Base Station

During troubleshooting or for account verification purposes, you may be required to identify the serial number for a product within your system. You can easily find the serial number for your devices or cameras within the SimpliSafe® Mobile App. Locating the Serial Number for your Base Station in th

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 Sim

At SimpliSafe®, we are always working on our devices by releasing firmware and software updates for system-wide and device-specific improvements. If you are ever curious about the firmware that your system and cameras are running, take the steps below. Checking the Base Station’s firmware You can vi

The Base Station can pulse red for two different reasons. Depending on the length of the pulse or the timing between it, it can mean different things. Slow Pulse, with 8-10 seconds between each pulse This indicates that there is a minor system error, such as radio interference. You can check the Key

You can access System Settings via your Keypad’s menu, SimpliSafe® Mobile App, or SimpliSafe® Web App. These settings control your system’s volume, alarm delays, and Wi-Fi setup. To change the settings for specific devices, please visit our Device and Sensor Settings article. System Settings Setting

You will likely never need to replace your Base Station's batteries as they are rechargeable and meant to last. The batteries in the Base Station are Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) rechargeable batteries. Regular alkaline batteries should never be inserted into the Base Station as they may damage the d

The Base Station should be placed in a centrally-located area within your home or business, and in an open space. It is recommended that the Base Station is elevated at least 3 feet off the ground on a non-dense surface (ideally glass or wood). The following floorplan illustrates the recommended pla