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There may be a point where you need to rename a sensor for your SimpliSafe® System. Renaming a sensor can be done easily through the SimpliSafe® Mobile App, but you can also rename a sensor using your Keypad. The following will walk you through these steps for each platform so you can pick whichever
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If your Motion Sensor Gen 2 is showing as offline on the SimpliSafe® Mobile App, this is an indicator that the battery within the device needs to be replaced.The Motion Sensor Gen 2 takes a single (1) CR-123A Lithium 3V battery and has a life expectancy of up to 4 years depending on placement and us
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Motion Sensor Gen 2
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 senso
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The Motion Sensor Gen 2 can be customised to fit your home's needs through the settings menu. There, you can adjust which armed states your Motion Sensor will trigger an alarm in, and enable Instant Trigger. By default, the Motion Sensor will only trigger an alarm when your system is armed in A
If your Motion Sensor Gen 2 is not detecting motion, it’s likely the result of the placement of the Sensor itself.We recommend mounting the Motion Sensor Gen 2 in the corner of your room. For optimal performance, the sensor must be mounted 6 feet from the ground. This ensures proper coverage through
Test Mode is a great way to test the connection between your Base Station and other sensors. We recommend periodically placing your system into Test Mode to ensure that your sensors are still communicating with the Base Station without any errors.Placing Your System Into Test ModeDisarm your system
If you purchased a Motion Sensor from SimpliSafe prior to April 2023, it is likely that you have the first generation of the Motion Sensor.You can also tell which version of the Motion Sensor you have by comparing the size of the dome on it. The Motion Sensor Gen 1 has a dome with a 1-inch diameter,
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