shopping cart
Quick Tip: What is a Duress PIN?
Posted May 11th, 2011 by MelinaA Duress PIN is a four-digit code that sends a covert “distress signal” to our alarm monitoring center. Whenever you enter your secret “Duress PIN” into your keypad, the system quietly sends your SOS signal to our monitoring center. We won't call your home, as we usually would to verify an alarm. Instead immediately dispatch the police straight to your home. You can enter this code into your keypad anytime to alert us of danger or use it if an intruder is forcing you to turn off your alarm.
To program your Duress PIN use our Easy Setup Wizard.
Quick Tip: Plug your Keychain Remote directly into your computer
Posted November 2nd, 2010 by alexPlease do not use a USB hub (such as the USB ports available on your monitor), when launching the Easy Set-up Wizard. We recommend that you plug your SimpliSafe Keychain Remote directly into a USB port on your computer.
Here's why:
Recently a customer reported a problem with his Keychain Remote. After changing settings in the Easy Set Up Wizard he found he could not successfully sync his remote with his Base Station.
Quick Tip: Customize your SimpliSafe with Colors!
Posted July 13th, 2010 by willA tip for all of you DIY fanatics:
You can use spray enamel for plastics to color your SimpliSafe system; the components have been designed to take paint very well and can be customized to blend in with wooden door-frames or colorful walls. Just remember, don't spray over the serial numbers or the face of the motion sensor!
Here's what Lloyd from Florida had to say:
Quick Tip: Wireless Motion Sensors Protect Windows in Home Mode
Posted June 29th, 2010 by willFor those of you who want to leave your Motion Sensors on during home mode to protect large windows or banks of windows, this tip is for you!
When you install your SimpliSafe wireless security system, adhere your Motion Sensor to the ceiling facing downwards one foot from the wall to project a flat plane toward the floor.
Why Our Wireless Keypad Makes You Safer
Posted January 28th, 2010 by alex
Most wireless alarm systems have one control unit that both arms and disarms the system and also sends the alarm signal to the monitoring center. This presents an easy way for burglars to beat the system -- smash up the thing making noise, and no signal can be sent. SimpliSafe has solved this problem by creating a separate Base Station and wireless Keypad.
If an alarm is triggered, noise is initially emitted by the Keypad. Our Base Station stays muted and counts down the seconds prior to alerting the Emergency Dispatch Center of a break-in. Once the alarm signal is sent, a full siren noise is emitted by the Base Station and it's too late for a burglar to stop the signal. This important design feature led to the arrest of a burglar in Florida who thought he'd destroyed the system; read about the burglar's follies here.
You also get the added benefits of choosing where to place the Base Station for maximum discretion and the ability to mount your Keypad where it is most convenient - by your front door.
Quick Tip: Base Station’s Blue Light Provides Your Alarm Status
Posted January 28th, 2010 by alexBy now many of you have grown familiar with the voice prompts and auditory cues your Base Station provides. Still some of you have asked: "Why is my Base Station flashing sometimes and glowing others?"
The blue light flashing visually prompts you to check your Keypad for warning details. One example is the flashing when your doors or windows are open. While the Base Station chimes once to alert you of an opening door or window, the flashing is continuous when that window or door remains open. This is particularly useful when you can't hear the chime. As one customer put it, "if I'm watching TV, vacuuming or listening to music that blue flashing really catches my attention."
SimpliSafe Quick Tip: Keypad Positioning
Posted October 30th, 2009 by Chad
Depending on the lighting in your home, the Keypad screen's contrast can be made clearer based on the height you place it on the wall. In general, the recommended placement is to have the Keypad at eye level.
In particularly dim environments you may want to move it slightly higher and in bright environments slightly lower. You can experiment to find the best spot for your room and adhere the Keypad there.
If you need any extra adhesive you can order online.
Quick Tip: Arming Your Security System While Others Remain at Home
Posted September 25th, 2009 by ChadA customer recently asked us: “What do I do when I leave early in the morning and my wife is still sleeping? I can’t use the away mode, since she’d then set off the motion sensor, but I still want to arm the system.” The answer is simple as always:
SimpliSafe quick tip: Leaving a window open?
Posted August 9th, 2009 by ChadParticularly with the hot summer weather, we often get questions about whether it’s possible to leave a window open and still turn your alarm on. You certainly can and, as always, we keep it simple.
