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Incomplete camera recordings can often be a symptom of an underlying network connectivity issue. To rule out any temporary connectivity issues, we recommend rebooting your router - especially if it’s been a while since you’ve done this. To reboot your router, simply unplug it from power for 30-60 se
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iOS users may see a “Push Notifications are Disabled” error, and Android users may see a “Communication Unsuccessful" error when trying to enable push notifications on a new SimpliSafe account.A single phone can only receive push notifications from one system. If you log out of one SimpliSafe accoun
App Support
The Video Doorbell Pro will have a blinking red light when it is not connected to your Wi-Fi network. If you had successfully setup your Video Doorbell Pro before and it is now experiencing issues connecting to your network, we recommend checking your Wi-Fi network to ensure it’s transmitting a 2.4G
Wi-Fi Troubleshooting
Video Doorbell Pro
If your Outdoor Camera is detecting motion too late, there are usually two main factors at play: improper placement of your camera, or a poor wireless connection between it and the network.We recommend reviewing each section below in the order they are presented to troubleshoot your camera. However,
Dark mode is a great way to give your eyes a break, by swapping bright white backgrounds for gray and black ones.You can now enable dark mode for the SimpliSafe® Mobile App on your iOS or Android phone or tablet.To enable or disable dark mode:Open the SimpliSafe® Mobile App on your phone or tabletNa
Customize your Settings
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
When installing your Outdoor Camera, it’s important to ensure that you twist the mounting dome onto the mounting plate until you hear an audible “click”. Continue to twist clockwise by hand until there is an audible “click”. When done properly, the mount will feel stable and secure; it will also req
Install / Set Up Help
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
Features / Settings
When logging into the SimpliSafe® mobile app, you may be prompted to set up Biometric Authentication.To be eligible for this feature you will need to have an iOS device that supports Face ID or Touch ID, or an Android device that supports Face Unlock or Fingerprint.Once Biometric Authentication is c
The Smart Alarm Wireless Indoor Security Camera is the first camera from SimpliSafe® that can trigger an alarm. By default, the alarm trigger is only on when the system is set to away and can trigger depending on the motion type that was selected in settings (People Only or All Motion).When the came
Smart Alarm Indoor Camera
Our Cameras have a wide field of view to maximise coverage inside and outside of your home. If you find that your camera is not detecting people or motion, there are a few steps you can take to improve its’ functionality.For the Outdoor Camera, Smart Alarm Wireless Indoor Security Camera, and Video
SimpliSafe® now indicates the WiFi signal strength in the App next to our latest generation of cameras, Smart Alarm Indoor Camera and Outdoor Camera, so that you can ensure that your camera will work when you need it most. This status represents the connection strength between your camera and your m
2-Step Verification is a required element for your SimpliSafe® account and is enabled when you first set it up. When enabled, this feature will send you an email after you log into your account asking to verify your device to ensure that no one is able to access your account without your permission.
In a normal state, a blinking or flashing blue light indicates that the Outdoor Camera is sending data, specifically actively livestreaming or recording to your timeline.In very rare instances the Outdoor Camera may become unresponsive after reconnecting its power cable or recharging the battery. Yo
LED / Lights
The battery inside the Smart Alarm Wireless Indoor Security Camera cannot be replaced.The battery may take up to 6 hours to fully charge on a 5V, 7.5W USB power adapter with a 1.5A of current, and once charged should last up to 3 months depending on placement and usage. You will know the battery is
Battery / Power
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
Motion Sensor Gen 1
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
Motion Sensor Gen 2
When the system is in an armed state (Home or Away Mode) and an Entry Sensor is triggered, the entry countdown will begin. The entry countdown by default is 30 seconds, however, this can be adjusted at any time within the SimpliSafe® App.If the system is disarmed within 30-60 seconds of the initial
Entry Sensor
The battery within the Smart Alarm Wireless Indoor Security Camera can last up to 3 months on a single charge, depending on placement and usage. To charge your camera, we recommend plugging it into power for 6 hours with a 5V, 7.5W USB power adapter that provides 1.5A of current. You will know the b
The app error “Internet Not Found” indicates that there is a Wi-Fi connection, however, there is not a connection to the Internet.As a first step, you’ll want to confirm if other devices are able to reach the Internet - such as using a laptop to browse a website.If you are not able to reach the Inte
