How do you wire a SimpliSafe sensor to a base station?
Strip a half inch or so of your electrical wire, feed it through the hole you drilled in the case, and carefully solder it to a corner of the built-in antenna, as shown. Then carefully reassemble the sensor. The SimpliSafe sensors communicate with the base station at frequencies between 300 and 400 MHz.
How do I change the battery in my SimpliSafe base station?
Your SimpliSafe base station is hooked up to a power socket, simply remove the plug from the wall. But that won’t power down the device as it has a battery backup. Flip the station over and look for the battery slot. Using your screwdriver, open up the panel and take the batteries out of the slot.
How do I install SimpliSafe?
SimpliSafe installation is extremely simple—a 10-year-old could it. All you have to do is plug in the SimpliSafe base station, activate the keypad, and follow the instructions on the keypad itself or on the SimpliSafe mobile app. Plus, you don’t have to pull out the toolbox.
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Does SimpliSafe need a base station?
Yes you need to buy a base station. As far as a monitoring goes, SimpliSafe offers 2 plans. The one is about $15 a month and the other is $25.
How many base stations do you need for SimpliSafe?
So unfortunately, each system can have only one Base Station at a time.
What is the range of the SimpliSafe base station?
400 feet awayWhat's the range of the SimpliSafe system? The base station can reach sensors up to 400 feet away. However, all keypads need to be within 100 feet of the station to work properly.
Where do I put SimpliSafe base station?
Where should I install my SimpliSafe Base Station?Place your Base Station in a central location in your home.Do not place your Base Station directly on the floor.Avoid placing your Base Station in the immediate vicinity of other strong electronics, such as TVs and microwaves.
Does SimpliSafe work if WiFi goes out?
SimpliSafe keeps you protected 24/7! It also features a cellular module that operates on a cellular network instead of WiFi. The Base Station will automatically communicate on the cellular network if your WiFi stops working and will automatically switch to battery power if you lose electricity.
Can I use SimpliSafe without WiFi?
The SimpliSafe alarm system works without Wi-Fi thanks to a backup cellular system, but you'll need a Wi-Fi connection for the SimpliSafe cameras.
Can Burglars disable SimpliSafe?
A researcher at IOActive discovered that home security systems from SimpliSafe are plagued by a vulnerability that allows tech savvy burglars to remotely disable the alarm without knowing the PIN.
How much does SimpliSafe cost per month?
Choose from two month-to-month monitoring plans: the Standard plan at $17.99 a month or the Interactive plan at $27.99 a month, which includes remote arming/disarming through the SimpliSafe app, app alerts, secret alerts, video alarm verification, recordings from up to 10 SimpliSafe cameras, and smart home integration.
Can you use SimpliSafe without a subscription?
SimpliSafe used to require a paid subscription for remotely arming and disarming the system through the SimpliSafe app. Now, all users—even those on the free plan—can use the app to control their SimpliSafe equipment.
Is the SimpliSafe Base Station a siren?
Whilst your SimpliSafe Base Station already has a 95dB siren built-in, it doesn't hurt to have more protection in place. In case of a break-in, an additional siren can give intruders a real scare, or alert neighbours to an emergency.
Will my dog set off my SimpliSafe?
SimpliSafe is pet-friendly, so there's no fear! SimpliSafe's motion sensors are infrared heat sensors and won't detect small pets, typically up to 50 lbs. This way, your pets can freely roam around your house and the motion sensors will not detect them. Any person who walks by will still trip the alarm.
Does SimpliSafe have a lot of false alarms?
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.
Where should I put my Base Station?
Base Stations should be aimed and angled toward the center of the play area. In the ideal setup, Base Stations should be above head height (at least 6.5 feet / 2 meters), angled down by 30-45 degrees, positioned no more than 16 feet / 5 meters apart, and place opposite one another in separate corners of the play area.
How many sensors can SimpliSafe have?
SimpliSafe Original can have up to 39 sensors. (41 if you include the Keypad and Master Keychain Remote) There are a couple of methods that can be used to add sensors to your system.
How much is SimpliSafe monthly?
Choose from two month-to-month monitoring plans: the Standard plan at $17.99 a month or the Interactive plan at $27.99 a month, which includes remote arming/disarming through the SimpliSafe app, app alerts, secret alerts, video alarm verification, recordings from up to 10 SimpliSafe cameras, and smart home integration.
Will my dog set off my SimpliSafe?
SimpliSafe is pet-friendly, so there's no fear! SimpliSafe's motion sensors are infrared heat sensors and won't detect small pets, typically up to 50 lbs. This way, your pets can freely roam around your house and the motion sensors will not detect them. Any person who walks by will still trip the alarm.
When does the base station chime volume?
Sets the Base Station chime volume for when an Entry Sensor opens while the system is disarmed or when the sensor is set to “disabled."
What does the LED light on my base station do?
Changes if the LED light on your Base Station will illuminate to indicate system statuses, warnings, and similar events.
What is SimpliSafe?
SimpliSafe is a no-contract, DIY-installed alarm system that offers affordable professional monitoring plans so someone is always keeping an eye on your house. And that includes protection from things like fires, floods, and carbon monoxide leaks.
How to install simplisafe?
All you have to do is plug in the SimpliSafe base station, activate the keypad, and follow the instructions on the keypad itself or on the SimpliSafe mobile app. Plus, you don’t have to pull out the toolbox.
