Thank you so much, I didn't know how to take off the camera base to be able to put it on the Pan-tilt. The box directions don't even mention it. You are a God-send, thank you so much!!
I second that, I was worried that if I tried to force the camera off the base it would break and I wasn't sure if there were threads or how to get it off. Other videos start with the camera already detached, so this one was perfect. Thanks for a great tutorial!
Very helpful video. Thank you for posting. I was a little lost about the parts and how they connected to each other. The video cleared that up. Again, thanks for posting.
Thanks for the helpful video. I just bought the pan-tilt base and wasn't even sure how to remove the original base from the camera. Blink should include more complete instructions. Thanks for the step by step instructions.
Hey Rick, you're welcome. I agree they should add more instructions because I thought I was going to break it when I had to separate it from the base. Thanks for watching 🙂
Glad it was helpful @carnival-nights! 50% off is a great deal. I forgot to mention that this doesn't have automatically tracking and following, it has to be done manually through the app.
Yea it's a pretty worthwhile upgrade. The only thing it doesn't do is automatically track movement and pan or tilt automatically. You have to manually pan and tilt.
Honestly this is a pretty good tool to use with completely other stuff as well. For example you could use it for a Webcam setup, or just in general for a camera to do some panning. Could also be used with 3d printed brackets to hold something
Yea you're right, there's other uses for this if someone 3D prints an attachment piece. However, the only way to access the pan and tilt controls is through the Blink App when you do a live view of the mini indoor camera. Someone would have to create a third-party app I guess to access those features.
Hey Jonathan, thanks for clearing that up 👍 I thought that since I was actively panning, it would assume that I'm using it and I would want to continue.
Yep, it has a 1/4 inch port on the bottom of the base, so you can buy a wall attachment with a 1/4 inch male end to thread into it Looks like this at the bottom drive.google.com/file/d/1X5qj3bOwV7nSzW0T_wOf_q16YJ6bRmjz/view?usp=drivesdk
Glad it was helpful Blakestar 1. I did forget to mention that does no do live tracking. Once it detects motion, you will have to pull up live view if you want to pan and tilt.
the glitch that is experienced at the extreme end of rotation maybe the fault of a current spike in the DC motor when the drive hits the stop. a stalled DC motor will loose its "Back EMF" on stall and its current will try to do a "divide by zero"... this may cause the logic supply voltage to fail. a software fix would take a few degrees off the range so the hardware never reaches a hard stop. a test maybe to manually rotate to a stop and then try to rotate further by the app... if the glitch reliably occurs under those conditions... you've got your answer.
Hey Jim, thanks for that in-depth explanation. Another viewer mentioned that I experienced that issue because I did not tap on the "Continue" prompt while I was panning the camera. In my eyes, that is a design flaw, because if a user is ACTIVELY panning, why ask if they want to continue... especially on a camera unit that is permanently plugged into the wall and not battery-powered.
Yea I wish this had auto AI for tracking. Hopefully it can be added with a firmware update. I thought all Americans said "soda" and "pop" was just a Canadian thing. Good to know 🙂
You're welcome Richard. I did forget to mention that this does not have automatic tracking once motion is detected. Hopefully a firmware update can fix that, but that is anyone's guess.
Let me know if you have questions about the Blink Pan-Tilt Mount. Thanks for watching! ➡ Please consider subscribing if you like this video 🙂 ➡Also check out this video about getting a Blink Cloud Plan or using local storage: czcams.com/video/akSBK5Girts/video.html As pointed out by a viewer (thanks @Jonathan Cohn), the system exited live view because I did not tap on the "Continue" button while I was panning.
I don't think there was a glitch. When the screen asks "continue?" you need to click it or it will stop. I have a couple of these cams. I'm buying the Pan Tilt Mount!
Hey Marcela, you're right. It was asking if I wanted to continue, but I thought that since I was actively panning, it would assume that I'm using it and I would want to continue.
Your camera is not glitching, the recording only last for a limited time while in live view. So the time you take to pan and tilt, the recording is too long
Hey Reshon, yep, thanks for confirming. I figured it out later, but I just found it strange that if it receives continuous power, it would have a limit. I've used other Pan & Tilt cameras where it asks to continue in manual pan and tilt / live view mode for battery saving purposes.
