Firmware 1.5 (January 2020 Update)

Hi folks,

We're happy to announce that firmware update 1.5 is now live. We strongly recommend that you update your Base Station to this version, which includes many important performance and security improvements.

If you've never updated before, here's how:

1. Make sure you're connected to WiFi
   
2. Check that an update is available by heading over to your Keypad and looking for a Gear icon
   
3. Press the side of the screen where the Gear icon is, and follow the on-screen instructions

Highlights

User PIN names now show up in the App timeline; the Base Station will now offer to connect to WiFi when it checks for updates; performance improvements and fixes.

Base Station

• System now offers to connect to WiFi upon checking for updates over cellular
  
• Fixed an issue where arming of system via Online Command may not go through, after a recent update
  
• Fixed an issue where erroneous entries may be sent to the Timeline event log when the PIN is entered incorrectly
  
• Improved "remind me later" feature for over-the-air updates when clicked or restarted
  
• Improved flexibility towards WiFi SSIDs in Base Station
  
• Performance and responsiveness improvements, including door chime

Keypad

• Addressed a scenario where Keypad may beep twice on button press
  
• Update icon will remain visible on the Keypad screen even after clearing other warnings
  
• Fixed issue with changing modes after canceling a Keypad firmware update

Sensors

• Improved experience for naming Entry Sensors
  
• Entry Sensor no longer generates incorrect "low battery' warning after initial setup
  
• Fixed possible duplicate or missing "low battery' announcements for Carbon Monoxide Detector and Smoke Detector
  
• Fixed an issue with Smoke Detector installation if a Carbon Monoxide Detector is already installed
  
• Improved how a smoke alarm reports the end of an alarm

Smart Lock

• Fixed behavior of Smart Lock upon removing Entry Sensor
  
• Ensured correct handling of Smart Lock status updates

App

• User PIN names now display in app Timeline
  
• Addressed duplicate events in the Timeline
  
• Addressed issue where incorrect signals may appear on the Timeline when timing out of the Keypad Menu
  
• Addressed Freeze Sensor alert on Webapp when sensor is at normal temperature

Johnny M.
SimpliSafe Home Security