The easiest way to view your SimpliSafe camera is through the SimpliSafe Mobile App on your iOS or Android device. Alternatively, you can watch feeds on your computer using the official SimpliSafe Web Application.
The SimpliSafe Home Security app lets you control your SimpliSafe security system from anywhere in the world. Arm and disarm the system, set instant notifications and keep track of everything in an up to the minute timeline. You can even watch and capture live video if you have a SimpliSafe camera.
Video clips from SimpliSafe® cameras can be downloaded to your mobile device using the SimpliSafe® Mobile App. Recordings are available with select monitoring plans. Please note that if your camera name contains an apostrophe, this may limit your ability to download recordings.
If an expert monitoring agent is actively viewing a camera event, you'll see the event status read Agent Verifying in the Timeline. Additionally, your Outdoor Security Camera Series 2 will flash amber, signifying that an agent is actively viewing the feed or engaging with an unknown individual.
Connecting a security camera to your TV depends on the type of camera you own. The most common methods are streaming directly to a smart TV using a companion app, plugging a DVR/NVR box into the TV with an HDMI cable, or utilizing a video converter for standalone analog cameras.
Watching your camera on your TV depends on the type of camera and setup you have. Choose the method below that matches your equipment:
To wire a security camera to your TV, follow our blog guide on using an HDMI or Ethernet cable. Connect the camera's output port to your TV's HDMI input for a direct video feed. For network cameras, connect through Ethernet to access the camera's stream via your network.
No, SimpliSafe cameras do not record all the time. They use event-based recording, meaning they only record when they detect motion or during specific system events.
Blue. Blinking. Your camera is currently in use - either a recording is occurring or someone is watching a live stream.
Yes, you can use SimpliSafe cameras without a monthly monitoring subscription. However, operating without a plan comes with significant limitations, and your functionality will be strictly limited to live viewing.
Even at night. With high-quality HD video and night vision, see what's happening in crystal clear detail 24/7.
Yes, you can view dash cam footage on your phone. Most modern dash cams feature built-in Wi-Fi, allowing you to connect wirelessly to view, download, or share videos.
SimpliSafe® does not provide any level of law enforcement with customer video recordings without a valid warrant, subpoena or court order. We have a long-standing commitment to privacy. Any requests from law enforcement for any video recordings, must go through us. This means no “backdoor” or ad hoc access.
Connect HD Security Camera to TV
If you want to connect an HD security camera to a TV, you need to use a BNC to HDMI converter. This setup is applicable to the following HD security cameras that use the same coax cable as analog CCTV cameras: AHD, HD-TVI, and HD-CVI, 720p through 4K resolution.
To view your security cameras on your phone, download the manufacturer's official app (e.g., Ring, Wyze, or Hikvision) from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Create an account, connect your camera to Wi-Fi, and add the device by scanning the QR code on the camera or recorder.
Connecting a security camera to your TV depends on the type of camera you own. The most common methods are streaming directly to a smart TV using a companion app, plugging a DVR/NVR box into the TV with an HDMI cable, or utilizing a video converter for standalone analog cameras.
To connect a WiFi camera to a smart TV, you usually need to use a camera and smart TV app that supports network connection. Here are a few common methods: Use the smart TV's built-in app: Many smart TVs have built-in camera apps that you can use to connect and view the WiFi camera feed directly.
Connecting a camera to a TV is typically done using an HDMI cable or wirelessly. The exact method depends on whether you are using a digital camera (DSLR/Mirrorless) or a security/surveillance camera.
For Android users, navigate to your phone's settings, and find the "Screen Mirroring" or "Smart View" option. Select your TV from the list of available devices, and your phone's screen will appear on your TV. You may also have to set up the mirroring capabilities on your streaming device or smart TV.
Specifically, only 4 steps are needed to connect cameras to TV:
Setup Example (Chromecast)
Open the camera app on your phone. Tap the Cast or Screen Mirroring option. Select your TV or Chromecast device. The camera feed will display on your TV.
Using a keypad and a base station from a SimpliSafe system, and an off-the-shelf microcontroller — all of which cost roughly $250 — Zonenberg demonstrated how easy it is for a burglar to disable the alarm.
No, SimpliSafe cameras do not record all the time. They use event-based recording, meaning they only record when they detect motion or during specific system events.
Simplisafe is mostly worth it without a subscription if you only want a local, loud alarm system. Without monitoring, your base station will sound the siren during a break-in, but you miss out on police dispatch, app alerts, and video cloud storage.