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Blink Mini

Cameras · Security

Mixed reportsVerified plugin2 plugins

3 reports: 1 says it works, 2 say it doesn’t work.

Reported with 2 Homebridge plugins: Blink.

What people report

PluginStatusWhat they saidConnectsSource
Blink
homebridge-blink-for-home
WorksEnabled/disabled switch fixed in merged PR
Saved copy
@colinbendell fair point. I have removed the logic from the `blink-api` file and put it in a ternary inside the blink file. I also created a function to check for blink mini cameras as its around the place as a string check. It also allows for more code names if they come out with further wired cameras to work the same.

Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-22.

CloudPR #68 · 2021-05
Blink Verified
homebridge-blink-for-home-new
Not workingCameras would not authenticate with plugin after a full day of trying; returned
Saved copy
Not OP, but I literally tried this all day yesterday, and getting my cameras authenticated by the plugin just never took.. been using Homebridge & Scrupted for about 5 years now, and couldn't troubleshoot this into a workable state

Excerpt saved from Arctic Shift Reddit archive on 2026-10-22.

CloudReddit comment · 2023-11
Blink
homebridge-blink-for-home
Not workingNo live video; bundled ffmpeg fails with ENOENT on Raspberry Pi
Saved copy
Refs #11 I'm trying to connect a Blink Mini firmware 9.9 With homebridge docker image running on Raspberry Pi 4 Ubuntu Jammy Jellyfish (22.04.3 LTS) Node.js Version: v18.19.0 homebridge-blink-for-home 3.8.2 [code] I think there is something wrong with ffmpeg, but I'm not entirelly sure what can it be. After installation there were some errors while trying to run ffmpeg; [code] I did: a) check if the included ffmpeg works, manually, via terminal access and it says `bash: ./ffmpeg: No such file or directory` which is strange since the file is there and it has X permission on all security levels …

Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-22.

CloudIssue #152 · 2024-01

Each row is one report from a plugin’s GitHub issues, pull requests, discussions, wiki or docs, or from r/homebridge. Check the date and the linked thread before you buy.

In ReReHome

Once a Homebridge plugin publishes it, this device reaches Apple Home as a HomeKit accessory behind your Homebridge bridge, so ReReHome shows and controls it like any other.

Identifiers

BrandBlink
ModelMini
CategoryCameras

Also reported as

  • Blink Mini (firmware 9.9)
  • Blink Mini camera