AlfredCamera Setup Guide

What is AlfredCamera?

Our features have been developed for one reason—to help bring you peace of mind. “Simple security at your fingertips” is what we strive for. 

With over 15 million users worldwide, AlfredCamera is the world’s most popular home security camera. We all have someone and something we deeply care about. Whether it’s to keep your babies, pets, or other family members safe or keep an eye on your home, Alfred is here to help you. We believe that everyone deserves the peace of mind, so we made home security easy and free for everyone. 

AlfredCamera can run on different platforms and devices, such as Android and iOS, computers, or AlfredCam (Alfred’s own hardware camera). All you need to do is register an Alfred account, and you will be able to start using them as your security cameras. Once your camera device is all set, you can watch live sessions, Event videos, or Continuous Recording Footage at any time and anywhere. 

With our Motion Detection technology, you can detect any motions you might want to know, whether an alarming intruder at your door or simply your excited pet running through the house. In addition, you can also turn on the Continuous Recording to never miss anything. If you would like to check  Moments and Events videos, you can find all the videos triggered by the motions when you were gone. If you would like to check what happened in the past 8 hours, including all the Events, you can playback the Continuous Recording footage. 

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How do I set up AlfredCamera?

Our mission is to make home security simple and accessible to everyone. AlfredCamera helps to turn your device or computer into a security camera, and you only need at least two of them to set up your security systems. You may find our app on Google Play Store or App Store, or you can also use Alfred’s Web on your computer, or even use AlfredCam (Alfred’s own hardware camera) to set as your security camera. 

To know how to set up your AlfredCam, please see here. To set up AlfredCamera on your own devices, please scroll down for a step-by-step guide: 

Step 1 – Prepare 2 devices (mobile or tablet)

Requirements: 

You will use the 2 devices as a

Step 2 – Download Alfred app 

Download Alfred app on your 2 devices from

Step 3 – Log In to the Alfred App

There are three methods to log in to the Alfred app: Google/Email/Apple. If you choose to log in with your email, please enter your email address, then check your inbox to receive a verification email. Afterward, click the link inside the email to verify your account.

Step 4 – Connect two devices

There are 2 options to connect your devices:

Option A : Log in to the same account on two devices

Option B : Connect two devices via scanning the QR code

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• Log in with your account 

• Tap the Camera Tab

• Tap  Add a Camera  to generate a QR code

• Tap  Scan to Link to Viewer Device to open an in-app scanner

• Scan the QR code on the first device

⚠️ Note: If you are unable to scan the QR code successfully, please check the following:

Step 5 – You’re all set

Now you can start watching live and recording videos now!

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⚠️ Note: Refrain from pressing the power button or home button on your Camera devices may cause your camera to go offline. 

Is AlfredCamera free?

AlfredCamera is available for free in the App Store and Google Play Store. As Alfred believes that everyone deserves a peace of mind, we offer many features for free to all users. You may use Alfred’s service on your mobile devices (Android and iOS) and computers, or our AlfredCam with free setup charge and subscription. 

If you’d like to access advanced features that offer more security, please subscribe to the monthly or yearly Alfred Premium plan. To help you know more details about Alfred Premium, this table will help you determine which of these meets your needs. 

Features and Subscription Plans

* = Only available on Android devices
** = Currently not supported on WebViewer

 👉🏼 To subscribe to Alfred Premium, simply tap the top of the home screen.

⚠️ Note:
A. Local currencies/taxes may apply, you may check and confirm the total cost before confirming your payment. 
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B. AlfredCamera only offers free software service with limited free features. You may use your own spare devices and computers, or purchase AlfredCam via the in-app purchase. 

What devices and systems does AlfredCamera support?

AlfredCamera works on Android devices, iOS devices, computers, and AlfredCam (AC101) (Alfred’s own hardware camera).

To make home security accessible to everyone, we try to make AlfredCamera available on as many smartphone/tablet devices and operating systems as possible. You can connect devices running across Android and iOS systems, use Alfred’s WebCamera / WebViewer, or AlfredCam.

As a rule of thumb, if you can find the AlfredCamera app on the Google Play Store or App Store on your device, it most likely means that the Alfred app can run on your device. However, we do not support any IP cameras or security systems on the market, but you may use AlfredCam, Alfred’s hardware camera. 

What are the recommended OS requirements for my device?

