Ooma Home Security
Frequently Asked Questions.

The Ooma home security mobile app (available on iOS and Android) is synced to your Ooma Telo so that you can pair and manage your sensors and account settings from anywhere. With the Ooma Secure Plan, multiple users can be logged into the Ooma home security app, giving easy access to the entire family.  Pairing sensors is easy through the “+Add Sensor” button. You can see all the sensors in your system on the dashboard and [...]

Ooma Smart Security is a complete wireless home security system that includes a variety of sensors and our state-of-the-art security camera, the Ooma Smart Cam. After you download and install the Ooma Smart Security mobile app to your iOS (Apple) or Android device and pair one or more of the wireless sensors/cameras, you can install the products throughout your home and get peace of mind knowing that you will receive alerts w [...]

Wirefree smart home devices are becoming more and more popular with homeowners and renters alike, and this includes home security systems. With a wireless home security system like Ooma, you rely on a combination of wireless sensors and Ooma Smart Cams that are powered by our home security mobile app.   Wireless home security is more affordable and flexible because the monitoring process is seaml [...]

A wireless home security system like Ooma Smart Security uses a combination of wireless sensors, security cameras and your iOS or Android device to provide home security and monitoring throughout your home. This kind of setup makes home security more affordable as well as flexible to your home's specific security needs. Here's how it works:  Choose where you want to place your sensors/cameras based on your specific home' [...]

There is nothing more important to parents than the safety and well-being of their children. Home surveillance systems are incredibly convenient tools that can help you keep track of when your kids are home - giving you peace of mind when you are at the office or away.  Here are some great Ooma home security features that can help you keep your kids safe:  Facial recognition: Ooma Smart Cam has built-in technology to differentiat [...]

Your parents made sure you were safe when you were a child, and now it's time for you to ensure they are safe. Home security systems can be an important tool for protecting elderly parents. Here are a few ways the Ooma home security system can help you keep your parents safe:  Remote 911: This feature allows you to call 911 from anywhere as if you were at home. First responders will automatically be dispatched to your parents at yo [...]

There are several sensors you can use in the Ooma home security system, depending on your home’s size and configuration. Here are the sensors that you can include in your home security plan: Motion Sensor Garage Door Sensor Door & Window Sensor Water Sensor Siren Ooma Smart Cam Using the most updated Ooma hardware, users can install up to 35 sensors in their home. After the [...]

Ooma Smart Security is configured and managed using wireless sensors and security cameras, and the Ooma Smart Security mobile app for iOS (Apple) or Android devices. Once you have the app installed, you can configure your sensors depending on the package you purchased. With Ooma Smart Security, you can choose from a wide variety of products, including:  Door & Window Sensor Water Sensor Motion Sensor Garage [...]

The Ooma Smart Security system connects your wireless sensors to Ooma Telo using DECT Ultra Low Energy (ULE) technology. This connection is way less power-hungry than a traditional wifi connection, which means your hardware accessories have an estimated battery life of up to 2 years. This method is also much more secure since the connection does not have an IP address that can be used outside of your network. [...]