Author: Craig Lloyd / Source: howtogeek.com
Most of the default settings for your SimpliSafe security system work fine. However, for full customization, you’re better off digging into the settings and changing some things around to meet your needs.
Change the Arm/Disarm Delay
Whenever you arm your security system, you have one minute (by default) before it actually locks in, which gives you time to leave and lock the door on your way out.
Similarly, there’s also a delay whenever a sensor is tripped before the alarm starts sounding. You can adjust these delays in the settings.RELATED: How to Install and Set Up the SimpliSafe Security System
To do this, start by pressing the menu button on the keypad, keying in your master PIN, and then selecting “System Settings” from the list (it should already be highlighted).
Scroll down and you’ll see four different settings for the various delay types.
Here’s a breakdown of what each one means:
- Exit Delay, Home: This how much time you have to exit your home after you’ve set the alarm to “Home” mode before the system officially arms. “Home” mode arms everything except for motion sensors.
- Exit Delay, Away: This how much time you have to exit your home after you’ve set the alarm to “Away” mode before the system officially arms.
- Entry Delay, Home: This is how much time you have after arriving home to disarm your system before the alarm sounds.
- Entry Delay, Away: This is how much time you have after arriving home to disarm your system before the alarm sounds.
Select the delay you want to change, and then press the “Edit” command to the selection’s right. From there, you can use the keypad to enter in a time in minutes and seconds. When you’re done, press the “Set” command on…
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