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Do I need an Entry Sensor for my Smart Lock to work?

All features of the Smart Lock will still work without an Entry Sensor. However, the Auto-Lock feature on your Smart Lock will be “smarter” when the device is paired with an Entry Sensor. The Entry Sensor tells your Smart Lock when your door is open, preventing the Smart Lock from trying to lock you

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Testing the Entry Sensor

Test Mode is a great way to test the connection between your Base Station and other sensors. We recommend periodically placing your system into Test Mode to ensure that your sensors are still communicating with the Base Station without any errors. Placing Your System Into Test ModeDisarm your system

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Entry Sensor Installation Guide

Entry Sensors defend your doors and windows. The Base Station will sound a quick chime when a door or window opens while your system is disarmed. Depending on your settings, this can also be set to trigger an alarm.

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My Entry Sensor Will Not Pair to My System

If you just installed an Entry Sensor to your system but cannot find it on your account, it may not have paired correctly. To resolve this, please follow the troubleshooting steps in the guided flow below.My Entry Sensor Will Not Pair to My System

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How Does the Entry Sensor Respond During an Alarm

When the system is in an armed state (Home or Away Mode) and an Entry Sensor is triggered, the entry countdown will begin. The entry countdown by default is 30 seconds, however, this can be adjusted at any time within the SimpliSafe® App.If the system is disarmed within 30-60 seconds of the initial

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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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Why Is My Entry Sensor Shown As Open When My Door Is Closed?

If your Entry Sensor is showing as open, despite doors or windows being closed, one of two things may be contributing to the issue.

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