You can view and adjust your SimpliCam's settings via the SimpliSafe mobile app.
- Open the SimpliSafe mobile app
- Click the Cameras button at the bottom of the screen
- Click the gear icon in the upper right corner
- Choose the camera whose settings you'd like to view or adjust
- From here you have access to the following options:
Setting | Explanation | Setting Options | Default Value |
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Privacy Shutter (SimpliCam Only) |
Determines when the privacy shutter* is open based on your security system’s mode (Off, Home, or Away). | Home
|
Home
|
Motion Detection: Motion Events** |
Allows you to turn Motion Detection on or off. | On Off |
On |
Motion Detection: Motion Notifications*** |
Determines whether you will receive push notifications for motion events for your smartphone | Off On |
On |
Motion Detection: Sensitivity |
Determines the sensitivity of motion detection. This affects both notifications and automatic recordings |
Low |
Medium |
Nightvision | Emits an infrared light to allow the camera to view at night. | On Off Auto |
Auto |
Mic & Audio | Determines if audio is recorded with camera video | On Off |
On |
Picture Quality | Determines the picture quality. Higher picture quality makes your video clearer, but uses more internet bandwidth. | 480p 720p 1080p |
720p |
Status Light | LED light that indicates when the camera is recording. | On Off |
On |
WiFi Network | Allows you to choose the WiFi network for your cameras. | N/A | N/A |
*For more information about the privacy shutter, click HERE.
**Camera with SimpliSafe System + 24/7 Interactive Monitoring or better.
***Standalone Camera Subscription