How SimpliSafe® Products Communicate
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SimpliSafe® products use varying methods of communication to talk to the Base Station and even your network. Below is a breakdown of the communication methods, and which SimpliSafe® products use that method.
Radio Frequency (RF)
The Base Station uses a dedicated radio signal to communicate with certain SimpliSafe® devices. Below is a list of our products that use RF to communicate with the Base Station:
All SimpliSafe® Sensors:
Entry Sensor
Motion Sensor Gen 1 and Gen 2
Glassbreak Sensor
Temperature Sensor
Water Sensor
Panic Button
Key Fob
All Life Safety Devices:
Smoke Detector
Carbon Monoxide Detector
Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detector
Wi-Fi
Our cameras require a compatible 2.4GHz network in order to communicate with your SimpliSafe® System. Below is a list of which products use Wi-Fi to communicate with your system:
SimpliCam® Wired Indoor Security Camera
Video Doorbell Pro
Radio Frequency (RF) and Wi-Fi
Certain SimpliSafe® Cameras utilize RF and Wi-Fi to communicate with your Base Station and SimpliSafe® System. When motion is detected, the camera communicates with the Base Station via RF to analyze the event, then uses Wi-Fi to wake up and record the event. Below is a list of which products utilize both RF and Wi-Fi to communicate with your system:
Smart Alarm Wireless Indoor Security Camera
Wireless Outdoor Security Camera