Should you be seeking for a reasonably priced security camera with an abundance of functionalities, the Blink Mini 2 ought to fulfill all your requirements. The little gadget may function as a smart doorbell chime in addition to being an inside or outdoor camera. The capability has certain restrictions, but if you’re using a Blink Video Doorbell, connecting the two devices ought to be simple.
Do you need assistance with the procedure? Here’s how to turn your Blink Mini 2 into a doorbell for your Blink Video Doorbell so you can get notifications when someone knocks on your front door.
How to operate a chime with the Blink Mini 2
Following the Blink Mini 2 and Blink Video Doorbell’s pairing, the camera will emit a chime sound via its speaker. All households may benefit greatly from this, but it’s also a terrific way to save money since it eliminates the need to purchase a separate doorbell chime. After installing both items, follow these steps to make your Blink Mini 2 function as a chime.
Step 1: Make sure the Blink Mini 2 and Blink Video Doorbell are on the same system and are linked to the same account, regardless of whether you’re using a Sync Module 2.
Step 2: Click the More button located on the thumbnail of the Blink Video Doorbell.
Step 3: Choose Device Settings, followed by Chime and Doorbell Settings.
Step 4: Proceed to choose the Use Blink Mini Camera as Chime option.
Step 5: This will provide a list of every Blink Mini device connected to your Blink Video Doorbell’s system. Choose which Blink Mini 2 to use as the chime. Take note that you may choose more than one camera.
Step 6: Click “Save.”
Step 7: You’re done! Now, when the Blink Video Doorbell rings, your Blink Mini 2 will chime.
How to alter the chime settings on the Blink Mini 2
After setting up your Blink Mini 2 to function as a chime, you’ll have access to a few more options that you may adjust.
Step 1: On the Blink Video Doorbell thumbnail, tap the More button.
Step 2: Choose Audio Settings under Device Settings.
Step 3: A menu with settings for Speaker Volume and Mini as a Chime Volume will then appear. While the latter modifies the level of the chime that sounds when your doorbell rings, the former allows you to alter the speaker volume of your camera.
Troubleshooting the Blink Mini 2 Chime
Although connecting the Blink Mini 2 and Blink Video Doorbell is often easy, there are a few things to watch out for. To start with, confirm that the two are operating on the same system. You’ll be prompted to either establish a new system or add your devices to an already-existing system when you first add them to the app. You may easily remove the device and start the installation procedure again, selecting to install it on an already-existing system, if you unintentionally placed the devices on separate systems.
Additionally, you should check the level of your chime since if you bring it down too low, you may not be able to hear the doorbell when it rings. Other than those two glitches, you should have no trouble using this special function. If so, you may want to get in touch with Blink for more thorough troubleshooting.
