How To Put Batteries In Blink Outdoor Camera

Removing the Battery Encompass of Blink cameras

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Blink Video Doorbell

The batteries and a QR code representing the Device Series Number (DSN), are found inside the example of your Blink doorbell. The Glimmer Video Doorbell uses two, size AA Lithium not-rechargeable batteries.

To change batteries, follow the instructions to open the case. If you take a wired installation, disconnect power before removing the doorbell from its dorsum plate. This is to protect yous from possible electrical shock by touching the exposed terminals.

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Circumspection

Electrical Shock Hazard:When electric wires are connected to the back plate, live current is bachelor at the ii metal contact posts. To exist completely safe, nosotros recommend turning off all power to the doorbell chinkle at the circuit breaker before opening the doorbell example to change batteries.

Opening the Blink Video Doorbell Case

To remove the doorbell from its back plate, use the Opening Key that came taped to the paper template in the product box. If you need another primal, contact Blink support‍.

Opening Central
Put the key into the opening at the base of the Blink Video Doorbell.

If your doorbell has a battery comprehend, then removing it from the back plate is done by pressing the key straight into the slot until the grayness catch is released.

If your doorbell has an open battery compartment, the latch is opened by pulling the key toward you slightly. When released, slide the doorbell up while pivoting abroad from the back plate.

Within the battery case you lot can find the QR code and respective Device Series Number (DSN), the reset button, and a diagram shows the correct position to insert new batteries.
There are two types of doorbell design. One has an open battery bay, the other has a weather protective battery encompass. They are shown below.

For the doorbell with a bombardment encompass, press the grey release button to open, then lift information technology to remove. The bombardment cover provides weather resistance, which is important to the doorbell working properly, and then keep it safe when irresolute batteries.

Reconnecting the doorbell

If your doorbell has a battery comprehend, brand sure it is in place, and secured before reconnecting to the back plate. Align the peak of the doorbell with the top of the back plate and so that the hook sets, then press the bottom confronting the back plate firmly until you feel and hear a click.

Connect the doorbell to the backplate by lining up the pins and using a ii step motility - printing the doorbell confronting the backplate firmly (with moderate force), then button downward to line up the bottom edges. Yous should feel a slight click when the doorbell is secure.

Press the doorbell push button to exam it.

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Outdoor and Indoor (gen two)

For Outdoor and Indoor (gen 2) cameras, the batteries and Device Series Number (DSN) sticker are found inside the back cover. The serial number is needed to add a device to a organization. For your convenience, we added a QR lawmaking version of the series number to scan with the Blink mobile app. Click to larn nearly adding an Indoor (gen 2) or Outdoor camera‍ to your system.

Earlier trying to remove the dorsum cover, you must remove the camera from any mounts or accessories. This includes any third-party products.

Your camera shipped with a silicone disc covering the spiral that secures the dorsum cover.

The spiral slot allows you to use the included opening tool/mount adapter unscrew the photographic camera back. You tin can also apply a coin, or flathead screwdriver.

A plastic sticker on the back of the photographic camera shows the management to plow. Turn left (counter clockwise) to open, and right (clockwise) to shut.

Remove the film before camera use.

To remove the back cover and open the camera

1. If information technology is present, remove the silicone protective embrace from the fastening spiral, and keep information technology for hereafter use.

2. Use the included opening tool, to turn the spiral counter-clockwise (turning to the left) until the screw spins freely.

3. Use side pressure on the opening tool to gently pry the encompass loose. Equally shown in the analogy, be careful to hold the camera on its side, to allow the cover to come up off.

iii.a. (Accessibility) Another way to remove the back encompass later information technology is unscrewed completely, is to turn the opening tool effectually and insert the mounting end into the camera's back encompass (you will feel and hear a click when the mount is secured). So, if you pull the opening tool gently, the camera'southward back encompass also comes off because the 2 are now attached.

To secure the back comprehend and close the camera

ane. Align the guide notches every bit shown, and gently hold the cover in place against the camera torso.

2. Turn the screw clockwise (turning to the right) approximately three turns, or until snug. Take care to prevent over-tightening. The embrace should be flush with the camera torso when you are done.

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XT2 and XT

This article volition evidence you how to remove the battery encompass from your new Blink XT photographic camera. You can also watch a video on how to remove information technology by clicking hither.

1. Hold the camera so that the back is facing you.

Hold the camera so that the back is facing you

2. You'll notice a grey switch with an arrow facing toward the bottom of the photographic camera. Slide and concord that in the direction of the arrow.

Slide and hold grey switch

3. While doing this, pull upwards on the bombardment cover with your thumb. This may require some force as the camera is air tight.

pull up on battery cover with thumb and lift the cover off

4. Lift the battery encompass off of the camera.

insert batteries and access serial number

That'due south it, you can at present insert the batteries and admission your camera's serial number (S/N).

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Indoor (gen 1)

The latch to remove the dorsum comprehend of the Indoor (gen i) camera is on the bottom. Slide the latch to release the battery embrace.
first generation indoor battery cover and latch