If your Blink camera is slow to load, you’re not alone; many users encounter delays when trying to access the live view, especially on devices like Echo Show. I’m Erfan Askari, and in this guide, I’ll walk you through the reasons behind the Blink camera slow loading problem and offer actionable steps to improve performance and reduce latency.
How to Diagnose and Resolve Network Issues?
Blink cameras, being internet-reliant wireless cameras, can’t operate if your download/upload speed and Wi-Fi signal are below a specific threshold. Let’s dive into how you can check these specifications and optimize your network settings to ensure faster loading times on your Blink camera.
Check Your Wi-Fi Signal Strength
Your camera’s Wi-Fi signal may be the issue. If it’s less than 3 bars, consider moving the camera or sync module closer to your router. You can use the Blink companion app to check the signal strength on your Blink camera. Here’s how you can do it:
How to Check Wi-Fi on Blink Camera?
- Open the Blink companion app and tap on camera settings (the camera that’s being faulty, obviously).
- Tap on “General Settings”.
- Choose “Camera to Wi-Fi”.
- Also check “Camera to Sync Module”.
If any of the items show signal strength less than 3 bars, then you should reconsider your Blink camera and Sync Module placement.
Also, remember to avoid placing electronic devices that may interfere with the signal, like microwaves or cordless phones.
If you’re experiencing the Blink camera slow to load issue and notice the Wi-Fi signal dwindling below three bars, consider relocating the camera or sync module nearer to your router.
Test Your Upload Speed
The video from live view must first be sent to the cloud before being streamed back to your device. That’s why Blink cameras require an appropriate internet speed. Now, this appropriate speed is 2 Mbps, though higher speeds are always better.
Using a speed test tool, check your upload speed. If it’s below 2 Mbps, try changing your internet plan. Additionally, if your network is running on the 5 GHz band, change it to 2.4 GHz, as Blink cameras operate on a 2.4 GHz network.
Power Cycle Your Sync Module
If your Wi-Fi signal and upload speed are both good, but you’re still out of luck, try power cycling the Sync Module by unplugging it from power, waiting for about 10 seconds, and then plugging it back in.
If you’ve gone through the steps above and you’re still experiencing live view delays, then move on to the next section.
Conclusion
Following the steps I mentioned in this guide can potentially help you deal with the Blink camera’s slow loading problem. Every step is aimed towards optimizing your camera’s performance to reduce live view latency and provide a better experience with your Blink camera. Just stick to the details of this guide, and if you’re still not seeing any improvement, let me know in the comments section.
