Category
Smart Security issues
18 guides
Troubleshooting cameras, video doorbells, smart locks, and sensor connectivity.
Arlo Pro 4 – Offline / Not Charging in Cold Weather
Why Arlo cameras go offline in winter and refuse to charge. Understanding Li-Ion temperature protection and magnetic cable seating issues.
Blink Outdoor Camera – Fixing Motion Detection Delays
Troubleshooting lag and missed recordings on Blink Outdoor/XT2 cameras. Optimizing sensitivity, retrigger time, and WiFi latency.
EufyCam 2C – Night Vision / Spotlight Not Activating
Troubleshooting EufyCam night vision failure. Fixes for IR reflection, spotlight mode settings, and low-battery limitations.
MyQ Smart Garage Hub – Device Offline / No Response Fix
Steps to bring a MyQ Smart Garage Hub back online. Covers new server protocols, beeping errors, and sensor battery failures.
Schlage Encode WiFi Lock – Not Connecting to WiFi Fix
Troubleshooting guide for Schlage Encode locks failing to connect to local WiFi. Covers 2.4GHz band requirements, battery voltage thresholds, and router compatibility.
Yale Assure Lock 2 – Excessive Battery Drain Fix
Diagnose and fix rapid battery depletion in Yale Assure Lock 2 models. Focuses on WiFi module power consumption, door alignment issues, and signal strength.
Eufy Cam HomeBase 'Connection Failed' Troubleshooting
What to do when your Eufy cameras lose connection to the HomeBase 2/3 station.
Nest Hello Offline When Button Pressed: The Battery/Chime Fix
Does your Nest Hello or Nest Doorbell (Wired) die instantly when someone rings the bell? The internal battery or transformer is failing.
Google Nest Camera (Battery): Offline in Cold Weather
Why your Nest Camera Battery goes offline in winter (Status 'Offline - Cold') and how to fix it with specific power cabling.
Ring Stick Up Cam: Solar Status 'Connected' But Not Charging
Why your Ring Solar Panel shows as connected but your battery percentage keeps dropping. Cold weather and connector debris are the usual suspects.
Ring Doorbell Wired: No Power After Installation
Troubleshooting guide for new Ring Video Doorbell Wired installations showing no power, pulsing white lights, or partial functionality due to transformer issues.
Schlage Encode Keypad Not Lighting Up: Vacation Mode Fix
Schlage Encode keypad Unresponsive? If the lock works via the app but the buttons won't light up, you likely triggered a security mode.
Ring Doorbell Pro: Mechanical Chime Buzzing / Humming Fix
Why your mechanical doorbell chime constantly buzzes after installing a Ring Pro, and how to fix it by installing the Pro Power Kit correctly.
Yale Assure Lock (Z-Wave) Pairing Failed or Offline Fix
Troubleshooting steps for Yale Assure locks that won't pair to Ring, SmartThings, or Hubitat using Z-Wave.
August Smart Lock 'Calibration Failed' or Jammed Error Fix
Why your August Smart Lock keeps losing calibration or reporting 'Jammed' even when the door locks fine.
Ring Doorbell Works During Day but Fails at Night: Transformer Fix
Why your Ring Doorbell goes offline only at night when the IR lights turn on, and how to fix the voltage sag causing the crash.
Schlage Encode Wi-Fi Dead Batteries Fast (Deep Sleep Fix)
Why your Schlage Encode smart lock is draining batteries in weeks instead of months and how to fix Wi-Fi polling causing the drain.
Nest Doorbell Offline With Power LED On: Voltage vs Wi-Fi
Why your Nest Hello / Nest Doorbell shows a green light but remains 'Offline' in the app, and how to troubleshoot the specific Wi-Fi chip vs voltage failure.