![]() ![]() We also got ourselves a panic button, several control key fobs, and an auxiliary siren. We started with a base station and two keypads, and then added eight entry sensors, two motion sensors, and a glass break sensor. Since we wanted the full SimpliSafe experience, we decided to customize our own system. Keep in mind that the prices listed are MSRP, and SimpliSafe often has sales that slash the price by at least 20-percent. ![]() These are the pre-customized options available from SimpliSafe, in order from most to least expensive. With a 12-month payment plan, you can pay as low as $12.50 per month for a basic security system. You can pay over the course of three, six, or twelve months, depending on your spending capacity. You can either pay the full price upfront or apply for financing through Affirm. Once your security system is all built out, you can choose between two payment options. And of course, once you’ve found a kit that you like, you can still add more sensors and devices before checking out. There are also mid-size kits that include security cameras that cost up to $700. If you prefer the easy way, though, you can pick one from the seven pre-customized packages that range from the $250 four-piece kit to the $510 14-piece kit. You can take your pick from a wide range of security and safety sensors and security cameras. You’ll start with a base station and keypad, and then add as many (or as few) pieces of equipment. All the current Gen 3 system components are available for purchase. There were the outdoor and doorbell cameras, for example, and just recently, the Smart Alarm indoor camera. For example, the Gen 3 system improved the wireless range of the second generation base station, as well as updated the design and aesthetics of the sensors.Īdditionally, it has been five years since the Gen 3 system was released, and in that time, SimpliSafe has rolled out additional components for the system. Each version is an improvement over the last. SimpliSafe has gone through three generations of products so far, with the latest one being the Gen 3 SimpliSafe system we tested. Nest thermostats and August smart locks with self-monitoring plans and Fast Protect Plan ![]() Self-monitoring plans and Fast Protect PlanĪlexa and Google Assistant with self-monitoring plans and Fast Protect Plan Off, Home, and Away with 24/7 professional monitoring plans SimpliSafe App Features Remotely arm/disarm system That said, based on our latest testing, we strongly believe that SimpliSafe is a security system worth looking into so let’s discuss its pros, cons, and everything in between to help you decide if it’s the right system for you. We wouldn’t recommend it if you want a wide range of equipment options or if you want to add a smart home element to your home security. Of course, SimpliSafe is not for everybody. You can self-monitor the system if you’d like or you can get contract-free professional monitoring for a low monthly fee. It’s also very flexible to the users’ needs. Still, we consider SimpliSafe as one of the top home security systems today because it’s super simple yet intuitive. SimpliSafe doesn’t offer a lot of smart features it does integrate with third-party smart products, but that’s as far as it goes. That’s why when we finally tested the latest version of the SimpliSafe security system, we found it oddly satisfying. We also wish it had built-in AI like the Vivint app to sense when you’re home and automatically adjust your thermostat and turn lights on and off.We often get too caught up looking for smart features in security systems that we overlook what’s really important: A security system that does its job well without sacrificing the user experience. It does tell you when the doorbell is rung instead of just alerting you that it detects motion though, so at least you know when someone wants you to come to the door. It only says “motion” on the alert, which makes person detection like every other motion alert. For example, SimpliSafe’s doorbell camera technically has person detection, but the app doesn’t tell you when a person is detected. See a timeline of events, like when motion sensors were triggered or when the system was armed or disarmed.Watch live and recorded footage from SimpliSafe cameras.Unlock or lock doors with a SimpliSafe Smart Lock or August smart lock.Send real-time system alerts to you through phone notifications, text messages, and emails.We’ve already talked about arming and disarming, but there are a few other things you can do with the SimpliSafe app: ![]()
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