Cancel Blink through the app or website

You can cancel your Blink subscription directly through the Blink Home Security app or the Blink website. The process takes about two minutes and stops recurring charges when ready — though your access continues until the end of your current billing period.

Open the Blink app on your phone or go to blinkforhome.com in a browser and sign in with your account. Tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the bottom right corner of the app, or click your account name in the top right on the website. Select "Account Settings" or "Subscription" depending on which version you're using.

Look for "Subscription" or "Manage Subscription" in the menu. You'll see your current plan listed with the renewal date. Tap or click "Cancel Subscription" and follow the prompts. Blink will ask why you're canceling — you can skip this or select a reason, but it won't affect the cancellation.

Key Takeaways

  • Cancel through the Blink app or website by going to Account Settings and selecting Cancel Subscription — no phone call needed.
  • Cancellation takes effect when ready, but you keep access to your cameras and recordings until your current billing period ends.
  • If you cancel before your renewal date, you won't be charged again.
  • Blink will send a confirmation email to the address on your account once cancellation is complete.

What happens to your cameras after cancellation

Your Blink cameras stay connected and functional after you cancel the subscription. You can still view live video, receive motion alerts, and access recordings stored locally on your device if you have a Blink Sync Module. The subscription only covers cloud storage of video clips and some advanced features.

If you had cloud storage through your subscription, those recordings will be deleted once your billing period ends. read any videos you want to keep before that date. After the subscription ends, you'll only see live video and alerts — no stored clips unless you're using local storage through a Sync Module.

Canceling through your payment method instead

If you can't access your Blink account or prefer to cancel through your payment provider, you can stop the charges from your credit card company, bank, or digital wallet. Contact your bank or card issuer and ask them to block recurring charges from Blink. This stops the payments but doesn't formally cancel your Blink subscription in the app.

Blocking the charge at your bank level is slower than canceling directly — it can take a billing cycle or two for the block to take effect. Blink may also send you notices about failed payments. The cleaner approach is always to cancel through the Blink app first, then verify no new charge appears on your next statement.

Restarting your subscription later

You can turn your subscription back on at any time by opening the Blink app, going to Account Settings, and selecting "Renew Subscription" or "Upgrade." Choose the plan you want (usually Basic or Plus, depending on your region) and enter your payment method. The new subscription starts when ready.

If you canceled recently, Blink may offer you a discount to restart. Check your email for any reactivation offers before you manually restart, since they sometimes appear as links in your account or in promotional emails sent after cancellation.

Confirming the cancellation worked

After you cancel, Blink sends a confirmation email to the address on your account within a few minutes. Check your inbox and spam folder for this email — it will state your cancellation date and when your access ends. Keep this email for your records.

Check your next billing statement to confirm no new charge appears. If a charge does appear after your cancellation date, contact your bank or Blink support with your confirmation email as proof. Most payment disputes resolve within one to two billing cycles if you have documentation of the cancellation.

Troubleshooting if cancellation won't go through

If the Cancel Subscription button doesn't appear or the process stops partway through, try signing out of the app completely and signing back in. Sometimes the app needs to refresh your account status. If you're using the website, try a different browser or clear your browser cache and cookies.

If cancellation still fails after refreshing, contact Blink support through the app by tapping the menu and selecting "Help & Support," or email support@blinkforhome.com with your account email and the date you tried to cancel. Include a screenshot of the error if one appears. Support typically responds within one business day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I get a refund if I cancel mid-billing cycle?

No. Blink subscriptions are non-refundable once purchased. You keep access through the end of your current billing period, but you won't receive money back for unused time. Cancel right after your renewal date if you want to minimize unused days.

Can I pause my subscription instead of canceling?

Blink doesn't offer a pause feature. Your options are to keep the subscription active or cancel it completely. If you think you'll restart soon, canceling and reactivating later is the same as pausing — you just won't be charged during the gap.

What if I cancel but forget and get charged again?

If a charge appears after your cancellation date, contact your bank or card issuer first to dispute it. Then email Blink support with your cancellation confirmation email. Most providers reverse the charge within one to two billing cycles if you have proof you canceled.

Do I need to uninstall the app after canceling?

No. The app stays on your phone and your cameras keep working. You'll just lose cloud storage and some features tied to the paid plan. Uninstall only if you want to remove the app entirely — it won't affect your cancellation.