Unfortunately, it cannot automatically track and follow people. This camera from eufy does an excellent job with automatic tracking though: czcams.com/video/PLUAeljMqoc/video.html
I never used the Blink Mini before this video, I had just bought it for the chime feature in this video, so I'm not sure if it was improved from earlier version, sorry.
I already own three Blink outdoor cameras. They're not bad. This pan and tilt is pretty slick, Installed The new Eccobee Smart Thermostat, I am debating on going Ecobee for interior of home. Suggestions or stick with Blink since they are outside currently?
Hey Shane, do you have a Cloud Plan for Blink? If you already have a Blink Cloud Plan that covers multiple devices, it may be cheaper to stay with Blink. I'm not familiar with the Ecobee hardware, but if it has automatic motion tracking with panning and tilting, then it'll be the better option.
@@shanew7361 In that case, I think you can go with whichever system you prefer in terms of the software. Having the Sync Module 2 lets you add up to 10 Blink devices.
Hey John, you're welcome. I actually had no idea how to do it too, so I just strong armed it. Companies are shipping less and less information or installation guides these days in the packaging.
I’m curious how often you find yourself adjusting the tilt back so that the camera is not capturing so much of the ground surface in front of it? for example, if you set this on your kitchen counter, how much of the countertop would be in the field of view when the camera is in the “home” position? If you adjusted the tilt back, so the camera looks more up, does it retain that tilt setting when you hit that 360 pan option?
Hey Benjamin, if you tilt the camera, it stays at that tilt position while panning. I actually just tilt the camera down by one increment, then I can see the surface it is on (for context), and the rest of the room. I took a video showing the camera moving and what you see in live view: drive.google.com/file/d/1WQPT-XAHg5OKQCwkwD9JdE-Wjz3yUeo6/view?usp=sharing
Although on the app on my phone states that the camera is connected to the network, it's not registering. what did I do wrong????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????😥
Are you connected to a 2.4 Ghz WiFi band? If you are, you might have to contact Blink support to see what else they recommend if it isn't connecting. Sometimes the order that you add devices in the Blink app matters.
Hey Mark, it didn't come with any other mounting hardware because I think they figured that most people will set it flat on a surface. However, there is a 1/4" thread port on the bottom of the pan tilt mount so that you can wall mount it, but you'll have to buy your own wall attachment like this for example: www.amazon.com/Fotoconic-Ceiling-thread-Expansion-Photography/dp/B076VB2YYM/ref=sr_1_8?crid=3HXA4Z5ACBZI1&keywords=1%2F4+wall+mount&qid=1668003910&sprefix=1%2F4+wall+moun%2Caps%2C104&sr=8-8
Unfortunately it does not. However, if you want that type of functionality, I highly recommend this camera instead: czcams.com/video/PLUAeljMqoc/video.html (It's the one I personally use). It's better in every way, better video quality, two cameras, no live view timeout limit, AI tracking, etc.
you cant make it follow motion? Like for motion sensing if someone walked in it doesnt just automatically tilt to follow the person? Thats what i just assumed it did
Nope, it won't follow or track by itself unfortunately, quite disappointing, but I'm actually not too surprised. Blink's cameras have been slipping. I highly recommend this camera instead, which has up to 4K video, 2 camera lens and AI Auto Tracking: czcams.com/video/PLUAeljMqoc/video.html
@@DemCrumblies i already had got this one u made the video on from a promotion from something else the way its called tilt and is on the stand like that you would really think it had auto tracking though lol
Yea it pans and tilts, just not automatically, honestly Blink adds these features like afterthoughts it seems, which is why it is never full featured. I reviewed an indoor camera from eufy which has auto tracking and AI detection and is miles ahead of Blink.
Good question Gail. The pan and tilt is only user controlled unfortunately. Hopefully a newer version or software update later will add that functionality.
You have to press and hold down the direction you want it to pan or tilt. It is manual control and doesn't have any automatic motion tracking. I hope that helps.
Hey Luis, it can be attached to a ceiling because it has a 1/4 inch threaded screw port on the underside to mount it upside down. If you mount it to a side wall, there is no angulation on the base to get it positioned exactly how you want it though.
