You can now share videos in chat on any device, and play them back without ever leaving the conversation. You can also add multiple images and videos to your message at the same time before sending.
What you can do
Upload and send videos from web, iOS, and Android
Watch videos play inline in the chat thread, no download needed
Stage multiple images and videos in the reply area before sending
Mix images and videos in the same message
How do I send a video in chat?
On mobile (iOS or Android)
Open a chat or channel
Tap the + button then select Camera or Photos & Videos in the reply bar
Select a video from your camera roll or files or create one from camera
Add a message if you'd like, then tap Send
On web
Open a chat or channel
Click the + in the compose bar, or drag and drop a video file into the reply area
Add a message if you'd like, then press Send
🖼️ Can I send multiple photos and videos together?
Yes. You can add multiple images and videos to the compose area before you send.
Tap or click the + button then select Images & Videos
Select multiple images and/or videos
Add a text message if you'd like
Tap Send
Each file will be sent as its own message, in the order you added them, with your text message sent last.
Note: We're working on a gallery view that will group multiple files into a single message. This will be available in a future update.
FAQs
Is video available on all devices?
Is video available on all devices?
Yes — video upload and inline playback works on web, iOS, and Android.
Do I need to do anything to enable this?
Do I need to do anything to enable this?
No. Video upload and playback is available to all Blink users automatically
Can I send a mix of images and videos?
Can I send a mix of images and videos?
Yes, you can mix image and video files in the reply area. Each file will be sent as a separate message in the order added.
What if I try to send a GIF or a regular file at the same time as my images/videos?
What if I try to send a GIF or a regular file at the same time as my images/videos?
If you add a GIF or other file while images or videos are already in the reply area, that file will be sent immediately as its own message, it won't be grouped with other media.