a lot of use lol.
@Laissez_Faire Жыл бұрын
Ok thank. This is the answer I was looking for. I was hoping I didn’t need to be changing batteries. Pointless
@wendymcqueen-dreamstudioph6641 Жыл бұрын
I thought hardwiring would eliminate the need for batteries... thanks for the info
@deemelody2396 10 ай бұрын
What do you mean by "use a module"?
@njboesman 10 ай бұрын
Does this require rechargeable batteries? What a PITA and extra expense, other manufacturers hard wired doesn’t need batteries
@ScottBordelon-fd3jz 6 ай бұрын
Awesome thanks should make this a breeze!!
@BusyBeeLiving 5 ай бұрын
Thanks! Hope your install went smooth!
@sageonion533 Жыл бұрын
Dude Where's my Doorbell? Thanks for the info. I've unboxed mine today and it's set up with my blink system. I just need to drill the holes and it's all good 👍
@BusyBeeLiving Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Glad you found the video helpful and thanks for watching.
@NavjotSinghpatiala 11 ай бұрын
great
@BusyBeeLiving 11 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@hairwegoagain8740 Жыл бұрын
This was great, but I really wanted to see how you installed the wires.
@BusyBeeLiving Жыл бұрын
Without existing wires it’s going to be a tricky process running them through your walls and to a chime box as well as the electrical panel.
@dgill4x4 Жыл бұрын
Is there a way to set a schedule of when the indoor wired chime rings and when it only rings to a phone? Thinking of sleeping children being woken up by indoor chime.
@jannetelacostales4189 Жыл бұрын
That's great video, detailed and easy to follow. Do you to remove the battery if it's wired? Thanks
@BusyBeeLiving Жыл бұрын
No the batteries are still required to run the doorbell
@340rps Жыл бұрын
@@BusyBeeLiving The doorbell is run by the wires from the house ..... The question does it need batteries to run the camera and communication to the indoor unit?
@aaron1983 9 ай бұрын
Wish there was more detail regarding the voltage
@madelineclitheroe1198 6 ай бұрын
What is the piece called the wires go in to I think I've misplaced that part so need to re order that part
@bobmccann1886 10 ай бұрын
Great video! By chance any idea how to get this wedge and any other modules to install this doorbell? I'm lost when it comes to tech stuff.
@BusyBeeLiving 10 ай бұрын
Links are in the description of the video that will take you to Amazon where the products can be purchased. Thank you for using our affiliate links as it helps us out and adds no cost to you!
@Nigol66 2 жыл бұрын
Great video but my blink doorbell has only 2 parts. A plate to screw to the wall which you connect the 2 wires too and the front doorbell. Maybe blink have already changed the model type? I didn’t know which wire connected to which screw. Red or white wire. Left or right? Update - followed the steps on my phone and it's installed. The video quality from the doorbell is amazing! the sound too! Love it!
@BusyBeeLiving 2 жыл бұрын
The corner plate is an add on that you can get to help with the camera angle. If you don’t need it just mount the plate you have in the same matter. As for the wires the can be placed on either screw and it won’t mess up your install. Thanks for watching and your support!
@Nigol66 2 жыл бұрын
@@BusyBeeLiving Thank you! 👍
@janetsmallville5814 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. The link you included was to a wedge. Do you have the link to the corner mount that you used in the video. I can't find the plate that you attached the wires to.
@BusyBeeLiving 5 ай бұрын
That plate comes with the doorbell itself, but the new style that has come out is a little different. If you have that one, we do have a video showing the install of it (called the 3 hole plate)
@k2elvin384 Жыл бұрын
Very informative video. Well done. May I ask, if I have connected to the existing mechanical chime, will the other connected Echo Dot speakers still ring?
@BusyBeeLiving Жыл бұрын
Yes, absolutely. Great question!
@k2elvin384 Жыл бұрын
@@BusyBeeLiving Thank you!
@shinzman87 11 ай бұрын
Did you turn the power off to the doorbell before wiring?
@sheilaquattrocchi9274 9 ай бұрын
Great video! Thank you so much! Am thinking of putting one on my mom's house, since I already have other Blink cameras there. How often do you replace the batteries?
@BusyBeeLiving 8 ай бұрын
The batteries have held up well. I believe I’ve never changed the batteries since installing this unit (possibly changed once). It’s continually running, but just recently the doorbell itself crashed and they needed to send me a new one out.
