Today’s secure home is almost sure to have a security camera on the premises. Keeping you and your family safe, recording package deliveries, and screening visitors are some of the many convenient ways devices like the Blink Outdoor Camera assists in your daily life. However, there are times when you may not want its bright blue LED light to alert everyone to the presence of your device.

Is your Blink Outdoor Camera in a place where you would prefer it remains unseen? Perhaps you do not want to alert passersby that they are being recorded if they step onto your property. Whatever the reason, switching off the LED light can be a convenient way to manage your camera’s profile. Keep reading to learn how to disable the blue light on your device.

Depending on which version of the Blink Outdoor Camera you have, there are two ways to disable the blue LED recording light. Below, we will look at the procedures for both options.

The easiest way to turn off the blue LED light on your Blink Outdoor Camera is through the Blink app:

  • Open the Blink app on your phone.Navigate to Camera Settings.Locate Status LED.Where you see Recording and Off, choose Off for the Status LED setting.Close the app and check that the LED light is no longer showing.

For a detailed visual that will show you how to access the settings in the app, click here.

For these two versions, the following is the procedure for turning off the blue light:

  • You will need first to remove the battery cover. If you need to see how this is done, click here for a step-by-step guide.After locating the serial number, to the right, you will see a switch that says, “REC LED.” You will also see ON and OFF. The factory setting for this device is set to on.  Using a small hand tool such as a pair of tweezers, move the switch’s position from ON to OFF.Replace the cover and ensure that the light is no longer on.

While the Blink Mini is not suitable for outdoor use, many users choose to place this device in an area that can monitor the outdoors. If you pick this method, ensure that you place the camera in an area that is not exposed to the elements, as this will void your warranty.

If you utilize the Blink Mini in this capacity, you can turn off the Blue Light with the following steps:

  • When the Blink Mini is not recording and ready to use, it will display a green light. When recording, you will see the Blue LED. This is the default setting.Open the Blink app on your phone.Navigate to Camera Settings.Locate Status LED.Choose Off to change the status of the light, which will no longer display the blue LED while recording.

If you have followed all the steps for turning off the blue light on your Blink Outdoor Camera and you are still experiencing an issue, you will need to contact Customer Support for assistance.

  • Visit the following support page for Blink troubleshooting. You will need to fill out the contact form, along with a complete description of the problem you are having with turning off the blue light on your device. Then, a member of the Blink support team will reach out to you as soon as possible.You can also visit the Blink Community, where you might be able to find an answer to your issue. Click here to visit the main page for the Blink Community. Choose Troubleshooting & Support to be taken to the page where you can look for your issue.If the support page and troubleshooting links do not resolve your problem, you can visit this page to reach Blink Technical Support. Be sure to have your Blink username ready so they can assist you quickly.

In Summary

The Blink Outdoor Camera offers a high-quality solution to your home security needs, but sometimes its blue LED light may make things more conspicuous than you’d like. Fortunately, it’s easy to disable the light through the device itself or in the Blink app. That way, you can ensure extra privacy for your recording so only you know your camera is watching.