Blink makes two cameras with genuine wired power: the Blink Wired Floodlight Camera (hardwired into your home’s electrical box) and the Blink Mini 2 (powered by USB-C cable). Every other Blink camera – Outdoor 4, XT2, Doorbell – runs on batteries. Third-party USB power cables exist for the battery models, but that’s continuous charging, not true hardwiring.
Here’s how to set up each wired option.
Blink Wired Floodlight Camera Setup
The Blink Wired Floodlight Camera hardwires directly into an existing outdoor electrical box – same wiring job as replacing a standard light fixture. It draws 100-240V AC, so it has continuous power and skips the Sync Module entirely (clips upload to Blink’s cloud directly). You get 2600 lumens of LED floodlight, 1080p video, motion-triggered lighting, and a built-in siren.
It requires a 4-inch round, UL-listed, weatherproof outdoor electrical box. If you don’t have one at your install location, run conduit or hire an electrician first.
Turn off power at the breaker
Cut power to the circuit at your breaker panel before touching any wiring. Use a non-contact voltage tester to confirm the circuit is dead.
Mount the bracket
Position the metal mounting bracket over your 4-inch outdoor electrical box at least 9 feet (2.7m) above the ground. Secure with the included screws using a handheld screwdriver.
Connect the wires
Match black to black (hot), white to white (neutral), and connect the green or bare copper ground wire to the fixture’s ground. The ground connection is required – do not skip it.
Attach the camera to the bracket
Snap the Wired Floodlight Camera onto the mounting bracket and lock it in place using the S-hook.
Restore power and wait for indicator lights
Turn the breaker back on. The camera takes a moment to boot. It is ready when the green light is solid and the blue light blinks slowly.
Add to the Blink app
Open the Blink Home Monitor app, tap the + icon on the home screen, and select Wired Floodlight Camera. Follow the in-app prompts to name the camera and configure motion zones.
Blink Mini 2 USB-C Power Setup
The Blink Mini 2 is USB-C only – there is no battery. The box includes a USB-C cable and an indoor power adapter. For outdoor use, you need the weather-resistant power adapter (included in the outdoor bundle, or sold separately). The Mini 2 will run off any USB-A or USB-C power source at 5V/1A or better.
Choose your power source location
For indoor use, any standard outlet works. For outdoor use, route the included weather-resistant USB-C cable through a wall grommet or around a door frame to reach an indoor outlet, or use an outdoor weatherproof outlet box.
Mount the camera
Use the built-in mount or the included mounting hardware to position the camera. The Mini 2 has a magnetic base that attaches to the included mount plate – screw the plate to the wall, then attach the camera.
Plug in and power on
Connect the USB-C cable to the camera and plug the power adapter into the outlet. The camera boots in about 30 seconds.
Add to the Blink app
Open the Blink Home Monitor app, tap + on the home screen, and select Mini 2. Scan the QR code on the back of the camera to add it to your system.
Can You Hard-Wire Battery Blink Cameras?
No – not officially. The Blink Outdoor 4, XT2, and Doorbell all run on AA lithium batteries. Blink does not make a hardwire kit for these cameras.
What does exist: third-party USB power cables (like the Wasserstein or Itramax options on Amazon) that plug into the micro-USB or USB-C port on the back of battery models. These keep the camera continuously charged so the batteries never drain, but it is not true hardwiring – you are still relying on the battery as the power source, just with a cable topping it up constantly. For a clean permanent install, the Wired Floodlight Camera is the better call.