Blink Mini Camera Flashing Green? (Quick Fix Guide!)

If you’re worried about the Blink Mini camera flashing green–don’t be, it’s a simple indication!  Yes, it can be a bit puzzling, especially if you’re unsure what’s causing it.

Although this may not be a relief, a flashing green light means the camera’s Wi-Fi connection has been disrupted.

It could be the network router, Blink Sync Module, or the Blink application, so keep reading to discover expert solutions!

How to Fix When Blink Mini Camera Flashing Green?

There’s a big difference between a solid and flashing green light on a Blink Mini camera:

• A blinking green light means the camera has lost connection and is now “Offline”.
• Green and blue light means the camera is in a “Setup” mode, ready to be configured.

It’s important to know the difference between the indicator types.

The flashing green light, on the other hand, indicates that Blink is attempting to reconnect with a previously remembered Wi-Fi.

Note: There are a total of two indicators on the camera on each side of the lens that could flash in different patterns/colors. 

1. Change Blink Mini’s Wi-Fi

If you’ve recently changed Blink’s Wi-Fi and the indicator has been flashing green ever since, you should try reverting Blink’s network.

Apart from a network problem, the flashing green light could also mean that Blink is attempting to connect with the previously assigned network.

To update Blink’s Wi-Fi, follow these steps:

1. Launch the Blink app and tap the “More (…)” button.
2. Navigate to “Device Settings” → “General Settings”.
3. Now, tap the “Change Wi-Fi” button from the options.
4. Select an alternative 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi for the Blink cam.

Don’t forget to specify the 2.4 GHz thread during the procedure.

Also, remember to separate the SSIDs if you use a dual-band wireless router to know which Wi-Fi is 2.4 and which is 5 GHz.

How to Test Blink Mini On Hotspot?

If Blink was already connected to your home network by the time you’re changing the Wi-Fi, you should pair the camera to your smartphone’s hotspot instead.

Navigate to the “Settings” of your smartphone and search for the “Personal Hotspot” feature to enable it.

Note down the exact SSID and password of your hotspot, then connect Blink to the network of your smartphone.

If the camera connects successfully, you should receive a push notification for a new authorized connection on your phone.

2. Hard Reset the Wi-Fi Router

Unplugging the router is an excellent method to identify whether the problem is with the camera or your network.

A failure in the DHCP assignment could disconnect your camera or prevent it from connecting until further notice.

To power reset the router:

• Press the router’s “Power” button on the back.
• Disconnect the power cable from the A/C outlet.
• Wait 60 seconds until the router has discharged.

In the meantime, inspect your router’s equipment and search for connector or cable damage. Also, check if the router works consistently and test the connection’s speed online.

Note: A speed test reading of below 5 Mbps in the Download/Upload section may cause the camera to disconnect due to network slowness.

3. Update Sync Module’s Wi-Fi

Note: Only proceed with the steps below if you have a Sync Module in your Blink installation.

Outdated Wi-Fi settings on the Sync Module can disrupt connectivity, often after router updates or ISP changes.

If not addressed, this might cause the Blink Mini camera’s green light to flash.

Updating the Sync Module’s Wi-Fi refers to individually assigning a new Wi-Fi network to the module, the same way you did with the camera.

To change the module’s Wi-Fi:

1. Tap anywhere on the Sync Module’s display.
2. Tap “Change Wi-Fi Network” from the page.
3. Insert a pin in the Sync Module’s reset button.
4. Release after the Sync Module turns solid red.
5. Tap “Join” on the screen of the Sync Module.
6. Choose a network and enter the Wi-Fi passkey.
7. Follow the instructions and then press “Done”.

After the setup is complete, the following message should appear on the screen: “Sync Module added to <your system’s name>”.

Notice: The Blink Mini camera does not require a Sync Module!

4. Reduce the Wi-Fi Hosts

Well, too many devices connected to the Wi-Fi network simultaneously could cause a significant reduction in the performance and the loading speed.

The supported number of hosts is defined by the wireless router’s bandwidth and, of course, the overall speed of your network in Mbps. 

You can disconnect unused devices in two ways:

• Via the device: The simplest method is to manually disconnect the device (smartphone, PC, laptop, etc.) through its network settings. 
• Via the DHCP: Access the router web GUI (instructions in step #7), then select devices that are connected, but you no longer or rarely use.

