Blink
blink
The Blink integration lets you view camera images and motion events from Blink camera and security systems.
In Apple Home through HomeKit Bridge
What HomeKit Bridge makes of each kind of entity this integration creates, read from its source code. A device only gets the ones that apply to it.
| Entity | Shows up as | Note |
|---|---|---|
switch | Switch or outlet | |
camera | Camera | Needs its own HomeKit Bridge in accessory mode |
alarm_control_panel | Security system | |
binary_sensor | Sensor (motion) | |
sensor | Sensor (temperature) |
2 reports below say how a device from this integration behaves in the Home app.
What people report
Blink cameras and sync modules are cloud-based; livestreaming support is still an open PR. Through HomeKit Bridge, Blink cameras show thumbnails but live view needs a stream source.
- Works1
- Partly works1
- Not working1
- Requested3
| Device | In Home Assistant | In Apple Home | What they said | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blink Sync Module (multiple) | Works Cloud | Multiple sync modules supportedSaved copyDescription: The `blinkpy` library added support for multiple sync modules with the most recent release, so I rolled those changes in here. ## Example entry for `configuration.yaml` (if applicable): [code] ## Checklist: - [x] The code change is tested and works locally. - [x] Local tests pass with `tox`. Your PR cannot be merged unless tests pass - [x] There is no commented out code in this PR. If the code communicates with devices, web services, or third-party tools: - [x] New or updated dependencies have been added to `requirements_all.txt` by running `script/gen_requirements_all.py`. Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-23. | PR #18663 · 2018-11 | |
| Blink camera via HomeKit Bridge | Partly works Cloud | Partly in Home Thumbnail shows in Home app but live view never loads without RTSP stream source | Camera has no stream source in HASaved copyThe problem I have three cameras sharing out via HomeKit. One is a Logitech Circle 2 connected via HomeKit Controller One is a Ring wired doorbell through the Ring integration One is a Blink camera connected through the Blink integration The cameras can stream in the front end, and show thumbnails in Apple Home.app, but don't show live video in Apple Home.app. All say "camera has no stream source" in the logs. Circle: [code] Ring: [code] Blink: [code] ### What version of Home Assistant Core has the issue? core-2022.8.5 ### What was the last working version of Home Assistant Core? _No … Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-23. | Issue #77317 · 2022-08 |
| Blink camera | Not working Cloud | Broken in Home Thumbnail only, live video doesn't load in Home app | Camera has no stream source for HomeKitSaved copyThe problem I have three cameras sharing out via HomeKit. One is a Logitech Circle 2 connected via HomeKit Controller One is a Ring wired doorbell through the Ring integration One is a Blink camera connected through the Blink integration The cameras can stream in the front end, and show thumbnails in Apple Home.app, but don't show live video in Apple Home.app. All say "camera has no stream source" in the logs. Circle: [code] Ring: [code] Blink: [code] ### What version of Home Assistant Core has the issue? core-2022.8.5 ### What was the last working version of Home Assistant Core? _No … Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-23. | Issue #77317 · 2022-08 |
| Blink Doorbell 1st gen | Requested Cloud | Livestreaming PR still open, tested on this doorbellSaved copyProposed change Add support for livestreaming of Blink cameras, tested with: - Blink Outdoor 3rd gen - Blink Doorbell 1st gen - Blink Mini 1st gen Testing and performance feedback would be highly appreciated. The custom `pyav_options` could theoretically be dropped after further testing is complete. ## Type of change <!-- What type of change does your PR introduce to Home Assistant? NOTE: Please, check only 1! bo Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-23. | PR #160708 · 2026-01 | |
| Blink Mini 1st gen | Requested Cloud | Livestreaming PR still open, tested on this cameraSaved copyProposed change Add support for livestreaming of Blink cameras, tested with: - Blink Outdoor 3rd gen - Blink Doorbell 1st gen - Blink Mini 1st gen Testing and performance feedback would be highly appreciated. The custom `pyav_options` could theoretically be dropped after further testing is complete. ## Type of change <!-- What type of change does your PR introduce to Home Assistant? NOTE: Please, check only 1! bo Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-23. | PR #160708 · 2026-01 | |
| Blink Outdoor 3rd gen | Requested Cloud | Livestreaming PR still open, tested on this cameraSaved copyProposed change Add support for livestreaming of Blink cameras, tested with: - Blink Outdoor 3rd gen - Blink Doorbell 1st gen - Blink Mini 1st gen Testing and performance feedback would be highly appreciated. The custom `pyav_options` could theoretically be dropped after further testing is complete. ## Type of change <!-- What type of change does your PR introduce to Home Assistant? NOTE: Please, check only 1! bo Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-23. | PR #160708 · 2026-01 |
Gathered from GitHub issues, pull requests, discussions and docs, and from r/homeassistant. These are individual reports, so check the linked thread and the date before you buy.
How it connects
Cloud polling
Goes through the maker’s cloud, asking it for updates every so often. Needs the internet and an account.
Found automatically over
- DHCP
Details
| Installs (analytics) | 9,914 (1.4%) |
|---|---|
| Added in | Home Assistant 0.40 |
| Set up in the UI | Yes |
| Maintainers | @fronzbot |
In ReReHome
Whatever HomeKit Bridge shares reaches Apple Home as normal HomeKit accessories behind your Home Assistant bridge, so ReReHome shows and controls them like any other.
Bridges get their own settings page listing the accessories behind them.