What if I don’t have two devices that run above iOS 11 or Android 5.0?

If you do not have at least two smartphone or tablet devices that run above iOS 11 or Android 5.0, you can use one of the alternatives given below:

What are some of the requirements to use AlfredCamera?

Alfred is all about seamlessly turning old and retired smartphones or tablets into home security cameras. AlfredCamera can run on different platforms and devices, such as Android and iOS, computers, and AlfredCam. 

As we stated that AlfredCamera allows you to build a “Simple Security at Your Fingertips”, it only requests certain minimum storage and internet requirements to set up. In this article, you will learn more about: 

Storage Requirements

Motion Detection

While Alfred keeps your Events and Moments in the Cloud, we still need some local storage to generate snapshots and perform other basic actions on your device.

Continuous Recording

The Continuous Recording footage is saved on your Camera device instead of in the Cloud. Free users and Premium users have different storage requirements: 

Alfredcam (AC101)

AlfredCam is Alfred’s own hardware camera, which requires an SD card inserted if you want to enable Continuous Recording. On the other hand, there are no other storage requirements if you only use the AlfredCam for Motion Detection. Event (motions triggered) and Moment (manually recorded/saved) videos are stored on Alfred’s Clouds for 7 days or 14 days depending on your subscription status. 

Internet Requirements

1. Not only your Camera and Viewer devices, but AlfredCam also needs internet connections to function

Most of our users connect their Camera devices or AlfredCam to their WiFi at home and use their Viewer devices on mobile or office networks. However, the WiFi signal has a higher chance of being unevenly distributed or inconsistent, so we recommend checking Connection Report or WiFi Signal Strength (for AlfredCam) to see if your WiFi signal needs to be improved. You can also use the WiFi Analyzer app to help find an area with the strongest signal to place your Camera device or AlfredCam.

Additionally, you can try the following suggestions to improve your network stability (this does not apply to the AlfredCam): 

2.  How much data does Alfred use?

Data consumption may vary depending on lighting conditions, movement frequencies, and more. While it’s hard to be specific about Alfred’s data consumption, here are some guidelines that might help you:
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If you want to get a more accurate idea of how much data your Alfred needs, we recommend that you test Alfred out for a day or two. 

3. Does Alfred work when I’m abroad?

As long as all devices are connected to the internet, Alfred works regardless of the distance between the devices. Make sure your Camera devices have a stable connection and that your Viewer devices are connected to a WiFi network or can access international roaming.

When you’re away from home, don’t forget to keep your Camera devices plugged in.

⚠️ Note: Since Alfred relies heavily on Google’s technology, if the country you’re in doesn’t support Google, Alfred will not be able to function properly.

What permissions does Alfred need? How do I turn them on?

To ensure it runs smoothly, there are a few permissions to grant Alfred. Below are the permissions Alfred needs and why:

👇🏼 Please follow the instructions below to grant Alfred permissions: 

Grant microphone permission

📱 Android devices

1.Go to Settings on your Camera device

2.Tap “Apps“

3.Tap “AlfredCamera“

4.Tap “Permissions“

5.Tap “Microphone“

6.Choose “Allow only while using the app“

7.For Android 11+ devices, disable “Remove permissions and free up space” under the Unused apps

📱 iOS devices

1.Go to Settings on your Camera device

2.Swipe down to find the Alfred Camera app

3.Switch on the Microphone toggle

Grant camera permission  

📱 Android devices

1.Go to Settings on your Camera device

2.Tap “Apps“

3.Tap “AlfredCamera“

4.Tap “Permissions“

5.Tap “Camera“

6.Choose “Allow only while using the app“

📱 iOS devices

1.Go to Settings on your Camera device

2.Swipe down to find the Alfred Camera app

3.Switch on the Camera toggle

Grant Media and Photo permission 

📱Android devices

1.Go to Settings on your Camera device

2.Tap “Apps“

3.Tap “AlfredCamera“

4.Tap “Permissions“

5.Tap “Files and Media“

6.Choose “Allow access to media only“

📱iOS devices

1.Go to Settings on your Camera device

2.Swipe down to find the Alfred Camera app

3.Tap “Photos“

4.Choose “All Photos“

Grant permission to display over other apps (Android 10+ only)

1.Open “Settings” on your Camera phone

2.Tap “Apps“

3.Tap “AlfredCamera“

4.Tap “Display over other apps“

5.Switch on the “Allow display over other apps” toggle

How do I set up AlfredCam?

