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The video details the speaker's experience and troubleshooting journey with their Blink home security camera system. Initially, they faced issues with two of their four cameras—installed at the deck, front yard, driveway, and backyard—particularly those in the driveway and backyard. Despite new installations and following recommended troubleshooting steps from Blink's customer support, such as refreshing signals, rebooting the Wi-Fi router, and resetting various components, the issues persisted. The user expressed frustration with the slow and ineffective customer support, emphasizing the importance of reliable security systems.
After extensive efforts, including replacing the sync module, resetting equipment, and addressing potential interference from other devices, the speaker managed to fix the problem by simply switching the positions of the cameras. This unexpected solution resulted in all four cameras functioning well. The speaker then received an email from Blink confirming the improved live view performance, and they offered Blink some suggestions based on their experience.
In conclusion, although the camera system eventually began to work satisfactorily, the speaker remained dissatisfied with Blink's support and response times. Despite the temporary success, they are considering exploring alternative security systems given the critical nature of uninterrupted security coverage.
00:00:00
In this part of the video, the creator discusses issues with his home security system, specifically his Blink cameras. He mentions that out of the four cameras installed around his house, two are no longer working. The four camera locations are the deck, front yard, driveway, and backyard. The deck and front yard cameras, which are relatively new (installed in November 2022), function well and display live feeds, although with some delay. However, the driveway camera, installed in August 2019, fails to load the live view. He plans to detail his troubleshooting efforts and experiences to potentially aid others facing similar problems.
00:03:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses issues with their backyard security cameras, specifically poor live view performance. The problem started about a week ago, and despite following customer support’s suggested troubleshooting steps for four days, the issue remains unresolved. The initial steps involved contacting Blink support via email, receiving feedback that the cameras had difficulty communicating with the server despite the sync module and router being in their usual spots. Blink refreshed the signal to the sync module, instructing the owner to monitor the cameras for one to two hours and reboot the Wi-Fi router if issues persisted. However, none of these solutions fixed the problem, and the speaker is contemplating replacing the cameras or switching systems.
00:06:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses their ongoing tech issue and the steps they have taken to troubleshoot it over approximately 18 hours. They express frustration with the slow response from customer support on what they identify as a security issue. The speaker lists various actions taken to resolve the problem, including:
– Replacing the original sync module with a new one.
– Uninstalling and reinstalling the Blink app three times.
– Resetting both cameras and the Google Nest mesh system (router and point).
– Checking and replacing the camera batteries with the correct lithium types.
– Resetting the mesh point and moving the router.
– Contacting Blink customer support and removing a new Wi-Fi product from Sonos that might have caused interference.
Eventually, the issue is resolved by switching the positions of the cameras, which surprisingly made all four cameras work without a clear reason. The speaker tested the cameras over a 20-hour period, during which they consistently functioned.
00:09:00
In this part of the video, the speaker discusses receiving an email from Blink confirming that the live view of their cameras appears to be working and asks the speaker to confirm functionality. The speaker describes the steps they took to fix the issue: they switched the cameras in the driveway and backyard (the important ones) with those in the front yard and on the deck. This resulted in all four cameras working better than ever. The speaker demonstrates the live view, which now activates quickly and works well. They also mention advising Blink on the fix and making some suggestions.
00:12:00
In this part of the video, the speaker addresses issues with their Blink camera setup, particularly the lack of motion detection and insufficient support from Blink. They express disappointment in the slow response times from Blink support, noting the delays were unacceptable for a security product. However, they also mention that, as of now, the camera system is functioning better than ever, including notifications and screenshots. The speaker indicates they have a Legacy account with Blink, which exempts them from subscription fees while still allowing access to cloud support. Despite the current good performance of their four Blink cameras, they are considering exploring other options.