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​​What is the Difference Between Battery Power and Performance Mode for the Outdoor Security Camera Series 2?

Your Outdoor Security Camera Series 2 comes with a rechargeable battery that lasts up to 3 months, depending on placement or usage. You may also purchase an outdoor power cable to allow your camera to stay awake and active, so that it may enter Performance Mode. This feature allows you to enjoy fast

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Outdoor Security Camera Series 2 Settings & Customizations

The Outdoor Security Camera Series 2 has a variety of settings that can be customized, such as Night Vision, Motion Detection, Video Quality, and more! If you are enrolled in SimpliSafe® Active Guard Outdoor Protection, some settings may not be adjustable within the SimpliSafe® Mobile App.Using the

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Outdoor Security Camera Series 2 Flashing Yellow During Setup

A flashing yellow light during the setup of your Outdoor Security Camera Series 2 indicates that the camera has successfully connected to Wi-Fi, but is having trouble reaching the SimpliSafe® servers.This issue can occur for a variety of reasons, such as:A firewall setting on your router is blocking

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Too Many Motion Alerts From the Outdoor Security Camera Series 2

If you find that your Outdoor Security Camera Series 2 is detecting motion and you’re receiving too many notifications or alerts, there are some recommended placement and settings changes you can make to reduce the number of notifications.Adjust the Placement of the CameraIf your Outdoor Camera Seri

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How to Reset the Outdoor Security Camera Series 2

If your Outdoor Security Camera Series 2 ever encounters an error that can’t be fixed through normal troubleshooting, performing a factory reset* of the camera may be necessary.To factory reset your Outdoor Camera:Ensure the camera is within 30 feet of the Base StationLocate the pairing button on th

Install / Set Up Help

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Outdoor Camera Mount Feels Loose or Not Sturdy

When installing your Outdoor Camera, it’s important to ensure that you twist the mounting dome onto the mounting plate until you hear an audible “click”. Continue to twist clockwise by hand until there is an audible “click”. When done properly, the mount will feel stable and secure; it will also req

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Maximizing the Battery Life of the Outdoor Security Camera Series 2

The Outdoor Security Camera Series 2 has a battery life of up to 3 months, depending on settings and usage. To help maximize the life of the camera’s battery, we recommend making the following adjustments to its settings and location.Camera LocationYour camera is activated by a motion sensor for acc

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