SimpliSafe Base Station

Owner’s Manual
The Keychain Remote contains the SimpliSafe
Easy Setup Wizard – a software program that
provides animated instructions and lets you
customize your system most easily.
•Insert the Keychain Remote into a USB port on a
computer. No software will be installed.
•The Easy Setup Wizard will automatically appear.
Tip: If the welcome screen does not appear,
open “My Computer” on your desktop and look
for the “SimpliSafe” drive. On the drive, open the
“SimpliSafe” application.
•Follow the on-screen instructions.
If you don’t have access to a computer, just follow
the instructions in this Owner’s Manual.
Two options for getting started:
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SimpliSafe Base Station Specifications

General

Connectivity	Wi-Fi, Cellular
Backup Battery Life	24 hours
Color	White
Siren	95 dB
Power Source	AC Power
Compatibility	SimpliSafe security devices

Summary

Installation Planning Guide

Base Station and Sensor Placement

Visual guidance for optimal placement of the Base Station and various system sensors.

Base Station Installation

Connecting the Base Station

Instructions for plugging in the Base Station and important power supply considerations.

Keypad Installation

Mounting and Wireless Connection

Motion Sensor Installation

Optimal Motion Sensor Placement

Glassbreak Sensor Installation

Glassbreak Sensor Placement Tips

Entry Sensor Installation

Aligning Entry Sensors and Magnets

Panic Button Installation

Panic Button Mounting Location

Siren Installation

Indoor and Outdoor Siren Mounting

Carbon Monoxide Detector Installation

CO Detector Placement Advice

Smoke Detector Installation

Smoke Detector Placement Strategy

Freeze Sensor Installation

Freeze Sensor Placement Areas

Water Sensor Installation

Water Sensor Placement Locations

Personalize Your System Settings

Activate Alarm Monitoring Service

Steps to activate the SimpliSafe alarm monitoring service via your online account.

Changing Your System PIN

Instructions on how to change the default 4-digit PIN for system access and security.

Using Your SimpliSafe System

Arming the System: Away and Home Modes

How to arm the system in Away or Home mode for different security scenarios.

Disarming the System

System Testing Procedures

Entering Test Mode

How to put the system into test mode to verify component functionality and communication.

Testing Individual Sensors

Procedures for testing each type of sensor to confirm it is working correctly.

Managing System Components

Adding and Removing Components

Troubleshooting System Errors

Keypad Error Message Solutions

Common keypad displays and recommended solutions for system issues and warnings.