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Wireless Outdoor Security Camera Error Messages

CONNECTION ERROR WHAT IT MEANS If your Outdoor Camera is not responding, it’s likely due to either a low or dead battery or the camera is unable to connect to Wi-Fi. Please note that SimpliSafe® systems and cameras require 2.4GHz Wi-Fi networks. HOW TO FIX IT Remove the battery from the camera and c

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Wireless Outdoor Security Camera Video and Audio Troubleshooting

The Wireless Outdoor Security Camera provides an extra set of eyes outside of your home, to alert you to potential threats before an issue occurs. The following article will walk you through some common issues that may occur, along with the steps you can take to troubleshoot the issues and work towa

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Unable to Set Up a Camera Because it is Already Associated With Another Account

Why does this error happen? This error usually occurs because this camera is already associated with another account. To deter theft, we do not allow a camera to be added to an account without being fully removed from the original account. This tends to occur when a camera is purchased second-hand.

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Changing Wi-Fi networks for Cameras

If you change your Wi-Fi network name and/or password for any reason (such as moving into a new home or receiving a new router), you’ll need to teach your SimpliSafe® System the new credentials. Please note that your network will need to meet our system requirements to connect your system to Wi-Fi.

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Why Do I See Orbs Or Bubbles When My Camera Is Using Night Vision?

What is it? When in lowlight settings, your camera may pick up ghost-like "orbs" while recording. Don't worry—there's nothing supernatural going on. These orbs are called backscatter, or near-camera reflection. Backscatter happens when dust, water droplets, or other particles are present on or very

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Why is my camera feed losing audio?

Loss of audio to your camera feed can be caused by a dip in the Wi-Fi connection strength to your home network. When there is a poor connection, our devices will prioritize video over audio to best ensure the safety of your home. If your camera loses audio frequently, you may want to consider taking

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What does “No Video” mean?

A "No Video" error means that, while recording, the camera disconnected from SimpliSafe and the video was not able to be saved. This might mean the loss of an entire recording or it might mean a loss of only a portion of the recording after the connection was lost. Unfortunately, we are not able to

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