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Placement of your Smart Alarm Wireless Indoor Security Camera can vary from home to home. To get the most out of your camera, we recommend placing it in a spot that covers a significant portion of a room.Here are some tips to keep in mind when finding the right location to install your camera:Place
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Smart Alarm Indoor Camera
This article will walk you through various scenarios where Wi-Fi troubleshooting may be needed to connect to and stream from your Smart Alarm Wireless Indoor Security Camera. You can scroll through the article, or click on one of the sections below to be taken directly to those steps:Trouble Connect
Wi-Fi Troubleshooting
What is it?When in lowlight settings, your camera may pick up ghost-like "orbs" while recording. Don't worry—there's nothing supernatural going on. These orbs are called backscatter, or near-camera reflection. Backscatter happens when dust, water droplets, or other particles are
Troubleshoot an Issue
Cameras
The app error “Camera Disconnected” can occur for several reasons:Your Base Station needs to be reconnected to Wi-FiYour Wi-Fi network name or password has recently changedThe camera or your Wi-Fi router has lost powerYour Internet Service Provider (ISP) is experiencing an outageIf you encounter thi
Errors / Warnings
If your Smart Alarm Wireless Indoor Security Camera is detecting motion too late, there are generally two factors at play: improper placement of the camera, or a weak connection between it and your Wi-Fi network.Troubleshoot the connection between your camera and Wi-Fi networkTo determine whether th
If your camera had previously been set up but is now failing to connect to your Wi-Fi network, the Connection Check tool in the SimpliSafe® mobile app will tell you if there are any issues between your network and camera.How to Run a Connection Check:Open the SimpliSafe® mobile appTap on the Cameras
