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Name: SimpliSafe - Motion Sensor - White
Brand: SimpliSafe
SKU: 6298668
Price: 5.99 USD
Rating: 4.7 (229 reviews)

SimpliSafe - Motion Sensor - White

Model:: SS3-MOTION; |
SKU:: 6298668

User rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars with 229 reviews.

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QuestionCan it be placed in exteriors? With direct sunlight and rain?
Asked 6 years ago by SJG.
- Answer No, it's for inside, indoor designed. Battery operated.
  Answered 5 years ago by Perfect
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Questionhow bright is it? Good for bathroom at night? how long does it stay on? what is price store pickup? mount with tape?
Asked 6 years ago by sally.
- Answer Tape not really reliable, its not bright at all, if batteries are good it stays on, price for store pickup is 31.79 out the door.
  Answered 5 years ago by Zane
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QuestionCan it only be iPhone alert and not set off an alarm?
Asked 6 years ago by Lacy.
- Answer Yes
  Answered 5 years ago by Zane
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QuestionWhat battery does it use?
Asked 6 years ago by Ansardka.
- Answer It uses a 123 Lithium battery. It comes with one.
  Answered 4 years ago by Allison
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QuestionI would like to use it outside to detect a possum. Will it work for that??
Asked 6 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer It only detects motion, and it isn't very good at detecting ground animals, so things like dogs and cats do not set off the alarm.
  Answered 5 years ago by JimJ
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QuestionWould i be able to use multiple sensors via use with the application? If so how many sensors can I have up to?
Asked 6 years ago by Bradley.
- Answer You can use as many as you want. I have multiple and use it with the app...no problem. You just have to assign names to each one.
  Answered 6 years ago by Tink
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QuestionDoes this works withh outdoor lights
Asked 6 years ago by Harsh.
- Answer This Motion Sensor is designed for the SimpliSafe Home Security System. When triggered, it can set off an audible alarm. It is not compatible with other functions, like triggering lights or other appliances.
  Answered 2 years ago by Michelle
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QuestionCan you label each sensor to receive movement detection notifications so you know exactly where it coming from? Also does it always sound the alarm or you can set it to just give push notifications?
Asked 6 years ago by YK.
- Answer Yes to both questions. During the setup process you will be asked to name the sensor. Also you can customize your notifications.
  Answered 6 years ago by DrQuality
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QuestionDoes this need a hub like Samsung smartthings
Asked 6 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer The phone just provides the app / interface, the sensor does need a hub like Samsung's Smatthings to be integrated, recognized, and function to activate other devices or just send notifications. Without the HUB you will be unable to use it.
  Answered 5 years ago by AEC2020
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QuestionHow many lumens does the SimpliSafe Light have
Asked 6 years ago by Jade.
- Answer This is the SimpliSafe Motion Sensor, a component for the complete home security system. When triggered, it can set off an audible alarm. It is not able to produce a light.
  Answered 2 years ago by Michelle
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QuestionIs this battery powered or plug-in? Can it be used outside on a porch?
Asked 6 years ago by WC.
- Answer Battery powered, indoors
  Answered 6 years ago by TJBlaster
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QuestionIs there any kind of motion lite that can be screwed into a outside porch lite
Asked 6 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer This is the SimpliSafe Motion Sensor, a component for the complete home security system. When triggered, it can set off an audible alarm. It is not able to produce a light.
  Answered 2 years ago by Michelle
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QuestionDoes this work even when there is some light in the room? Or does it have to be pitch black?
Asked 7 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer works in both
  Answered 6 years ago by DONB
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QuestionHow does it hook to phone
Asked 7 years ago by Angie.
- Answer wifi
  Answered 6 years ago by DONB
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Questiondoes this have a sound alarm also ?
Asked 6 years ago by marianne.
- Answer Once the system is armed (away mode), it becomes activated and would sound the alarm if it senses movement. The base unit has the sound. This can be tested in the "test" mode of the system.
  Answered 6 years ago by Yolee
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QuestionHow does it alert? By activating a chime or buzzer remotely? By making a noise at the device itself?
Asked 7 years ago by hale.
- Answer It needs to be used with the base station, which has an alarm.
  Answered 6 years ago by Anonymous
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Questionwill The detector / alarm transmit 50 feet and through a wall? I need to set up something so I know if my garage apartment is being entered (while I am in the living room of the main house).
Asked 7 years ago by Steph.
- Answer Does not go through walls
  Answered 7 years ago by DryerGirl
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QuestionI don’t need camera or alerts ...for now . Can I use it as it is ?
Asked 7 years ago by Scott.
- Answer It needs to be used with the base station otherwise it won't do anything
  Answered 6 years ago by Anonymous
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SimpliSafe - Motion Sensor - White

Q: QuestionCan it be placed in exteriors? With direct sunlight and rain?

Q: Questionhow bright is it? Good for bathroom at night? how long does it stay on? what is price store pickup? mount with tape?

Q: QuestionCan it only be iPhone alert and not set off an alarm?

Q: QuestionWhat battery does it use?

Q: QuestionI would like to use it outside to detect a possum. Will it work for that??

Q: QuestionWould i be able to use multiple sensors via use with the application? If so how many sensors can I have up to?

Q: QuestionDoes this works withh outdoor lights

Q: QuestionCan you label each sensor to receive movement detection notifications so you know exactly where it coming from? Also does it always sound the alarm or you can set it to just give push notifications?

Q: QuestionDoes this need a hub like Samsung smartthings

Q: QuestionHow many lumens does the SimpliSafe Light have

Q: QuestionIs this battery powered or plug-in? Can it be used outside on a porch?

Q: QuestionIs there any kind of motion lite that can be screwed into a outside porch lite

Q: QuestionDoes this work even when there is some light in the room? Or does it have to be pitch black?

Q: QuestionHow does it hook to phone

Q: Questiondoes this have a sound alarm also ?

Q: QuestionHow does it alert? By activating a chime or buzzer remotely? By making a noise at the device itself?

Q: Questionwill The detector / alarm transmit 50 feet and through a wall? I need to set up something so I know if my garage apartment is being entered (while I am in the living room of the main house).

Q: QuestionI don’t need camera or alerts ...for now . Can I use it as it is ?

QuestionCan it be placed in exteriors? With direct sunlight and rain?

Questionhow bright is it? Good for bathroom at night? how long does it stay on? what is price store pickup? mount with tape?

QuestionCan it only be iPhone alert and not set off an alarm?

QuestionWhat battery does it use?

QuestionI would like to use it outside to detect a possum. Will it work for that??

QuestionWould i be able to use multiple sensors via use with the application? If so how many sensors can I have up to?

QuestionDoes this works withh outdoor lights

QuestionCan you label each sensor to receive movement detection notifications so you know exactly where it coming from? Also does it always sound the alarm or you can set it to just give push notifications?

QuestionDoes this need a hub like Samsung smartthings

QuestionHow many lumens does the SimpliSafe Light have

QuestionIs this battery powered or plug-in? Can it be used outside on a porch?

QuestionIs there any kind of motion lite that can be screwed into a outside porch lite

QuestionDoes this work even when there is some light in the room? Or does it have to be pitch black?

QuestionHow does it hook to phone

Questiondoes this have a sound alarm also ?

QuestionHow does it alert? By activating a chime or buzzer remotely? By making a noise at the device itself?

Questionwill The detector / alarm transmit 50 feet and through a wall? I need to set up something so I know if my garage apartment is being entered (while I am in the living room of the main house).

QuestionI don’t need camera or alerts ...for now . Can I use it as it is ?