{"id":4015,"date":"2022-10-14T09:57:13","date_gmt":"2022-10-14T09:57:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smarterve.com\/?p=4015"},"modified":"2023-10-03T15:07:49","modified_gmt":"2023-10-03T15:07:49","slug":"alexa-blink-commands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smarterve.com\/alexa-blink-commands\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Alexa Blink Commands – Control All Devices With Voice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Blink indoor and outdoor cameras are very useful to show you the live streaming of home security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you fix your Blink camera in the front yard<\/a> or backyard<\/a>, bedroom<\/a>, or guestroom<\/a>, you can control the Blink camera movement with Alexa commands<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can control the Blink cameras by installing the Blink Skill in the Alexa app<\/a> and connecting them to your Echo speaker<\/a>, Echo Show<\/a>, or any other Alexa audio or video device.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To put it simply, Alexa Blink commands can be used for both audio and video security monitoring<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This blog post will cover some Alexa Blink commands and also discuss other queries about Alexa and Blink smart cameras.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So if you\u2019ve got a Blink security camera<\/a> this article will help you a lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12 Alexa Blink Commands<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Purpose of Command<\/strong><\/td>Command<\/strong><\/td>Example<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Arm\/Activate Blink<\/td>Alexa, ask Blink for Arm\/Activate (system name)<\/td>Alexa, ask Blink to arm bedroom Echo Show<\/td><\/tr>
Disarm<\/td>Alexa, ask Blink to Disarm (pin code)<\/td>Alexa, Ask Blink to disarm\/deactivate my pin is XXXX.<\/td><\/tr>
Disarm the specific system.<\/td>Alexa, ask Blink to disarm (device name) with the pin code.<\/td>Alexa, ask Blink to disarm my kitchen, Echo Show; my pin code is XXXX.<\/td><\/tr>
Get the current status.<\/td>Alexa, ask Blink about the current status.<\/td>You can use various words like, what\u2019s my status, detailed status, get my status, etc.<\/td><\/tr>
Show live camera on the streaming device.<\/td>Alexa, Show my Blink (camera number\/name).<\/td>Alexa, I was hoping you could show me the front yard Blink Camara or camera number 3.<\/td><\/tr>
Hide any camera on the screen.<\/td>Alexa, hide the Blink (camera name).<\/td>Alexa, hide the bedroom Blink camera.<\/td><\/tr>
Set the arm\/disarm schedule<\/td>Alexa, ask Blink to set the schedule (time).<\/td>Alexa, ask Blink to arm between 8 pm – 4 am.<\/td><\/tr>
Check the Blink’s last motion.<\/a><\/td>Alexa, ask Blink to show me the last motion detection.<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Check the last motion\/alert on a specific camera.<\/td>Alexa, ask Blink to show the last motion\/alert on (camera name).<\/td>Alexa, ask Blink to show the last motion in the backyard.<\/td><\/tr>
Check the total motion clips.<\/td>Alexa, ask Blink about the total motion clips or movements.<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Blink camera Recordings<\/a><\/td>Alexa, ask Blink about the total recordings.<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Increase\/decrease the light and brightness<\/td>Alexa, ask Blink to increase\/decrease the (camera name) light.<\/td>Alexa, ask Blink to increase\/decrease the front yard camera light.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

How To Control Blink with Alexa?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"How<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For Alexa Blink commands, Please ensure your Blink system is set up and connected to the internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once that\u2019s done follow these steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Go to your phone’s Alexa app<\/a> and click on the menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Search for “Blink SmartHome” under “Skills & Games.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Select the skill and then select \u201cEnable Skill.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Now, you need to link your Blink account to the Alexa app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Navigate to the menu and select \u201cSmart Home.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Select \u201cGet Started,\u201d then select \u201cBlink SmartHome,\u201d and enter your Blink credentials. You\u2019ll also need to set the 4-digit pin code to arm or disarm your Blink cameras. It\u2019s because no one else could turn your cameras off.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. After linking your accounts, you’ll see all your Blink cameras listed under \u201cDevices.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    If you still have any confusion or need more guidance, you can read our detailed guide on how to connect blink to Alexa<\/a> (Following an easy step-by-step process).<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Now, you\u2019re ready to start controlling your Blink system with voice commands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Try saying things like, \u201cAlexa, show me the front door camera,\u201d or \u201cAlexa, turn on motion alerts for the living room<\/a> camera.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    You can also connect an Alexa device and Blink camera with the smart plug for better usage<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/h2>\n\n\n
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    How to change Blink’s name on Alexa?<\/h3>\n
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    To change your Blink name on Alexa, you’ll first need to open the Amazon Alexa app on your mobile device.
    Then, navigate to the Menu and select Settings.<\/p>\n

    From there, select your Blink account and then tap Edit Profile.
    Finally, enter your desired name in the Name field and then tap Save.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    How to change Blink pin for Alexa?<\/h3>\n
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    To change the Blink pin for Alexa you need to open the Alexa app.
    From here, go to connected Blink devices and change the 4-digit code.<\/p>\n

    You\u2019ll receive an OTP message in your email that will expire in the next 40 seconds if not used.
    Confirm the OTP and set the new 4-digit pin of your Blink camera for Alexa.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Does Alexa notify for Blink motion alerts?<\/h3>\n
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    Yes, Alexa will notify you of Blink motion alerts.
    If you have an Echo Show, you’ll see a motion alert on the screen.<\/p>\n

    Whether you\u2019re on screen or not, Alexa will notify you through Echo dot or smart speaker notification.
    You can also ask Alexa to show you Blink motion alerts.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

    Conclusion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The cloud-based technology of Alexa has made daily home life much easier than before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Simply connect Alexa with Blink<\/a> and control your complete home security<\/a> with voice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    No matter if you\u2019re lying in the bedroom or in the office, your Echo Show can show live streaming of your home with Alexa Voice commands<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Plus it becomes more useful when you want to activate or deactivate the camera. Moreover, you can adjust the brightness and light simultaneously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    As a result, Alexa notifications improve home security even further<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    So without waiting anymore, connect your Blink devices with Alexa<\/a>, and control your home with Alexa Blink Commands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    You can also control the Fire TV with Alexa commands<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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