Hey Majestic Blasian, the subscription plan is optional. Right now I'm using it without the subscription plan because I have their Sync Module 2. The Sync Module 2 offloads some of the work from the camera and allows you to save videos on a USB drive that is attached to the sync module. If you get the subscription, you get cloud storage for video files, and the system is generally faster when pulling up live view and reviewing files for playback. I made a video here about it: czcams.com/video/akSBK5Girts/video.html You can also check out this page to see what's included because there are 2 subscription plans: support.blinkforhome.com/en_US/subscriptions-faq/subscription-faq#plans
@@DemCrumblies Thank you. Is there a way to disable to the motion detection system when we don't need it at the moment? If a user and his or her family is roaming around the house all day everyday, you don't want it to constantly trigger all of that motion. Is there a way where we can enable or disable the motion detection prior to leaving our homes--Do you know?
@@majesticblasian651 Yep, when you open the Blink App there's an option at the bottom of the main screen in the app to have everything "Armed" or "Disarmed", so it's easy to switch when you come and go.
Unfortunately it does not. I have reviewed the eufy S340 Indoor camera, which does that though if you're interested: czcams.com/video/PLUAeljMqoc/video.html
Hey Scott, yes, this can be mounted on a ceiling because it has a 1/4 inch threaded screw port on the underside to mount it upside down. You'll just have to buy third-party hardware to do it. If you need recommendations on third party ceiling mounts with a 1/4 inch screw let me know. Thanks for watching my video 🙂
Hey DankDaddy5150, I had bought my blink mini indoor camera about 1 month ago separately. The 360 mount is a brand new product, so they sell it as a single product, or bundled with the blink mini indoor camera also. I put some links in the video description if you want to check it out.
Hey Steve, does motion detection work if you disconnect the Pan Tilt mount from the Blink indoor mini camera, and just use the blink mini camera by itself? Just want to rule out the Pan Tilt mount as causing the issue. Also make sure that the system is set to Armed in the app. The Pan Tilt mount does not automatically track motion once it detects motion btw.
@@DemCrumblies the camera is connected to the rotating support below and the system is armed, I just can't understand why it doesn't follow the movement
@@stevecaren1957 Hey Steve, the system is working as intended. Unfortunately, it does not automatically track motion and follow movement. It is only meant to allow manual panning and tilting. I will be reviewing a camera unit from another brand in about a week, which does have automatic motion tracking and does it quite well during the day and night.
@@Dire-Wolf-HV You're welcome Heimdall. This is the 1/4" thread port I'm talking about: drive.google.com/file/d/1X5qj3bOwV7nSzW0T_wOf_q16YJ6bRmjz/view?usp=share_link
@@Dire-Wolf-HV Hey Heimdall (cool name btw), do you mean you don't have the pan tilt camera? I've held the pan tilt mount upside down and sideways and it is still able to move. Something like this could mount to your wall or ceiling, then the pan tilt module can be threaded into it: www.amazon.com/Fotoconic-Ceiling-thread-Expansion-Photography/dp/B076VB2YYM/ref=sr_1_4?crid=32IXO03PRBWL7&keywords=1%2F4%22+mount+wall&qid=1667916748&sprefix=1%2F4+mount+wall%2Caps%2C107&sr=8-4 or www.amazon.com/Meking-Overhead-Lighting-Photography-Ceiling/dp/B08BRZZ886/ref=sr_1_17_sspa?crid=32IXO03PRBWL7&keywords=1%2F4%22+mount+wall&qid=1667916788&sprefix=1%2F4+mount+wall%2Caps%2C107&sr=8-17-spons&psc=1 I have no clue why these small pieces of metal are this expensive btw.
Lol I like that nickname Terry. If you're getting lots of latency, did you rule out making sure your internet connect is fast enough and the distance between the modem or router and the blink cameras is minimal?
Hey Julie, it isn't wall mountable as it comes. Underneath the Pan Tilt Mount is a 1/4" thread hole though, so that you can affix something to your wall that has a 1/4" screw then you can attach the Pan Tilt Mount to it. If you don't want to do that, then you'd have to install some kind of floating bookshelf, then rest this on top of that.
Hey Braden, you may have to press the reset button for a while until the lights reset then try again. Also remember that you have to connect to a WiFi network that is 2.4 Ghz, not 5.0 Ghz. If your WiFi network only has one name, you will have to go into your modem or router settings to split the WiFi network into two separate bands for 2.4 and 5.0.
