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Adhering Sensors to Surfaces

Installing SimpliSafe® sensors takes less than a minute! In most cases, sensors can be mounted on walls by using the adhesive strips on the back of each device. However, there are some situations where the sensor may not adhere to the wall effectively, like:Brick surfaces: the surface can be rough i

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Glassbreak Sensor Not Responding

The warning ‘Sensor Not Responding’ for a Glassbreak Sensor can be caused by a couple of things, including a low battery or a weak connection between the device and the Base Station.As a first step, we’d recommend ensuring that the battery is correctly installed. To do this:Slide the sensor off its’

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How to Rename a SimpliSafe® Sensor

There may be a point where you need to rename a sensor for your SimpliSafe® System. Renaming a sensor can be done easily through the SimpliSafe® Mobile App, but you can also rename a sensor using your Keypad. The following will walk you through these steps for each platform so you can pick whichever

Features / Settings

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Glassbreak Sensor Offline

If your Glassbreak Sensor is showing as offline on the SimpliSafe® Mobile App, this is an indicator that the battery within the device needs to be replaced. The Glassbreak Sensor takes a single (1) CR-123A Lithium 3V battery and has a life expectancy of up to 3 years depending on placement and usage

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Motion Sensor Gen 2 Offline

If your Motion Sensor Gen 2 is showing as offline on the SimpliSafe® Mobile App, this is an indicator that the battery within the device needs to be replaced. The Motion Sensor Gen 2 takes a single (1) CR-123A Lithium 3V battery and has a life expectancy of up to 4 years depending on placement and u

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Temperature Sensor Not Responding

The warning ‘Sensor Not Responding’ for a Temperature Sensor can be caused by a couple of things, including a low battery or a weak connection between the device and the Base Station.As a first step, we’d recommend ensuring that the battery is correctly installed. To do this:Slide the sensor off its

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Motion Sensor Gen 2 False Alarms

False Alarm CausesOur Motion Sensors have been designed to avoid false alarms. However, if you’ve experienced one, there are a few potential issues that may cause them:Direct sunlight hitting the sensor can trigger a false alarm. Heating vents located in the room. If they are located within the sens

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