# Blink Camera Recorder

Two scripts for recording from Blink cameras:

## Motion Clips (`motion_clip_downloader.py`)
Downloads motion-triggered clips from Blink servers
- Saves to `motion_clips/` folder by date
- Checks every 5 minutes for new clips

## 24/7 Recording (`continuous_recorder.py`)
Records continuous footage using RTSP streams
- Saves to external HD mounted at `/mnt/external_hd/blink_recordings`
- Creates 1-hour segments per camera
- Requires Raspberry Pi setup

## Quick Start

```bash
# Install
pip install -r requirements.txt

# Set credentials
export BLINK_USERNAME="your_email"
export BLINK_PASSWORD="your_password"

# Run motion clips downloader
python motion_clip_downloader.py

# OR run continuous recorder (requires Raspberry Pi setup)
python continuous_recorder.py
```

## Storage
- Motion clips: ~10MB/minute
- Continuous: ~2GB/hour/camera

## Raspberry Pi Setup

```bash
# System dependencies
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install -y python3-opencv

# Mount external drive
sudo mkdir /mnt/external_hd
sudo mount /dev/sdX1 /mnt/external_hd  # Replace sdX1 with your drive
```

## Common Issues
- Check credentials if clips aren't downloading
- Ensure network can handle RTSP streams
- Monitor disk space regularly