How to Install an Outdoor Security Camera

Initial Account Setup

• With your mobile device or tablet, search the app store for the brand of camera you have, then download the app.
• Create an account in the app using your email. You will also need a password.
• Verify your new account by entering a PIN code sent to your email.
• Protect your account with your phone number, so you receive text or voice calls to verify it’s really you making changes to your account.

Add a Sync Module and Create a System

• From the home screen, tap the “+” icon to add Blink device. (See photo.)
• On the next screen tap, “Blink wireless camera system.” (See photo.)
• Scan QR code on the back of the sync module.
• On the next screen, create a new system and name.
• Plug in your Sync Module and then wait for the light pattern of blinking blue and steady green, then tap “Discover Device.”

Connect to WiFi

• Next, you are asked to join your home WiFi network. You will need your WiFi password.
• Your new camera system name should appear at the top of the Home screen.

Onboarding the Camera

• Remove the back cover of the camera by turning the screw counter-clockwise and pulling the cover off the camera housing.
• From the home screen, tap the “+” icon to add wireless camera.
• On the next screen, tap “Blink wireless camera” and scan the QR code on the inside of the camera. (See photo.)
• Select the system to add the camera to. When onboarding is complete, tap “Done” to reach the Home screen.
• Install the batteries in the camera and secure the back cover by turning the screw clockwise.

Camera Placement

• Place your camera in an area where you have the most surveillance coverage of your property.
• Keep in mind high traffic areas will trigger motion detection and constantly send you alerts on your device.
• If your camera needs a power source, you will need to install your camera near an outlet or have a way to get power to the camera.
• Placing the camera at least eight feet off the ground makes it more difficult to steal.

Blink Home Security

Installing the Camera

• Attach the camera mount to a solid surface using the two screws provided. It’s a good idea to pre-drill the holes.
• Press-fit the camera onto the connecting point of the mount. You should hear a click, indicating a secure attachment.
• Adjust the camera to the desired viewing zone.

Camera Setting

• Once your home security system is up and running, learn its different features.
  • Camera: Armed and disarmed.
  • Motion Detection: Enable zones, sensitivity, motion recording, recording length and notifications.
  • Night Vision: Control (on, off, auto), IR intensity (low, med, high).
  • Audio: Enable microphone, speaker volume.
  • Video: Quality (saver, standard, best).
  • Photo Capture: Enable (on, off).

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