Setup, Wi-Fi and Backup Power

Installing a kit yourself, range, batteries, Wi-Fi and what happens when the power or internet drops.

  • SimpliSafe 8-Piece Wireless System
    Setup, Wi-Fi and Backup Power

    Does SimpliSafe Work Without WiFi?

    Does SimpliSafe work without WiFi? Learn what works locally, how cellular backup and monitoring fit in, and how to choose a system for outages.

  • Ring Alarm Base Station (2nd Gen)
    Setup, Wi-Fi and Backup Power

    Home Alarm System Battery Backup: What to Expect

    Compare home alarm system battery backup options, check what stays powered, and choose a setup that fits your outage needs, network, and monitoring plan.

  • Ring Alarm 8-Piece Kit (2nd Gen)
    Setup, Wi-Fi and Backup Power

    How to Install a Home Alarm System Yourself

    Learn how to install a home alarm system yourself, choose sensor locations, connect the base station, check alerts, and avoid common setup mistakes.

  • Ring Alarm Base Station (2nd Gen)
    Setup, Wi-Fi and Backup Power

    What Does the Ring Alarm Base Station Do?

    Learn how a Ring Alarm base station connects sensors, alerts your phone and responds to outages, plus how to choose a hub, starter kit or Alarm Pro.

  • Ring Alarm Range Extender (2nd Gen)
    Setup, Wi-Fi and Backup Power

    Do You Need a Ring Alarm Range Extender?

    A Ring Alarm range extender can help connect sensors that are too far from the Base Station. Learn how to choose, place, and set up one for your home.

  • Ring Alarm Pro 8-Piece Kit
    Setup, Wi-Fi and Backup Power

    WiFi vs Cellular Home Alarm Systems

    Compare WiFi vs cellular alarm systems for home security, including outage limits, monitoring needs and setup, then choose the connection that fits your home.