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SimpliSafe smart model troubleshooting

SimpliSafe smart troubleshooting covers 16 model families: Base Station (Gen 3), Wireless Keypad, Entry Sensor, SimpliSafe sensors, Keypad and accessories (Motion, Entry, Glassbreak, Smoke and CO, Water, Temperature, Siren, Panic Button and Key Fob), Glassbreak Sensor, Water Sensor and 10 more. Choose the complete SimpliSafe model family before opening a fix, and read the model number off your label first.

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SimpliSafe · voice control

SimpliSafe Base Station (Gen 3) does not respond to voice control

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SimpliSafe · firmware

SimpliSafe Base Station (Gen 3) firmware update is stuck or failed

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SimpliSafe · battery

SimpliSafe Base Station (Gen 3) has power or battery problems

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SimpliSafe · offline

SimpliSafe Base Station (Gen 3) is offline or unavailable

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SimpliSafe · notifications

SimpliSafe Base Station (Gen 3) notifications are late, missing or excessive

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SimpliSafe · routine

SimpliSafe Base Station (Gen 3) routine, schedule or automation is not running

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SimpliSafe · shared access

SimpliSafe Base Station (Gen 3) shared users or family members cannot control it

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SimpliSafe · wrong reading

SimpliSafe Base Station (Gen 3) shows the wrong time, state or sensor reading

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SimpliSafe · setup

SimpliSafe Base Station (Gen 3) will not complete setup or pairing

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SimpliSafe · factory reset

SimpliSafe Base Station (Gen 3) will not reset or needs to be reset safely

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SimpliSafe · Wi-Fi

SimpliSafe Base Station (Gen 3) will not stay connected to Wi-Fi

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SimpliSafe · voice control

SimpliSafe cameras and video doorbell (Smart Alarm Indoor, Outdoor Series 2, Wireless Outdoor and Video Doorbell Pro) does not respond to voice control

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SimpliSafe · firmware

SimpliSafe cameras and video doorbell (Smart Alarm Indoor, Outdoor Series 2, Wireless Outdoor and Video Doorbell Pro) firmware update is stuck or failed

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SimpliSafe · battery

SimpliSafe cameras and video doorbell (Smart Alarm Indoor, Outdoor Series 2, Wireless Outdoor and Video Doorbell Pro) has power or battery problems

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SimpliSafe · offline

SimpliSafe cameras and video doorbell (Smart Alarm Indoor, Outdoor Series 2, Wireless Outdoor and Video Doorbell Pro) is offline or unavailable

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SimpliSafe · motion detection

SimpliSafe cameras and video doorbell (Smart Alarm Indoor, Outdoor Series 2, Wireless Outdoor and Video Doorbell Pro) misses motion or records too many events

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SimpliSafe · notifications

SimpliSafe cameras and video doorbell (Smart Alarm Indoor, Outdoor Series 2, Wireless Outdoor and Video Doorbell Pro) notifications are late, missing or excessive

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SimpliSafe · routine

SimpliSafe cameras and video doorbell (Smart Alarm Indoor, Outdoor Series 2, Wireless Outdoor and Video Doorbell Pro) routine, schedule or automation is not running

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SimpliSafe · wrong reading

SimpliSafe cameras and video doorbell (Smart Alarm Indoor, Outdoor Series 2, Wireless Outdoor and Video Doorbell Pro) shows the wrong time, state or sensor reading

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SimpliSafe · video blurry

SimpliSafe cameras and video doorbell (Smart Alarm Indoor, Outdoor Series 2, Wireless Outdoor and Video Doorbell Pro) video is blurry, dark, frozen or delayed

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SimpliSafe · setup

SimpliSafe cameras and video doorbell (Smart Alarm Indoor, Outdoor Series 2, Wireless Outdoor and Video Doorbell Pro) will not complete setup or pairing

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SimpliSafe · factory reset

SimpliSafe cameras and video doorbell (Smart Alarm Indoor, Outdoor Series 2, Wireless Outdoor and Video Doorbell Pro) will not reset or needs to be reset safely