Our mission is to make home security simple and accessible to everyone. With AlfredCam, you only need one Viewer device to set up your security systems. You may download our app on Google Play Store or App Store on your Viewer device, and pair it up with AlfredCam (Alfred’s own hardware camera).

To set up your AlfredCam, please scroll down for a step-by-step guide: 

Download the AlfredCamera app on your Viewer device

Please download the AlfredCamera app on your Viewer device from one of the below platforms (see more information on the device and systems requirements here): 

Create or Log in to your account

If this is your first time using the AlfredCamera app, you will be asked to set up an account. You may sign up with your Google account, Apple ID, or email address to create a new Alfred account. You can see more information on how to set up your Alfred account here.

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Connect AlfredCam with your Viewer device

1.Make sure your AlfredCam is plugged into a power source, you should see the Status LED on your AlfredCam is in solid RED 🔴.

2.On your Viewer device, tap “Add a Camera” and select “AlfredCam“
   

3.AFTER the Status LED turns slowly blinking GREEN 🟢, tap “I see the green light blinking“
⚠️ Note: If you do not see the green light blinking, please tap “Not seeing the green light blinking?” and reset your camera with the paper clip by pushing the reset button in for 5 seconds. When you hear a beep from your AlfredCam, please tap “I heard a beep“. Then follow the instructions to retry again.

4.Select your 2.4GHz WiFi network > tap “OK” > enter your network password > tap “Next“
   ⚠️ Note: The Alfred app will only ask for location access during the pair-up process by searching for the WiFi nearby to help pair up devices. If you have privacy concerns, you may choose “Allow once”, and the location access will be automatically de-authorized after the pair-up process is complete.

5.Scan the QR code
A. Hold your camera up to your phone screen with the QR code displaying, and keep 6-12 inches of distance in between.
B. AFTER you hear “QR code scanned“, tap “I heard QR code scanned“. Then wait for a few seconds to complete the setup.⚠️ Note: To avoid glare causing unsuccessful scanning, please remove the transparent sticker on the AlfredCam and adjust the screen brightness.  

6.Once the Status LED turns solid Green 🟢, you’re all set! When prompted on the next screen, follow the instructions to turn on Motion Detection.

What type of SD cards are compatible with AlfredCam?

Choosing the right SD card for your AlfredCam is crucial to ensure reliable and efficient storage of video footage. With so many options on the market, it can be difficult to determine which ones are compatible with your device.

The following table provides a list of recommended SD cards that have been extensively tested and found to be the most compatible and reliable options for your AlfredCam.

⚠️ Note: Storage support ranges from 4GB to 256GB in FAT-32 format. Proper formatting is crucial for optimal performance, so it is recommended to ensure the SD card is correctly formatted before use

How to reboot or factory reset AlfredCam?

Reboot AlfredCam 

Reboot Remotely 

1.Tap the Camera’s settings wheel 

2.Scroll down and tap “Reboot Camera”

3.Confirm by tapping “Reboot”

4.Your camera will be temporarily disabled/offline and then reboot itself once the update is complete. It may take a few minutes to complete the process. 

⚠️ Note: While your AlfredCam is being rebooted, the app will automatically take you back to the camera list. Your AlfredCam will be offline for a few minutes  (you may see error code 7007) before it comes back online by itself.

Reboot Manually 

If you are not able to reboot remotely, you can manually unplug and plug it back in again to reboot your AlfredCam. 

Please make sure to check your LED indicator light before unplugging your AlfredCam. When the LED indicator light is flashing green, it indicates that it is in the middle of updating its firmware. Unplugging during the firmware update or video recording may cause fatal damage to hardware or even fail to save videos. 

Factory Reset AlfredCam 

Resetting your AlfredCam device may be necessary to troubleshoot any issues that you encounter while using it. This could include situations such as changing your current Wi-Fi name or password, moving your AlfredCam to a different location with a different Wi-Fi network, or other situations that require a network reset. 

