Yes, you should still be able to use the Setup Wizard. SimpliSafe does not install any software onto your computer. To access the Setup Wizard to change your system settings simply insert the Keychain Remote into the USB port on your work computer.

No problem. The SimpliSafe Easy Setup Wizard may cause certain firewalls to provide a warning – this is normal and you should allow the connection to proceed. If you blocked the SimpliSafe.exe file you'll just have to remove the Keychain Remote that came with your burglar alarm and reinsert it. This time do not block the access.

You will need to activate batteries for each component before using your system. To activate batteries, simply pull on and remove the white protective strip labeled “please remove to activate batteries” from each component. (This strip will be located on the bottom of the Base Station and on the back of all the other components.)

Expected battery life is approximately approximately 3-5 years for all sensors and the Keychain Remote, and 1 year for the Keypad and Extra Siren. The Base Station batteries are rechargeable and will provide you with 8 hours of backup power. (After 5 years, you should consider replacing the rechargeable backup batteries.) The Keypad will alert you when any batteries for your wireless security system are low so that you can replace them.

To change the batteries in your sensors or Keypad, push up on the front of the sensor (in the direction of the blue arrow) – the back will stay on the wall and the battery(ies) will be exposed. Replace the batteries (AA for the Keypad and CO Detector; CR123 for Entry, Motion Sensors, Glassbreak, and Smoke Sensors; CR2032 for the Panic Button; and CR2450 for Water and Freeze). Then slide the front of the sensor back into place.

To change the battery in the Keychain Remote, first slide off the USB cap. Then slide the battery cover off by pushing the back of the Keychain Remote towards the USB connector. Replace the battery with a CR1632 battery (the same type used in many watches).

To change the backup batteries in the Base Station, unscrew the bottom of the Base Station, remove the cover and replace with new rechargeable AA batteries.

No problem! It's so easy to customize your DIY security system!

The step-by-step SimpliSafe Easy Setup Wizard can be accessed from any computer using your Keychain Remote. Just plug the Keychain Remote into a USB port and the SimpliSafe Easy Setup Wizard will launch and guide you through setting up and using your home security system.

Even if you don't have access to a computer at home, you can still insert your Keychain Remote into any computer (at work, at a friend's house) to access and change your settings. When you are at home and don't have access to a computer, you can still use your Keypad to customize your settings, though you will not have access to all of the features. Press MENU on the Keypad to access the menu system. You can then 1) Change your PIN, 2) Set a dialing prefix, 3) Add components, 4) Remove components, 5) Test your system, or 6) Exit the menu.

Remember, whenever you make any changes to your settings on your computer, make sure you insert your Keychain Remote into your Base Station afterwards to update your system.

The Base Station for you burglar alarm can be placed anywhere you like, but there are a few important considerations:

1. It must be connected to a power outlet.

2. If you would like to connect it to a landline (not required), it should be near a phone jack.

3. For the best wireless connection to our Emergency Dispatch Service, it should be placed near a window. (You can place it in a closet, though that will reduce its wireless range, so it is not recommended for larger homes.)

4. It is easier to use the system if you can hear the voice prompts as you enter and exit, so it can help to put the Base Station near your main entrance.

If the Sensor light doesn’t flash when the door is opened and closed, the Sensor and magnet may be too far apart to register. Just reposition the Sensor or magnet. It’s a good idea to test the placement of your Sensor and magnet (see if the light flashes when you open and close the door) before you adhere each to the wall with the adhesive tape. As always, you can screw in all of the Sensors for your system using the supplied brackets.

The Entry Sensor magnet uses a slightly different adhesive than the other sensors. Remove the magnet by rotating the magnet slowly until the adhesive loosens and you can pull it off the wall. You can also purchase from us screwable magnets to use with your burglar alarm.

When installing your wireless security system, either placement is fine as long as the magnet is within 2 inches of the Sensor when the door is closed and greater than 2 inches away from the Sensor when the door is open.

We recommend that you place your DIY Security System's Entry Sensors on all doors and windows that could be accessible to an intruder. If you live on an upper floor, this likely includes your front door and a fire escape in the back. If you live on the ground floor, you can use the Motion Sensor to fill-in coverage in a room with lots of windows. You may also want to consider purchasing additional sensors for extra protection.

To order additional sensors, please visit our catalog online here..

SimpliSafe will warn you that a door or window is open with a message on the Keypad that says “1 Entry Sensor open” or “Entry Sensors open”, and also with a voice prompt from the burglar alarm's Base Station. Close open doors / windows. If you do not, those doors / windows will not be protected in the event of an emergency. Once you close them, they will then be protected.