Note: Don’t forget to measure the network’s speed at speedtest.net after disconnecting them! 

5. Reinstall the Blink App

The Blink app could be responsible for the Blink Mini camera’s sudden connection losses.

So, that’s why we recommend reinstalling the app cleanly, through your smartphone’s App Store (iPhone) or Google Play Store (Android).

To uninstall the Blink app:

• Press and hold the app’s icon until the drop-down menu appears, then tap “Uninstall” or “Remove this app”.

To reinstall the Blink app:

• Launch the Google Play/App Store, search for “Blink” in the search field, then download the latest version of the app.

Important: Grant the app all permissions (automatic updates, location, and storage access).

6. Shorten Camera’s Range

After approaching the problem from several angles without any success, the Blink Mini camera’s blinking green could be range-related. 

Although Blink is limited to using 2.4 GHz, which is considered to cover much more area than the dual-band 5 GHz, you should still attempt to relocate the camera closer to the Wi-Fi router.

What’s the Range of a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi?

Contrasting the 5 GHz frequency, which can extend for as long as 80–100 feet, the 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi can function perfectly over the 200s–300s.

The Blink Mini is intended for indoor use, so try connecting the camera to an outlet that’s less than 50 feet away from the router, to test with.

Note: If you have to, reconnect the camera or change the Wi-Fi again to determine if the indicator is still flashing green.

7. Change Blink’s Assigned IP

Upon connecting the devices to the Wi-Fi router, they automatically get assigned an IP address via DHCP.

In some cases, the IP address that was assigned to your device may already exist in the network, which will lead to the so-called IP conflicts.

In your case, the DHCP might have run into an issue while setting an IP address for the Blink Mini camera, so we recommend changing it manually.

Step #1: Enter the GUI

Open the Command Prompt (CMD) on your connected PC or laptop.

The device must either be connected via Wi-Fi or Ethernet to lease an IP from the router.

Once in the CMD, type “ipconfig”, then find the “Default Gateway” line that corresponds with your router’s static IP address.

Copy the value, then paste it into the browser on your device.

Use “admin/admin” or “admin/password” to gain access to the router’s GUI.

Note: Alternatively, try to access the router via http://192.168.0.1/.

Step #2: Find Blink’s IP

Now, click “DHCP” → “DHCP List” from the navigational menu on the side and find the line that says “Blink” or “Blink Camera”.

Copy the currently assigned IP address under “LAN” → “LAN IP” of the camera, then go to “Assign New Address”.

Step #3: Assign New IP

Once you are at the IP assignment page, enter the existing IP and allow the router to assign a new value for the host.

Finally, select “Reboot” to restart the router, then wait several seconds.

Note: You must reconnect the Blink camera after the IP assignment is complete!

8. Flush the Network’s DNS

The DNS flush is designed to clear cached IP addresses and network data that are intended for future use.

Flushing the DNS could improve your network’s performance and the communication between the network router and hosts.

Warning: The network will be offline until the DNS is renewed.

The DNS flush consists of two steps:

Step #1: Flushing the DNS

Open the CMD on your connected PC or laptop, then type “ipconfig /flushdns” in the first line.

Press “Enter” and wait until Windows initiates the DNS flush. Verify that the device is securely connected over Wi-Fi or Ethernet to the network router.

Step #2: Renewing the DNS

Now, input the following commands in this specific sequence:

• “Ipconfig /registerdns”
• “Ipconfing /release”
• “Ipconfig /renew”

After the DNS is renewed, your network will be online in less than 60 seconds. Verify that the Blink Mini is plugged in and check the indicator.

9. Factory Reset the Blink Mini

If you still don’t know why the Blink Mini camera is flashing green, it’s time for a factory reset. 

This is your last resort solution, which will unpair your camera from the app, and reset all the settings to default, so backup anything you would want to reconfigure after the factory reset.

You can find the RESET button on the back of the Blink Mini camera, so hold the button for about 10–15 seconds in order to start the reset.

Soon after, your camera’s indicator will change color and then go blank for several minutes.

Then, you can set up the camera initially and re-assign an IP address through the Blink app.

Note: You will need a pin or a paper clip to press the camera’s reset button!