Can I see a live video feed from working 20 miles away without a monthly subscription ? * My teen granddaughter wants to monitor her bedroom where her new kitten is at while she’s at school, and on lunch break
Hey there, yes, even without the monthly subscription, your granddaughter will be able to monitor her new kitten while using her phone's mobile data connection : ) Btw, if you haven't purchased any Blink products yet, I highly recommend the eufy Indoor Cam S350, which has way better video resolution and automatic panning and tracking, unlike the Blink Pan & Tilt unit, which does not have automatic tracking. You can check out my review of the eufy Indoor Cam S350 here: czcams.com/video/PLUAeljMqoc/video.html
Lol for some reason getting that micro USB into the back of that thing was hard to line up. But yea, I don't know why more companies don't just switch to USB C.
Hey Adrian, (nice name btw), yea, it doesn't track or follow, unfortunately. I did review this camera system that does track pretty well, even at night, unless you are moving really fast: czcams.com/video/bHdhE8lahRg/video.html
Thank you so much, I didn't know how to take off the camera base to be able to put it on the Pan-tilt. The box directions don't even mention it. You are a God-send, thank you so much!!
Glad the video helped, thanks for watching 🙂
Thanks just what I needed other videos didn’t included how to take mini camera out of included base which is what I needed. Thank you.
I'm glad the video was helpful Levy! Yea, it almost feels like it will break taking it out of the base. Thanks for watching 🙂
I second that, I was worried that if I tried to force the camera off the base it would break and I wasn't sure if there were threads or how to get it off. Other videos start with the camera already detached, so this one was perfect. Thanks for a great tutorial!
Glad the video helped Ben! Thanks for watching 🙂
Very helpful video. Thank you for posting. I was a little lost about the parts and how they connected to each other. The video cleared that up. Again, thanks for posting.
Hi @thinkertoo2995, glad the video was helpful. Thank you for watching and enjoy🙂
Thanks for the helpful video. I just bought the pan-tilt base and wasn't even sure how to remove the original base from the camera. Blink should include more complete instructions. Thanks for the step by step instructions.
Hey Rick, you're welcome. I agree they should add more instructions because I thought I was going to break it when I had to separate it from the base. Thanks for watching 🙂
I just purchased and used your video to help set it up. Wonderful play by play instructions. Thank you!
That's wonderful to hear M. Odenbaugh! Glad the video was helpful. Thanks for watching 🙂
would be great for them to do this for outdoor cam
Yea it would, especially if they can add in automatic motion tracking too. They may have to do a newer generation to do that though.
I agree, Bezos being greedy 💪🇺🇸🍕
thank you sir 🙏
Thanks for watching : )
Nice video, i’m tempted to get this pan and tilt it looks good.
Yep, it's a really quick setup. Only thing it lacks is automatic motion tracking.
Thank you for this! Confirmed I definitely do want this camera. 50% off right now too. 🙌
Glad it was helpful @carnival-nights! 50% off is a great deal. I forgot to mention that this doesn't have automatically tracking and following, it has to be done manually through the app.
@DemCrumblies Thanks! I have the indoor cam and mini already so I will set it up in the app. 😊
@@carnival-nights Awesome, enjoy!
thanks👍🏼
Thank you for watching 🙂
i am buying itNOW!
Yea it's a pretty worthwhile upgrade. The only thing it doesn't do is automatically track movement and pan or tilt automatically. You have to manually pan and tilt.
Great video 🎉
Thanks Wayne 🙂
Honestly this is a pretty good tool to use with completely other stuff as well.
For example you could use it for a Webcam setup, or just in general for a camera to do some panning.
Could also be used with 3d printed brackets to hold something
Yea you're right, there's other uses for this if someone 3D prints an attachment piece. However, the only way to access the pan and tilt controls is through the Blink App when you do a live view of the mini indoor camera. Someone would have to create a third-party app I guess to access those features.
thx! thx! thx!
Glad the video was helpful Fini. Thanks for watching 🙂
I have blink cameras on my place and I have blink mini in my house and they works very good mine works great because I have a subscription plus plan
Yea if you have the Cloud Subscription Plan, all the features are unlocked.
