Does Blink Work with Google Home (Google Assistant)?

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Google Home is one of the most well-known smart home integration systems. With this in mind, I wanted to find out if Blink works with Google Home and the Google Assistant.

Does Blink Work with Google Home?

Blink is an Amazon company, so Blink Video Doorbells and cameras work seamlessly with most Alexa-enabled devices. However, there’s no native compatibility for Google Home.

While Blink is not compatible with Google Home out of the box, you can set up an integration through IFTTT to use Blink with Google Home.

Using IFTTT to Connect Blink with Google Home

IFTTT, or “If This Then That,” is a web-based service that lets users create “triggers” between two smart home products.

Sounds complicated, right? It’s easier than you’d think. Connecting Blink to Google Assistant using this method takes just a few minutes. 

  1. Download the IFTTT app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
    IFTTT app download
  2. Open IFTTT and create an account.
  3. From the homepage, tap “Explore.”
    Select Explore from the IFTTT home screen
  4. Search for and select “Blink.”
    Search for and select Blink
  5. Press “Connect.”
    Connect Blink to IFTTT
  6. Tap “Continue” and follow the prompts to sign into your Blink account.
    Allow IFTTT to sign in
  7. Choose “Grant Access.”
    Grant access
  8. Go back to the “Explore” page and type in “Google Assistant.”
  9. Press “Connect” and follow the prompts to sign into your Google account.
  10. Select “Grant Access” to finalize the connection.

From here, you can set up automations between Blink and Google Home. For example, you can set IFTTT to arm your Blink security system when you say, “Ok Google, activate arm Blink.”

Connect, create and review a IFTTT applet

Here’s some more information on what “Arm” and “Disarm” means for Blink Cameras:

Why Are Blink Cameras Incompatible with Google Home?

Like Ring, Blink is owned by Amazon. Because Amazon has their own voice assistant, Alexa, the Google Assistant is one of their biggest competitors.

Google also offers their own line of security cameras — Nest Cams. For this reason, there is little incentive for Google and Amazon to work together on Blink cameras. 

What Smart Home Systems Are Compatible with Blink?

The easiest smart home system to control a Blink camera with is Amazon Alexa. 

After enabling the Blink SmartHome Skill in the Alexa App, you can use voice commands to control all your Blink devices. 

Alexa devices with a screen, like the Echo Show, can even display Blink camera footage.

If you don’t have any Alexa-enabled devices, you might be interested in using your Blink system with SmartThings. 

The SmartThings app is compatible with iOS and Android devices, making it a promising alternative for those looking to integrate their Blink devices with something other than Alexa.

Alternative Cameras Compatible with Google Home

Even though it’s technically possible to use a Blink camera with Google Home, making the connection is a little complicated. 

If you haven’t purchased a Blink camera yet, but have begun using Google Home, I recommend finding another camera that’s directly compatible. 

Nest, arlo and ring cameras

Some smart home security cameras that offer native compatibility with Google Home and Google Assistant include:

  • Nest cameras
  • Arlo cameras
  • Ring cameras

Generally, Nest cameras are the best choice to use with Google Home, as the devices are made by the same company.

Google Nest Cameras

Nest is Google’s own line of smart security cameras. For this reason, all Nest cameras are compatible with Google Home. 

Currently, there are three Nest cameras available:

In addition to these three cameras, Nest offers a wired and wireless video doorbell. You can even connect all your Nest devices to a Nest Hub to view live feeds on a bigger screen.

Arlo Cameras

Arlo offers a huge array of smart cameras and doorbells, all compatible with Google Home. 

Some of the best include:

With packs available containing up to eight cameras, Arlo ensures you will have full protection for your home. 

In addition to the Arlo app, you can view your Arlo camera’s feed from the Google Nest Hub. 

Ring Cameras

Even though Ring is owned by Amazon, the company has upgraded all their products to be compatible with Google Home.

In my opinion, Ring cameras are even better than Blink cameras. I have a ton of Ring products in and around my home, and some of my favorites include:

Ring is one of the most well-known names in smart home security, so you should have no problem finding a camera that fits your needs.

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