How to Share Blink Camera Access: The Only Method + Tips

To share Blink camera access, you must share your primary Blink account's email and password with the other person, then verify their phone using an SMS code sent to the account owner. Because Blink does not support separate guest profiles or permission levels, sharing access requires sharing full account credentials and control.

Quick summary

• Blink has no separate guest profiles or permission levels, so sharing camera access means sharing the primary account's email and password.

• A new device must be verified with an SMS code sent to the account owner's phone before it can sign in and access the system.

• Anyone signed into the account gets full control, including live view, settings changes, schedules, and clip deletion, not just viewing access.

• Up to 100 devices can stay signed into one account at a time, and access can be checked or revoked anytime under Manage Mobile Devices.

• Because access isn't limited by role, sharing should be reserved for trusted family members, tenants, or property managers, with old devices removed when no longer needed.

Blink Account vs. Blink System

Your Blink account is the login used to manage your Blink devices and systems. One account can manage multiple Blink systems, which makes it possible to organize all the devices and cameras for different locations or purposes.

Blink currently does not offer a separate guest invitation or multi-user account for a single system. To grant access, the other person signs in using the existing Blink account credentials.

1. Install the Blink app on the other mobile device.

2. Open the app and enter the existing Blink account email and password.
   

3. The account verification screen will appear when signing in from a new device.

4. Blink sends a verification PIN or code by SMS to the mobile phone associated with the account owner.
   

5. Enter the verification code on the new device.

6. Select Trust This Device if available and appropriate for future logins.
   

Blink's support instructions confirm that signing in from a different device requires the account email and password followed by verification, while a trusted device can avoid repeated PIN entry during future logins. Once verification is complete, the secondary user can access the Blink account and its associated systems and cameras.

Important: This is full account access. Anyone signed in can view and manage Blink devices and account features, so share access only with people you trust.

Manage Verified Mobile Devices

The primary account owner can review devices that have recently accessed the Blink account.

In the Blink app:

1. Tap Settings.

2. Select Account and Privacy.

3. Tap Manage Mobile Devices.

4. Complete the verification step if prompted.

5. Review the devices shown on the list.
   

Blink says this screen displays devices that accessed the account during the last 30 days, with the current device shown at the top. Check this list regularly and remove mobile devices that are no longer needed.

How to Revoke Blink Camera Access

You can remove Blink camera access from a mobile device at any time. Go to Settings > Account and Privacy > Manage Mobile Devices, find the device you want to remove, and tap the trash bin or removal option next to its device name. Confirm the action when prompted.

Removing the device immediately logs it out of the Blink account. A removed mobile device can sign in again later if the person has the correct account credentials and completes the multi-factor authentication process. If you no longer want someone to have access, changing the account password may also be appropriate.

How Many Devices and Blink Cameras Can You Have?

The Blink app can be added to up to 100 devices. Blink's support documentation specifies a maximum of 100 devices for an account.

The camera limit works differently. A Blink system using a Sync Module can contain up to 10 cameras. If you need additional cameras, you can create another system with another Sync Module under the same Blink account.

A single camera should therefore be thought of as belonging to its configured Blink system rather than being shared between multiple independent systems.

What Can Secondary Devices Access?

Sharing a Blink account gives the secondary user broad control rather than simple viewing access. They can view live camera feeds and manage devices associated with the account.

System-wide actions can affect everyone using the account. Depending on the account and device configuration, this can include:

• Arming or disarming the system

• Changing camera settings

• Creating schedules

• Saving Live View

• Deleting clips

Blink notes that changes made by one user can affect the entire system for other users. Users can also view feeds simultaneously using Multi-Client Live View, making shared monitoring practical when multiple family members need to watch the property.

Notification preferences can be customized separately on individual mobile devices. For example, one family member can receive all motion notifications while another receives only selected alerts. Be careful when managing recorded footage: deleted cloud clips cannot be restored.

Multiple Devices, One Blink Account

Several verified devices can remain signed in to the same Blink account at the same time. Adding a new phone, tablet, or other supported device does not automatically log out previously trusted devices.

However, one Blink app instance can have only a single account signed in at a time. If you want to switch from your personal Blink account to a family member's shared account on the same mobile phone, you must log out of the first account before signing into the other one.

This is important for households where someone has a personal Blink system but also needs access to another family's or property's system.