The reason it kicked you out was because you didn’t press continue during the live view session. Nothing to do with the panning.
Hey Jonathan, thanks for clearing that up 👍 I thought that since I was actively panning, it would assume that I'm using it and I would want to continue.
@@DemCrumblies
Can the pan & tilt base be connected to a wall mount?
Thanks.
Yep, it has a 1/4 inch port on the bottom of the base, so you can buy a wall attachment with a 1/4 inch male end to thread into it
Looks like this at the bottom drive.google.com/file/d/1X5qj3bOwV7nSzW0T_wOf_q16YJ6bRmjz/view?usp=drivesdk
@@DemCrumblies
Thank you👍🏻
You're welcome, good luck.
I just got one of these yesterday, awesome little device and your video was very helpful indeed.
Yea it really does enhance the Blink mini indoor camera nicely.
Thank you for this video, very informative.
Glad it was helpful Blakestar 1. I did forget to mention that does no do live tracking. Once it detects motion, you will have to pull up live view if you want to pan and tilt.
Now if they can update the cameras to work 100% of the time picking up motion that would be great.
Agreed. Automatic motion tracking should have been included on this from the start.
the glitch that is experienced at the extreme end of rotation maybe the fault of a current spike in the DC motor when the drive hits the stop. a stalled DC motor will loose its "Back EMF" on stall and its current will try to do a "divide by zero"... this may cause the logic supply voltage to fail. a software fix would take a few degrees off the range so the hardware never reaches a hard stop. a test maybe to manually rotate to a stop and then try to rotate further by the app... if the glitch reliably occurs under those conditions... you've got your answer.
Hey Jim, thanks for that in-depth explanation. Another viewer mentioned that I experienced that issue because I did not tap on the "Continue" prompt while I was panning the camera. In my eyes, that is a design flaw, because if a user is ACTIVELY panning, why ask if they want to continue... especially on a camera unit that is permanently plugged into the wall and not battery-powered.
Thanks for the video! Wyze Pan Cam was great for auto AI. Sidenote: it's rare that someone says "can of pop" lol thought it was a Chicago thing only
Yea I wish this had auto AI for tracking. Hopefully it can be added with a firmware update. I thought all Americans said "soda" and "pop" was just a Canadian thing. Good to know 🙂
I love that it's a mount so u don't need to buy a new camera
Yep, great way to keep using the Blink mini without creating more waste.
Great video - thanks for the simple explanations
You're welcome Richard. I did forget to mention that this does not have automatic tracking once motion is detected. Hopefully a firmware update can fix that, but that is anyone's guess.
Does the mini pan tilt can be use as the doorbell chime?
Yep, it can: czcams.com/video/QQFAk4GwTLk/video.html
Will you review the wired blink outdoor camera when it comes out?
Absolutely. I didn't know they were coming out with a wired version, but whenever it is available, I definitely will.
I have a blink tilt pan like that my dad got
Let me know if you have questions about the Blink Pan-Tilt Mount. Thanks for watching! ➡ Please consider subscribing if you like this video 🙂
➡Also check out this video about getting a Blink Cloud Plan or using local storage: czcams.com/video/akSBK5Girts/video.html
As pointed out by a viewer (thanks @Jonathan Cohn), the system exited live view because I did not tap on the "Continue" button while I was panning.
Hello, is there a way to turn off the blue light on the front when you go live or record?
Try doing this: Device Settings > General Settings > Status LED > Always Off.
I don't think there was a glitch. When the screen asks "continue?" you need to click it or it will stop. I have a couple of these cams. I'm buying the Pan Tilt Mount!
Hey Marcela, you're right. It was asking if I wanted to continue, but I thought that since I was actively panning, it would assume that I'm using it and I would want to continue.
Does the motion detection work if it is filming through a window ?
It should still work, BUT it may be a bit hit or miss because usually there are reflections on the window pane. At night, it will not work at all.
What kind of screw do I need to install on the wall to put it steady? Ty
Hey there, you need a 1/4 inch screw
Your camera is not glitching, the recording only last for a limited time while in live view. So the time you take to pan and tilt, the recording is too long
Hey Reshon, yep, thanks for confirming. I figured it out later, but I just found it strange that if it receives continuous power, it would have a limit. I've used other Pan & Tilt cameras where it asks to continue in manual pan and tilt / live view mode for battery saving purposes.
