What is SimpliSafe’s Home Mode and how does it work? To put your mind at ease, SimpliSafe’s Home Mode is designed for when you’re still at home but want your home secured, like when you’re sleeping at night. Using your system’s motion detectors, door contacts, and sensors, it allows you to be secure inside your home without setting off alarms or beeping sounds.
With Home Mode, you can rest assured that your home is still protected, even when you’re not fully armed.
How Do Simplisafe’s Motion Detectors Work in Home Mode and Away Mode?
SimpliSafe’s motion detectors are an essential part of their home security system. They’re designed to detect movement and alert you if anything suspicious is happening in your home. But how do they work in Home Mode and Away Mode? Let’s break it down.
How SimpliSafe Motion Detectors Work
SimpliSafe motion detectors use a combination of infrared and microwave sensors to detect movement. They’re designed to be extremely sensitive, so they can pick up even slight movements.
Home Mode
In Home Mode, SimpliSafe motion detectors are set to a lower sensitivity level. This means they’ll detect normal household movements, such as pets or family members, without triggering an alert. This way, you’ll get fewer false alarms and more peace of mind.
- The detectors will still alert you if there’s been a significant movement or an unusual pattern of activity.
- You can customize the sensitivity level to your liking, so if you have pets that trigger the detector too often, you can adjust the settings accordingly.
Away Mode
In Away Mode, SimpliSafe motion detectors are set to a higher sensitivity level. This means they’ll detect even slight movements and alert you immediately.
- The detectors will alert you to any unusual or suspicious activity, even if it’s just a slight movement.
- This way, you’ll be notified immediately if someone or something is trying to breach your home security.
Can Simplisafe’s Cameras Still Stream Footage in Home Mode?
When you’re not expecting any activity at home, you can put SimpliSafe’s cameras into Home Mode. But what does this mean for footage streaming? Can you still get updates on what’s going on in your home?
The answer is: it depends on the specific camera model.
SimpliSafe Fullest (Wired) Cameras
These cameras will continue to stream footage in real-time while in Home Mode, so you’ll still receive notifications and can view live feeds on the SimpliSafe app. Fullest cameras are designed to provide continuous monitoring, even when you’re not actively tracking motion.
SimpliSafe Quaston (Wireless) Cameras
These cameras will go into Power Save Mode when you switch to Home Mode, which means they’ll stop streaming live footage and instead only capture motion triggers. You’ll still receive notifications for any motion events, but you won’t be able to view live footage in real-time.
SimpliSafe Stream (Wireless) Cameras
Stream cameras behave similarly to Quaston cameras. They’ll also enter Power Save Mode in Home Mode, stopping live streaming and capturing motion triggers instead.
SimpliSafe Go (Portable) Camera
The SimpliSafe Go camera doesn’t have a Home Mode, so it will always be in Power Save Mode when not motion-triggered.
- Fullest cameras stream footage in real-time in Home Mode.
- Quaston, Stream, and Go cameras enter Power Save Mode, capturing motion triggers and providing notifications, but not streaming live footage.
Can I Still Receive Notifications from Simplisafe’s App When in Home Mode?
When using SimpliSafe’s app, you might be wondering what happens to your notifications when you enter Home Mode. To put your mind at ease, we’ve got the answer for you.
In Home Mode, SimpliSafe continues to monitor your home for any suspicious activity, just as it would when you’re away. However, the app will not send you notifications for door and window sensors that are triggered when you’re in the house. This is a deliberate design choice to minimize noise and keep you informed only about critical events.
So, what does this mean? It means that you won’t receive constant alerts for minor occurrences, like a door opening and closing, when you’re already home. This helps reduce anxiety and minimizes false alarms.
But don’t worry, SimpliSafe still keeps an eye out for more significant events, such as:
- Arming/disarming : You’ll receive notifications when your system is armed or disarmed, ensuring you stay aware of system status changes.
- Emergency events : In case of a legitimate emergency, such as a break-in or smoke detection, you’ll receive urgent alerts to inform you of the situation.
- Power outage : If the power goes out, you’ll receive a notification so you can stay informed and take necessary actions.
By streamlining notifications in Home Mode, SimpliSafe helps you enjoy peace of mind while also reducing distractions and minimizing false alarms.
That’s it! If you have any more questions, feel free to explore SimpliSafe’s FAQ list or contact their support team for further guidance.