@sheilaquattrocchi9274 8 ай бұрын
@@BusyBeeLiving Thanks so much for the information. That is very good to know! 😊
@SgtCandid Жыл бұрын
Could I have been smart enuf to verify these instructions, I'd have found them lacking. We've now a doorbell that's wired but not ringing the indoor chime or taking as good as or better pics/videos than Ring's. Nice guy with good intentions, and people skills and I'll come to his site again the next time I need help.
@stevew4754 11 ай бұрын
Hi!. When Ring doorbells are installed the power to the bell is disconnected by bypassing the original house bell circuit when the two wires are joined. Then having installed the Ring system, the old house bell box doesn't ring. I wonder if you looked at this and joined the relevant wires as they were originally, maybe the old bell would work again. With the Ring system a separate chime box is said to be required.The two different designs are different. :-)
@HomesteadTOS 2 жыл бұрын
I found using qr on those type of devices has been relatively responsive lately. Thank you. Are you using iphone for set up?
@BusyBeeLiving 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I downloaded both the Alexa app and blink app for the set up. If you need more instruction on that check out our video on the blink camera setup and it will walk you through it.
@BluffParkCats 6 ай бұрын
what do I do if I have 4 wires in my old doorbell - red, green, yellow, and black?
@FRamirez1A Жыл бұрын
Doing this doesn't replace the need of using batteries, correct? Thank you so much for your time!
@BusyBeeLiving Жыл бұрын
Yes that is correct.
@DullCoffeeLG Жыл бұрын
If you are wired in, do you have control on how you want the indoor chime? Echo only, Mechanical only, or both? I can see myself wanting to adjust where I receive the chime, if possible
@BusyBeeLiving Жыл бұрын
Yes, I turned off my outdoor chime and only have the old existing chime as well as the Alexa devices working.
@Zicwidit90 2 жыл бұрын
Does the doorbell by itself not come with any type of bracket on the back of it or is that wedge bracket necessary to mount the doorbell camera?
@BusyBeeLiving 2 жыл бұрын
It comes with a flat mount, if you want it mounted on an angle you will need to purchase the extra mount
@theattorney6072 Жыл бұрын
Hi and thx. Is it possible to combine the wierd chime and Alexa echo dots Ringing at the same Time ?
@BusyBeeLiving Жыл бұрын
Yes, mine rings the existing doorbell chime and my echo dots announce that someone is at the door.
@mgg4910 Күн бұрын
I know the camera on this item is wide angle but when I install the doorbell, what is the lowest height I could afford for the camera lens while still be able to see people's face?
@arielstereo5484 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Now, the wired system is to use the doorbell but without batteries you get no video correct?
@BusyBeeLiving Жыл бұрын
That’s correct. The wiring will just allow the existing chime to work, but the system will not work without the batteries.
@rhalama1 2 жыл бұрын
I think the batteries operate the camera and the wires only operate the inside doorbell. I have another brand doorbell and you cannot use a electronic door bell with it because it only operates mechanical doorbells due to the wires power coming from a transformer and my doorbell always has a buzz to it because the wires ate suppling power to run the doorbell button outside.
@BusyBeeLiving 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, the blink doorbell also requires the power to be 16-24 VAC source. That's a bummer that yours makes a continuous buzzing sound, what brand is it?
@loves9573 Жыл бұрын
Hi. Thanks for your video, I tried to connect blink with my existing home chime. And follow all the steps but the chime doesn’t make any sound. I tried with the app and before the blink my chime works really well. I need to purchase anything for make this work ? Thanks
@BusyBeeLiving Жыл бұрын
Could be something as simple as adjusting the volume on the app or your old doorbell might not have run with a 16-24 VAC
@winonfire5671 10 ай бұрын
@@BusyBeeLiving how to do if chime not running 16-24v, pls advice. Thanks very muchb
@coreylarocque231 2 жыл бұрын
do i need to purchase the sync module for the blink door bell to work? or can i just use the doorbell if connected to wires?
@BusyBeeLiving 2 жыл бұрын
According to Amazon, the sync module is not required, but this will limit the doorbells abilities and shorten its battery life. I have also read that people trying to set up the doorbell without a sync module ran into difficulty with the install and the unit.
@faheemthecreator304 8 ай бұрын
Will the angled bracket work with the 3 hole plate? Mine came with the 3 hole plate but the holes are more spread out than my original doorbell so it's too big and I don't want to drill any new holes. The angled bracket looks like it has the slots to fit my doorbell so I'm thinking of trying it and returning it if it doesn't work.
@BusyBeeLiving 8 ай бұрын
Yes, in fact we just dropped a new video showing the install of the new design!
