Need to update Blink but aren’t sure where to tap? The update happens through your device’s app store. Here’s how to install it on iPhone, Android and Fire tablets, turn on automatic updates, and handle an installation that won’t finish.
Update Blink on your iPhone or iPad
Open the App Store. Then tap My Account or your profile photo. In the current interface, tap App Updates.
On iPhones running iOS 17 or iOS 18, scroll down the account screen to the pending updates instead. Tap Update beside Blink Home Monitor. Tip: Tap Update All to install all pending app updates at once.
On Android, use Google Play
Head to Google Play’s pending-updates screen to update Blink.
- 1.Open the Google Play Store.
- 2.Tap your profile icon.
- 3.Select Manage apps & device.
- 4.Under Updates available, tap See details.
- 5.Tap Update beside Blink Home Monitor, or choose Update all.
Check whether your device supports the update
An operating system below Blink’s minimum requirements prevents your device from qualifying for the current app. Compare your device’s operating system version with Blink’s current requirements: iOS 17 or later, Android 10 or later, or Fire OS 8. For Fire tablets, Blink specifies Fire OS 8 only.
Install a supported operating system version if your device offers one. Then update Blink Home Monitor through your app store. Updating the operating system restores eligibility when it meets those requirements; it doesn’t update Blink itself.
Use a supported device if yours cannot meet the requirements. Older minimums such as iOS 15, Android 9 and Fire OS 7 no longer apply.
Install the Fire tablet update
Use this method on a Fire tablet running Fire OS 8 with Blink installed through Amazon Appstore. Open Appstore. Next, search for Blink Home Monitor.
Open the Blink Home Monitor details page. Tap Update when it’s offered.
Turn on automatic updates for next time
On iPhone or iPad with the current Settings layout, open Settings > Apps > App Store. Turn on App Updates. On iOS 17, use Settings > App Store instead; this setting covers Blink and your other App Store apps.
To update only Blink automatically on Android, open Google Play Store > profile picture > Manage apps & device > Manage > Blink Home Monitor > More. Turn on Enable auto update.
For automatic updates across all your Google Play apps, open Google Play Store > profile picture > Settings > Network preferences > Auto-update apps. Choose Update over Wi-Fi only or Update all apps over Wi-Fi or mobile data, depending on your connection preference.
Reinstall Blink if updating fails
Reinstalling is a fallback for failed Android updates or Apple app problems that persist after checking for updates. On Android, open the Google Play Store. From there, tap your profile icon.
Open Manage apps & devices. Menu wording varies by device, and some removal steps require Android 13 or later. Select Manage. Choose Blink Home Monitor.
Tap Uninstall. Find Blink Home Monitor in the Google Play Store again. Reinstall Blink Home Monitor. Sign back into your existing Blink account.
On iPhone or iPad, delete Blink Home Monitor from your device. Deletion carries a risk of losing locally stored app data, so reserve this for troubleshooting. Redownload Blink Home Monitor from the App Store. Sign back into your existing Blink account.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I update Blink from its website?
Blink’s official app page provides store links under Download the app today:. Follow the link for your device, then complete the update in its app store.
How do I update Blink on a Mac?
Blink’s Apple listing requires macOS 14 or later and an Apple M1 chip or later. On a compatible Mac, open App Store > Updates and select Update beside Blink. For automatic updates, open the App Store menu, select Settings, and enable Automatic Updates.
Can I update Blink through Amazon Appstore on Windows 11?
No. Amazon ended support for Amazon Appstore on Windows 11 after March 5, 2025. Use a supported Blink platform instead.
What if my workplace manages the Blink app?
Ask your device administrator to update the managed Blink app. Organizations control update settings on managed Apple and Android devices, and the administrator’s steps depend on the management service.