Error: Camera Connection Dropped
battery / power
Updated
3 months ago
, by simplisafe_help_center
The error “Camera Connection Dropped” can happen for one of two reasons:
The camera has a weak connection to your Wi-Fi network
There is a low or dying battery, and the camera is unable to make the connection due to power constraints
All SimpliSafe® cameras require a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi connection to function. If you had previously set up your camera, but find it is no longer connected to your network, we recommend running the Connection Check Tool in the SimpliSafe® mobile app. This will help troubleshoot your camera’s connection and provide steps to improve it.
How to Use the Connection Check Tool
Open the SimpliSafe® Mobile App on your phone or tablet
Choose My System from the bottom navigation bar
Select Camera Settings
Choose your camera from the list of available cameras
Under “Connection” select “Connection Check”
Tap “Start Connection Check” to find your camera’s connection strength
What do my Results Mean?
Good
A good signal strength or upload speed means that there is a strong connection between your camera and Wi-Fi network.
Fair or Poor Upload Speed
If your upload speed is fair or poor, reduce the camera’s video resolution in its settings in the SimpliSafe® mobile app. To do this:
Open the SimpliSafe® Mobile App on your phone or tablet
Choose My System from the bottom navigation bar
Select Camera Settings
Tap on the camera you wish to manage video resolution for
Navigate to “Picture Quality” and choose a lower resolution
Don't forget to select SAVE in the upper right corner to save your selections
It may also be necessary to upgrade your internet package to improve your upload speed. We recommend reaching out to your internet service provider to learn more about their offerings.
Fair or Poor Signal Strength
If your signal strength is fair or poor, move your camera and Wi-Fi router closer together and then try running the Connection Check tool again. If your signal strength is still the same, we recommend getting a Wi-Fi extender.
It may also help to connect your SimpliSafe® devices to a different Wi-Fi network. We recommend setting up a Guest Network on your Wi-Fi router and only connect your SimpliSafe® devices to it. To learn more about setting up a Guest Network, reach out to your internet service provider.
The Outdoor Camera has a battery that is rechargeable and lasts up to 3 months on a single charge, depending on placement or usage.
To remove the battery, simply untwist the front of the camera off of your Outdoor Camera Series 2. Then, use the pull tab on the battery to gently remove it from the battery compartment.
To charge your battery, you’ll need a USB power brick that supports 5V, 1.5A+ (7.5W+) charging. Using the supplied cable, plug the battery into the power brick to charge your battery.
To fully charge your battery, it can take up to 6 hours. You’ll know the battery is fully charged once all 3 lights are illuminated and no longer pulsing.