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SimpliSafe · Wi-Fi

SimpliSafe cameras and video doorbell (Smart Alarm Indoor, Outdoor Series 2, Wireless Outdoor and Video Doorbell Pro) will not stay connected to Wi-Fi

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SimpliSafe · routine

SimpliSafe Entry Sensor routine, schedule or automation is not running

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SimpliSafe · shared access

SimpliSafe Entry Sensor shared users or family members cannot control it

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SimpliSafe · factory reset

SimpliSafe Entry Sensor will not reset or needs to be reset safely

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SimpliSafe · offline

SimpliSafe Extra Siren is offline or unavailable

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SimpliSafe · factory reset

SimpliSafe Glassbreak Sensor will not reset or needs to be reset safely

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SimpliSafe · shared access

SimpliSafe Key Fob shared users or family members cannot control it

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SimpliSafe · routine

SimpliSafe Outdoor Security Camera Series 2 routine, schedule or automation is not running

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SimpliSafe · shared access

SimpliSafe Outdoor Security Camera Series 2 shared users or family members cannot control it

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SimpliSafe · factory reset

SimpliSafe Outdoor Security Camera Series 2 will not reset or needs to be reset safely

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SimpliSafe · Wi-Fi

SimpliSafe Outdoor Security Camera Series 2 will not stay connected to Wi-Fi

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SimpliSafe · wrong reading

SimpliSafe Panic Button shows the wrong time, state or sensor reading

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SimpliSafe · firmware

SimpliSafe sensors, Keypad and accessories (Motion, Entry, Glassbreak, Smoke and CO, Water, Temperature, Siren, Panic Button and Key Fob) firmware update is stuck or failed

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SimpliSafe · battery

SimpliSafe sensors, Keypad and accessories (Motion, Entry, Glassbreak, Smoke and CO, Water, Temperature, Siren, Panic Button and Key Fob) has power or battery problems

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SimpliSafe · offline

SimpliSafe sensors, Keypad and accessories (Motion, Entry, Glassbreak, Smoke and CO, Water, Temperature, Siren, Panic Button and Key Fob) is offline or unavailable

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SimpliSafe · motion detection

SimpliSafe sensors, Keypad and accessories (Motion, Entry, Glassbreak, Smoke and CO, Water, Temperature, Siren, Panic Button and Key Fob) misses motion or records too many events

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SimpliSafe · notifications

SimpliSafe sensors, Keypad and accessories (Motion, Entry, Glassbreak, Smoke and CO, Water, Temperature, Siren, Panic Button and Key Fob) notifications are late, missing or excessive

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SimpliSafe · routine

SimpliSafe sensors, Keypad and accessories (Motion, Entry, Glassbreak, Smoke and CO, Water, Temperature, Siren, Panic Button and Key Fob) routine, schedule or automation is not running

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SimpliSafe · shared access

SimpliSafe sensors, Keypad and accessories (Motion, Entry, Glassbreak, Smoke and CO, Water, Temperature, Siren, Panic Button and Key Fob) shared users or family members cannot control it

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SimpliSafe · wrong reading

SimpliSafe sensors, Keypad and accessories (Motion, Entry, Glassbreak, Smoke and CO, Water, Temperature, Siren, Panic Button and Key Fob) shows the wrong time, state or sensor reading

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SimpliSafe · setup

SimpliSafe sensors, Keypad and accessories (Motion, Entry, Glassbreak, Smoke and CO, Water, Temperature, Siren, Panic Button and Key Fob) will not complete setup or pairing

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SimpliSafe · factory reset

SimpliSafe sensors, Keypad and accessories (Motion, Entry, Glassbreak, Smoke and CO, Water, Temperature, Siren, Panic Button and Key Fob) will not reset or needs to be reset safely