Does it follow someone that walks through the house or you have to press the 180 degrees to look around?
Unfortunately, it cannot automatically track and follow people. This camera from eufy does an excellent job with automatic tracking though: czcams.com/video/PLUAeljMqoc/video.html
Has the motion detector been updated at all? Is it any better?
I never used the Blink Mini before this video, I had just bought it for the chime feature in this video, so I'm not sure if it was improved from earlier version, sorry.
I already own three Blink outdoor cameras. They're not bad. This pan and tilt is pretty slick, Installed The new Eccobee Smart Thermostat, I am debating on going Ecobee for interior of home. Suggestions or stick with Blink since they are outside currently?
Hey Shane, do you have a Cloud Plan for Blink? If you already have a Blink Cloud Plan that covers multiple devices, it may be cheaper to stay with Blink. I'm not familiar with the Ecobee hardware, but if it has automatic motion tracking with panning and tilting, then it'll be the better option.
@@DemCrumblies I have the SynModule with 256gb
@@shanew7361 In that case, I think you can go with whichever system you prefer in terms of the software. Having the Sync Module 2 lets you add up to 10 Blink devices.
@@DemCrumblies 🫡
Thank you! Blink gave no information on how to remove the mount that comes with the Mini, nor how to attack it to the mount base.
Hey John, you're welcome. I actually had no idea how to do it too, so I just strong armed it. Companies are shipping less and less information or installation guides these days in the packaging.
I’m curious how often you find yourself adjusting the tilt back so that the camera is not capturing so much of the ground surface in front of it? for example, if you set this on your kitchen counter, how much of the countertop would be in the field of view when the camera is in the “home” position? If you adjusted the tilt back, so the camera looks more up, does it retain that tilt setting when you hit that 360 pan option?
Hey Benjamin, if you tilt the camera, it stays at that tilt position while panning. I actually just tilt the camera down by one increment, then I can see the surface it is on (for context), and the rest of the room. I took a video showing the camera moving and what you see in live view: drive.google.com/file/d/1WQPT-XAHg5OKQCwkwD9JdE-Wjz3yUeo6/view?usp=sharing
Just bought one but the video is blurry. All the other cameras work fine so assuming this is just a bad one and needs to be replaced.
Yea the video should be pretty clear out of the box. Maybe press the reset button under the Blink Mini to see if that helps before you send it back.
Although on the app on my phone states that the camera is connected to the network, it's not registering. what did I do wrong????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????😥
Are you connected to a 2.4 Ghz WiFi band? If you are, you might have to contact Blink support to see what else they recommend if it isn't connecting. Sometimes the order that you add devices in the Blink app matters.
Looks like a pretty cool addition to the Blink Security system. Does it come with any mounting hardware? All the Blink cameras did.
Hey Mark, it didn't come with any other mounting hardware because I think they figured that most people will set it flat on a surface. However, there is a 1/4" thread port on the bottom of the pan tilt mount so that you can wall mount it, but you'll have to buy your own wall attachment like this for example: www.amazon.com/Fotoconic-Ceiling-thread-Expansion-Photography/dp/B076VB2YYM/ref=sr_1_8?crid=3HXA4Z5ACBZI1&keywords=1%2F4+wall+mount&qid=1668003910&sprefix=1%2F4+wall+moun%2Caps%2C104&sr=8-8
Does it follow the motion when it detects motion ?
Unfortunately it does not. However, if you want that type of functionality, I highly recommend this camera instead: czcams.com/video/PLUAeljMqoc/video.html (It's the one I personally use). It's better in every way, better video quality, two cameras, no live view timeout limit, AI tracking, etc.
you cant make it follow motion? Like for motion sensing if someone walked in it doesnt just automatically tilt to follow the person? Thats what i just assumed it did
Nope, it won't follow or track by itself unfortunately, quite disappointing, but I'm actually not too surprised. Blink's cameras have been slipping. I highly recommend this camera instead, which has up to 4K video, 2 camera lens and AI Auto Tracking: czcams.com/video/PLUAeljMqoc/video.html
@@DemCrumblies i already had got this one u made the video on from a promotion from something else the way its called tilt and is on the stand like that you would really think it had auto tracking though lol
Yea it pans and tilts, just not automatically, honestly Blink adds these features like afterthoughts it seems, which is why it is never full featured. I reviewed an indoor camera from eufy which has auto tracking and AI detection and is miles ahead of Blink.
