10-second breakdown:
True to its name, SimpliSafe is home security simplified. This user-friendly system offers all the bells and whistles you would expect to keep you safe while cutting down the costs. With its pre-programmed devices, do-it-yourself installation is made easy with their finely tuned plug and play system. Clean and comprehensive, here’s why SimpliSafe receives top marks for best value.
The good:
Simplisafe of a DIYer’s best friend. Fully-customizable systems that can be expanded at any time with easy installs that don’t even require drills or intense labor. You’ll truly have the system you want and be able to know exactly how it operates from the ground up.
The fees are lower than many other home security providers and no contracts means that you can cancel anytime if things aren’t working out. Financially speaking, this solution is incredibly affordable in comparison to other systems on the market.
The hardware is affordable, so expanding your system to be exactly what you want won’t be too costly. These savings means you can have a better system to protect your family overall.
The bad:
There isn’t an option to connect security cameras at all. Simplisafe doesn’t make them and you can’t integrate your own into the system.
The hardware isn’t that pretty and the app isn’t the most useful, so the tools could use some work.
How it works:
Versatility meets simplicity with SimpliSafe’s highly customizable home security. In addition to their plethora of ready-made packages based on the size of your home, they also offer the option to build your own package, so that you know your money is going to everything you need and not wasted on anything unnecessary.
Pet owners rest assured, SimpliSafe has taken measures to ensure that small pets between 30-50 points won’t be detected by their motion sensors. They even have helpful articles on how to make sure larger pets don’t set off your alarms as they roam around the house.
You can install your system in minutes with no drilling and no wiring. Adhesive strips allow you to easily mount your devices where you please and remove them without leaving any damage behind. If you’re relocating or just redecorating, the process is fast and effortless.
Not a fan of long-term, multiyear contracts? Not a problem. In exchange for paying the full price for the equipment, they have ditched the contract in favor of a monthly monitoring subscription which will save you money and possible frustration down the road.
SimpliSafe offers two different monthly monitoring plans, both of which provide 24/7 professional alarm monitoring. The standard plan at a low $0.50 a day, gives you the basic 24/7 monitoring and can alert you via cellphone call, whereas their interactive plan includes the former while adding SMS/Email Alerts, remote controls and extra security alerts for cabinets, safes and more for $0.83 a day.
Not too sure about a formal plan? It’s optional, you can add a subscription later on if you want. While not recommended you can use your security system as a simple local alarm. The local alarm merely scares off your intruder with warning sirens without contacting you, the authorities or any monitoring professionals.
Rather than using a landline or broadband connection, SimpliSafe uses dedicated cellular communication in monitoring your system. Pairing that with its full battery backup means that you’re covered during those unexpected power outages. They use premium batteries that last for up to five years, you don’t have to worry about replacing them often.
Keep in mind that this cellular connectivity uses the T-Mobile network. If you’re living in an area that doesn’t have the best coverage, some complications may arise. Another point to consider is that the SimpliSafe system has no cameras, meaning that in the unfortunate event of a break-in, it won’t take photos or capture videos, nor will you be able to check any camera feeds remotely.
SimpliSafe provides five main packages. all of which include free shipping, a 60-day money back guarantee, a 3-year warranty and a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
At $229.96 the 5-piece ‘Starter’ package is recommended for first-time shoppers or those with smaller homes, apartments and condos. The set included the base station, a wireless keypad, a motion sensor, an entry sensor and a free keychain remote.
Priced at $259.95, the 7-piece ‘Economy’ package is their most popular set, featuring the same items as the ‘Starter’ package except that it has three entry sensors rather than just one. The $349.92 ‘Classic’ package builds on even further by adding an extra 105-decibel siren, and a smoke detector. The 14-piece ‘Master’ package, ideal for larger homes, offers all the aforementioned while upgrading you to two motion sensors and six entry sensors.
For those who are keen to have it all, for $539.85 you can purchase their fifth set, the ’Ultimate’ 16-piece package. Included you have the base station, wireless keypad, two motion sensors, four entry sensors, a panic button, an extra 105-decibel siren, smoke detector, water sensor, CO detector, freeze sensor and two keychain remotes.
Aside from those five main sets, you’re left with two special package options. SimpliSafe’s ‘Complete Protection’ package is billed as their biggest deal ever and features 16 pieces plus their wireless glass break sensor for $499.99.
Last but not least, if you’d rather start small and add pieces individually then consider their ‘Build Your Own’ package. With the base station, wireless keypad, and keychain remote as your three core components, add various sensors, remotes and sirens to customize your system to your exact needs. Your base station can manage 41 individual sensors at a time, allowing you to build a very powerful security system of your very own.
Still not quite sure where to start? SimpliSafe’s customer service team has been praised as helpful without being forceful, they can lend a hand in helping you find or build the best package to protect your home.
This thoughtful system was designed to be simple to use, and despite a larger upfront cost, they’ve set out on a mission to provide customers with as much value as possible. Top notch functionality paired with a high flexibility of options makes SimpliSafe well worth consideration.
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