If you're itching to know what you need to run Blinq, then listen up! We've got the lowdown on the operating systems (OS) and browsers that we happily support. To ensure you're having the best experience, we suggest running the newest versions available.
Note:
Blinq will not work if you have a VPN service enabled on your device. If you are having trouble connecting to any of Blinq's services, we recommend disabling this before retrying.
The specific versions below are correct at 12 September 2024.
Mobile
OS | Minimum device version |
iOS | iPhone 8, iPad 5th Gen |
Android | Devices released within the last 3 years from major manufacturers |
Note that some features and functionalities may be limited on older OS's. We do recommend running the latest release that your device is capable of in order to enable full functionality.
Watch
OS | Minimum OS Version | Minimum Hardware version |
WatchOS (Apple) | 10.0 | Series 4 |
Wear OS (formerly Android Wear) | 3.0 | Devices released within the last 2 years from major manufacturers |
Web Browsers
Operating system | OS Version |
Windows | Windows 10 and 11 |
MacOS | Current and previous latest version |
iOS | Current and previous major version |
Android | Android 12 and above |
Browser | Version |
Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, Samsung Internet | Last two major versions |
Internet Explorer | No |
NFC Compatible Phones
Almost 90% of all phones in use are NFC enabled and will work when using a Blinq NFC card. In some cases, you may need to enable NFC in your settings. If you are unsure, please refer to the manufacturers website to confirm.