@d307p Жыл бұрын
Don’t know if you will see my comment since this is an older video but for best viewing how high should you mount the doorbell? Thanks
@BusyBeeLiving Жыл бұрын
Mine measured from the top of the camera just shy of 4 feet
@bradlococo4806 5 ай бұрын
the Blink doorbell does not chime in my house fron the old regualr doorbell?
@devonlopez9959 9 ай бұрын
Do you have to have a sync module AND hardwire it to be able to see live view? Or can you do one or the other? I do not have it hardwired or a sync module, just AA batteries and i am unable to see live view on it . I'm not sure if you need both wired and a sync module to do live view
@BusyBeeLiving 8 ай бұрын
It does not need to be hardwired, but I do believe the sync module is needed for the live view. I already had the module from previous cameras.
@sanderscb21 2 жыл бұрын
Do you need the sync box if you are hard wiring?
@BusyBeeLiving 2 жыл бұрын
From what I have been told, the doorbell will work on its own without the sync module. Quote "Thank you for asking about our new Blink Video Doorbell! No, a Sync Module is not required. The Blink Video Doorbell can manage its own system, but when installed with a connected Sync Module, Doorbell battery life is improved and advanced features are available."
@BRP019 Жыл бұрын
Do you need to do main power off before doing setup for your wire and taken off an existing old door bell
@tiffanybluetarot 4 ай бұрын
Yep, must disarm your whole system too.
@rj3812 6 ай бұрын
When I scan the QR code is says device already registered? Which it is. Any ideas
@fxc 2 жыл бұрын
Question: Why did you choose to set up a separate system and not include the doorbell with your other cameras? I just want to know the thought process. thanks.
@BusyBeeLiving 2 жыл бұрын
Just to make it easier to follow for the video, but I will say it’s nice to have them separate so I can shut off the house cameras and still have the doorbell active will a simple click
@Gs_Bees Жыл бұрын
@@BusyBeeLiving if you do two system setup, do you need two sync modules? Or can you still have just the one sync module from your pre existing camera system? Also, if running a separate system, do you have to pay for another subscription?
@stiffcookie 2 жыл бұрын
Hey! Great video. I just wondered, 6 months later, how did the battery hold up? And do you know if having it hard-wired made any difference? Thanks!
@BusyBeeLiving 2 жыл бұрын
The door bell did need to be reset once but the battery has held up so far and we never turn that off. As for being wired I don’t think that it gives any extension to the battery life but it is nice having the old chime work.
@JJ.ANDERSEN.201 Жыл бұрын
@@BusyBeeLiving oh, the wire is for audio only and does not provide power. I was hoping that it feeds the power to the doorbell, too.
@hitmewithfreemusic7792 Жыл бұрын
@@JJ.ANDERSEN.201 the blink is a good doorbell except for the replacement of batteries. It for that reason I returned mine. I need a system which allows the doorbell to run on electric
@MidlandBulletRiders Жыл бұрын
I found a way to eliminate the batteries completely. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/es9nq5yTtdCrl6M.html
@NgocLaMinh 2 жыл бұрын
Is that easy to take off the camera module from the base (back cover)? In my area, someone will take it for sure.
@BusyBeeLiving 2 жыл бұрын
You need to use the small tool that came with it to release it from the base plate, so its not like it comes right off without a little convincing. I remove it from the plate with the tool in the "doorbell offline" video we posted, if you would like to see how its done. If someone does try to take it they'll be on camera for a good bit 🤷. Good Question.
@jeromeperez1648 2 жыл бұрын
Lol, at least they will be on camera trying to steal it
@rudysr22 Жыл бұрын
Do I still need the to install the AA batteries in my Blink doorbell if is going to be wire?
@BusyBeeLiving Жыл бұрын
Batteries are still required even if the device is wired in order for it to operate
@darfred1369 8 ай бұрын
Does wiring it allow you to watch a live feed anytime? What is the purpose of the sync module?
@BusyBeeLiving 8 ай бұрын
The wiring is just for the existing doorbell chime to continue to work. The sync module allows for more features on the device.
@israelfernandez1400 2 жыл бұрын
Tal vez sepas que parlante puedo adaptar al timbre para que suena más ??buen día
@BusyBeeLiving 2 жыл бұрын
debería funcionar con cualquier timbre de timbre existente o podría usar sus dispositivos alexa
@davidtran2023 5 ай бұрын
after i assembled finish like this video but my new bell doesn't work,i didn't know why??
@samanthajenkins4056 9 ай бұрын
Super late to this , is that a mount for corner use ?? I need to know because I have a blink but not enough room to install
@BusyBeeLiving 8 ай бұрын
Yes, that is the angle mount that is used for offset corners. Link in the description.
