How to Easily Reset Your Blink Camera for a New Owner

Learn simple steps to reset your Blink camera for a new owner and prepare it for setup.

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To reset your Blink camera for a new owner, follow these steps: 1. Remove the camera from your Blink account using the Blink app. 2. Power cycle the camera by removing and reinstalling the batteries. 3. Factory reset by using a thin object to press and hold the reset button for 10-20 seconds. The camera will flash red and blue to indicate it’s resetting. This prepares the camera for the new owner's setup.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What does it mean to factory reset a Blink camera? Factory resetting a Blink camera restores it to its original settings, erasing all user data and allowing a new owner to set it up as if it were new.
  2. How often should I reset my Blink camera? You should reset your Blink camera only when necessary, such as when changing owners or troubleshooting persistent issues.
  3. Can I reset my Blink camera remotely? No, the Blink camera must be physically reset using the hardware reset button; it cannot be reset through the app.
  4. What should I do before selling my Blink camera? Before selling your Blink camera, ensure you remove it from your Blink account and perform a factory reset.