⚠️Note: 

Night Vision (AlfredCam)

Night Vision can be switched Automatic, On, or Off

Automatic          On                   Off

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AlfredCam’s Night Vision functions based on six 850nm infrared LED lights on each camera to show you a clear black and white image even in a dark environment. It allows you to see objects up to 16ft (5m) to 22ft (7m) away, depending on the size of the objects and the light source around them. When Night Vision is set to Automatic, it will detect the light source around the environment and automatically switch to black-and-white vision when there’s insufficient light. 

Night Vision: Automatic (Recommended)

When Night Vision is set to automatic, it detects the light source around the camera and will either show the natural color or switch to a black-and-white vision when there is insufficient light. If your AlfredCam is in an environment that does not get consistent light, it is recommended to set Night Vision to Automatic. To turn on this mode, please follow the steps below: 

⚠️Night Vision will be set to Automatic by default for new users. 

Method 1. 

1.Enter your AlfredCam live session 

2.Find and tap the Moon icon TWICE (shows a letter “A” in the top right corner when it’s set to Automatic)

Method 2. 

1.Tap the Camera’s settings wheel

2.Turn on the Auto Night Vision toggle

Night Vision: On

Turning Night Vision on means the video image will stay black and white at all times, whether it’s daytime or nighttime. If your AlfredCam is in a dark or low-light environment, it is recommended to turn on the Night Vision to ensure that you can always see clear images. To turn on this mode, please follow the steps below: 

1.Enter your AlfredCam live session

2.Find and tap the Moon icon at the bottom menu (icon turns white when it’s on)

Night Vision: Off

When Night Vision is set to Off, the image will stay in natural color during daytime and nighttime. This means that when the light source in the camera’s view is insufficient, the image could be unclear or too dark for you to see. It is only recommended to set Night Vision to Off when there is a constant light source in the viewable area.

If you would like to turn Night Vision off, please follow the steps below:

What if I’m having trouble pairing my AlfredCam?

Navigating through the pairing process of AlfredCam can sometimes pose challenges. If you’re having trouble pairing the AlfredCam, you may refer to the LED status light as an indicator of your current situation.

The following paragraph will help you find more information and further pair up your AlfredCam:

If the Status LED is slowly blinking Green 🟢, but you’re unable to scan the QR code successfully, please check the suggestions below:

⚠️ AlfredCam only works with 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, please make sure you choose a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi while pairing.

If you hear the following voice command and you see the Status LED fast blinking RED 🔴 and GREEN 🟢, please reset your camera with a paper clip or a pen, pushing the reset button for 5 seconds until you hear a beep, then follow the troubleshooting tips to pair the AlfredCam again.

⚠️Note: The error code and voice command only apply to Firmware version 1.5.0 and above, if your AlfredCam operates in a version lower than 1.5.0 and you’re having trouble, please contact us via the in-app channel.

How do I set up Alfred’s WebViewer?

In this article, you can find out steps to set up WebViewer:

Which browsers are compatible with WebViewer?

Alfred’s WebViewer currently supports the latest versions of Chrome, Safari, and Microsoft Edge. Please make sure you have the most recent browser updates for the best user experience.

How to set up Alfred’s WebViewer 

To set up the WebViewer, please follow these steps:

1.Ensure that you have set up your phone/tablet as a camera before using the WebViewer

2.Open the Chrome or Safari browser and enter the URL for the WebViewer:
Alfred WebViewer | PC as Home Security Monitor

3.Make sure you use the same account in the WebViewer as you do on your phone/tablet

4.Once logged in successfully, you will be ready to use the WebViewer to view the camera

 

Enable Notifications

Are you looking to receive notifications for events while using WebViewer, just like how Alfred works on your phone? Now you can follow these simple steps to enable notifications:

1.Click on the bell icon and enable the toggle to turn on notifications

2.Select Allow to grant the necessary permissions

Quick Control

Once you have turned on and allowed notifications, you will see a doorbell icon in the status bar like this:

You can use it to control whether you want to get notified or not. This is how the icon looks when notifications are disabled:

Not getting any notification?

It is possible that you clicked on “Block” when the browser prompted. Depending on the browser you use, this is how to unlock:

• Chrome
Please find the lock icon next to the URL, and enable “Notifications” toggle

Record video

1. Click on the film icon to start recording. You will see a timer popping up. 

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2. Click on the film icon again when you are done. 

 
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3. Find the recording in the Moment section

We are in the process of adding more features to the WebViewer. Please continue to support Alfred and stay tuned!

