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Notification only for Temperature Sensor (no audible alert)
I have a temperature sensor for my SimpliSafe system, I understand that this sensor allows me to adjust the high/low temperature thresholds (which is fantastic). However, from what I understand, when a temperature threshold is crossed it sets off the siren alarm. Is this correct?
Assuming this is correct, I feel that it is a bit overkill to set off the siren alarm if the temperature in the house is too high or low. For me, a simple notification (text/e-mail/push) will be more than enough to let me know something is potentially wrong at the house. Depending on what temperature I set the threshold to be, I can simply monitor the temperature or know that things will be fine until I get home (or a friend stops by).
If it does not exist already, I really think that SimpliSafe should add something like a 'warning threshold' that is user configureable and will send a text/e-mail/push notification before the the siren goes off. Or perhaps keep the single threshold but allow the user to choose if the siren is set off or not (in addition to call or text/e-mail/push).
thanks,
Ian
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davey_d
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5.6K Messages
2 years ago
Hi @saab90089 ,
It's not really a full "siren" - certainly not the same 90dB alarm sound as for burglar alarms. It's more of a quiet pinging sound, followed by a voice prompt that the sensor was triggered.
But yes, currently there's no way to turn that off. You do still get the notifications on your phone!
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saab90089
20 Messages
2 years ago
davey_d - thank you for the clarification. That is good to know that it is not the siren alarm.
Based on what I had read ('sensor will trigger an alarm') I assumed 'alarm' meant the siren. SimpliSafe uses the term for 'alarm' in other sensors that I would expect the siren to be used.
I still think it would be a great feature to have a 'warning' or 'silent notification' before the audible alarm.
Thanks,
Ian Cooper
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spikedam52
1 Message
2 years ago
Recommend e-mail notification if temperature varies past setpoints. Siren isn't helpful if you are not home. This notification would improve system coverage.
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sratermann
1 Message
2 years ago
Can you please clarify what happens when the temperature sensor 'alarms.' I was called by SimpliSafe and assumed the audible alarm was going off too. I use my temperature sensor to monitor the temperature on my phone and as a freeze alarm in a shop building. All i need is a text notification. I just disabled the temperature sensor today so it wont wake the neighbors when it gets below zero tonight.
Also, a fridge / freezer sensor would be fantastic.
Sam
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Winder549went
7 Messages
1 year ago
I also desperately want to see this changed. The alert noise is annoying but not the worst. My biggest issue is getting 3 dozen calls a day every time the system syncs... I can't block the number in case I get a call about a REAL entry alert, smoke alert, or broken glass!!! I wish I could toggle off the notifications after I've acknowledged it, without disconnecting the sensor-- the "always on" alert setting seems particularly pointless. Even the texts emails and push notes would be fine, but CALLS every time for temperature changes?! I get wanting a call for the smoke and water detector, but perhaps Simplisafe needs a separate temperature sensor programming for freezing pipes vs busted air conditioners. I shouldn't need to be jumping to check if my phone call from my security company is a robbery or a two degree temperature change.
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carrrl
1 Message
6 months ago
Another vote for "this needs to change." You have various acceptable settings on other sensors, why is this one locked to always alarm?
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vocatman
1 Message
6 months ago
I AGREE!!! Please change the settings on the temp sensor to be able to only send a text or email when triggered. We live in the country and have a well pump. If the temp gets low enough in the well house, the pipes freeze. I want to know when I need to give attention to the well house, but I don't need to be AWAKENED IN A FULL PANIC at 4am, such as just happened, to understand that I need to watch the temp reading and possibly take actions in the next couple of hours or so.
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kotasd
2 Messages
5 months ago
Another good feature to consider would be to auto-disable it once it has alerted me and I have acknowledged it. Code a rearm temp setting to automatically rearm if the temp returns to normal. I also agree just a push notification is all that is needed. I don't need another alert, and another, and another. I got it the first time.
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ryanamercer13
5 Messages
6 days ago
Any word from developers on if they will add this feature? As a user who monitors my weekend cabin myself, I would like a little more control of how different devices notify.
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