SimpliSafe is a home protection security company that has been around since 2006. Their years on the market have allowed them to continually keep up with the latest security technology. They were awarded by the US News & World Report “Best overall home security systems of 2021”.

Their mission is high-tech security made easy. Their award-winning security systems are easily designed to enable anyone to install them. They are headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts with six monitoring stations around the country to ensure a secure monitoring experience.

SimpliSafe offers two monitoring packages to keep you safe. One is the ability to self-monitor, whilst the other includes a powerful monitoring system. Both packages come with Simplisafe’s top-of-the-line equipment. You have the option to customize your equipment choices or you can choose from a pre-designed equipment package.

Choosing a pre-designed equipment package comes with a free SimpliCam camera and a free month of the Interactive Monitoring package. The equipment packages range in price from the $245 Foundation package to the $505 Haven package. You can easily set up the security equipment yourself or pay an additional $99 to have a professional come set it up for you.

The flexibility that SimpliSafe offers is extremely convenient. There are no contracts and you can change your package or cancel at any time. Whichever package you order, there is a 60-day money-back guarantee offered by SimpliSafe, and not only do they include free shipping but they also pay for return shipping.

Self Monitoring Package

The Self Monitoring with Camera Recordings Package costs $9.99 a month and offers unlimited camera recordings and alerts for every sensor in your home. It is a means to see what is happening in your home in the event of an emergency.

Interactive Package

The Interactive Package offers professional monitoring 24/7 for $24.99. Professional monitors work with local law enforcement to dispatch alarm signals for emergency response. Their powerful cellular network makes sure you are always protected. With the video verification feature, the professional monitoring centers can access live footage from the SimpliCam, which helps the police have a faster response in real-time and immediate evidence.

With the Interactive Package, you receive even more peace of mind because they not only monitor for break-ins but also alert you when they sense a fire, flood, and dangerous temperatures. They offer notifications via phone and text.

The sleek SimpliSafe base station, available in either black or white, is placed in a strategic area of your home. From there you can use the wireless keypad to control it from anywhere in your home.

Monitoring

With the 24/7 monitoring and dispatch plans, there is also the choice of a panic button and a duress pin. SimpliSafe has thought of all the situations a burglar can try to outsmart them. They have a backup battery for any power outages. If a burglar thinks they can smash the system and go undetected, they will have a huge surprise as SimpliSafe will not be deterred with their SmashSafe technology.

Alerts

Alerts can be sent through the mobile app and text in the Interactive Package. Alerts are sent out for break-ins and depending on your package, for fires, dangerous temperatures (stop frozen pipes), flood, and even prohibited access to a safe or cabinet.

You can also be sure that every alert you receive is a real alert as they have pet detection and Glassbreak technology that will ensure you are not alerted to false emergencies.

Home Automation

Home automation can be set up easily through a variety of options offered by SimpliSafe equipment. Window sensors, carbon monoxide sensors, Glassbreak sensors, and more can help you keep track of every part of your house. The SmartLock and Video Doorbell Pro allow you to keep track of your front door at all times.

Virtual Assistant Integration

You can sync SimpliSafe with a virtual assistant like Alexa or Google. You can then use their custom skills to set the security system into “home” or “away” mode with just your voice. 

SimpliSafe boasts equipment that is easy to use with a do-it-yourself setup. If you feel more comfortable having a professional set up your system, they do offer professional installation for $99 due upon installation appointment. Once installed, the equipment can be programmed and controlled easily with their wireless keypad, optional key fob, and phone app.