Today, people are much more serious about the safety of their lives. And so now many people are buying security devices for home security. Blink cameras are the best choice for home security.
However, there may be times when blink security cameras require you to turn them off temporarily or for maintenance. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps how to turn off Blink camera easily and safely.
Turning off Blink Camera without the app is a simple step.
In this part, we will learn how to turn off the Blink smart security cameras manually, step by step.
Step 1: Blink camera system – First, you locate your blink sync module. This is the primary connection point for the camera.
Step 2: Disconnect – Now disconnect the sync module from the power source. Typically, 4th Gen Blink security cameras work wirelessly and are connected to this module.
Step 3: Remove the battery – All smart security cameras now have rechargeable batteries. To turn off the camera completely, remove the battery. If you disconnect the sync module, it is best not to open the battery.
Step 4: Disconnect sync module – If you don’t want to reconnect the camera to the internet. Then, you disconnect the sync module from your internet.

How to turn off blink camera on app
Step 1: Access the Blink app
To turn off Blink Camera from the app, you need to install the Blink app on your device. You must install the Blink app on your mobile or tab from the Google Play Store.
Step 2: Turn off the camera
Now open the app on your device. You will now see a list of your blink cameras. Lightly touch the camera you want to turn off. The camera settings option will appear; turn off the camera from here.
Step 3: Confirm
Make sure your selected camera is turned off. To be sure, refresh the app and open it again. You should see the camera showing black footage.
How to Turn Off Red Light on Blink Camera
You can easily disable the red recording light on Blink Camera by following the steps below.
- Open the Blink app on your mobile or tab. If you don’t have the app, install it from the Play Store.
- Select the camera you want to control.
- Then you go to the “Camera Settings” menu.
- This time, you toggle the “LED Illuminator” option.
Turn Off the Blink Camera Temporarily
You can temporarily turn off the blinking camera by following the steps below.
- Open the Blink app setup on your device.
- Here, select the camera you want to turn off from the app.
- Tap on “Mode”.
- Now select “Disarm”.
This is basically how you can temporarily turn off your Blink security device. Use the Blink app to turn on the camera according to your schedule.
How to Turn Off Blue Light on Blink Camera
Blink Camera’s blue indicator light may be annoying to you. You can easily turn off the blue indicator light by following the steps below.
- Open the Blink app.
- Select the connected security camera.
- Then you go to the “Camera Settings”.
- Now toggle the “Status LED” option.
Follow these steps to turn off the blue light on your Blink indoor camera.
How to Disable Blink Smart Camera
Follow the steps below to disable Blink Cameras permanently.
- Open the Blink app
- Select Camera.
- Tap on “Camera Settings”.
- Now scroll down and tap on “Delete Camera.”
Eventually, your camera will be disabled. To enable it again, reset it.
Conclusion
We have discussed how to turn off your blink camera with and without apps. I also covered how to temporarily or permanently disable the camera’s red recording light and blue indicator light. If you have read my article, you can now control your blink cameras discreetly and according to your choice.