The reset button is on the back of the Blink Sync Module Core, Sync Module XR, and Sync Module 2. On the first-generation Sync Module, it is on the side beside the USB port. The right procedure depends on whether you are preparing the module for setup, changing Wi-Fi, or performing a factory reset.
Where is the reset button on each Blink Sync Module?
| Module | Button location | How to press it | Setup-ready LED pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sync Module Core | Back of the device | Hold until the LED turns solid red, then release. | Blinking blue and solid green |
| Sync Module XR | Back of the device | Hold until the LED turns solid red, then release. | Blinking blue and solid green |
| Sync Module 2 | Back of the device | Hold until the LED turns solid red, then release. | Blinking blue and solid green |
| Sync Module (1st Gen) | Side of the device, next to the USB port | Press the recessed button with a small, thin object such as a paperclip or toothpick until it clicks. | Blinking blue and solid green |
These locations and button instructions are from Blink Support’s model-specific reset guide. Only the first-generation model’s recessed side button calls for a thin object.
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Which reset procedure should you use?
To enter setup or reconfigure the module
For Core, XR, and Sync Module 2, hold the rear button until the LED turns solid red, then release it. For the first-generation module, press its recessed side button with a thin object until it clicks. Blinking blue with solid green indicates the module is ready for setup.
To change the Wi-Fi network
- In the Blink app, open the Sync Module settings and choose Change Wi-Fi Network.
- Follow the in-app prompts to put the module into its temporary setup state using its reset control, then connect it to the new network.
Blink says reconfiguring Wi-Fi this way does not delete saved clips. See Blink’s Wi-Fi settings instructions. A Wi-Fi change is not the same as a factory reset.
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To perform a factory reset
Use this more disruptive procedure only when troubleshooting calls for a factory reset. Blink’s documented sequence is:
- Unplug the Sync Module.
- Press and hold its reset button while plugging the module back in.
- Continue holding the button for five seconds, then release it when the LED begins blinking red.
- Wait for the LED sequence to finish. Blinking blue with solid green means the module is ready for setup.
Follow the model-specific button-location guidance while doing this. The factory-reset steps are documented separately by Blink Support.
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What do the Sync Module lights mean?
- Blinking blue with solid green: The module is ready for setup or pairing.
- Solid red during setup: The module cannot connect to the network, or the Wi-Fi password may be incorrect.
- Solid blue with blinking green: The module is offline and attempting to reconnect.
Use the light pattern to identify the issue before choosing a reset procedure. Blink describes these patterns in its Sync Module troubleshooting guide.
What to check before resetting an offline module
- Check that the Wi-Fi password is correct and that the network is compatible.
- Power-cycle the router and Sync Module.
- If the connection remains unreliable, temporarily disconnect Wi-Fi pods or extenders to simplify the network path.
- If these checks do not resolve the problem, follow Blink’s symptom-specific troubleshooting steps before deleting and re-adding the module or factory-resetting it.
Use the troubleshooting guide for the LED pattern and symptom you are seeing; a factory reset is an escalation, not the first step for every connection issue.
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