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Preventing False Alarms From the Smoke Detector

SimpliSafe's Smoke Detectors use photoelectric sensors, meaning they detect smoke through the distortion of a light beam inside the detector. Photoelectric smoke detectors will detect smoke faster than other detector types but can occasionally result in a false alarm. False alarms often occur w

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What is the Constant Yellow Light on the Smoke Detector?

The Smoke Detector features a Tamper Switch, to make sure that the device is properly secured into its mounting bracket.It’s a small button on the back of the unit that is normally held down by part of the mounting bracket. When it is not held down properly, you will get a warning signal:Smoke Detec

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Smoke Detector LED Status Light Colours

The Smoke Detector has several light states that reflect the status of the device and change with the presence of smoke within your home. This guide will highlight the various indicators and their meanings.IndicatorMeaningRed flashing light every 5–6 minutes and no soundsNormal.Red flashing light ev

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How To Replace Smoke Detector Battery

The Smoke Detector takes a single Panasonic CR-123A Lithium 3V battery and has a life expectancy between 3-5 years depending on usage.To change your Smoke Detector battery, twist it off its bracket and open the back panel. Then, replace the lithium battery and put the device back in place.

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Smoke Detector Installation Guide

The Smoke Detector alerts you at the first signs of smoke. Use this guide to install your Gen 3 SimpliSafe Smoke Detector.

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Testing the Smoke Detector

Test Mode is a great way to test the connection between your Base Station and other sensors. We recommend periodically placing your system into Test Mode to ensure that your sensors are still communicating with the Base Station without any errors.Placing Your System Into Test ModeDisarm your system

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Tampering Detected Error

You may encounter a constant yellow light that is not accompanied by a chirp on your Smoke Detector, accompanied by the app error “Tampering Detected”. This is an indication that the Smoke is not fully attached to its bracket, and needs to be adjusted within its bracket to clear the error.When placi

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