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If you choose to opt out of Automatic Face Matching, you can delete your facial recognition history from within the SimpliSafe® Mobile App:Open the SimpliSafe® Mobile App on your phone or tabletChoose My System from the bottom navigation barSelect Location SettingsScroll to the bottom and tap ‘Autom
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Outdoor Camera Series 2
The Temperature Sensor can display Fahrenheit or Celsius through the SimpliSafe® App. The SimpliSafe® App will display Fahrenheit or Celsius based on the settings of your phone. If you wish for the SimpliSafe® App to display a different temperature type, you’ll need to update your phone’s system set
Temperature Sensor
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,
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Our Smoke & CO Detector uses photoelectric sensors, meaning it detects smoke through the distortion of a light beam inside the detector. Photoelectric smoke detectors will detect smoke faster than other detector types but can occasionally result in a false alarm. False alarms often occur when th
Smoke & CO Detector
Dark mode is a great way to give your eyes a break, by swapping bright white backgrounds for gray and black ones.You can now enable dark mode for the SimpliSafe® Mobile App on your iOS or Android phone or tablet.To enable or disable dark mode:Open the SimpliSafe® Mobile App on your phone or tabletNa
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SimpliSafe® Beta allows you to sign up to test new features and products before they are released to the general public and provide valuable feedback to help improve our products and services. Users can enroll and unenroll from eligible programs directly within the SimpliSafe® Mobile App. You must u
Install / Set Up Help
A flashing yellow light during the setup of your Outdoor Security Camera Series 2 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
When your system sounds any burglary alarm, there’s a brief false alarm grace period. If you don’t cancel the alarm within this grace period, it will be handled by a SimpliSafe® Monitoring Agent. Once an Agent is handling your alarm, they will begin reviewing your Video Verification recordings and S
Smart Alarm Indoor Camera
The battery within the Smart Alarm Wireless Indoor Security Camera can last up to 3 months on a single charge, depending on placement and usage. To charge your camera, we recommend plugging it into power for 6 hours with a 5V, 7.5W USB power adapter that provides 1.5A of current. You will know the b
Battery / Power
The Smart Lock Series 2 is the same device you know and love, but with an updated look. If you currently have the Smart Lock and received a Smart Lock Series 2 as a replacement, or you want to upgrade your device to the new model, follow the steps below to install your new device. Remove your Smart
Smart Lock Series 2
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
Errors / Warnings
Glassbreak Sensor
When installing your Outdoor Camera, it’s important to ensure that you twist the mounting dome onto the mounting plate until you hear an audible “click”. Continue to twist clockwise by hand until there is an audible “click”. When done properly, the mount will feel stable and secure; it will also req
When the system is in an armed state (Home or Away Mode) and an Entry Sensor is triggered, the entry countdown will begin. The entry countdown by default is 30 seconds, however, this can be adjusted at any time within the SimpliSafe® App.If the system is disarmed within 30-60 seconds of the initial
Entry Sensor
The Smart Alarm Wireless Indoor Security Camera is the first camera from SimpliSafe® that can trigger an alarm. By default, the alarm trigger is only on when the system is set to away and can trigger depending on the motion type that was selected in settings (People Only or All Motion). When the ca
The Outdoor Camera will record motion events to your system’s timeline, with select monitoring subscriptions. If you are subscribed to a monitoring plan that supports timeline recordings and are not seeing recordings appear within the SimpliSafe® Mobile App or Web App, this article will walk you thr
The app error “Internet Not Found” indicates that there is a Wi-Fi connection, however, there is not a connection to the Internet.As a first step, you’ll want to confirm if other devices are able to reach the Internet - such as using a laptop to browse a website.If you are not able to reach the Inte
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
Motion Sensor Gen 2
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
Our Cameras have a wide field of view to maximize coverage inside and outside of your home. If you find that your camera is not detecting people or motion, there are a few steps you can take to improve its’ functionality. For the Outdoor Camera, Smart Alarm Wireless Indoor Security Camera, and Video
There are two versions of the Solar Panel accessory, both of which are compatible with the Wireless Outdoor Security Camera and the Outdoor Security Camera Series 2. The only difference between the two Solar Panels is the mounting mechanism. Most Solar Panels purchased prior to October 2024 will hav
Solar Panel
