How do I add new sensors to my existing SimpliSafe system?
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New sensors can be added to our latest SimpliSafe system in one of two ways: through they Keypad or through the SimpliSafe Mobile App.
Keypad
If you are adding a single sensor:
Open the Menu on your Keypad (using your Master PIN)
Select “Devices”
Select “Add device” and follow the instructions on the screen
If you are adding multiple sensors:
Open the Menu on your Keypad (using your Master PIN)
Select “Setup and Naming”
Use the right rocker to move forward until the Keypad says “Press a button on a device to test and name”
Press the test button on the device (see the manual for details on where to find them)
Select a name for the device on the Keypad
Repeat steps 4–5 for each sensor
Mobile App
In the mobile app:
Select the hamburger menu ☰ icon
Select "My System"
Select "Device Settings"
Tap the plus + button at the top right and follow the instructions on screen
If you have Interactive monitoring you can also add devices via Web App.
WebApp:
Navigate to the Web app and log in
Select the "Devices" section on the left side menu
Select “add or name device” in the top right corner and follow the instructions on screen