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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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Wireless Outdoor Security Camera Won't Hold A Charge

The Wireless Outdoor Security Camera has an expected battery life of up to 3 months; however, its lifespan is dependent on usage and the settings on your Outdoor Camera. You can learn more in this article about preserving the battery life of the Outdoor Camera. If you notice that your Outdoor Camera

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How to Reset the Wireless Outdoor Security Camera

If your Wireless Outdoor Security Camera encounters an error that can’t be fixed through normal troubleshooting, performing a factory reset* of the camera may be necessary. *Please note that you cannot reset the Outdoor Camera remotely. You must be with your camera physically to reset it. First, you

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Error: Camera Connection Dropped

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 ​ Weak Wi-Fi Connection All SimpliSafe® cameras require a 2.4GHz W

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Error: Update Software

Overview The Wireless Outdoor Security Camera and Outdoor Security Camera Series 2 require a Gen 3 Base Station running the latest firmware. The “Update Software” error typically means that you need to update your Base Station’s firmware. Not sure what version of the firmware is installed on your sy

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Can't Initiate Live Stream From Within the SimpliSafe® App

If you are unable to initiate a live stream from within the SimpliSafe® Mobile App or Online Account, there are a few steps you can take to try and get things running again. Using the Connection Check Tool The Connection Check Tool for Cameras is a great way to better understand your signal strength

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Two-Way Audio Troubleshooting for Cameras

Two-Way Audio is a great feature to have and use with our cameras, and can help deter potential intruders or bad actors. If you find your Two-Way Audio isn’t working, there are a few steps you can take to troubleshoot it. Please keep in mind that Two-Way Audio works differently for some cameras when

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