If you have problems with WebViewer, please try the troubleshooting steps here to see if the issue could be solved. 

How do I set up Alfred’s WebCamera?

Our mission is to make home security simple and accessible to everyone. All you need are two devices—a Viewer and a Camera device—to set up your home security system. In this article you’ll find out how to use your PC as a Camera device. If you want to use your PC as a Viewer device, please refer to this article.

1.Go to https://alfred.webcam on Google Chrome (Chrome version must be newer than version 79)

2.Sign in with your account

3.Turn on the camera

4.Grant Alfred access to your camera and microphone

5.You must grant Alfred access to your camera in order to use WebCamera. If you blocked Alfred from accessing your camera or microphone, you may click on the camera icon next to the URL to reset your setting. For more detailed instructions, please refer to this troubleshooting article.

If you see the same PC showing up as multiple Camera devices on your Viewer device, please visit this troubleshooting page to find out why and how to eliminate the problem.

⚠️Note: Please make sure you have the up-to-date app version on your Viewer devices before starting to use WebCamera.

Recommended requirements for AlfredCamera

As technology advances and new operating systems and app versions are released, it becomes increasingly challenging to maintain support for older versions. However, at AlfredCamera, we value every user and want to ensure that you can continue to use our products. We understand that not all devices can meet the recommended requirements, so we have provided alternative options to ensure that everyone can continue to use AlfredCamera.

AlfredCamera app:

⚠️ Note: Any app/OS versions above these are fully supported by our team. However, if your device is running below these versions, we cannot guarantee bug fixes, as these older versions are still usable but no longer maintained by us.

To update to a higher app version or operating system, please see the links below to update them on your devices. 

Update the app version:

• Open the or  app

• Search AlfredCamera

• Tap the Update button

Update the operating system:

If your devices are not able to meet the recommended app and OS versions listed above, we recommend referring to the below-listed products as alternatives to continue using Alfred’s service.

Alfred’s Web product:

By refreshing the browser, you will get the most updated Web product version.

AlfredCam (Alfred’s own hardware camera):

To update the firmware of your AlfredCam, please refer to this link for more instructions.

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Blink SmartHome Skill

Supported Alexa Devices

How to Set up Alexa for Blink devices

Alexa security voice code

Alexa Voice Commands

Frequently Asked Questions

Troubleshooting

Blink SmartHome Skill

Blink SmartHome is an Alexa skill that allows you to conveniently access Blink cameras with just your voice! Easily connect to your Alexa account from the Blink app, then your devices will be automatically discovered.

The features of this skill are available on Echo Dot, Spot, Show, Tap, Fire TV, Stick, Cube and Fire Tablets as shown in the following table. Click for a table of voice commands.

Please note that the Blink SmartHome Skill is currently only available in the US, Canada, UK, Germany, France, Italy, and Spain.

Supported Alexa Devices

Here are the Alexa devices that are currently compatible with the Blink SmartHome skill. Some features may only be available on certain devices.

Supported Blink Accessories

Blink Floodlight Mount

Supported Non-Screen Devices

Echo Gen 1, 2
Echo Dot Gen 4 With clock and Alexa
Echo Dot Gen 4 (2020 release)
Echo Dot Gen 2, 3
Echo Plus Gen 2, 3
Echo Studio Gen 2, 3
Echo Tap (does not support Motion Announcements)

Supported Screen Devices – (camera audio is listen only)

Echo Show 15
Echo Show 10 Gen 3
Echo Show Gen 2
New Echo Show 8
Echo Show 8
All New Echo Show 5 Gen 2, 2021 release
New Echo Show 5 Kids Gen 2
Echo Show 5
Echo Show Gen 1
Echo Spot
Fire Tablets Fire HD 8, Fire HD 10, Fire 7″, Fire 8″, Fire 10″
Fire TV Edition Fire TV Gen 1, 2, Element 4k, Toshiba 4k, Insignia 4k, Toshiba HD, Insignia HD
Fire TV Stick Fire TV Stick 4k, Fire TV with Alexa Voice Command
Fire TV Cube

 

How to Set up Alexa for Blink devices

1. Open the Blink app, tap the Settings iconin the bottom right of the screen and select Account and Privacy.
   
2. Tap “Link to Alexa” under Linked Accounts.
   
3. Tap “Open Alexa App” and you are taken to the Blink SmartHome skill page in the Alexa app.
   
4. Tap “ENABLE TO USE” and you are sent to the Link Account Sign-In page.
   
5.  Enter the email address and password of your Blink account. Then tap the “Sign In” button.
   
6. By default, multiple factor authentication asks you to confirm a PIN code we sent to your mobile device. Enter the code and tap “Verify Code”.
   If you have not received a code within 2 minutes, tap “Resend Code”.
   
