Adding New Sensors to Your Original SimpliSafe® System
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| Does your Keypad look like the one pictured to the left? Then you're in the right place! You've got the Original SimpliSafe system. If you purchased a new system in 2018 or later, you likely have the Gen 3 SimpliSafe. Click here to view the article for the Gen 3 SimpliSafe. If you're not certain which system you have, you can tell the difference here. |
The Original SimpliSafe® System can have up to 39 sensors (41 if you include the Keypad and Master Keychain Remote.) To add a sensor to your system, you can use either the SimpliSafe® Mobile App or Keypad using the steps below.
Using an iOS (Apple) Device
Choose My System from the bottom navigation bar
Select Device Settings
Tap the plus icon on the top right corner of the screen and follow the on-screen instructions
Using an Android Device
Choose My System from the bottom navigation bar
Select Device Settings
Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and select + Add Device
Follow the on-screen instructions to add your sensor
Using the Keypad
Press Menu on your Keypad and enter your Master PIN.
Press the #3 button and the Keypad will display “3) Add Component”, press the Away key to enter.
Using the Off and Home keys, cycle to the type of device you are installing and press the Away key to select.
Using the number pad, enter the serial number of the sensor you are installing and press Away to submit. The Keypad will display “Component Added” to confirm.