How to Use a Blink Mini 2K+ as a Doorbell Chime
If you have a Blink Video Doorbell and Blink Mini 2K+, you can turn your device into a wireless chime that sounds whenever someone rings your doorbell. It's a simple way to make sure you never miss a visitor, no matter which room you're in.
We’ll walk you through the setup process, from connecting your devices on the same system to adjusting chime volume, so you hear every doorbell press loud and clear.
How do you set up Blink Mini 2K+ as a doorbell chime?
Quick Answer: Open the Blink app, tap "More" on your doorbell thumbnail, select "Device Settings," then "Doorbell and Chime Settings," and tap "Use Blink Mini Camera as Chime."
Setting up Blink Mini 2K+ as a chime only takes a few taps in the Blink app. Before you start, make sure both your Blink Video Doorbell and Blink Mini 2K+ are added to the same Blink system.
Here's how to enable the chime feature:
Open the Blink app on your phone.
Find your Blink doorbell on the home screen.
Tap "More" (the three dots) on your doorbell thumbnail.
Select "Device Settings."
Tap "Doorbell and Chime Settings."
Tap "Use Blink Mini Camera as Chime."
Select the Blink Mini 2K+ device(s) you want to use by tapping the circle next to each one.
Tap "Save" to confirm your selection.
That's it! The next time someone presses your doorbell button, your selected Blink Mini 2K+ device will play the chime sound.
Pro Tip: You can select more than one Blink Mini 2K+ to act as a chime. This is great if you have devices in different rooms and want to hear the doorbell from anywhere in your home.
Do the doorbell and Blink Mini 2K+ need to be on the same system?
Quick Answer: Yes, your Blink doorbell and Blink Mini 2K+ devices must be added to the same Blink system for the chime feature to work.
This is the most important requirement. If your devices are on separate systems within the Blink app, the chime option won't appear in your settings. Before trying to enable the feature, double-check that both your doorbell and your Blink Mini 2K+ device show up under the same system on the app home screen.
If you recently set up a new Blink Mini 2K+ and added it to a different system, you'll need to move it to the same system as your doorbell first.
Can you use multiple Blink Mini 2K+ devices as chimes at once?
Quick Answer: Yes, you can select one or more Blink Mini 2K+ devices to act as chimes by tapping the circle next to each one and saving your selection.
This is one of the best parts of the feature. If you have Blink Mini 2K+ devices in your living room, bedroom, and kitchen, you can set all of them to chime when someone presses the doorbell. That way, you'll hear the notification no matter where you are in your home.
To select multiple devices:
Go to "Doorbell and Chime Settings" in your doorbell's "Device Settings."
Tap "Use Blink Mini Camera as Chime."
Tap the circle next to each Blink Mini 2K+ you want to include.
Tap "Save."
All selected devices will play the chime simultaneously when the doorbell button is pressed.
How do you adjust the chime volume on Blink Mini 2K+?
Quick Answer: Go to your doorbell's "Device Settings," then "Audio Settings," and use the "Mini as a Chime Volume" slider to adjust how loud the chime plays on your Blink Mini 2K+ device(s).
If the chime is too loud or too quiet, you can easily adjust it without affecting your doorbell's own speaker volume. Here's how to find the setting and get the volume just right.
Open the Blink app.
Tap "More" on your doorbell thumbnail.
Select "Device Settings."
Tap "Audio Settings."
Find the "Mini as a Chime Volume" slider.
Adjust the slider to your preferred volume level.
Pro Tip: This is separate from the "Speaker Volume" control, which only adjusts the sound coming from the doorbell itself. You can set each one independently to get the right balance for your home.
Is the doorbell speaker volume separate from the Blink Mini 2K+ chime volume?
Quick Answer: Yes, "Speaker Volume" controls the doorbell's own sound, while "Mini as a Chime Volume" controls the volume on your connected Blink Mini 2K+ devices.
These are two independent volume controls found in your doorbell's "Audio Settings":
"Speaker Volume" adjusts how loud the doorbell speaker itself plays (the sound someone hears at your door).
"Mini as a Chime Volume" adjusts how loud the chime plays through your Blink Mini 2K+ device(s) inside your home.
You can turn one up and the other down, or set them both to the same level. It's completely flexible based on your preference.
What happens to Blink Mini 2K+ audio when the chime is playing?
Quick Answer: While Blink Mini 2K+ is playing the chime, it won't play other audio from that device, such as motion recordings or live view sound.
This is an important detail to keep in mind. When the chime activates, the device temporarily prioritizes the chime sound. You won't hear audio from motion-triggered recordings or live view on that specific device.
Once the chime finishes playing, normal audio functionality resumes. Since the chime only lasts a few seconds, this interruption is minimal.
Never miss a visitor again
Using Blink Mini 2K+ as a doorbell chime is one of the simplest ways to extend your doorbell notifications throughout your home. With just a few taps in the Blink app, you can hear when someone's at the door from any room, whether you're in the kitchen, the bedroom, or the home office.
Ready to set up Blink Mini 2K+ as a chime? Open the Blink app and head to your doorbell's Device Settings to get started. And if you don't have Blink Mini 2K+ yet, check out Blink Mini 2K+ to add whole-home chime coverage to your setup.
FAQs
Q: Can Blink Mini 2K+ work as a chime for a Blink doorbell?
A: Yes, as long as both devices are on the same Blink system, Blink Mini 2K+ can play a chime sound when the doorbell button is pressed. Your Blink doorbell and Blink Mini 2K+ devices must be added to the same system for the chime feature to work.
Q: Can you use multiple Blink Mini 2K+ devices as chimes at once?
A: Yes, you can select one or more Blink Mini 2K+ devices by tapping the circle next to each one and then saving your selection.
Q: What if you don't have Blink Mini 2K+ set up yet?
A: You'll need to set up Blink Mini 2K+ on the same system as your doorbell first before you can use it as a chime.
Q: Does Blink Wired Doorbell 2K+ ring your existing house chime?
A: No. Blink Wired Doorbell 2K+ sends ding notifications to your phone and/or rings Blink Chime (sold separately). It does not ring your home's existing doorbell chime when the doorbell is pressed.¹
¹Blink Wired Doorbell 2K+ does not ring your home's existing doorbell chime when the doorbell is pressed; it sends ding notifications to your phone, and/or rings the Blink Chime accessory (sold separately).