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SimpliSafe · voice control

SimpliSafe Smart Lock Series 2 does not respond to voice control

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SimpliSafe · firmware

SimpliSafe Smart Lock Series 2 firmware update is stuck or failed

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SimpliSafe · battery

SimpliSafe Smart Lock Series 2 has power or battery problems

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SimpliSafe · offline

SimpliSafe Smart Lock Series 2 is offline or unavailable

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SimpliSafe · notifications

SimpliSafe Smart Lock Series 2 notifications are late, missing or excessive

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SimpliSafe · routine

SimpliSafe Smart Lock Series 2 routine, schedule or automation is not running

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SimpliSafe · shared access

SimpliSafe Smart Lock Series 2 shared users or family members cannot control it

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SimpliSafe · wrong reading

SimpliSafe Smart Lock Series 2 shows the wrong time, state or sensor reading

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SimpliSafe · setup

SimpliSafe Smart Lock Series 2 will not complete setup or pairing

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SimpliSafe · factory reset

SimpliSafe Smart Lock Series 2 will not reset or needs to be reset safely

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SimpliSafe · battery

SimpliSafe Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detector has power or battery problems

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SimpliSafe · factory reset

SimpliSafe Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detector will not reset or needs to be reset safely

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SimpliSafe · factory reset

SimpliSafe Temperature Sensor will not reset or needs to be reset safely

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SimpliSafe · factory reset

SimpliSafe Video Doorbell Pro will not reset or needs to be reset safely

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SimpliSafe · shared access

SimpliSafe Water Sensor shared users or family members cannot control it

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SimpliSafe · factory reset

SimpliSafe Wireless Keypad will not reset or needs to be reset safely

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SimpliSafe · voice control

SimpliSafe Wireless Outdoor Security Camera does not respond to voice control

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SimpliSafe · shared access

SimpliSafe Wireless Outdoor Security Camera shared users or family members cannot control it

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SimpliSafe · wrong reading

SimpliSafe Wireless Outdoor Security Camera shows the wrong time, state or sensor reading

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SimpliSafe · factory reset

SimpliSafe Wireless Outdoor Security Camera will not reset or needs to be reset safely

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SimpliSafe · Wi-Fi

SimpliSafe Wireless Outdoor Security Camera will not stay connected to Wi-Fi

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Model numbers covered, and where each one's answers are

Match the identifier on your appliance or device label to a row below. SimpliSafe answers here cover these model numbers.

FamilyModel numbersPublished specs
Base Station (Gen 3)Base Station (Gen 3) (no separate model number — the serial number is on the label on the underside of the Base Station)6 researched
Wireless KeypadWireless Keypad (no separate model number — the serial number is behind the battery cover)5 researched
Entry SensorEntry Sensor (no separate model number — the serial number is inside the sensor's battery compartment)5 researched
SimpliSafe sensors, Keypad and accessories (Motion, Entry, Glassbreak, Smoke and CO, Water, Temperature, Siren, Panic Button and Key Fob)Motion Sensor (Gen 2) — no separate model number; check the serial number inside the battery compartment5 researched
Glassbreak SensorGlassbreak Sensor, identified by its serial number inside the battery compartment rather than a separate model number4 researched
Water SensorWater Sensor, which carries a serial number inside the battery compartment instead of a separate model number4 researched
Temperature SensorTemperature Sensor — there is no separate model number, only a serial number inside the battery compartment4 researched
Extra SirenExtra Siren, marked with a serial number inside the battery compartment rather than a printed model number4 researched
Panic ButtonPanic Button — no printed model number, just a serial number found inside the battery compartment5 researched
Key FobKey Fob, which has no separate model number and only a serial number inside the battery compartment4 researched
Smart Lock Series 2Smart Lock Series 2 (no separate model number — the serial number is inside the interior battery compartment)4 researched
Video Doorbell ProVideo Doorbell Pro (no separate model number — the serial number is on the label on the back of the doorbell unit)6 researched
Outdoor Security Camera Series 2Outdoor Security Camera Series 2 (no separate model number — the serial number is on the label under the mount)6 researched
Wireless Outdoor Security CameraWireless Outdoor Security Camera, 1st generation (no separate model number — the serial number is on the label under the mount)5 researched
SimpliSafe cameras and video doorbell (Smart Alarm Indoor, Outdoor Series 2, Wireless Outdoor and Video Doorbell Pro)Smart Alarm Wireless Indoor Security Camera (no separate model number — the serial number is on the label on the base)6 researched
Smoke & Carbon Monoxide DetectorSmoke & Carbon Monoxide Detector (no separate model number — the serial number is on the label on the back of the detector)4 researched