Light meaning and fix
Blink Mini Blinking Red and Blue During Hard Reset
On Blink Mini guidance, blinking red and blue during a hard reset is a signal to release the reset button.
On Blink Mini guidance, blinking red and blue during a hard reset is a signal to release the reset button.
What it means
The camera is indicating the hard reset button hold has reached the release point.
Device details
| Device type | Indoor security camera |
|---|---|
| Brand | Blink |
| Model | Mini |
| Light name | Front LEDs |
| Light location | Front of Blink Mini camera |
| Color | Red and blue |
| Pattern | Blinking red and blue |
| Severity | caution |
| Last verified | 2026-05-02 |
What to do first
Release the reset button when the red and blue blinking signal appears.
- Keep the camera powered during reset.
- Hold the reset button only as instructed by Blink.
- Release the reset button when the red and blue blinking signal appears.
- Wait for reset behavior to finish.
- Set up the camera again in the Blink app if needed.
- Do not repeatedly reset unless support instructions call for it.
When this can be normal
This is normal during a hard reset sequence.
When to stop troubleshooting
Stop if you did not intend to reset the camera because reset may require setup again.
Parts or products that may help
Only replace parts when the light pattern and official guidance support it. Some lights indicate setup or software states, not broken hardware.
- No replacement part is recommended from this light pattern alone. Troubleshoot the device state first.
FAQ
What does Blink Mini red and blue blinking mean during reset?
Blink says it is a signal to release the reset button.
Should I keep holding the button?
No. Release it when the signal appears.
Will I need setup again?
Possibly, depending on the reset process.
This guide is based on: Blink Mini Camera LED Guide.
Source type: official_support_page. Confidence: verified. Last verified: 2026-05-02.
Hard reset behavior can require setup again afterward.