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Base Station LED Status Light Colors

Your Base Station is programmed to display a variety of colors based off the system status. Learn more about what those lights mean in this guide.

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No Link to Dispatcher Warning (Gen 3 SimpliSafe)

Your Base Station is the brains of your system and requires a clear connection between your SimpliSafe devices and home network. In some instances, resetting the Base Station will be a step you need to take to restore system communication. 

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Do I Need to Replace my Cellular Module?

Many Original SimpliSafe and Gen 3 SimpliSafe systems sold before December 2019 contain cellular modules that rely on the 2G cellular network to communicate with our professional monitoring center. The cellular carriers have informed us that the 2G network in the US will be taken offline anytime bet

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Where Should I Place My Base Station?

The Base Station should be placed in a centrally-located area within your home or business, and in an open space. It is recommended that the Base Station is elevated at least 3 feet off the ground on a non-dense surface (ideally glass or wood). The following floorplan illustrates the recommended pla

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Replacing My Base Station and Transfer Service to a New Base Station

There may be a point where you will need to transfer your system and service to a new or different Base Station, such as replacing a faulty Base Station or transferring to a new Base Station when you move or upgrade your system.

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Sensor Not Responding For Multiple Sensors

If you are seeing the error “Sensor Not Responding” for multiple sensors throughout your home, this may indicate an underlying issue with the placement of the Base Station that needs to be addressed.We recommend that you place your Base Station in a centrally-located area within your home or busines

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How To Replace Base Station Batteries

You will likely never need to replace your Base Station's batteries as they are rechargeable and meant to last. However, if you need to replace your Base Station batteries for any reason, please call us to receive replacement batteries.

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