Simplisafe Security System Review

Simplisafe is a home security system that is straightforward to install and use. It has a wide range of equipment to ensure your home is safe.

With SimpliSafe, you can choose self-monitoring or professional monitoring. Like any other system, it has its advantages and disadvantages.

Simplisafe Equipment

The system has several gadgets you can install in your home. You can choose your preferred equipment from the company. They include:

• Base station
• Keypad & Key flop
• Sensors
• Cameras
• Auxillary Siren
• Panic button

Base Station

The base centre acts as the brain of the entire system connecting to every other piece of equipment. It sends alerts to your phone and the monitoring station when an intruder triggers the alert. 

The base station also has an inbuilt siren that emits 95 decibels. It is sufficient to scare off intruders in a relatively small house. 

Keypad & Key Flop

The keypad is the central control point when you are in the house. It will arm and disarm the system allowing you to enter your security code. It is impossible to tamper with the SimpliSafe keypad. It will set off the alarm if someone tries to break it.

The critical flop can arm and disarm the system, but it does not have a keypad. It, however, also has a panic button.

Sensors

The systems come with several sensors, which include:

• Entry sensors
• Glass break sensors
• Water sensors 
• Motion sensors

Cameras

The system comes with a 1080p outdoor camera, a 140-degrees field of view and night colour vision. Within the camera is a motion-activated spotlight. There is also the indoor plug-in Simplicam.  

The SimpliSafe doorbell also comes with a camera with a 162-degree field of view and a night vision feature. You get notifications about visitors at the door and can converse with them through the live stream and two-way audio features.

Auxiliary Siren

This siren is louder than the base station’s inbuilt siren. It is waterproof, meaning you can install it both indoors and outdoors.

Panic Button

You can call the police through a single action of pressing this button.

Installation

You can install the system or opt for professional installation at 79 dollars. The process is, however, straightforward, and you can easily do it on your own.

Simplisafe Monitoring

Simplisafe has both self-monitoring and professional monitoring. You can easily switch between the two plans as the company does not require long-term contracts.

Simplisafe App

The app works on android and iOS smartphones. You can use it to arm and disarm the system and stream live footage from the cameras. 

Pros Of Simplisafe Security Systems

1. The system is easy to install and can be done independently without a professional.
2. They do not require long-term contracts, as is with most home security companies. You can opt for professional monitoring on a monthly.
3. It has a 60-day money-back guarantee.
4. The system integrates with Alexa and Google Assistant.

Cons

1. Its security function has limited smart home integration features.
2. The base station siren needs to be louder for a big house.

You can use the available online resources to get more information on home security systems to know which one will serve you best.