So does it continuously pan & tilt anytime you have the Blink mini armed? Or is that function activated only when motion is detected?
Good question Gail. The pan and tilt is only user controlled unfortunately. Hopefully a newer version or software update later will add that functionality.
Hi!
the movement of "PAN" can be permanent, can it move constantly? Or do I have to press the button and it does a single 360 tour? . Thanks!
You have to press and hold down the direction you want it to pan or tilt. It is manual control and doesn't have any automatic motion tracking. I hope that helps.
@@DemCrumblies Thanks for answer the question! 👍👍👍
@Andreu sabater bestard My pleasure, take care 🙂
can I attach this to the wall ?
Hey Luis, it can be attached to a ceiling because it has a 1/4 inch threaded screw port on the underside to mount it upside down. If you mount it to a side wall, there is no angulation on the base to get it positioned exactly how you want it though.
How do I flip the camera?
You should be able to flip the camera view in the Blink app. Is that what you are asking?
Does the Blink app require a subscription of some sort? If so, what's included?
Hey Majestic Blasian, the subscription plan is optional. Right now I'm using it without the subscription plan because I have their Sync Module 2. The Sync Module 2 offloads some of the work from the camera and allows you to save videos on a USB drive that is attached to the sync module. If you get the subscription, you get cloud storage for video files, and the system is generally faster when pulling up live view and reviewing files for playback. I made a video here about it: czcams.com/video/akSBK5Girts/video.html
You can also check out this page to see what's included because there are 2 subscription plans: support.blinkforhome.com/en_US/subscriptions-faq/subscription-faq#plans
@@DemCrumblies Thank you. Is there a way to disable to the motion detection system when we don't need it at the moment? If a user and his or her family is roaming around the house all day everyday, you don't want it to constantly trigger all of that motion. Is there a way where we can enable or disable the motion detection prior to leaving our homes--Do you know?
@@majesticblasian651 Yep, when you open the Blink App there's an option at the bottom of the main screen in the app to have everything "Armed" or "Disarmed", so it's easy to switch when you come and go.
Do it have a track mode
Unfortunately it does not. I have reviewed the eufy S340 Indoor camera, which does that though if you're interested: czcams.com/video/PLUAeljMqoc/video.html
Are these able to be ceiling mounted?
Hey Scott, yes, this can be mounted on a ceiling because it has a 1/4 inch threaded screw port on the underside to mount it upside down. You'll just have to buy third-party hardware to do it. If you need recommendations on third party ceiling mounts with a 1/4 inch screw let me know. Thanks for watching my video 🙂
Did the camera come with the 360 mount?
Hey DankDaddy5150, I had bought my blink mini indoor camera about 1 month ago separately. The 360 mount is a brand new product, so they sell it as a single product, or bundled with the blink mini indoor camera also. I put some links in the video description if you want to check it out.
I can't get motion detection to work, can you give me some pointers on this?
Hey Steve, does motion detection work if you disconnect the Pan Tilt mount from the Blink indoor mini camera, and just use the blink mini camera by itself? Just want to rule out the Pan Tilt mount as causing the issue. Also make sure that the system is set to Armed in the app.
The Pan Tilt mount does not automatically track motion once it detects motion btw.
@@DemCrumblies the camera is connected to the rotating support below and the system is armed, I just can't understand why it doesn't follow the movement
@@stevecaren1957 Hey Steve, the system is working as intended. Unfortunately, it does not automatically track motion and follow movement. It is only meant to allow manual panning and tilting. I will be reviewing a camera unit from another brand in about a week, which does have automatic motion tracking and does it quite well during the day and night.
Can this be mounted upside down?
Yep it can. There is a 1/4" thread on the underside. Photo showing it here: drive.google.com/file/d/1X5qj3bOwV7nSzW0T_wOf_q16YJ6bRmjz/view?usp=sharing
So in settings there is an option to “flip camera when mounted upside down”. How do you mount it upside down.
