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Poor Audio Quality From The Outdoor Camera

The audio from the Outdoor Camera is designed to come in clearly through the SimpliSafe® Mobile App when reviewing timeline events or watching a live stream. If you find that the audio sounds muffled, dampened, or echo-like, there are a few steps you can take to try and improve your audio experience

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How much internet speed do I need for my camera?

Why does internet speed matter?The speed required to operate the cameras depends on the resolution quality that the camera is sending. Higher resolutions require faster speeds. This is especially important to consider for during alarms when all cameras will record simultaneously and therefore requir

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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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Can't Connect Camera to Wi-Fi During Setup

If you are having trouble connecting your camera to Wi-Fi during a first-time setup, we recommend making sure that your home network is configured to meet our system requirements.A short list of requirements can be found below:Your Wi-Fi network must be broadcasting 2.4GHzSimpliSafe® cannot connect

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Camera Motion Detection by System Arming State

NOTE: This feature is slowly rolling out to Wireless Outdoor Security Camera as a part of firmware version 1.35. You can check your camera’s firmware version under camera settings within the SimpliSafe® Mobile App.OverviewYou can customise your SimpliSafe® cameras even further by changing the motion

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Wireless Outdoor Security Camera Won't Hold A Charge

The Wireless Outdoor Security Camera has an expected battery life of 3-6 months; however, its lifespan is dependent on usage and the settings on your Outdoor Camera. You can learn more in this article about preserving the battery life of the Outdoor Camera.If you notice that your Outdoor Camera’s ba

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Can’t Connect Camera to Wi-Fi After Setup

If your camera had previously been set up but is now failing to connect to your Wi-Fi network, the Connection Check tool in the SimpliSafe® mobile app will tell you if there are any issues between your network and camera.How to Run a Connection Check:Open the SimpliSafe® mobile appTap on the Cameras

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