Do I need a Wi-Fi connection or computer to use SimpliSafe?
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Although you do not need a computer or Wi-Fi for SimpliSafe to work for your basic home security needs, access to Wi-Fi and a Smartphone and/or computer are strongly recommended to best take advantage of all of your system's security features.
Why Wi-Fi?
A Wi-Fi connection ensures that you and your home are always protected and always up to date. Connecting your system to Wi-Fi provides a secondary connection source, in addition to the cellular connection, to ensure you always have a strong connection to our Monitoring Center. Wi-Fi also allows your system to retrieve and download all new firmware updates to keep your system and its devices working properly and at their best.
Additionally, there are many key features of a SimpliSafe system that you will not have access to without a Wi-Fi connection. Wi-Fi allows you to:
Use SimpliSafe cameras
Connect the cameras to your system
Stream live video from our cameras
View and download recordings*
Access the SimpliSafe mobile app and control your system from anywhere
View your system's timeline
Remotely Arm and Disarm your system
Remotely view and change all your system and device settings
Remotely lock and unlock the Smart Lock
Receive push notification and security alerts on your Smartphone*
Enable and receive Secret Alerts*
Enable Visual Verification*
Arm your system with Google Assistant or Alexa*
Retrieve and download necessary firmware updates for your system and devices
*Available on select monitoring plans
What if I can't access Wi-Fi?
Without Wi-Fi, you can still change your system and sensors' basic settings via the Keypad as well as take advantage of our Professional Monitoring service's basic features.