There is a 1/4 inch thread port under the base, so you can use any attachment that has a 1/4 inch male end to thread it in.
@@DemCrumblies thanks you
@@Dire-Wolf-HV You're welcome Heimdall. This is the 1/4" thread port I'm talking about: drive.google.com/file/d/1X5qj3bOwV7nSzW0T_wOf_q16YJ6bRmjz/view?usp=share_link
@@DemCrumblies yeah I found them on Amazon but I have the pan tilt camera so it won’t work. The camera would just be stationary.
@@Dire-Wolf-HV Hey Heimdall (cool name btw), do you mean you don't have the pan tilt camera? I've held the pan tilt mount upside down and sideways and it is still able to move. Something like this could mount to your wall or ceiling, then the pan tilt module can be threaded into it: www.amazon.com/Fotoconic-Ceiling-thread-Expansion-Photography/dp/B076VB2YYM/ref=sr_1_4?crid=32IXO03PRBWL7&keywords=1%2F4%22+mount+wall&qid=1667916748&sprefix=1%2F4+mount+wall%2Caps%2C107&sr=8-4 or www.amazon.com/Meking-Overhead-Lighting-Photography-Ceiling/dp/B08BRZZ886/ref=sr_1_17_sspa?crid=32IXO03PRBWL7&keywords=1%2F4%22+mount+wall&qid=1667916788&sprefix=1%2F4+mount+wall%2Caps%2C107&sr=8-17-spons&psc=1
I have no clue why these small pieces of metal are this expensive btw.
Do not depend on Stinks for security cams.
Lol I like that nickname Terry. If you're getting lots of latency, did you rule out making sure your internet connect is fast enough and the distance between the modem or router and the blink cameras is minimal?
Is it wall mountable?
Hey Julie, it isn't wall mountable as it comes. Underneath the Pan Tilt Mount is a 1/4" thread hole though, so that you can affix something to your wall that has a 1/4" screw then you can attach the Pan Tilt Mount to it. If you don't want to do that, then you'd have to install some kind of floating bookshelf, then rest this on top of that.
Mine won’t even turn on a green light what am I doing wrong
Hey Braden, you may have to press the reset button for a while until the lights reset then try again. Also remember that you have to connect to a WiFi network that is 2.4 Ghz, not 5.0 Ghz. If your WiFi network only has one name, you will have to go into your modem or router settings to split the WiFi network into two separate bands for 2.4 and 5.0.
Can I see a live video feed from working 20 miles away without a monthly subscription ? * My teen granddaughter wants to monitor her bedroom where her new kitten is at while she’s at school, and on lunch break
Hey there, yes, even without the monthly subscription, your granddaughter will be able to monitor her new kitten while using her phone's mobile data connection : ) Btw, if you haven't purchased any Blink products yet, I highly recommend the eufy Indoor Cam S350, which has way better video resolution and automatic panning and tracking, unlike the Blink Pan & Tilt unit, which does not have automatic tracking. You can check out my review of the eufy Indoor Cam S350 here: czcams.com/video/PLUAeljMqoc/video.html
@@DemCrumblies ~ Thank you for your quick reply. I’ll follow your advice!!
@@GEAE_Denny_L You're welcome! I'm excited for her, I remember getting my first kitten, which this tech existed at that time. Good luck!
@@DemCrumblies ~ Getting a 8 week old male Male Coon from the breeder tonight. Big bucks at $2,500. !!
Thanks again ! Glendale, Ohio
Massive latency somethings never change with Stinks cameras.
Great video but those hands look a little weak, a USB-C so it would be easier🤔😂. You Could have broken a nail!
Lol for some reason getting that micro USB into the back of that thing was hard to line up. But yea, I don't know why more companies don't just switch to USB C.
I bought this camera thinking it will follow whoever or whatever enters the room. It wont follow anything
Hey Adrian, (nice name btw), yea, it doesn't track or follow, unfortunately. I did review this camera system that does track pretty well, even at night, unless you are moving really fast: czcams.com/video/bHdhE8lahRg/video.html
Blink be like: why give an user easy way to remove the camera!! Seriously!!!!!?!??
Yea, Blink is not very user friendly.
Makes clicking noise
Hmm, maybe the motor is messed up or needs to be recalibrated?