Highest Calibre Protection: SimpliSafe Home Security Review

SimpliSafe Home Security System is as simple as it can get. Although it’s aesthetically plain and simple, you should not mistaken it for less functionality. As the cliché goes, one does not judge a book by its cover.

• SimpliSafe will not bind you in contracts and locked in agreements.
• It offers a three year warranty for its devices.
• It also gives you a 60 day full refund guarantee.
• However, SimpliSafe may require you to hand out upfront payments.
• It connects through cellular technology.
• SimpliSafe Home Security System does not allow third party integration. With this, you can’t expect home automation to be feasible.

SimpliSafe is able to provide security for different home sizes with their kits ranging from a 5- piece set to a 17-piece package. Other than that, SimpliSafe also has customized sets of systems with alarm monitoring.

1. Starter Package

This package offers Entry & Motion detectors for burglary. It sends signals by cellular technology. However, there’s also an optional 24/7 monitoring which you can sign up for $14.99 per month.

• 1 Base Station
• 1 Wireless Keypad
• 1 Motion Sensor
• 1 Entry Sensor
• 1 Free Keychain Remote

Price:   $229.96

• Base Station
  • The base station works by plug and play. It’s already pre-programmed so you just have to connect it to a power supply to initialize.
  • In case there’s failure in electricity, you can rely on SimpliSafe to keep your security armed through a set of rechargeable batteries. It can give you 2 days of back up power.
  • Once power resumes, the batteries recharge automatically.
  • Its built in alarm can sound up to 85 decibels loud.
  • It can accommodate up to 41 sensors.
• Wireless Keypad
  • It is claimed to be the safest keypad in the industry.
  • It works to distract an intruder by beeping while the base station silently sends an alert to the monitoring station. After the signal has been successfully sent, only then will the full alarm sound full blast.
• Motion Sensor
  • It has a 90 degree coverage which makes its best placed on corners.
  • It is capable of detecting motion within 30 feet.
  • You can expect it to ignore your pet if it weighs 50 lbs and less. You wouldn’t have to worry about pet triggered alarms too often.
• Entry sensors
  • Entry sensors work on magnets to detect door and window movements.
  • You can install them easily through the adhesive tapes on their back.
  • You can also set the sensors to act as a door chimes. You can use it for that purpose even if the system is turned off.
• Free keychain remote
  • It allows you to arm and disarm your system manually by push buttons.
  • If ever you’d need immediate help, you just press the built in panic button.
  • The keychain also comes as a USB drive which you can use to customize your home’s security through a computer.

2. Plus Package

The Plus Package is SimpliSafe’s 8-piece kit. This fits most of the average sized homes. It is offered with the same protection coverage as that of the Starter Package. The only difference is the addition of more sensors for better coverage.You can also pair this package with the optional 24/7 professional monitoring at $14.99.

• 1 Base Station
• 1 Wireless Keypad
• 1 Motion Sensor
• 3 Entry Sensor
• 1 Free Keychain Remote
• 1 Free Entry Sensor

Price:   $259.95

3. Deluxe Package

The Deluxe Package is integrated with sensors to monitor your home against flood and freeze. It’s a 12-piece set that can fit your large home. It includes an outdoor siren that can wake your neighbors up with a 105 decibel alarm.

• 1 Base Station
• 1 Wireless Keypad
• 1 Motion Sensor
• 4 Entry Sensor
• 1 Free Keychain Remote
• 1 Panic Button
• 1 Freeze Sensor
• 1 Free Water Sensor

Price:   $374.90

• Panic Button
  • Pressing the panic button will immediately alert your monitoring station that something might be wrong. To assure you’re safe, the station calls you. If ever you’re not, the station immediately dispatches help.
  • While it can alert the monitoring station, it leaves the bad guys unaware. How? You just put the system to “Silent Panic” mode. It can quietly call for help.
• Freeze Sensor
  • The freeze sensor helps you save on renovations. Once your home temperature reaches 41 degrees, you should expect an alert.
  • You can decide how you would want to receive your notifications. Do you want an hourly reading you can view on their online site? Or do you want to know how cold your home is through text and email? You simply set it with your monitoring plan.
• Water Sensor
  • Once water comes in contact with your water sensor, it immediately sends you an alert. As such, it is best that you place it near the plumbings in your home. Your basement or even your attic could be the best locations for this sensor. No one wants molds and rotten woods, right?

SimpliSafe Home Security System is monitored by COPS Monitoring. The Central Station Alarm Station named it the Best Monitoring in the Industry. Furthermore, you can expect them to provide high calibre monitoring as the station is also UL listed, F.M approved and Five Diamond certified.

However, if you want to try SimpliSafe at a lower cost, you can select their Refurbished Home Security Service. Like all of their devices, it comes with a three year warranty  as well as a 60 day full money back guarantee.

THE CHECKLIST:

There is no contract or locked in period for the packages.
They are able to accommodate varying house sizes.
 Their monitoring station is 5 Diamond certified and UL listed.
Cops Monitoring is the Best Monitoring in the Industry.
You can buy SimpliSafe products at a lower cost by trying out its Refurbished Home Security Service.
They offer a 3 year warranty and a 60 day full money back guarantee.
You can’t automate your home by SimpliSafe.
SimpliSafe has no home video surveillance.
It may  require you to hand out upfront payments.