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How To Replace Smoke Detector Battery

The Smoke Detector takes one Panasonic CR-123A Lithium 3V battery and has a life expectancy between 3-5 years depending on usage. To change your Smoke Detector battery, twist it off its bracket and open the back panel. Then, replace the lithium battery and put the device back in place. Related Artic

battery / power

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How SimpliSafe® Products Respond During an Alarm

SimpliSafe’s® Professional Monitoring protects your home or business across many types of alarms. If an alarm is triggered from your system, you’ll be immediately notified through App Push Notifications or Alarm Text Messages. Depending on your monitoring plan and alarm type you can also interact wi

features / settings

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How Does the Smoke Detector Respond During an Alarm

When the Smoke Detector detects particulate consistent with smoke, it will produce a siren as well as the following products: Base Station Extra Siren Wireless Outdoor Security Camera Outdoor Security Camera Series 2 Wireless Indoor Security Camera After the alarm has sounded, two things will happen

install / set up help

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How to Find the Serial Number for Your SimpliSafe® Device or Camera

During troubleshooting or for account verification purposes, you may be required to identify the serial number for a product within your system. You can easily find the serial number for your devices or cameras within the SimpliSafe® Mobile App. Locating the Serial Number for your Base Station in th

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Smoke Detector LED Status Light Colors

The Smoke Detector has several light states that reflect the status of the device and change with the presence of smoke within your home. This guide will highlight the various indicators and their meanings. IndicatorMeaningRed flashing light every 5–6 minutes and no soundsNormal.Red flashing light e

led / lights

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Testing the Smoke Detector

Test Mode is a great way to test the connection between your Base Station and other SimpliSafe® products. We recommend periodically placing your system into Test Mode to ensure that your devices are still communicating with the Base Station without any errors. Placing Your System Into Test Mode Disa

troubleshoot an issue

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Malfunction Error

If you see a “Malfunctioned” error for your Smoke Detector, Carbon Monoxide Detector, or Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detector, that means that the device should be replaced as soon as possible. If your device is still within warranty, our Support team can send you a replacement.

errors / warnings

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