question-mark
Stuck on an issue?

Lightrun Answers was designed to reduce the constant googling that comes with debugging 3rd party libraries. It collects links to all the places you might be looking at while hunting down a tough bug.

And, if you’re still stuck at the end, we’re happy to hop on a call to see how we can help out.

Blink Video Doorbell Support

See original GitHub issue

Describe the bug Related to https://github.com/home-assistant/core/issues/58662

Blink recently introduced video doorbells. After installation of hardware and activation on my existing Blink local system, the Video Doorbell does not appear in Home Assistant. No errors were logged by the home assistant integration.

To Reproduce Steps to reproduce the behavior:

  1. Install video doorbell hardware.
  2. Follow instruction in Blink Home Monitor to add to existing setup.
  3. Once added, reload and re-install Blink Integration in Home Assistant.
  4. Other Blink cameras appear normally (including Mini) but Video doorbell is not recognized at all.

Expected behavior Would expect the video doorbell to appear with functionality similar to other Blink cameras.

Home Assistant version (if applicable): 2021.10.6

Log Output/Additional Information If using home-assistant, please paste the output of the log showing your error below. If not, please include any additional useful information.

Integration logged no errors.

Issue Analytics

  • State:closed
  • Created 2 years ago
  • Comments:39 (11 by maintainers)

github_iconTop GitHub Comments

4reactions
fronzbotcommented, Dec 12, 2021

Alright, blinkpy 0.18.0 released with support for the doorbell thanks to @magicalyak! Should be available via pip now.

3reactions
funkybunchcommented, Nov 24, 2021

@justinmbrock Here are the sample API responses. The first one is the config API endpoint. The 2nd is the homescreen which is already queried by blinkpy in api.py.

Config URL: {base_url}/api/v1/accounts/{account_id}/networks/{network_id}/doorbells/{camera_id}/config.json

Take picture: {base_url}/api/v1/accounts/{account_id}/networks/{network_id}/lotus/{camera_id}/thumbnail

Liveview: {base_url}/api/v1/accounts/{account_id}/networks/{network_id}/lotus/{camera_id}/liveview

Homescreen: https://github.com/fronzbot/blinkpy/blob/43f048cf1320e47a66be5ff82b83c17c247c9dab/blinkpy/api.py#L148

Read more comments on GitHub >

github_iconTop Results From Across the Web

Blink Support
Blink Support is here to help · Mini. Blink's plug-in smart security camera · Blink Video Doorbell. Answer your door wherever you are...
Read more >
Contact Blink — Blink Smart Security
Call us: 781-332-5465 or you can call our toll free number 1-833-392-5465. Press Inquiries. For press-related matters only (logos and photography requests), ...
Read more >
Blink Smart Security
Affordable wireless and plug-in smart home security cameras and systems from Blink, an Amazon ... Peace of mind is at your door with...
Read more >
Blink Home Monitor App — Blink Smart Security
The app connects your home to your phone in HD video so you can see and protect what matters most. With multi-system support,...
Read more >
Cameras and Systems — Blink Smart Security
Video Doorbell. Wired or wire-free. Starting at $49.99 ; Outdoor. Outdoor wireless camera. Starting at $99.99 ; New! Mini Pan-Tilt. Rotating plug-in camera....
Read more >

github_iconTop Related Medium Post

No results found

github_iconTop Related StackOverflow Question

No results found

github_iconTroubleshoot Live Code

Lightrun enables developers to add logs, metrics and snapshots to live code - no restarts or redeploys required.
Start Free

github_iconTop Related Reddit Thread

No results found

github_iconTop Related Hackernoon Post

No results found

github_iconTop Related Tweet

No results found

github_iconTop Related Dev.to Post

No results found

github_iconTop Related Hashnode Post

No results found