7. The Alexa app communicates with Blink account servers, and then displays a message saying, “Your Blink SmartHome account has been successfully linked.”
   Tap “CLOSE” to begin device discovery in the Alexa app.
   
8. Tap “DISCOVER DEVICES” to allow Alexa access.
   
9. After about 45 seconds, the Setup screen appears informing you that devices have been found and connected with the Blink SmartHome Skill. Tap “NEXT” to begin setting one up.
   
   Note: Occasionally, the app message will say that no new devices were discovered. In that case, tap the Devices icon on lower right of the screen for a list of known devices.
10. The SETUP screen shows you new connected devices.
    
11. Tap on one of the devices you want to configure for use by Alexa.
    In this example, the “House” camera is selected.Tap “SET UP DEVICE”.
    
12. Since Blink home security systems can be armed and disarmed from Alexa, you are asked to create a 4-digit “voice code” to confirm you are the owner of the account. When you ask Alexa to disarm your system, she asks you to say the voice code numbers. There is one voice code per system.Tap “SKIP” to not have Alexa disarm your systems.
    Tap “NEXT” to create a new voice code.
    
13. Type in the four digit voice code and then confirm the same code again in the next screen.
     
14. Now, you are presented with a confirmation screen. You are shown the control phrase to use with this camera and you can tap “CONTINUE” to return to adding more discovered devices.If there are no more devices to configure, you are taken to the Alexa app main screen.
    
15. If you have more devices available, you are returned to the connected device SETUP screen. The device you just configured is no longer on the list, and you are able to select another device to repeat the process.
    
16. When all of the devices have been configured, you are shown a final confirmation screen, tap “DONE”.
    
17. From the Alexa main screen, you are told how many devices were discovered (“7” in this example). You can tap the alert to see them, you can also tap the “Cameras” icon , or tap “Devices” in the app footer, to view your configured devices.
    
18. Tapping “Cameras” opens a screen showing all of your configured cameras. Tap the one you wish to view details of.
    
    Note: Alexa has it’s ‘own’ Live view feature that Blink cameras do not use, and that is why you see “Live view not supported on this device.” Blink Outdoor, Indoor (gen 2), and Mini cameras support Blink’s Live View feature when you ask “Alexa, show me the <camera name>.”
    The Blink Video Doorbell does use Alexa’s Live View feature – see step 21.
19. Alexa Settings screen for Blink cameras.
    

    	Camera name Phrase to use
    	Connected Alexa devices Motion Announcements On/Off Battery interaction settings
    	Connected to Blink Description of the device Type of Device If this camera is active for Alexa

20. Alexa Settings for the Blink Video Doorbell
    If you tap a doorbell entry and see a Live View session, tap the gear iconin the upper right, to access settings.
    
    Two Alexa settings for the Blink Video Doorbell control what events Alexa responds to.
    • Motion Announcements (off  on)
      Alexa says “Motion detected at your <Camera Name>.”
    • Doorbell Press Notifications (off  on)
      Alexa says “Someone is at your <Doorbell Name>.”

    Enable your Devices
    Blink devices must be “Enabled” to allow Alexa interactions with your system.

    Note: The settings here only control Alexa interactions. Turning “Motion Announcements” to “On” in the Alexa app settings does not “Arm” your Blink camera system. However, it does let Alexa announce events that happen when your Blink camera system is armed. Click for more information on arming your system for Motion Detection.‍

The Alexa Voice Code

 The Alexa Voice Code is part of first set up of the Blink Skill.

When you ask Alexa to disarm a system, you are asked for the four digit voice code, which is created by you in the Alexa app. If Alexa has not been configured to Disarm your system, Alexa asks you to visit the System Settings, then activate and configure the “Disarm by voice” feature.

Open the Alexa app, and tap “All Devices”.

From the All Devices screen, you can find Blink systems by the shield icon .
Tap the system you want to enable for Alexa Disable command.

