{"id":901,"date":"2022-12-10T13:16:31","date_gmt":"2022-12-10T13:16:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smarthomewinner.com\/?p=901"},"modified":"2022-12-10T13:16:37","modified_gmt":"2022-12-10T13:16:37","slug":"blink-camera-error-code-406","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smarthomewinner.com\/blink-camera-error-code-406\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Resolve The Blink Home Security Camera Error Code 406"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Wondering what the blink camera error code 406 means and how to resolve it? If that\u2019s right, it turns out you are not the only one doing so. Frankly speaking, many homeowners are tired of seeing this error code sometimes when they try to operate their Blink security camera through the manufacturer\u2019s app. And the worst part is that they have no clue about what it means or how to resolve it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It means your virtual private network(VPN) is enabled on your mobile device where you have the Blink app installed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The good news is that removing this error code is a fairly easy undertaking. According to Blink\u2019s troubleshooting page<\/a>, turning off certain VPN settings or deleting the virtual private network software altogether will help resolve this problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Blink app supports both Android and iOS platforms. Here are the steps to disable your VPN software on your Android or iOS smartphone to allow the Blink app to function seamlessly;<\/p>\n\n\n\n After disabling or removing the virtual private network, restart your Android device after which you can now launch your Blink security camera app without the 406 error code issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Unlike Android which only allows you to disable and maybe forget VPN software, iOS lets you turn off and even delete this software completely from your device. As said earlier, both disabling and\/or deleting it on your iOS smartphone will help resolve the 406 Blink app error code. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Here\u2019s how to turn it off or delete it from your iOS device, respectively;<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. Go to the main settings screen on your iOS device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Tap the VPN toggle to turn off the software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you turn off the VPN, restart your phone and after which you\u2019ll be able to launch your Blink security camera app without the 406 error code issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. Go to \u201cSettings\u201d, followed by \u201cGeneral\u201d, and lastly \u201cVPN & Device Management\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Tap the \u201ci\u201d button next to VPN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. Follow the instructions to delete the software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After deleting the VPN, restart your phone after which you\u2019ll be able to launch your Blink security camera app without the 406 error code issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The short answer is yes. This app will work with several virtual private network software without any issues. However, for the initial installation and setting up of the app, you\u2019ll need to make sure that your VPN software is disabled or even deleted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you\u2019ve installed, set up, and launched the home security camera app for the first time successfully, you can now operate it even with the virtual private network. But if you still have issues with the VPN at this point, check your VPN server\u2019s time zone, ensuring that it\u2019s the same as your device\u2019s time zone.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAndroid<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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iOS<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Turning Off Your VPN from Your iOS Device<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Deleting Your VPN from Your iOS Device<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Does The Blink Camera App Work With VPN Software?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n