Motion Sensor Gen 1
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How to Find the Serial Number for Your SimpliSafe® Device or Camera
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
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What's the difference between Entry Delay, Exit Delay, and Instant Trigger?
Your Entry-, Motion-, and Glassbreak Sensors come equipped with several modes that can help you with arming your system, disarming it, and triggering an alarm event the moment the sensor is triggered. Below you can learn more about what each mode does and how it impacts the usage of your system. Scr
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Testing the Motion Sensor Gen 1
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 Mode Disarm your syste
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Motion Sensor Gen 1 Installation Guide
Overview Motion Sensors are always on the lookout for uninvited guests. They can detect motion within 30 feet, with a 90-degree field of view. They’re also designed to distinguish between people and pets. If you have a pet in your home, check out the Pet Owners video on this page for additional inst
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Motion Sensor Gen 1 Settings & Customisations
The Motion Sensor Gen 1 has a variety of settings that can be customised to fit your home or business’ needs. You can make adjustments to the sensor’s settings and the way it behaves during different armed states in the SimpliSafe® Mobile App. Using the SimpliSafe® Mobile App Open the SimpliSafe® Mo
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Motion Sensor Gen 1 False Alarms
False Alarm Causes SimpliSafe’s 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 with
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How do Motion Sensors Respond During an Alarm
When the system is in an armed state (Home or Away Mode) and a Motion Sensor detects motion within your home or business, 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 with
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