Recording Behavior for SimpliSafe® Cameras
Your SimpliSafe® cameras record* whenever they detect motion and during a number of system events to keep you updated about what is happening at your location. Camera recording behavior differs depending on the camera type, so refer to the charts below for a list of events that trigger a recording, and how long each camera will record for.
*Recording availability depends on your monitoring subscription (opens in new tab).
Outdoor Camera and Outdoor Camera Series 2
Event Trigger | Recording Length |
Alarm Event (Including Panic Button presses) | When an alarm is triggered, your cameras will record for 3 minutes |
Duress PIN is entered on the Keypad or Smart Lock’s PIN Pad | When the Duress PIN in entered during any armed state, your cameras will record for 3 minutes |
Motion | When the camera detects motion it will record for 10 seconds, and the recording will extend up to 3 minutes if motion continues |
Secret Alert | When a sensor triggers a Secret Alert (opens in new tab), your cameras will record for 10 seconds |
User-Initiated Test | When you put your system into Test Mode (opens in new tab), your cameras will record for 10 seconds |
Power Restored | Whenever power is restored to your system after an outage, your cameras will record for 10 seconds |
SimpliCam® Wired Indoor Security Camera
Event Trigger | Recording Length |
Alarm Event (Including Panic Button presses) | When an alarm is triggered, the camera will record for 3 minutes |
Duress PIN is entered on the Keypad or Smart Lock’s PIN Pad | When the Duress PIN is entered during any armed state, (Off, Home, or Away) the camera will record for 3 minutes |
Entry Delay Countdown | When an Entry Delay (opens in new tab) is triggered, the camera will record for 1 minute |
Motion | When the camera detects motion, it will record for 1 minute |
System Disarmed | Whenever your system is disarmed from Home or Away Mode, the camera will record for 1 minute |
Secret Alert | When a sensor triggers a Secret Alert (opens in new tab), the camera will record for 1 minute |
User-Initiated Test | When you put your system into Test Mode (opens in new tab), the camera will record for 1 minute |
Power Restored | Whenever power is restored to your system after an outage, the camera will record for 10 seconds |
Smart Alarm Wireless Indoor Security Camera
Event Trigger | Recording Length |
Alarm Event (Including Panic Button presses) | When an alarm is triggered, the camera will record for 3 minutes |
Duress PIN is entered on the Keypad or Smart Lock’s PIN Pad | When the Duress PIN is entered during any armed state, (Off, Home, or Away) the camera will record for 3 minutes |
Entry Countdown | When an Entry Delay (opens in new tab) is triggered, the camera will record for 30 seconds |
Motion | When the camera detects motion it will record for 10 seconds, and the recording will extend up to 3 minutes if motion continues |
System Disarmed | Whenever your system is disarmed from Home or Away Mode, the camera will record for 1 minute |
Secret Alert | When a sensor triggers a Secret Alert (opens in new tab), the camera will record for 10 seconds |
User-Initiated Test | When you put your system into Test Mode (opens in new tab), the camera will record for 10 seconds |
Power Restored | Whenever power is restored to your system after an outage, the camera will record for 10 seconds |
Video Doorbell Pro
Event Trigger | Recording Length |
Alarm Event (Including Panic Button presses) | When an alarm is triggered, the camera will record for 3 minutes |
Duress PIN is entered on the Keypad or Smart Lock’s PIN Pad | When the Duress PIN is entered during any armed state, (Off, Home, or Away) the camera will record for 3 minutes |
Entry Countdown | When an Entry Delay (opens in new tab) is triggered, the camera will record for 65 seconds |
Motion | When the camera detects motion, it will record for 1 minute |
System Disarmed | Whenever your system is disarmed from Home or Away Mode, the camera will record for 65 seconds |
Secret Alert | When a sensor triggers a Secret Alert (opens in new tab), the camera will record for 1 minute |
User-Initiated Test | When you put your system into Test Mode (opens in new tab), the camera will record for 1 minute |
Power Restored | Whenever power is restored to your system after an outage, the camera will record for 10 seconds |
Video Doorbell Series 2
Event Trigger | Recording Length |
Alarm Event (Including Panic Button presses) | When an alarm is triggered, the camera will record for 3 minutes |
Duress PIN is entered on the Keypad or Smart Lock’s PIN Pad | When the Duress PIN is entered during any armed state, (Off, Home, or Away) the camera will record for 3 minutes |
Entry Countdown | When an Entry Delay (opens in new tab) is triggered, the camera will record for 65 seconds |
Motion | When the camera detects motion it will record for 1 minute, and the recording will extend up to 3 minutes if motion continues |
System Disarmed | Whenever your system is disarmed from Home or Away Mode, the camera will record for 65 seconds |
Secret Alert | When a sensor triggers a Secret Alert (opens in new tab), the camera will record for 1 minute |
User-Initiated Test | When you put your system into Test Mode (opens in new tab), the camera will record for 1 minute |
Power Restored | Whenever power is restored to your system after an outage, the camera will record for 10 seconds |