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Unable to Set Up a Camera Because it is Already Associated With Another Account

Why does this error happen? This error usually occurs because this camera is already associated with another account. To deter theft, we do not allow a camera to be added to an account without being fully removed from the original account. This tends to occur when a camera is purchased second-hand.

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What does “Unable to Stream Video” mean?

What it Means An "Unable to Stream Video" error means that the app was unable to download and display the streamable video. As this is likely an issue on the app end, our team is notified of these errors and investigates promptly to ensure your video is back up for streaming as soon as possible. You

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Not Receiving Push Notifications for my Camera

This article will troubleshoot not receiving push notifications for your cameras only. If you are not receiving system push notifications, please see our Not Receiving Push Notifications on my Smartphone for SimpliSafe® article. Push notifications for your camera are a great way to know when there i

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App Error: Camera Disconnected

Overview The app error “Camera Disconnected” can happen for several reasons, including if you’ve changed your Wi-Fi recently or if the camera battery has been replaced. The following article will walk you through a few troubleshooting scenarios to help get your camera back up and running. Use the co

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Outdoor Camera is not Recording

The Outdoor Camera will record motion events to your system’s timeline, with select monitoring subscriptions. Please note that Standard Monitoring and Basic App plans will not allow for your cameras record. If you are subscribed to a monitoring plan that supports timeline recordings and are not seei

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How to Take a Photo of Video Footage from within the SimpliSafe® Mobile App

Photo capture within the SimpliSafe® Mobile App allows you to easily take a photo or screenshot of a video recording from your system timeline. You can also use the filters at the top of the timeline to filter by Date or by a specific camera to better locate the footage you wish to view. To Use Phot

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How to Create, Delete, or Modify a Familiar Face within the SimpliSafe® Mobile App

The Familiar Faces feature is a great way for professional monitoring agents to know who should be allowed on your property. For example, you might want to create a familiar face for an in-law, neighbor, or maybe a dog walker. Our expert monitoring agents are trained to use familiar faces to identif

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