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For older cameras such as the Indoor, XT, and XT2, the local storage option for the Sync Module 2 cannot be utilized.<ref name="localstorage">{{Cite web|url=https://support.blinkforhome.com/en_GB/using-your-sync-module/sync-module-2-local-storage-operation|title=Blink Storage Options|work=Blink|access-date=2025-03-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260222213151/https://support.blinkforhome.com/en_GB/using-your-sync-module/sync-module-2-local-storage-operation|archive-date=22 Feb 2026|url-status=live}}</ref> The local storage only exists for the Mini, Doorbell, and Outdoor 3 & 4 model cameras on the Sync Module 2, with the maximum amount of attached storage being 256gb.<ref name="localstorage" /> Although the inclusion of previous camera models in local storage can be changed with a software update, that has not occurred. | For older cameras such as the Indoor, XT, and XT2, the local storage option for the Sync Module 2 cannot be utilized.<ref name="localstorage">{{Cite web|url=https://support.blinkforhome.com/en_GB/using-your-sync-module/sync-module-2-local-storage-operation|title=Blink Storage Options|work=Blink|access-date=2025-03-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260222213151/https://support.blinkforhome.com/en_GB/using-your-sync-module/sync-module-2-local-storage-operation|archive-date=22 Feb 2026|url-status=live}}</ref> The local storage only exists for the Mini, Doorbell, and Outdoor 3 & 4 model cameras on the Sync Module 2, with the maximum amount of attached storage being 256gb.<ref name="localstorage" /> Although the inclusion of previous camera models in local storage can be changed with a software update, that has not occurred. | ||
In February 2026, Blink changed their support of the Blink Outdoor 3 and first generation Video Doorbell from being supported with software updates to at least December 31, 2029 to being "No longer guaranteed".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https:// | In February 2026, Blink changed their support of the Blink Outdoor 3 and first generation Video Doorbell from being supported with software updates to at least December 31, 2029 to being "No longer guaranteed".<ref>{{Cite web |author=@ChickenLover_YT |date=2026-02-20 |title=Chicken Man on X: |url=https://nitter.catsarch.com/ChickenLover_YT/status/2024882350132191484 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260322124623/https://nitter.catsarch.com/ChickenLover_YT/status/2024882350132191484 |archive-date=22 Mar 2026 |work=X.com |quote=.@blinkforhome This is absolute BULLSHIT. If you can't keep on your promises of supporting a device for another 3 years, then you should be sued into oblivion. Please share this around @404mediaco @arstechnica}}</ref> Users with these devices were not notified by Blink through the app or email regarding this change.<ref>{{Cite web |author=@ChickenLover_YT |date=2026-02-20 |title=Chicken Man on X: |url=https://nitter.catsarch.com/ChickenLover_YT/status/2024884406117085418 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260322124641/https://nitter.catsarch.com/ChickenLover_YT/status/2024884406117085418 |archive-date=22 Mar 2026 |work=X.com |quote=I was not notified by Blink in the app or email regarding this either, I had to look at the support page myself to check out of curiosity.}}</ref> | ||
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