3 Messages
Keypad illumination
When waking up a keypad the top 3 buttons light up along with the menu button. However, the number buttons don't. Many times the area is around the keypad is dark. Please, when keypad wakes, make the number buttons light up as well. Thanks
davey_d
Community Admin
•
5.7K Messages
2 years ago
Hi @pdscotti ,
That's part of how the Keypad saves battery power. But when the numpad is needed - for example when the system is counting down before an alarm, the numbers should also be lit.
2
sathome22
4 Messages
1 year ago
I agree, the key pad seems to be one of Simpli-safes big disappointments. I had a 2014 model, you could not read the pad without a flashlight- Now I have a Gen 2 system. I was super excited when I saw that I could actually read what it says... but- The keypad only lights up if I put my hand right up on it within like an inch- then, it cuts back off. So, walking by, I have no clue if my alarm is set in home mode. The pad stays dark. I am in and out all day and reset it when I come back in. If they feel it would drain the battery, there should still be some small light on the pad which tells you what mode it is in. A key pad with no indication of if it is set to protect you unless you are within an inch of it- is not a reassuring feature. Wouldn't it be nice to hear a bump in the night and be able to look over and see that yes, you did indeed set your alarm and it is working?
1
0