Blink cameras can be connected to different Wi-Fi networks, but there are some limitations depending on the model of the camera.
Blink’s original Indoor, XT, and XT2 cameras are designed to connect to the same Wi-Fi network as the Sync Module. The Sync Module acts as a bridge between the cameras and the internet, so all cameras connected to the Sync Module need to be on the same Wi-Fi network. This means that if you have multiple Sync Modules, each with their own Wi-Fi network, you won’t be able to mix and match cameras from different Sync Modules onto different Wi-Fi networks.
However, if you have a Wi-Fi extender that extends the range of your main Wi-Fi network, you can still use Blink cameras on different Wi-Fi networks by following a simple workaround. You need to rename the Wi-Fi extender’s SSID (network name) to be the same as your main Wi-Fi network and use the same password. This makes your Wi-Fi extender essentially an extension of your main Wi-Fi network, allowing all Blink cameras and the Sync Module to connect to it.
By renaming the SSID of your Wi-Fi extender to match your main Wi-Fi network, the Blink cameras will recognize it as the same network and connect to it. This allows you to place cameras in areas of your home or property where the main Wi-Fi network signal may not reach, ensuring optimal coverage and connectivity.
It’s worth noting that this workaround is specific to the original Indoor, XT, and XT2 cameras. Blink’s newer cameras, such as the Mini and Outdoor, have the ability to connect directly to a Wi-Fi network without the need for a Sync Module. These cameras can be connected to different Wi-Fi networks without any limitations, as long as they have a stable internet connection.
In my personal experience, I have used Blink cameras with a Wi-Fi extender to cover areas of my home that had a weak Wi-Fi signal. By renaming the SSID of the extender to match my main Wi-Fi network, I was able to seamlessly connect the cameras and the Sync Module. This allowed me to monitor and secure my home without any issues, even in areas where the Wi-Fi signal was previously unreliable.
To summarize, while the original Indoor, XT, and XT2 Blink cameras require all cameras to be on the same Wi-Fi network as the Sync Module, you can use a Wi-Fi extender to overcome this limitation. By renaming the SSID of the extender to match your main Wi-Fi network, all cameras and the Sync Module can connect to it, allowing for flexibility in camera placement and coverage.