What security equipment does SimpliSafe have?
SimpliSafe has minimalistic equipment that will still look good in your house. You won't find touchscreen control panels or fancy smart home devices here, but SimpliSafe covers the basics quite well.
How does SimpliSafe’s DIY installation work?
All you have to do is plug in the SimpliSafe base station, activate the keypad, and follow the instructions on the keypad itself or on the SimpliSafe mobile app.
Is there a free trial period for SimpliSafe?
There’s not a free trial period per se, but if you’re unhappy with your SimpliSafe system then there is a 60-day money-back guarantee with free returns. You don't even have to pay for return shipping.
How much does a simplisafe monitoring plan cost?
SimpliSafe has two monitoring plans on offer: The Standard plan for $14.99 per month. The Interactive plan for $24.99 per month. We recommend the Interactive plan, because it gives you access to SimpliSafe’s mobile app, and it lets you control your system with Alexa and Google.
How often does simplisafe offer discounts?
SimpliSafe usually runs a deal or two every month where you can get a discount on your SimpliSafe equipment (and usually a free indoor camera as well). Check out SimpliSafe’s website to see the current offers.
What time does SimpliSafe live support?
There’s an online help center, troubleshooting guide, owner’s manuals, user forums, and live customer service every day from 8 am to midnight EST. Their live customer support hours are some of the best we’ve seen in the industry.
How to toggle between windows on a simplisafe?
FYI: The SimpliSafe keypad might take some getting used to. You’ll press the sides of the screen to toggle from window to window. It’s a new design that we haven’t seen before. But honestly, it’s growing on us.
How Easy Is It?
Now, we know that context is everything. That is, we might say something is “easy,” but your “easy” might be way different than ours. With this in mind, we made the chart below that shows SimpliSafe installation side-by-side with other top DIY home security systems. This should put it in perspective for you.
How high should a test button be mounted?
Place on a shelf or adhere to your wall about 4-5 feet off the ground with the ‘Test’ button facing upwards. It should be mounted about the height of your light switches.
Where to mount keypad?
Mount the Keypad to a wall (we put ours near our main entrance). You’ll still be able to slide it in and out of the mounting bracket. Note that you don’t have to mount the keypad, you can place it on a table or counter.
Where to place a water sensor?
Place your SimpliSafe water/flood sensor (s) on the floor, in the drip pan of your water heater, behind your washing machine, or near your bathroom or kitchen plumbing to detect overflows or broken pipes.
Does SimpliSafe have an online manual?
SimpliSafe also offers an online Installation Manual with complete installation instructions for each of the components, as well as instructions on how to use everything once you're up-and-running. This manual is quite detailed and offers more than enough information to install your system quickly and easily. This is nice, but we've found that most companies have online manuals these days.
What to do if your base station is improperly set up?
You will have to disconnect the base station and reinitiate the setup to complete the installation.
Why is my base station flashing blue?
When your base station cannot connect to the dispatch, then it will flash blue. Just keep in mind that you need to have a subscription to use those dispatch services. If you do not have the paid subscription, then you shouldn’t see the flashing blue light for the dispatch problem.
Why is my keypad out of range?
The final alert is that your keypad is out of range. It is entirely possible that you have set your base station up too far from the keypad (s). You may need to reset your keypad and the base station in order to connect them properly.
Why are there yellow lights on my base station?
The white and yellow lights give you an indication that the base station is working to better communicate with the devices that are attached to your system.
What does it mean when a base station light is red?
When the base station has a solid red light, that means an alarm was triggered. You can then check the base station to see what that alarm was. If the red light has turned dim, it means that an alarm was recently triggered. And, finally, the blinking red light indicates that there has been either an error with the base station or there was a loss of power.
Can you restart a simplisafe base station?
There is always the change that your SimpliSafe base station never completed the installation. The good news is that you can start the installation yourself. It is a bit longer to reset the device and restart the installation but should get you back to normal.
Can you clear the alert on a simplisafe?
The good news is that you can clear the alert from your SimpliSafe keypad. It just takes a few simple quick steps to clear the alert and get your base station back to normal.
How far away can you use a simplesafe door sensor?
SimpliSafe Door/window-open sensors have notoriously short ranges. This makes it difficult to use sensors more than 20 or 30 feet away from your base station, if there are any walls in between.#N#Many SimpliSafe customers have asked the company to provide some signal boosting capability, but to no avail. Many a garage, guest house, pool house, and shed is unprotected by SimpliSafe because of this simple design flaw.#N#If you get frequent “door or window is open” warnings, or “sensor XXXXXX is out of range errors,” you may be able to fix your problem by boosting the signal of the sensor in question. You can boost signal by extending its antenna, which is very inexpensive and relatively easy to do. This MAY be enough to get your base station and sensor talking too each other again.#N#Happily, it is straightforward to boost sensor signal output significantly by extending its antenna. This Instructable shows you how.#N#NOTE: THIS VOIDS THE WARRANTY OF THE SENSOR. It should not, however, void your SimpliSafe warranty. The alarm system will still work fine.
Can a base station trance?
With any luck, your base station can now easily tranceive signals with your “hotter” hacked sensor. This means you should no longer get “Sensor is open” or “sensor out of range” errors. In any case, that’s what happened for me. Good luck!
