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Changing Wi-Fi networks for Cameras

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

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Wireless Outdoor Security Camera Features

Welcome to the SimpliSafe Wireless Outdoor Security Camera ​Keep Watch All Day and Night with the SimpliSafe Wireless Outdoor Security CameraWith the award-winning SimpliSafe home security system, the Wireless Outdoor Security Camera offers advanced security from the outside in. Its ultra-

Install / Set Up Help

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Outdoor Camera is not Recording

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

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How to Rename a SimpliSafe® Camera

There may be a point where you need to rename a camera for your SimpliSafe® System. Renaming a camera can be done easily through the SimpliSafe® Mobile App, but you can also rename a camera using your Web App. You can select a name from the list of prepopulated names within the SimpliSafe® Mobile ap

Features / Settings

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Error: Update Software

What It MeansThe Wireless Outdoor Security Camera requires a Base Station with the latest firmware updates to run smoothly. The Update Software error means that you need to update your Base Station’s firmware.How To Fix ItBefore setting up your Outdoor Camera, you will need to update the Base Statio

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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 with recordings 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 wi

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Can't Initiate Live Stream From Within the SimpliSafe® App

Please follow the steps below to troubleshoot being unable to live stream.Check the colour 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 tab

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