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OverviewYou can customize your SimpliSafe® cameras even further by changing the motion detection to coincide with your system’s arming state. This means you can now adjust when your camera records as it is directly tied to your system’s arming state. For example, if you don’t want your camera to rec
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Cameras
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. T
Errors / Warnings
If you change your Wi-Fi network name and/or password for any reason (such as moving into a new home or receiving a new router), you’ll need to teach your SimpliSafe® System the new credentials.Please note that your network will need to meet our system requirements to connect your system to Wi-Fi. A
Wi-Fi Troubleshooting
What is it?When in lowlight settings, your camera may pick up ghost-like "orbs" while recording. Don't worry—there's nothing supernatural going on. These orbs are called backscatter, or near-camera reflection. Backscatter happens when dust, water droplets, or other particles are
Troubleshoot an Issue
Loss of audio to your camera feed can be caused by a dip in the Wi-Fi connection strength to your home network. When there is a poor connection, our devices will prioritize video over audio to best ensure the safety of your home.If your camera loses audio frequently, you may want to consider taking
A "No Video" error means that, while recording, the camera disconnected from SimpliSafe and the video was not able to be saved. This might mean the loss of an entire recording or it might mean a loss of only a portion of the recording after the connection was lost. Unfortunately, we are no
Please follow the steps below to troubleshoot being unable to live stream.Check the color of your LED. If it’s a solid yellow, it’s likely downloading a firmware update. This often occurs right after initial installation.Ensure your camera is connected to Wi-Fi. Make sure that your smartphone or ta