Blink Does Not Offer Tiered or Invite-Based Sharing

Blink does not provide separate user accounts, guest profiles, or permission levels for a single system. There is no built-in way to give someone live-view-only access while preventing them from changing camera settings.

In other words, sharing Blink camera access means sharing the account's capabilities. Anyone who signs in can potentially view and manage the Blink devices associated with that account. For this reason, the shared-login method is better suited to trusted family members or people responsible for managing the property than casual guests.

Secondhand or Gifted Blink Cameras

If you receive a secondhand or gifted Blink camera, make sure the previous owner properly releases it from their account before trying to set it up under your own Blink account.

A camera that remains associated with another account may not be available for normal setup by its new owner. For that specific situation, see our guide on How to Unregister Blink Camera Without Account.

Best Practices for Sharing Blink Access

Sharing access can make security camera monitoring easier, but it also increases the number of people who can control your Blink devices.

Follow these practices:

• Share only with trusted individuals. Anyone with the credentials may have broad access to the account.

• Keep the password secure. Avoid sending account credentials through unsecured or unnecessary channels.

• Review access regularly. Check Manage Mobile Devices to see recently accessed devices.

• Remove old devices. Revoke access when someone no longer needs it.

• Set clear rules. Tell family members, tenants, or property managers what they should and should not change.

• Protect privacy. Make sure everyone understands where cameras are installed and who can access the footage.

For outdoor Blink cameras, accessories can also make ongoing monitoring easier. Blink Solar Panel for Outdoor 4 & 3 / XT2 / XT Cameras can help keep compatible outdoor cameras powered, while the Wasserstein 2-in-1 Universal Gutter Mount for Security Camera & Solar Panel provides a mounting option for compatible Blink setups. If you're just getting started, a step-by-step guide on how to set up blink camera can help you install and configure your system correctly, while dedicated Blink Indoor camera accessories can improve placement and day-to-day usability for indoor monitoring.

Troubleshoot Login From a Different Device

If someone is unable to access the Blink account from a new device, check the following:

• Confirm the email address and password are correct.

• Make sure the primary account owner's phone can receive the SMS verification code.

• Check whether the verification message was filtered as spam.

• Wait for the option to resend the verification code if it does not arrive.

• Update the Blink app.

• Check that the mobile device's operating system meets the app requirements.

• Review Manage Mobile Devices if the account has reached the 100-device limit.

• Remove an old device if necessary.

• Contact Blink support if the verification process continues to fail.

Blink recommends waiting for the resend option when a verification code does not arrive and checking whether the carrier is filtering the message.

FAQs

Can I access my Blink cameras and systems from my computer?

Blink's support documentation says account access can extend beyond mobile phones and tablets, but the Blink app is the primary method described for managing account access. Supported access can depend on the specific Blink feature and device.

What's the difference between sharing my Blink login and Blink's official multi-user support?

Blink does not provide separate user accounts for one system. Sharing the login gives another person access to the same account, systems, cameras, and management capabilities rather than creating a restricted secondary profile.

How do I give a house sitter temporary access to my Blink cameras?

The available method is to share the Blink account credentials and have the house sitter verify their mobile device with the code sent to the account owner's phone. Remove their device from Manage Mobile Devices when their stay ends.

Is it safer to create a separate Blink account for a guest, or use the shared login instead?

A separate account does not provide shared access to the same system as a limited guest profile. Blink's supported sharing method uses the existing account credentials, so only share them with someone you trust.

How do I give my spouse access without making them a full admin?

Blink does not offer tiered permissions for a single system. Anyone who signs into the shared account can view and manage the associated Blink devices, so there is currently no supported way to provide spouse access while restricting administrative capabilities.

Can shared users view recorded clips, or only the live feed?

Shared users can access more than the live feed because they inherit access to the account's Blink devices. They may be able to view and manage recorded footage and other features. Because deleted cloud clips cannot be restored, users should be careful when managing recordings.

How do I share Blink camera access with a tenant in a rental property?

Because Blink does not provide a restricted tenant profile, sharing access means giving the tenant the existing account credentials. Verify their device and remove it from Manage Mobile Devices when the tenancy ends.

As a property manager, how do I securely share Blink camera access with tenants and remove it between stays?

Use the existing account-sharing method only with trusted tenants, clearly explain the permitted use, and monitor verified devices. After the tenant leaves, remove their mobile device from Settings > Account and Privacy > Manage Mobile Devices. This immediately logs that device out.