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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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  • Motion Sensor Gen 2 Not Detecting Motion

    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 throug

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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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  • Motion Sensor Gen 2 Installation Guide

    Overview Motion Sensors are always on the lookout for uninvited guests. They can detect motion within 35 feet, with a 90-degree field of view. The Motion Sensor Gen 2 also has Pet Mode to distinguish between people and pets. Need to purchase a Motion Sensor? You can find it available for purchase on

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  • How to Replace Motion Sensor Gen 2 Battery

    Are you receiving a low battery warning on your Motion Sensor Gen 2 shortly after installing the sensor? If so, this may be related to a firmware issue rather than a low battery within the device. The Motion Sensor Gen 2 takes a single CR-123A Lithium 3V battery and has a life expectancy of up to 4

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  • Motion Sensor Gen 2 Not Responding

    If your Motion Sensor Gen 2 reports a ‘Not Responding’ error through the SimpliSafe® Mobile App, there are 3 quick steps you can take to resolve this. The following article will walk you through the steps needed to solve the issue and clear the error from your app. Step 1: Updating Your Base Station

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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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