You may find yourself in a situation where unregistering your Blink camera becomes necessary. Selling or gifting the device to another user, transferring ownership, and privacy concerns are examples of scenarios where unregistration is advised.
Additionally, if you're experiencing technical issues that cannot be resolved through regular troubleshooting, resetting the camera to factory settings by unregistering can often help.
Preparatory Steps Before Unregistration
Before proceeding to unregister your Blink camera, it's essential to identify the specifics of your device and ensure your data is secure.
Identifying Camera Models and Requirements
Your Blink camera model has specific procedures for unregistration. To accurately follow these, you must:
- Locate the Model Number: This can typically be found on the camera or in the device's original packaging.
- Consult the User Manual: Each model may have distinct instructions.
If you no longer have the manual, Blink's support website lists the manuals for current models.
Securing Data Before Unregistering
To protect your personal information and video recordings, take the following steps:
- Backup Your Videos: Download any important recordings from the Blink app, as unregistration will erase them.
- Reset the Camera: Perform a factory reset to remove personal settings (process varies by model; refer to the user manual).
Manual Unregistration Process
If you find yourself needing to unregister your Blink camera without access to the associated account, there are specific steps you should follow to ensure the device is properly removed from service.
Begin by disconnecting the camera from its power source; if it’s a battery-operated model, remove the batteries.
Steps to Manually Unregister the Camera:
- Power Down: Disconnect your Blink camera from the power supply and remove batteries if applicable.
- Reset the Camera: Locate the reset button, often found as a small hole or button on the back or bottom of the camera.
Use a thin object, like a paperclip, to press and hold the reset button. You should maintain pressure for about 10-15 seconds. - Wait for Confirmation: After the specified time, release the reset button.
Look for any lights or sounds the camera may produce to indicate that it has been reset.
This process effectively clears your camera's memory of any prior configurations, including previous account information. - Confirmation Check: Power on the camera again and check if it enters setup mode.
This typically shows that the reset was successful and the camera is no longer linked to the previous account.
If the camera does not enter setup mode or still appears to be linked to an account after completing these steps, contact Blink customer support for further assistance.