Sensors

You can configure your Motion Sensor to detect motion in any system arming state (Off, Home, Away). Depending on how your Motion Sensor is set up, either the entry countdown will begin or the alarm will immediately sound should Instant Trigger be enabled. How the Motion Sensors Respond When Using En

False Alarm Causes Our 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 se

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 not disarmed before the entry countdown elap

Test Mode is a great way to test the connection between your Base Station and other SimpliSafe® products. We recommend periodically placing your system into Test Mode to ensure that your devices are still communicating with the Base Station without any errors. Placing Your System Into Test Mode Disa

The warning ‘Sensor Not Responding’ for a Glassbreak Sensor can be caused by a couple of things, including a low battery or a weak connection between the device and the Base Station. As a first step, we recommend ensuring that the battery is correctly installed. To do this: Slide the sensor off its

Test Mode is a great way to test the connection between your Base Station and other SimpliSafe® products. We recommend periodically placing your system into Test Mode to ensure that your products are still communicating with the Base Station without any errors. Placing Your System Into Test Mode Dis

The Temperature Sensor takes one Duracell CR-2032 Lithium 3V battery and has a life expectancy of up to 5 years, depending on placement and usage. To change your Temperature Sensor's battery, remove it from its bracket to expose the battery compartment. Then replace the battery and slide the sensor