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Feature Request: Batch Editing for Sensor Behaviors in the App

Hello SimpliSafe Community and Team,

I wanted to share a product feedback and feature request for the SimpliSafe app, specifically regarding sensor configuration. As a user with pets and teenagers who come and go frequently, I often need to customize sensor behaviors in different modes, like "Home" mode.

For instance, in "Home" mode, I have several entry points that I want set to "Silent Alert" to avoid unnecessary alarms from family movements, while others should be "Alarm," and "Instant Trigger" for better security. Currently, the app requires accessing each individual sensor one by one to adjust these settings, which works fine for minor tweaks. However, when I need to edit the behavior of numerous sensors at once, it becomes time-consuming and prone to errors—like accidentally overlooking one sensor, which could create a security gap, or false alarm triggers.

It would be incredibly helpful to add an option for batch editing sensor behaviors. Users could select any number of sensors (via checkboxes, long-press and hold, or similar multi-select methods) and then apply a uniform behavior setting to the group all at once, such as "Off," "Silent Alert," or "Armed." This functionality is as straightforward as selecting multiple emails or messages for bulk deletion in other apps, and it would save users a lot of time while reducing the risk of configuration mistakes. It could additionally save the Simplisafe Monitoring Center from the unnecessary workload, time and payroll spent on potential false alarms.

I'd love to hear from other users if you've encountered similar needs, and from the SimpliSafe team on è this is something that could be considered for future updates. Any feedback or updates on this would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks for your time and for making such a reliable system.

Best regards,  

Aaron

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@A_A_Ron Other requests similar to this have been requested many times over the years.  One approach, using "profiles", was requested where you could apply a saved template for one or all of the sensors on your system, including an "end date and time" when the system would default to your standard profile. Example: A "vacation" profile, with a certain setting for specific sensors that would be temporarily in effect for the specified period of time.

I hope your request gets SS to move on this, but, for full disclosure, there are a few other things I would like to see SS work on and release before this: garage door sensors, a WIFI water shutoff valve, turn lights on when there is an alarm condition, a digital wireless doorbell and a few others.

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Thank you for your response. I agree; there is so much missed potential!

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Hi @A_A_Ron

 

Thank you for this suggestion! We have passed this along to our devs for their consideration.

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