Blink is a motion based camera system. ... The Blink XT2 will record when motion is detected or Live View is active. Blink cameras do not offer continuous recording, though you can leave the system armed for any interval of time.

Does Blink record when disarmed?

When you tap the toggle next to Disarmed, you are arming your Blink system. At the base of your home screen, you will now see Armed. Each camera that successfully arms will display a blue motion icon . In this state, the camera will detect motion, record a short clip and you will receive a notification on your device.

Do Blink cameras have to be armed to record?

It can be confusing when Blink talks about arming and disarming their cameras; this is because Blink isn't a security system in the traditional sense, so there is no alarm to arm or disarm. Instead, Blink is a system of cameras connected to one central hub.