From the system device SETTINGS screen, tap the “Disarm by voice” toggle.

A popup confirms you want to allow Alexa to disarm your security system by voice.
Tap “OK”.

You are presented with a number pad to create your voice code with. Type in four numbers that you will remember when you ask Alexa to disarm your system.
Enter the same code in the Confirm screen that follows.

 
Now, you are presented with a confirmation screen that shows the control phrase to use with this system.

Tap “CONTINUE” to finish installing and get to the Alexa app main screen.

Alexa Voice Commands

Alexa requires you to say the exact name of the system or device that you want to control. The exception is if you have only a Blink brand security system, and one camera system on that account.

To have Alexa Disarm your system, it needs to have the “Disarm by voice” option set in the System Settings. To view the System Settings, tap ALL DEVICES tab in the Alexa app, and your Systems are shown next to a shield icon . For more information, visit the section above.

Non screen devices

Screen devices

Accessories

If you have only a Blink brand security system on your Alexa account, with only one camera system.

Action	What to say	Result
Arm	“Alexa, Arm.”	Camera system is armed.
Disarm	“Alexa, Disarm.”	Alexa asks “What’s your voice code for <System Name>?”

If you have more than one system, you must say the exact system or camera name.

Action	What to say	Result
Arm	“Alexa, Arm <System Name>.”	Camera system is armed.
Disarm	“Alexa, Disarm <System Name>.”	Alexa asks “What’s your voice code for <System Name>?”
	“Alexa, Disarm <System Name>, my pin is ####.”	Alexa disarms the system.
Status	“Alexa, ask Blink to get my status” “Alexa, ask Blink what’s my status” OR “Alexa, is <System Name> armed?” “Alexa, is <System Name> disarmed?”Note: This command does not function on cameras using Local Storage to record directly to a Sync Module 2 with attached USB drive.
Detailed Status	“Alexa, ask Blink what my detailed status is.”  “Alexa, ask Blink to get my detailed status.” (includes last motion clip details for each system) Note: This command does not function on cameras using Local Storage to record directly to a Sync Module 2 with attached USB drive.
Schedule	“Alexa, ask Blink to list my schedule.”  “Alexa, ask Blink what my schedule is.”
Motion Clip	“Alexa, ask Blink when was the last motion clip.”  “Alexa, ask Blink when was my last motion alert.”Note:This command does not function on cameras using Local Storage to record directly to a Sync Module 2 with attached USB drive.
Motion Clip Count	“Alexa, ask Blink, how many motion clips do I have?”  “Alexa, ask Blink, how many recordings do I have?”Note: This command does not function on cameras using Local Storage to record directly to a Sync Module 2 with attached USB drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

Alexa FAQ

Where can I download the Alexa app?

Alexa is available from Amazon in most mobile device app stores.

Amazon App Store

Apple App Store

Google Play Store

Microsoft Apps for Windows 10+

What is the “voice code” number?

To disarm a home security system, Alexa asks for a voice code that you create during device set up. Anyone asking Alexa to disarm a Blink system can provide the voice code if they know it.

During setup of the Blink SmartHome Skill, you are asked to enter your Blink login information to connect your accounts on the two services. In this process, a code is sent to the account phone number by text message, for verification. To confirm you are the Blink account owner, enter the code provided by Blink.

The Blink code is not related to the “voice code” that you create in the Alexa app.

 

Do Alexa Routines work with Blink SmartHome?

Alexa Routines are enabled for the Blink SmartHome skill.

Learn more about Alexa Routine Triggers‍.

 

How do you enable motion detection notifications for Alexa?

Notifications of motion detection are currently supported for Alexa devices.

Learn more about Motion Announcements.

Note: Alexa does not provide announcements for cameras using Local Storage to record clips directly to a Sync Module 2 with attached USB drive.

Why are Live Views saving as clips when that setting is disabled in the Blink app?

You can activate a Live View session from a camera that uses Cloud Storage by saying: “Alexa, show me <Camera Name>.” Live Views show in the Alexa device for five minutes unless cancelled manually.

If you have the System Setting of “Save all Live Views” active when you ask Alexa to show you a camera on that system, the entire Live View is saved in Cloud Storage.

Does Blink SmartHome Skill support Auto Live View with Doorbell press or motion detection?