@briansmithberger730 11 ай бұрын
I have existing blink cameras , and just bought the blink door bell would I select the home system option or new system option ?
@BusyBeeLiving 11 ай бұрын
You can add it to existing or make a new. I did a new “system” in the video but it used the same module. This way I can disarm the house system and leave the doorbell on much easier.
@RAMSES76 Жыл бұрын
Does the power to doorbell need to be turned off when handling the door bell wires ?
@BusyBeeLiving Жыл бұрын
According to the instructions, yes.
@md.barkatullah5084 2 жыл бұрын
Do I need to keep the battery inserted even I choose to wired install?
@BusyBeeLiving 2 жыл бұрын
Yes batteries are still required even if the system is wired
@peterauratango9981 7 ай бұрын
I am not supposed to flip the electrical off?
@BigBadJohnDiesel Жыл бұрын
Does the doorbell need its own sync module? Or can you add it to an existing blink system already using a sync module? I ordered the 5 cam system and separate doorbell on prime day this week. Figured all I would need is the sync module that comes with the camera system.
@BusyBeeLiving Жыл бұрын
You can use just the one module for the setup you have. That’s the exact same as mine, I just have it split up on the app.
@BigBadJohnDiesel Жыл бұрын
@@BusyBeeLiving awesome! Thank you for responding!
@BusyBeeLiving Жыл бұрын
@@BigBadJohnDiesel glad to do so! Thanks for supporting the channel!
@ashleysheppard6037 2 жыл бұрын
Can I use the blink door bell just with the screws instead of having it wired. Also can it connect to my own internet.
@BusyBeeLiving 2 жыл бұрын
Yes the doorbell can be installed with just using the batteries and not wiring. The blink door bell system itself needs to connect to your wifi in order to work though.
@jaimecowboy1320 2 жыл бұрын
Can you connect this device on your echo? So you can see it like a camera?
@BusyBeeLiving 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I made a video on how to connect these to your echo show and this will show you the steps to have it added into your devices.
@bryantehrat6457 17 сағат бұрын
What if the tranformed isn't compatible?
@GumbootZone 3 ай бұрын
If you're going to hardwire it to the main doorbell system, does it still require the batteries?
@champsolo3295 2 ай бұрын
Yes but the battery will last longer.
@BusyBeeLiving Ай бұрын
Yes
@err3451 7 ай бұрын
Hi, should I download the Blink app first OR install the doorbell first>
@BusyBeeLiving 7 ай бұрын
Yes, I would download the app first and then you can add the camera to the system.
@officialwooski949 Жыл бұрын
mines doesn’t ring inside of house when pressing
@xaviermartinez6089 2 жыл бұрын
If you install your Blink to an already wired doorbell system when someone press the button you have two sounds 1 from the Doorbell itself and 2nd one from the chime box inside house. Can you stop 1st sound from t eh doorbell? If so how do you do it?
@BusyBeeLiving 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, in the blink app under the doorbell settings, you can lower the ringer volume to zero and it will no longer ring outside but will still activate the indoor chime.
@TheMadHatter10-6 2 жыл бұрын
If I wire it, does it still need the batteries? Or does it use the continuous power supply from the wires?
@BusyBeeLiving 2 жыл бұрын
Batteries are still required even when the doorbell is hardwired. Although, they say that using the module and hardwiring it helps with battery life, but the hardwiring is mainly for the existing chime to work.
@justinmark2117 2 жыл бұрын
@@BusyBeeLiving I was wondering why it wasn't working when I took the batteries out after hardwiring it. I'm usually out of town for 6+ months at a time. Do you know how long the batteries last when its hardwired?
@rgt622 Ай бұрын
is there a part 2 because yu didnt show any video
@davetech356 2 жыл бұрын
so wiring it power's the device also so no need for the batteries? or wired power's the batteries?
@BusyBeeLiving 2 жыл бұрын
The wiring only makes the indoor chime work with the unit. Batteries are still required for the button to operate.
@dickfirm9849 Жыл бұрын
Hello sir,I don't have a doorbell fitted on my house can you wire the blink door bell without the batteries fitted .so if receives it's power from the transformer I have bought?Many thanks from the UK
@BusyBeeLiving Жыл бұрын
Everything that I have seen shows that batteries are required to run the doorbell
@dickfirm9849 Жыл бұрын
@@BusyBeeLiving Hello thankyou for your reply.I found AIEVE battery eliminator on Amazon. Supplies 3v so no more batteries. Thought you might like to tell your supporters.Cheers from UK
@albertemt74 Жыл бұрын
Do you need to install the batteries if you're going to connect with wires?
