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My privacy shutter isn’t responding correctly
The Smart Alarm Wireless Indoor Security Camera and SimpliCam® Wired Indoor Security Camera both come with a privacy shutter, which is a metal cover that will physically conceal the camera’s lens. When the privacy shutter is on, your camera will not record any motion. If your privacy shutter is open
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What does the SimpliCam® Wired Indoor Camera Privacy Shutter Do?
SimpliCam® Wired Indoor Camera was built with a stainless steel privacy shutter to give you complete control over your privacy. The privacy shutter closes to physically cover the lens. The shutter by default will be closed in Home mode and when the system is Off. It will be open in Away mode while s
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Camera Does Not Detect People
Our Cameras have a wide field of view to maximize 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
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Can’t Connect Camera to Wi-Fi After Setup
If your camera had previously been set up but is now failing to connect to your Wi-Fi network, the Connection Check tool in the SimpliSafe® mobile app will tell you if there are any issues between your network and camera. How to Run a Connection Check: Open the SimpliSafe® mobile app Tap on the Came
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Incomplete Recordings for Cameras
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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Not Receiving Push Notifications for my Camera
This article will troubleshoot not receiving push notifications for your cameras only. If you are not receiving system push notifications, please see our Not Receiving Push Notifications on my Smartphone for SimpliSafe® article. Push notifications for your camera are a great way to know when there i
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What does “Unable to Stream Video” mean?
What it Means An "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 possible. You
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