Questions & Answers

Q: QuestionHow will I know when the battery needs to be replaced?

• A:Answer Your SimpliSafe security system will notify you when the battery needs changing.

Q: QuestionDoes the motion sensor require a wired connection?

• A:Answer No, the motion sensor is wireless and does not require any tools or drilling for setup.

Q: QuestionHow long does the battery in the motion sensor last?

• A:Answer The battery in the motion sensor lasts for up to 5 years.

Q: QuestionIs this motion sensor compatible with smart home systems?

• A:Answer Yes, you can arm the system at home using Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa.

Q: QuestionWhat is the field of view of this motion sensor?

• A:Answer This motion sensor has a 90-degree field of view.

Q: QuestionWhat is the operating system compatibility for this motion sensor?

• A:Answer This motion sensor is compatible with Apple iOS.

Q: QuestionWhat is the maximum range of the motion sensor?

• A:Answer The motion sensor has a range of up to 35 feet.

Q: QuestionCan I turn off audible alarm and still use this detector?

Asked 1 year ago by JimBob.

• A:Answer i THINK NOT, BUT YOU CAN LOWER THE VOLUME.

  Answered 1 year ago by CAJ1945

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Q: QuestionWhat is the difference in this motion sensor and the other sensor you carry for simplisafe?

Asked 2 years ago by Dave27.

• A:Answer I believe this is the gen 2 motion sensor for the SS3 system. I just got an email from simplisafe about a new motion sensor that has better capabilities. It says that it is much better at detecting the difference between people and pets. the description also says that it has an improved range of 35ft., and a 90 degree field of view.

  Answered 2 years ago by Anonymous

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Q: Questionexterior use OK?

Asked 2 weeks ago by Anonymous.

Q: QuestionHow big is it?

Asked 1 month ago by QWERTY.

Q: QuestionDoes the sensor require WiFi?

Asked 2 months ago by LJ.

Q: QuestionCan this be used outside?

Asked 3 months ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer No

  Answered 2 months ago by Anonymous

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Q: QuestionCan this camera be used outdoors

Asked 1 year ago by Sherryberry.

• A:Answer I think it's meant for indoors. SimpliSafe has outdoor cameras that you can easily install. The outdoor cameras have a motion detection.

  Answered 7 months ago by SusanVerified Purchase

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