@BusyBeeLiving Жыл бұрын
Yes the batteries are still required to operate the doorbell
@Budgetpamore Жыл бұрын
Did you have to put in the battery for wired connection?
@BusyBeeLiving Жыл бұрын
Yes, batteries are still required for the doorbell system even if it is wired.
@karencoleman6810 Жыл бұрын
Is the bracket necessary? I am going to attempt to put the blink where my old doorbell is. The old doorbell is so much smaller. Will the bracket help with that? By the way, great video.
@BusyBeeLiving Жыл бұрын
The bracket will cover the whole area and the screws should still line up with the older doorbells. If not you may have to drill new holes.
@DonaldDrennan Жыл бұрын
I am switching to Blink from another video doorbell. It had a device that I had to wire into my existing doorbell to prevent it from constantly buzzing. When I hooked it up without that, the bell buzzed constantly as the video doorbell actually completed the circuit somewhat and let electricity through to my existing mechanical chime. Will I have that problem with the Blink?
@BusyBeeLiving Жыл бұрын
I have not had this issue with the blink system and per comments so far no one else has. If you do please share. Thank you.
@DonaldDrennan Жыл бұрын
@@BusyBeeLiving Thanks! I have the doorbell camera installed. Haven't hooked the chime up yet, but it works with my Echo Dots. The manual says it needs 16v AC, but mine is 12v AC. I hooked it up anyway, and the power analysis said it was okay! How do you change the name of the camera so that the announcement on Alexa says the correct name? I have Blink Mini and a new Blink doorbell, both refuse to be renamed. I had originally named the Mini "Basement Camera", but then I decided to move it to the garage, so I went to the app and changed the name to " Garage ", and in the app, it renamed it, but Alexa still tells me, " Motion detected on the Basement Camera ", and I can't change it. I even made sure it was changed on the Alexa app. No joy. Now, same thing the doorbell. It says " Someone is at the Front door (very long serial number) " , which is very annoying. Can't change it.
@mariacastaneda5982 Ай бұрын
Does it matter where the wire (by color) is placed on the Blink doorbell?
@BusyBeeLiving Ай бұрын
No, with doorbells either wire can be placed on either side
@DigitalEndeavors Жыл бұрын
Does polarity not matter or can I just put either wire on either lead?
@BusyBeeLiving Жыл бұрын
That’s correct, they are interchangeable.
@2010stoof Жыл бұрын
Also, do you need batteries when you hard wired it?
@BusyBeeLiving Жыл бұрын
Yes, batteries are still needed to run the system even if the doorbell is wired.
@cneato 4 ай бұрын
Question: does setting it up as a different device on a "new system" instead of the existing home system make it so it doesnt also send a notification to your phone or tablet when someone rings the bell? I was going to hardwire so my mechanical chime still rings, but was hoping it would ring the chime and also notify our phones.
@BusyBeeLiving 4 ай бұрын
It still will as long as you have that setup in the Alexa app. Having it on a separate system though allows you to turn off all the other cameras, say like when you are cutting the lawn, while keeping the doorbell active. Has been a huge benefit
@cneato 4 ай бұрын
@@BusyBeeLiving Thank you for the video and reply. I was able to get this wired and set up for my parents in 20 minutes so they can still use their obnoxiously loud mechanical bell. I really appreciate the easy to follow video, well done 👍
@bennyylopezz 11 ай бұрын
I'm thinking of running a power cord with USB throught a wall splitting the wire run it throught the wall to the door bell outside plug in and boom will that work?
@BusyBeeLiving 11 ай бұрын
Not sure, I just have mine running on the battery and it’s life span seems to be pretty good.
@Adis813 2 жыл бұрын
How do I make the blue light around the burton to light up and stay on???
@BusyBeeLiving 2 жыл бұрын
I was digging through the app and haven't found anything to set this. I'm currently looking into it and will get back with you.
@Adis813 2 жыл бұрын
@@BusyBeeLiving Ethan you so much... I wanted to ask you if do you know if is posible to hardwired??? I been hardwired different kind of devices but I never tried to do.it with this device.
@JW-ly7dq Жыл бұрын
Do you leave the batteries in when you wire it in
@BusyBeeLiving Жыл бұрын
Yes the batteries are needed for the unit to work
@k20fa5 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Mine will be here later this week. Is there an option to turn off the inside chime with it hard wired? I would like to be able to turn the chime off during the day while I'm working so the dogs don't go nuts :D
@BusyBeeLiving Жыл бұрын
I tried a few things like snoozing the Doorbell yesterday, but whenever the doorbell button was hit the inside chimes would sound. So if there is, I have not found a way to do it.
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