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Video Recordings for Camera not showing up on Timeline

Video recordings are only available to users who are subscribed to select monitoring plans. If you do have a monitoring subscription with recordings and are not seeing videos from your cameras on your timeline in the SimpliSafe® Mobile App, you’ll need to ensure that “Motion Events” are turned ON wi

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Performance Mode for Cameras

When connected to a continuous power source, the Outdoor Camera and Smart Alarm Wireless Indoor Security Camera can enter performance mode.When performance mode is enabled for a camera, the camera will remain awake allowing for faster live streams versus battery power. This feature is available to t

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Unable to Set Up a Camera Because it is Already Associated With Another Account

Why does this error happen?This error usually occurs because this camera is already associated with another account. To deter theft, we do not allow a camera to be added to an account without being fully removed from the original account.This tends to occur when a camera is purchased second-hand. Th

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Error: Unfinished Setup for Cameras

This error can occur within the SimpliSafe® Mobile App when the camera has been partially removed from the Base Station but failed to fully remove itself from the mobile app.As a first step, we recommend tapping on Finish Setup and see if it allows that camera to connect. If that step fails, the bes

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Outdoor Camera is Detecting Motion too Late

If your Outdoor Camera is detecting motion too late, there are usually two main factors at play: improper placement of your camera, or a poor wireless connection between it and the network.We recommend reviewing each section below in the order they are presented to troubleshoot your camera. However,

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How do I Check the Battery Life of my Camera?

The Outdoor Camera and Smart Alarm Wireless Indoor Security Camera are battery-powered cameras that can help you monitor your home, even when you’re away. Keeping the batteries charged ensures that your cameras will keep a watchful eye inside, and outside of your home.Checking the Battery Status on

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How to Remove a Camera from your SimpliSafe® System

You can remove a camera from your system in a few easy steps within the SimpliSafe® Mobile App. We recommend that you download recordings from your system's timeline before removing the camera from your system, to ensure you preserve any video you may need in the future.Remove a Camera from the Simp

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