‎Outdoor Cameras | Page 6 | SimpliSafe Support Home
Skip to main content

Conversation List

Filter by

(55)
Error: Unfinished Setup for Cameras

This error can occur within the SimpliSafe® Mobile App when the camera has been partially removed from the Base Station but failed to fully remove itself from the mobile app.As a first step, we recommend tapping on Finish Setup and see if it allows that camera to connect. If that step fails, the bes

Errors / Warnings

Help Center Article

 • 

Cameras

SA
How to Download Recordings From Your Camera

Video clips from SimpliSafe® cameras can be downloaded to your mobile device using the SimpliSafe® Mobile App. Recordings are available with select monitoring plans. Please note that if your camera name contains an apostrophe, this may limit your ability to download recordings. We recommend changing

Features / Settings

Help Center Article

 • 

Cameras

Outdoor Camera is Detecting Motion too Late

If your Outdoor Camera is detecting motion too late, there are usually two main factors at play: improper placement of your camera, or a poor wireless connection between it and the network.We recommend reviewing each section below in the order they are presented to troubleshoot your camera. However,

Troubleshoot an Issue

Help Center Article

 • 

Cameras

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.First, you’ll need to remove the Outdoor Camera from the SimpliSafe® Mobile App.To remove the camera:Open the SimpliSafe® Mobile

Troubleshoot an Issue

Help Center Article

 • 

Outdoor Camera

How do I Check the Battery Life of my Camera?

The Outdoor Camera and Smart Alarm Wireless Indoor Security Camera are battery-powered cameras that can help you monitor your home, even when you’re away. Keeping the batteries charged ensures that your cameras will keep a watchful eye inside, and outside of your home.Checking the Battery Status on

Battery / Power

Help Center Article

 • 

Cameras

How to Remove a Camera from your SimpliSafe® System

You can remove a camera from your system in a few easy steps within the SimpliSafe® Mobile App. We recommend that you download recordings from your system's timeline before removing the camera from your system, to ensure you preserve any video you may need in the future.Remove a Camera from the

Install / Set Up Help

Help Center Article

 • 

Cameras

Wireless Outdoor Security Camera Flashing Yellow During Setup

A flashing yellow light during the setup of your Outdoor Camera 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 access to SimpliS

Wi-Fi Troubleshooting

Help Center Article

 • 

Outdoor Camera