{"id":1448,"date":"2023-06-28T07:32:14","date_gmt":"2023-06-28T06:32:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smarthomewinner.com\/?p=1448"},"modified":"2023-06-28T07:32:19","modified_gmt":"2023-06-28T06:32:19","slug":"blink-camera-keeps-saying-busy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smarthomewinner.com\/blink-camera-keeps-saying-busy\/","title":{"rendered":"Blink Camera Keeps Saying Busy (How To Fix it)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
The convenience of having Blink security cameras<\/strong> monitoring motion near and around your premises is a worthy investment. While you expect the cameras to serve you reliably, there are times when you won\u2019t be able to view your property remotely. Blink camera users have reported several issues they experience with their cameras. Thankfully, a vast majority of these issues can be solved easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the issues Blink users experience is the Blink camera saying busy when viewing footage<\/strong>. If your Blink camera sends a \u201cbusy<\/strong>\u201d alert when you try viewing the footage, you need to identify why you received the notification and then find an effective solution to the cause. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep reading to gain insights into fixing the annoying \u201cbusy\u201d notification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you get an alert that your Blink camera is \u201cbusy\u201d when you try viewing it from a connected device, it doesn’t mean that it is overloaded. Neither does it mean that it has been running for a long time and it needs to be serviced. After all, surveillance cameras are designed to run 24\/7 as long as they are configured correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A ‘busy’ Blink camera means your camera is trying to create an active internet connection through the Sync Module<\/strong>. This process often interferes with the internet connection, which prevents the camera from displaying video footage. Further, in this \u201cbusy\u201d state, your Blink camera cannot perform any other function that might be of great significance. Since the \u201cbusy\u201d state of your Blink camera poses a risk to the efficient functionality of your camera, it is important to find a quick and effective solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your Blink camera needs a 2.4 GHz band network to work reliably and send the footage to your smartphone. The \u201cbusy\u201d notification indicates that your camera is trying to connect to the internet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Now that you know why your camera is busy, here are some common ways to troubleshoot and fix the \u201cbusy\u201d alert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can test your internet connection using a third-party app to determine if it is stable. You can use the RouteThis app on your phone to test the internet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To test the connection, download and install the app on your Apple or Android device. Next, ensure that your Blink camera and phone with the RouteThis app are on the same network. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Remember, your Blink camera will only connect to a 2.4 GHz WiFi connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After two minutes, check out for the results<\/p>\n\n\n\n If the connection is poor, the app will offer an “Improve Network Health” option that you can consider for further correctional suggestions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another straightforward way to troubleshoot the \u201cbusy\u201d error is resetting your camera and establishing another connection from scratch via the Sync Module. Here is how to go about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If, after carrying out the internet test and finding out that the connection is stable, you still see the “busy” notification, inspect the router physically. Start by checking if all the router cables are correctly plugged into their respective ports and then the power adapter to ensure everything is in place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Next, check the status light to get an idea of any issues. The status light flashes red if there are problems with the router.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With all the elements correctly configured, power cycle the router by unplugging its power cord, letting it sit for about one minute, and then plugging it back. Turn on the router and allow it to get online. Power cycling should solve the connection issues, and your Blink camera should continue sending the footage smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhy Is My Blink Camera Busy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What To Do When Your Blink Camera Keeps Saying It Is Busy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
6 Ways To Fix Busy Alert On Blink Camera<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1. Check the Internet Connection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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2. Reset the Blink Camera via the Sync Module<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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3. Power Cycle the Router<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
4. Bring the Router Close to the Camera<\/h3>\n\n\n\n