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How to Reset the Video Doorbell Pro

If you run into an issue with your Video Doorbell Pro that cannot be resolved through normal troubleshooting, you may need to reset* the device. Performing a Soft ResetPerforming a soft reset on the Video Doorbell Pro can help clear it from an unresponsive state. It will also test that the device ha

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Video Recordings for Camera not showing up on Timeline

Video recordings are only available to users who are subscribed to select monitoring plans. If you do have a monitoring subscription and are not seeing videos from your cameras on your timeline in the SimpliSafe® Mobile App, you’ll need to ensure that “Motion Events” are turned ON within the motion

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Incomplete Recordings for Cameras

Incomplete camera recordings can often be a symptom of an underlying network connectivity issue. To rule out any temporary connectivity issues, we recommend rebooting your router - especially if it’s been a while since you’ve done this. To reboot your router, simply unplug it from power for 30-60 se

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What does “Unable to Stream Video” mean?

What it MeansAn "Unable to Stream Video" error means that the app was unable to download and display the streamable video. As this is likely an issue on the app end, our team is notified of these errors and investigates promptly to ensure your video is back up for streaming as soon as poss

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Why does my camera keep losing its Wi-Fi connection?

There are two main reasons that a camera may lose its Wi-Fi connection. It may be installed too far from your Wi-Fi router, or it may not have sufficient bandwidth. If Your Camera Will Not Connect to Wi-Fi During Initial SetupIf you are having trouble connecting your camera to Wi-Fi during a first-t

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Why Do I See Orbs Or Bubbles When My Camera Is Using Night Vision?

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

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Unable to Set Up a Camera Because it is Already Associated With Another Account

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

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