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Sunday, March 12th, 2023 9:05 PM

bell box problems

I am unable to get the new bell box to work on my gen3 alarm system. Follow the usual process to fit a new device but it does not connect to the base unit!!! Could be a faulty unit or just not compatible??? I have updated the base unit but still no joy.......any ideas?

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2 years ago

Hi @nickmower, 

I see that you called Customer Service and will be receiving a replacement Bell Box. When setting up your new Bell Box, make sure that your Base Station is connected to Wi-Fi and then update it to the latest firmware. 

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2 years ago

I’m having the same problems , there’s not even an option to add the bell box on the app 

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@paul191282​ 


I have found the same problem 

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@johnb2 which version of the Base Station's firmware do you currently have installed? It should be updated to the most recent version before installing the Bell Box.

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I have exactly this same issue. Adding the bell box to my existing setup but there's no option either in the app or the keypad to add a bell box. I wondered if it was automatically added but it also doesn't show up in my added sensors/devices and also doesn't arm when I set my alarm? Help!!! I'm about to send it back!

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1 year ago

I have exactly this same issue. Adding the bell box to my existing setup but there's no option either in the app or the keypad to add a bell box. I wondered if it was automatically added but it also doesn't show up in my added sensors/devices and also doesn't arm when I set my alarm? Help!!! I'm about to send it back!

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@deggy92​ Do you have any Base Station firmware updates available? The Base Station does need to be up to date to install the Bell Box. If you look at your Keypad, there will be a gear icon notifying you to an update. 

If there isn't an update, I would recommend reaching out to our Support team. They'll be able to troubleshoot and get your Bell Box installed in real time.

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5 months ago

After long call with US Simplisafe and UK Simplisafe, I have found that the bell box is not compatible with US Simplisafe base station.  It doesn't help even if you have a UK Simplisafe account.

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