No, currently the Blink SmartHome skill does not automatically stream live view when the Blink Video Doorbell is pressed or motion detection is triggered. On Alexa devices with a screen, saying “Alexa, show me <Camera Name>.”  begins a Live View session.

For Video Doorbells that are part of a subscription and connected to a Sync Module or powered wiring, you enter a Live View session when you tap the doorbell entry in the Alexa “Cameras” screen.

Note: Live View from an Alexa command is not available when the Blink Video Doorbell is in Event Response mode.

Do Alexa routines work with older Blink devices?

The XT and Indoor (gen 1) cameras are not supported on some “Alexa Built-in” devices like newer smart TVs, the Alexa PC app, and other clients that use the Alexa web player.

Troubleshooting

Be sure that you have the latest version of the Blink app, and that your Alexa device is also updated. Find and select “Check for Software Updates” under “Device Options” in the Alexa app.

“Sorry, cameras don’t work on this device.”

If you come across this error message, this may mean that the voice command is not supported by the type of Alexa device you have integrated with the Blink SmartHome skill.

To resolve this, verify what type of Alexa enabled device you are using to check its compatibility with the command(s) you were trying to issue. You can also make sure that each device has a unique name.

Viewing motion clips or Live View commands are supported only on the following devices: Echo Show, Spot, Fire Tablets (sold in the US), Fire TV, Stick, and Cube

Blink XT and Indoor (gen 1) cameras are not supported on some “Alexa Built-in” devices like newer smart TVs, the Alexa PC app, and other clients using the Alexa web player.

“Couldn’t find a device named <the Name you requested>.”

This error message occurs when Alexa has not discovered the device you are trying to control. Follow the steps to discover any new devices.

1. Open the Alexa app > Tap “Devices” > Tap “Cameras” > Check to ensure all of Blink devices are listed there.
2. If all Blink devices are not discovered, go to “Devices” > Tap “plus sign” located on upper right-hand corner > “Add Devices” > “Cameras” > “Discover Devices”

If you continue to experience issues with the command, please follow the below troubleshooting steps to delete and relink the “Blink SmartHome” skill:

1. Tap the “Curtain Menu” located on top left corner of the Alexa App.
2. Tap “Skill & Games” > “Your Skills” > locate “Blink SmartHome” and disable the skill.
3. Once the Blink SmartHome skill is disabled, tap “Devices”, located on bottom right corner.
4. Tap “Cameras” and select each one of Blink cameras listed, then delete each by tapping on the “Trash” icon.
5. After the Blink SmartHome skill is disabled all Blink devices are removed, follow the Enabling Blink SmartHome skill steps to re-link the skill.

“Please specify a system”

If you have multiple Blink systems set up on your account, and you say “Alexa, arm.” without saying exactly which system you want to control, you receive this response. Make sure to include the exact system name you want to control. For example, if you have a System named “Home”, say: “Alexa, arm Home”.

“Hmmmm, Camera is not responding” or “Ok. I’m not quite sure what went wrong” or just “OK”

This error message occurs if your devices are muted when you use a voice command “Alexa show me the camera name“. It is only an issue when the Echo Show has the firmware version 6.5.4.1 installed. The solution is to enable the microphone for that camera in the Blink app’s Live View settings.

Disarming the system instead of disabling the skill

Because it is a major event, Alexa needs a “voice code” to complete a command to disarm your Blink home security system.

Caution: Saying “Stop Blink” turns off the Blink SmartHome Skill entirely and you must Launch it again to use.

To disarm the single system on an account, say “Alexa, disarm, my pin is <####>.” and speak the PIN number that you set up in Alexa. If you do not include the pin number, Alexa asks you to provide it.

If you have more than one system on the account, include the exact system name in your request. As in, “Alexa, disarm <system name>, my pin is:” and speak the PIN number that you set up in Alexa.

If your system is named “House” and your PIN is “1234”, the request would be:
“Alexa, disarm House, my pin is 1234.”

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Before you start: Before installing the hard drive disk, please power off the system.

Steps:

1. Loose the five screws, which are fixing the box cover.

2. Push forward the cover to the end and remove it.

3. Connect the hard drive to the DVR System

4. Turn on the DVR and check if it detects the hard drive.
Then, power off the system.

5. Fix the hard drive inside the box.

6. Put screws on to fix the hard drive inside the box.

7. Put the cover back to position and install the screws.

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