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Entry sensor signal is jammed
If the system is armed and someone attempts to jam the signal from an entry sensor, will the alarm go off? Thanks.
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If the system is armed and someone attempts to jam the signal from an entry sensor, will the alarm go off? Thanks.
captain11
Captain
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6K Messages
11 months ago
@bosons_photic0b Suggest you use the search tool and read the different positions on this from various cusotmers, including myself and Simplisafe's official response.
Spoiler alert: I sleep quite well at night.
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emily_s
Community Admin
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3.3K Messages
11 months ago
Hi @bosons_photic0b,
Jamming is always going to be a concern for all wireless security systems. That's why the SimpliSafe system features intelligent jam detection to immediately notify users of a possible attack. We even have regular firmware updates to stay ahead of future threats like this. Check out this post on our blog for more information.
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lance843
1K Messages
11 months ago
This is where layers of protection is important and I mean multiple layers. I have 2 simplicams inside, 2 live agent cameras inside, all doors with sensors and motion and glass breaks all over. I had a guy from another company come by and saw my simplisafe signs and said with this device I can bypass it and get in and I armedit and even left the window and door unlocked and we started at the street and as he got up to the driveway my phone went off I said got you on that camera, then the sidewalk, got you on that camera then front door yep got you on that camera and the video doorbell. So he pushes the button on his device and myphone went nuts and I can here the base yelling warning wireless interference detected. Now he did block the front door but he could not block all sensors and the motion got him and what he did not know was there is a extra siren above his head at the front door and the alarm went full blast. The guy ran and as I ask hey, where you going he said I'm sorry to have bothered you, have a nice day. So like captain said, I sleep well at night.
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Boring_Joe
88 Messages
11 months ago
It’s good that the SimpliSafe 3rd generation system is able to detect wireless signal jamming between the sensors and the base station and alert the user to this interference. Apparently, some systems on the market are able to not only detect this interference but are still able to have the sensors and base communicate with each other and work normally as if no interference existed. What are the odds that the next generation SimpliSafe system and sensors will incorporate something like frequency hopping spread spectrum or some other technology that will actually prevent someone from jamming the system? And can they do the same for Wi-Fi and cellular signals (unlikely due to standard protocols used there)? If not, perhaps add an Ethernet port to the base station so that Wi-Fi jamming becomes a non-issue for those choosing to make a wired connection to their router.
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bosons_photic0b
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11 months ago
So I guess the short answer is no, in case someone tries to jam the entry sensor signal and even if the system detects this attempt the alarm will NOT be triggered. But the system will send a notification. Hopefully you’re able to access your phone or it’s connected (eg. you’re not in the plane, etc) so you can act quickly. Is that correct?
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