Blink Sync Module XR newest model System hub for all Blink devices go up to 400 feet from

We had one camera we wanted farther on our property so we can see the large part of our yard. With the regular module the camera would cut in and out. After looking at reviews we decided to purchase the XR module. It was simple to set up and delete the old module and works perfectly! The only issue we had was I needed to restart the app after 30 minutes to ensure everything was showing up. We dont mind the video quality since its more of a precaution and the videos we've got look great! Read more

Works beautifully ... after spending hours trying to get the system to reorient to work with the XR instead of the "cloud" for backup. If wanting to have your own back ups and not use the "cloud" is your goal, like mine was when I purchased the entire system. May the gods have mercy on your soul - if you get stuck on a page in set up that won't let you leave without clicking "ok" (there is no choice - you have to click the button to get out of the page) and you get stuck on their "free cloud trial", and then if you quit early too...ugggh! If you decide to set this up after the fact because you don't want to use the "cloud," it may be touchy too. Blink clearly wants you to be in their "cloud" family and they make it VERY difficult to leave the family. Make sure you set up as clean as possible - fresh account (only set up the blink app on one device (until after you get everything up and running) then you can add it to more (it can give you a ghost effect and make switching over more difficult, if you do have problems). Start by adding the XR first, then add in the other cameras and items one at a time. Help yourself by taking pictures of all of your devices' codes when you add your batteries, before you mount them in unreachable places (just in case you need them later). I found their website to be useless for help on setting this up or solving any of the issues with it. They are really forcing you into the cloud. There are some things you get with the cloud (people recognition and the like) that you don't get if you are using the XR as a standalone in place of their cloud. But once it is up and running... it seems to do great. The motion detectors are working. The cameras are taking pics and recording properly now, and I can do the camera thumbnails. Without the "cloud" you can record a clip of something you are watching live. So you have to wait for the recording and then check it out - but by the time you log in to see it, the clip is usually already saved. I also had trouble with one of my devices, a doorbell camera. I set up my XR to be pretty equidistant from all of my cameras - but I was getting hit or miss with camera response on the "cloud", with that camera - motion detection yes, but the camera was acting like it was out of range. Once I got everything over to the XR and functioning properly, I've not had that problem. It seems to work fine. Read more

The Blink Sync Module XR has revolutionized the working of my Blink Outdoor 4 cameras and trust me when I say it’s one of the best upgrades you can do for your Blink set-up. If you’ve been frustrated with the signal strength or the range of your wireless cameras, this device will banish all those problems away instantly. The range is the highlight of this device, as it connects your cameras seamlessly when they are far away from your house. Setup was extremely fast and stressless. It truly makes the process of setting up easy even for a person who wouldn’t call themselves very techies. All the steps are completed in a few minutes, and at that point, the system has been flawless. Cameras which had issues connecting are now working perfectly because of the use of the XR and XR+ features. It’s great to know the range of the cameras reaches up to 250 feet or higher if necessary. One feature that is most noticeable in practical applications is the responsiveness to every feature. Motion alerts come in swiftly because of the advanced dual-zone motion detection feature. Whether it is a delivery, a visitor, or some other unexpected activity, you can be sure the alert will come in quick enough to be considered helpful. A resolution of 1080p HD gives video quality that is clear and detail-filled, and nighttime observation is remarkably sharp. Two-way audio integration is another area to be excited about. Talking to others using the Blink system and its application feels very organic. It is very convenient to use two-way audio to chat with food delivery personnel or check in with family and friends who are not physically present. The battery life on the system is simply stellar. It lasts two years under regular use. This sole aspect of the system is a world unto itself. Another thing that I appreciate about the device is how scalable the entire system is. The fact that you can control various cameras simultaneously through the same application is perfect. The ability to either disarm or arm the entire system at once saves me a lot of time. You can either opt for cloud storage or even back up through a MicroSD card. The compatibility with Alexa is seamless. My thoughts, the Blink Sync Module XR is a dependable, range-extending, worry-free device, the sort of thing that feels like it’s been well and honestly thought about in practical, real-world terms. A good camera system has just gotten even better, and if you want reliable coverage of your entire property with a minimum fuss, this improvement is well worth the cost. Read more

Finally got it to work, but will NOT pick up 400, even with an open field. Read more