Smart Alarm Wireless Indoor Camera | SimpliSafe Home Security (2024)

FAQs

How long does a SimpliSafe wireless indoor camera battery last? ›

The built-in rechargeable battery is designed to last up to 3 months, depending on settings, installation location, and usage. It takes approximately 6 hours to fully charge the camera from a depleted state. Use the included USB cable and a USB power adapter (not included) to charge the camera.

After removing the SimpliCam® from your system, you can reset it. Locate the pairing button on the top of your SimpliCam®. Press and hold this button for 20 seconds. When you release the button, the SimpliCam® will begin to reboot.

The Smart Alarm camera is our most advanced indoor security camera. It's wireless and offers 24/7 protection, which offers next-level professional monitoring designed to stop crime in real time. The SimpliCam® Wired Indoor Camera is our entry-level, wired security camera.

How many cameras should a house have? The short answer is simple: between two and six security cameras for the average person. Most people require between two and four outdoor security cameras and at least one indoor camera. However, the exact number of security cameras you need will vary by property.

SimpliSafe devices like the Base Station and cameras do require an internet connection to work. Even if your Wi-Fi access points are up, they will not work if internet is down. That's why we have the Base Station's cellular backup, so it can still communicate to our monitoring center when internet is down.

SimpliSafe keeps you protected 24/7!

The Base Station will automatically communicate on the cellular network if your Wi-Fi stops working and will automatically switch to battery power if you lose electricity.

Note that the little red light beneath the LED is the infrared sensor, which is activated at night. The privacy shutter will still prevent the camera from recording if it's closed, even if the infrared sensor is on. The lights listed below are the only colors that the camera will display.

The app error “Camera Disconnected” can occur for several reasons: Your Base Station needs to be reconnected to Wi-Fi. Your Wi-Fi network name or password has recently changed. The camera or your Wi-Fi router has lost power.

If your Outdoor Camera is not responding, it's likely due to either a low or dead battery or the camera is unable to connect to Wi-Fi. Please note that SimpliSafe systems and cameras require 2.4GHz Wi-Fi networks.

Does SimpliSafe require a monitoring service? SimpliSafe does not require a monitoring service. With a free plan, you can view live footage from your cameras. However, the system doesn't provide alerts unless you purchase the camera monitoring or 24/7 professional monitoring plans.

Can SimpliSafe indoor camera see in the dark? ›

Meet SimpliCam®

Footage is clear even in the dark with night vision. Check in on pets at any time of day. With Fast Protect™ Monitoring plan, agents can use verification to gather evidence for priority police dispatch.

If you choose to forego a monitoring plan, you will still have access to: Live video feed of your cameras from the SimpliSafe® App. Remotely arm/disarm your system with the SimpliSafe® App.

For a ballpark number, the level of data consumption could be as low as 60 gigabytes to higher than 400 gigabytes per month, depending on several factors for an exact estimate. That can be frustrating for renters, homeowners, and business owners alike who are considering the addition of a WiFi security camera.

Security Camera Recording Options

While some cameras record 24/7, others may only record at scheduled times. Some cameras may only start recording when certain alerts are triggered. For example, a camera system may only begin recording when motion is detected.

Many people choose to install indoor security cameras as an additional measure to protect a property. Based on US privacy laws, most states require consent from the people living in the house before installing cameras. Therefore, provided everyone in the property agrees, it's OK to install cameras inside the house.

The outdoor camera battery is advertised as "Lasts up to 3-6 months before it needs a recharge." with the caveat, "Battery life may vary depending on usage, placement and settings." I bought my camera in mid-July 2022 and I've replaced the battery 3 times since then (now mid-October 2022, 3 months).

In other words, the camera will only record when the system is in AWAY when motion is detected. You can have the camera record in either OFF or HOME by changing your settings as follows: Tap on the Cameras tab at the bottom of the SimpliSafe® App.

When the LED on the camera turns a solid white, that indicates that the battery is fully charged.

Wireless security cameras need to be charged between every 1 and 6 months. How often you charge wireless security cameras depends on camera usage, battery capacity, security camera settings, temperature, firmware, and other factors. Battery capacity varies dramatically in different wireless camera models.