Simplisafe Camera Setup: Viewing Your Camera Footage

SimpliSafe offers a range of security cameras to meet your home monitoring needs. The SimpliCam, SimpliSafe's original security camera, is designed for indoor use and can be mounted on a wall or placed on a table. It offers unlimited recordings, motion detection, and two-way audio. For outdoor monitoring, SimpliSafe offers the Outdoor Security Camera, which provides high-definition video with 10x digital zoom and two-way audio. Both cameras can be accessed and controlled through the SimpliSafe app, allowing you to view live footage, receive alerts, and adjust settings. The app also enables you to monitor your camera on your phone, tablet, or computer, ensuring that you can keep an eye on your home anytime, anywhere.

How to view your SimpliSafe camera on a PC

You can view your SimpliSafe camera on a PC or Mac without installing any special software. You can use the SimpliSafe web app on SimpliSafe.com or webapp.simplisafe.com. Here's how to do it:

• Log into your SimpliSafe account.
• On the dashboard, select the 'Menu' on the left side of the screen.
• Click on 'Cameras'.
• Find the camera you want to watch a live stream through, and click the play button.

You can also view your camera recordings by clicking on 'Timeline' on the left-hand navigation bar and scrolling through your events.

Please note that the web app does not support two-way audio, and the live stream will time out after about twenty minutes.

How to view your SimpliSafe camera on a phone

To view your SimpliSafe camera on your phone, you will need to download the SimpliSafe app. The app is available on the App Store or Google Play, and you can use it to view live footage, adjust camera settings, and receive alerts for any detected motion or sound.

• Download the SimpliSafe app on your smartphone.
• Set up an account or log in if you already have one.
• Sync your camera with the app by following the on-screen instructions.
• To view the live feed, open the app and navigate to the "Cameras" section.
• Select the specific camera feed you wish to view by tapping on the camera icon.
• You will now be able to see the live footage from your SimpliSafe camera.

In addition to viewing live footage, the SimpliSafe app also allows you to customise notifications, set up recording schedules, and enable two-way audio if your camera supports this feature.

It's important to note that while you can view live footage and receive motion alerts without a subscription, you will need to pay a monthly fee to access recorded videos.

How to view your SimpliSafe camera on a tablet

To view your SimpliSafe camera on a tablet, you will need to download the SimpliSafe app. The app is available on both the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store.

Once you have downloaded the app, open it and log in to your SimpliSafe account. If you do not have an account, you will need to create one.

After logging in, you will be able to access the live feed from your SimpliSafe camera. If you have multiple cameras, you can select the one you want to view from the app. You can also view camera clips and recordings from the app.

For iOS (Apple) tablets, the SimpliSafe app is compatible with the Today's View widget screen. To add the widget, swipe from left to right on your tablet's home screen, choose "Edit" and then "Customize" at the bottom of the widget screen. Tap the green plus sign next to the SimpliSafe Cameras widget and then tap "Done" in the upper right corner.

For Android tablets, press and hold the background of your home screen. Scroll to find the SimpliSafe widget and touch and hold the widget to drag and place it where you want it to go on your screen.

It is worth noting that there is a monthly charge for live camera monitoring, which starts at $4.99 for one camera and goes up to $19.99 for four or more cameras.

How to view your SimpliSafe camera on a Mac

To view your SimpliSafe camera on a Mac, you will need to log in to your SimpliSafe account. You can do this by going to www.simplisafe.com/login or webapp.simplisafe.com. Once you have logged in, you will be taken to your dashboard. From there, you can select 'Timeline' or 'Cameras' from the navigation bar on the left side of the screen.

If you select 'Timeline', you can scroll through your events and view or download your recordings. If you select 'Cameras', you can watch a live stream through any of your cameras by clicking 'Watch Live'.

It is important to note that SimpliSafe cameras are primarily designed for rapid response in emergency situations, so the live view may time out after a certain period. Additionally, you will need a subscription if you want to activate the recording feature.

How to view your SimpliSafe camera on a MacBook

To view your SimpliSafe camera on a MacBook, you will need to use the SimpliSafe website. There is no dedicated app for MacBooks, but you can access your camera via the web app.

First, log into your SimpliSafe account at www.simplisafe.com/login. This will take you to your dashboard. From the dashboard, you can select the 'Menu' on the left and choose 'Cameras'.

If you have multiple cameras, it is recommended to opt for the $24.99 plan, which allows you to have up to 10 cameras and gives you total control of your system.

Once you are in the 'Cameras' section, simply find the camera you want to view and click the play button to start the live stream.

You can also view camera clips and recordings from your MacBook. To do this, click on the Timeline on the left-side navigation bar and scroll through your events. From here, you can view and download any recordings.

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