Blink Sync Module 2 - Unboxing, Setup & Review

00:00 Intro
01:43 Unboxing & Plugging in
04:38 Adding Sync Module in Blink App
06:48 Local Storage on USB
09:54 Viewing USB on PC
13:07 Final Thoughts

Music: Modern Situations - Unicorn Heads

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[robertgdavis]

Great to know that clips can be seen through the phone app.

[tamitiger]

Thank you so very much for showing how to access motion recording by using local storage and a USB device. This video was very helpful and your instructions were very easy to follow. You saved the day!

[HaveFaithInGod]

Thank you for covering this. I already have the Blink doorbell but waiting for delivery of the Sync Module 2. You answered the question of how to add the module if you already have the doorbell. I couldn't find that directly addressed until your vid so again thanks. You covered it all well and I've saved the link for future reference when my module arrives. My cloud storage is still in trial and I doubt I'll continue it now that I know what this module will do for me. Only complaint I have is the "bird" you shot us in one of your clips but I forgive you that. Your dance moves are okay but keep your day job. Good job presenting this info clearly. Blessings 👍

[pebkit]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video.

[tommys]

Thanks dude! Your comment about the USB got me in the right direction after fussing around with it for a couple hours myself. I'm going to put my resolution here because I'm too lazy to create a youtube topic about it.

Issue: No cameras shown "Local Storage." All that is shown is the message "Why don't I see my camera?"
Resolution:
1. Delete all instances of your Sync Module
2. Remove your thumb drive from your Sync Module
3. Click on + to re-add your Sync Module
4. Insert thumb drive

[jimg]

Thanks your video gave me all the info I was looking for. I have the doorbell and I'm waiting for the sync module to arrive. I also have the same wall plug setup that you have, good info on that as well.

[fafazzr]

Merci beaucoup, cela fait des mois que j ai acheté le module, impossible de l installer sans vous ! Merci encore

[lloydsilvern]

Thank you, great information in this review. To use your word it was a game changer in deciding to purchase the module or not.

[tracyt]

Thank you very much you helped alot, great video 😊

[jacosta]

Definitely need a module to save all clips. Keeps you off the subscription. Half mines almost a year and I just keep adding cameras. Having more perimeter to cover. Changing batteries does suck though.

[sendgl]

That is interesting, I've put off buying one of these as everything I've read suggested only way of viewing clips is by removing USB from module and plugging in computer. Seems you showed it can be viewed via app. I may now consider this device.

Blink could be so much better if video streams could be picked up locally rather than having to go through Blink's servers.

[gunnerzane]

Went total *THUG LIFE* 6:46 Anyway very helpful.

[keepitsimple]

With your camera system, are you able to confirm the following:

The Blink Sync module will not record 2 cameras simultaneously. If an event is happening at my front door AND at my back door AT THE SAME TIME, those 2 cameras WILL NOT record both events. The Sync module will determine which event occured first and then it will begin to record that one, while leaving other footage blank. If the first activity stops, it’s going to start picking up on the second one.

There could be a possibility of something happening on my property at 2 or 3 locations, but only one of them will get recorded at that moment.

If this is the case then a solution is to increase the number Sync modules I use.

[Justwantpeacelove]

My only concern of cloud only is if the internet is broken or removed you then have a blind spot to where you cams are no longer protecting you and its an opportunity for a thief or something to slide undetected. Does the local still record even if my internet was DC?

[HaveFaithInGod]

Finally got delivery on my Sync Module 2. The winter storm slowed down everything where I live. Anyway, just wanted to ask about the thumb drive. I have a 32 gig Sandisk I plan to use on the module. Do you just format it normally FAT 32 or maybe Exfat formatting? I'm Windows PC person if that matters. AND, I have one of those thumb type adaptors that allow you to insert a micro sd card into its base. Do you know it that will work on the module ? Thanks again for this video, you covered the subject very clearly and helped much.

[shanesayers]

Hopefully you can answer if i have more than one camera how does it organise them when put on a pc ? Is there a folder for each camera or just loads of files in one folder

[janedimillo]

Thank you for this video. Very helpful.

[Itzdavide]

What happens when your flash drive is full? Does the module automatically delete files after some user define amount of time has expired?

[keepitsimple]

Thanks for making the video! I too want a decent video system and not be forced to have to pay subscription fees!
Questions:
1) How many cameras can I connect to just one Sync Module 2? I need at least 4 cameras. Heard it was limited to 3.
2) Did you say it was possible to view all the recorded videos from the app on the phone w/o a subscription?
3) Are the batteries AA lithium?
4) How long do the batteries last? I know it depends a lot on the settings.
Thank you 🙂

[-What-are-your-thoughts]

I’ve had my system for 3 months now and I’m “OK” with it so far. I’ve adjusted settings, ran some test and can’t quite get it where I want.

The batteries are holding up well and one of the cameras gets used a few times a day.

I store my clips on the Blink USB and that works fine for me.

Here is an issue I just started having and can’t figure out what’s causing it. For what ever reason I can no longer watch recorded clips in landscape mode.

Live clips are still viewable in landscape but for some reason recorded clips can now only be viewed in portrait mode.

Any ideas?