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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
Wi-Fi Troubleshooting
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Cameras
To optimise battery life the Wireless Outdoor Security Camera enters a “deep sleep” mode when not in use. When a live stream is initiated, the camera must first wake up and then connect to Wi-Fi to start the stream. This process can take up to 10 seconds.If you are concerned about this delay or are
Outdoor Cameras
The Wireless Outdoor Security Camera has an expected battery life of 3 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 batt
Battery / Power
At SimpliSafe®, we are always working on our devices by releasing firmware and software updates for system-wide and device-specific improvements. We are always updating our customers on the latest firmware releases in our Community so you can be informed about the latest and greatest updates that ar
Base Station
Video clips from SimpliSafe® cameras can be downloaded to your mobile device using the SimpliSafe® Mobile App. Recordings are available with select monitoring plans.Please note that if your camera name contains an apostrophe, this may limit your ability to download recordings. We recommend changing
Features / Settings
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
Errors / Warnings
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
