Owner’s Manual Two options for getting started: 1 The Keychain Remote contains the SimpliSafe Easy Setup Wizard – a software program that provides animated instructions and lets you customize your system most easily. Þ Insert the Keychain Remote into a USB port on a computer. No software will be installed. Þ 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.
Getting started: Plan your installation Where should I place each component? 2 Keypad Keychain Remote Entry Sensors Adhere the Keypad to a wall by your main entrance. Use it to turn your alarm on and off. Add the Remote to your keychain for ease-of-use and added protection. Adhere on doors and windows that may be accessible to intruders. visit www.simplisafe.
Motion Sensor Base Station Panic Button Place on a shelf or wall to detect motion within 30 ft. Great for rooms with lots of windows. Tuck the Base Station near a power outlet. Keep it in the same room as the Keypad to be able to hear voice prompts as you use your system. Adhere to a wall (perhaps by your bed, for easy access to help in the night). visit www.simplisafe.
1. Install your system A. Plug in the Base Station Þ Remove the battery activation strip. Þ Plug the Base Station into a power outlet using the included power cord. Tip: Locate the Base Station in the same room as your main entrance to make it easier to hear voice prompts while using the system.
E. Install Entry Sensors on doors and windows Þ Remove the battery activation strip. Þ Align the magnet with the grooves on the Sensor so that the two pieces are less than 2 inches apart when the door or window is closed. Test the alignment before you adhere each piece. The blue light should flash once when the door or window opens and twice when it closes. Þ Adhere the Sensor and magnet to a door and doorframe or window and windowframe.
2. Personalize settings How Emergency Dispatch Service works The operator will contact you and others you designate. In the event of an emergency, the alarm sounds... ...and wirelessly contacts the Emergency Dispatch Center. Unless you cancell the U l th alarm with your safe word, the operator will send the police. A. Activate your Emergency Dispatch Service Emergency Dispatch Service is a critical part of your SimpliSafe Home Security System. When you activate it, your system will be monitored 24/7.
How to navigate the Keypad menu system Þ Press menu cancel to begin. Þ Use off and home to scroll through options, as indicated by the arrow icons. Þ Press away to make a selection or confirm an entry, as indicated by the “enter” icon. 1) Change PIN enter Þ Press menu to cancel a selection or exit cancel the menu. Keypad menu options: 1) Change PIN 2) Dialing prefix 3) Add component 4) Remove component 5) Test 6) Exit menu B. Change your PIN By default, your PIN has been set to 1234.
3. Stay safe Modes Mode icons Your alarm system has 3 modes: Away, Home and Off. Turn your alarm on by putting it in Away or Home mode. Turn your alarm off by putting it in Off mode. off away home Mode buttons A. Turn your alarm ON Away Mode Use this mode when you are leaving. All Entry Sensors, Panic Buttons and Motion Sensors will be active. Þ Close all doors and windows. Þ Press away on your Keychain Remote or Keypad. Þ You have 60 seconds to exit before the alarm is active.
C. Use the Panic Button in an emergency At any time (whether or not the alarm is on) just press a panic button for 1 full second to immediately sound the alarm and notify the Emergency Dispatch Service. Tip: Your Keychain Remote is similar to a car alarm remote – it works within about 50 feet of the Base Station. You can use the Panic Button on your Keychain Remote while you are near or in your apartment, but it will not function while you are in a different location.
Common questions How do I move a sensor? To move a sensor or change its batteries, push up on the front of the sensor in the direction of the blue arrow – the back will stay on the wall and the white adhesive tape tab will be visible. Pull DOWN (NOT OUT) slowly on the tab until the back is removed from the wall. 1 2 When you are ready to re-adhere the sensor in a new location, use a fresh piece of adhesive tape (extras have been included).
How can I test my Emergency Dispatch Service? Contact the Dispatch Center (1-888-95-SIMPLI) and ask to have your account put in “test mode.” Then trigger an alarm (either by pressing a panic button or turning your alarm on and triggering a sensor). After the siren sounds you may turn the alarm off. A dispatcher will contact you to let you know the alarm signal was successfully received. Will SimpliSafe work in the event of a power outage? Yes.
Common questions (continued) How do I add or remove components? To purchase additional components, please visit www.simplisafe.com/catalog. A total of 26 components may be used with your system. There are 2 ways to add or remove components: 1 Using the Easy Setup Wizard on your Keychain Remote: Þ Insert the Keychain Remote into a USB port on your computer as described on the cover of this manual.
Troubleshooting SimpliSafe will warn you of potential problems with a flashing blue light at the bottom of the Base Station and messages displayed on the Keypad. Here are some common warnings and recommended solutions: KEYPAD DISPLAY “1 Entry Sensor open” “Entry Sensors open” “Alarm, Panic Button” “Alarm, Entry Sensor” “Alarm, Motion Sensor” WHAT DO I DO? SimpliSafe is warning you that you may have left a door or window open. Close open doors and windows.
Product safety and limited warranty Product Safety Information Use only approved batteries and the supplied UL approved power adapter with your SimpliSafe Home Security System. Any tampering with the product or other unauthorized use will void your limited warranty. To prevent a fire hazard or electrical shock, do not expose the Base Station or other components to water or operate the System while you are wet or standing in water.
FCC Notices FCC Part 15 Notices The FCC ID of the Base Station (U9K-BS1000) can be found on its base. The FCC ID of the pager module (R2SATM300) is printed on a label on the module itself, which is inside the Base Station and not accessible to the customer. The FCC ID of the Keychain Remote (U9K-KR1), Keypad (U9K-KP1000), Entry Sensor (U9K-ES1000), Motion Sensor (U9K-MS1000), and Panic Button (U9K-PB1000) can be found when changing their batteries (see page 10).
Quick reference: Using your Keypad Turn the alarm on when you leave Type your PIN to turn the alarm off Turn the alarm on when you stay home Enter or exit the menu Hold for 1 second to start an alarm At SimpliSafe, our mission is to help people take control of their safety with security solutions that fit their lifestyle. Join us, at www.simplisafe.com. SimpliSafe, Inc. 145 Pinckney St, Suite 126 Boston, Massachusetts, 02114 1-888-95-SIMPLI (957-4675) www.simplisafe.