When it’s time to upgrade to new security cameras or transfer ownership to a new tenant, Blink makes it easy to complete the process. Being able to sell your cameras and give the new owners a ready-to-use Blink camera enables them to set things up from scratch, along with removing all your personal information from the connected account.
Your system is well-connected to the Blink app, including all cameras and modules you’ve added. Following the full procedure for removing everything will ensure that your personal information is kept private, allowing a new owner to build a system with their new Blink camera. Keep reading to learn the steps you need to take to complete this transfer.
How to Transfer Blink Camera to a New Owner
To make it possible for a new owner to add a Blink camera to their profile, you must remove all associated account information to work properly. Removing the entire system from the app is one of two ways to complete the removal. This procedure is often done during the sale of the Blink camera.
Suppose you are transferring the camera to a new tenant. In that case, it is possible to retain the same account and change the email address associated with the system, giving a new owner/tenant control with the existing connected account.
The following are the steps you’ll need to take to complete the transfer:
- To completely delete the system, you will need to log into your Blink account on the app. Locate the gear and choose System Settings.Select the name of the system you wish to delete.Next, you will tap on Delete System. To ensure you are certain of this choice, a confirmation screen will pop up for you to verify. Choose Delete after confirming this is the correct system you wish to delete.The app will return you to the Settings screen. The system you deleted will be gone from the app and no longer available.If you wish to delete your account entirely, you can tap on the gear icon and Manage Account icon.You will then choose the Delete Account choice at the bottom of your screen. A confirmation screen will pop up for this choice as well, as the account deletion is permanent. It is important to note that the action cannot be undone, and all information and data will be deleted. Also, the email associated with the account cannot be reused.The new owner will then add an account for their Blink camera without encountering any issues.
Transferring a Blink Camera by Changing the Email Address
Troubleshooting Transferring a Blink Camera to a New Owner
Sometimes a homeowner may offer to include a Blink camera and system to a new owner. If they did not remove their information from the system, contacting them is the best way to delete their account. If this cannot be completed, you can contact Blink support to obtain further assistance. Click here to find out more about how to get help with this issue.
Final Thoughts
It is easy and convenient to remove your personal information from your Blink camera account when using the Blink app. Thoroughly removing the system and all associated cameras and modules will ensure your privacy and create a clean slate for the new owner.
