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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
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All SimpliSafe® Video Doorbell Pros use both video analytics and passive infrared (PIR) to detect motion in its field of view. Our granular motion detection options allow you to better control the quantity and types of notifications you get by customizing your activity zones, motion types, and sensi
Features / Settings
Video Doorbell Pro
The Video Doorbell Pro will blink red in any instance where it’s having trouble connecting to Wi-Fi. If you are having trouble connecting your Video Doorbell Pro to Wi-Fi during its initial setup, we recommend making sure that your home network is configured to meet our system requirements.A short l
Wi-Fi Troubleshooting
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
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
Cameras
We understand that as a user, privacy is important to you and you may not want to be recorded or heard when you’re inside your home. The Smart Alarm Wireless Indoor Security Camera has a physical and visible privacy shutter that has an audible click when opened or closed so you’re always aware of an
If your Motion Sensor 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 takes a single (1) CR-123A Lithium 3V battery and has a life expectancy of up to 5 years depending on placement and usage.To repla
Errors / Warnings
Motion Sensor Gen 1
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
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
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
The Smart Alarm Wireless Indoor Security Camera is a battery-operated security camera designed for indoor use. It’s part of SimpliSafe’s award-winning home security system and features:1536p HD video capture125-degree diagonal field of viewBuilt-in motion detectorNight visionInstant phone alerts80 d
In the event that you lose power, your Base Station has four (4) NiMH (nickel-metal hydride) rechargeable batteries that can keep your system powered for up to 24 hours. During this time, you’ll still be able to arm and disarm your system using the Keypad.You’ll be able to live stream from your Simp
Base Station
The Outdoor Camera utilises both Radio Frequency (RF) and Wi-Fi to communicate with your Base Station and SimpliSafe® System.If your Outdoor Camera is not live streaming, there may be RF or Wireless Interference at play. It’s important to have a clean and clear environment between the Outdoor Camera
When adding a Base Station to your system, you may run into an “Invalid Base Station Serial” error message in the SimpliSafe® Mobile App. This could be due to one of two reasons:The Base Station’s serial number was entered incorrectly while setting up your systemYou are completing a Base Station rep
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
If you receive the warning “Panic Button Not Responding” it’s possible that it could be the result of low batteries, or a weak connection between the device and Base Station.Checking the BatteryAs a first step, we recommend ensuring that the batteries are correctly installed.Slide the Panic Button u
Panic Button
If your SimpliCam® Wired Indoor Camera encounters an error that cannot be resolved by normal troubleshooting, performing a factory reset on the camera may be necessary.To reset the SimpliCam®, you’ll first need to remove it from the SimpliSafe® Mobile App.To remove the SimpliCam®:Open the SimpliSafe
SimpliCam
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,
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
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