Nope, a subscription is not required. The Smart Lock does need to be added to an existing SimpliSafe system, but you can use the whole system and access it through the app (including locking and unlocking the Smart Lock) without a subscription.
You can't use the smart lock without an existing SimpliSafe security system and a $25 interactive monitoring plan.
SimpliSafe does not require a monitoring service. With a free plan, you can view live footage from your cameras. However, the system doesn't provide alerts unless you purchase the camera monitoring or 24/7 professional monitoring plans.
As one of the pioneers of smart locks, and a market leader in smart surveillance-as-a-service, Lockly is a name you can trust for your subscription-free security. All our devices are easy to install (so you don't need a third-party) and require no monthly subscription.
With the popularity of this newest addition to the Schlage electronic and smart lock portfolio, we have decided to discontinue the Schlage Sense™ Smart Deadbolt that was launched in 2016.
Integrating SimpliSafe with other smart home brands requires a subscription. Professional monitoring costs have gone up three times in four years. Limited selection of security cameras.
If you choose to forego a monitoring plan, you will still have access to: Live video feed of your cameras from the SimpliSafe® App. Remotely arm/disarm your system with the SimpliSafe® App.
The best security systems without monthly fees, especially SimpliSafe, don't need a monitoring subscription to keep your home burglar-free.
To lock your Smart Lock using its PIN Pad, press the “lock” button located on the bottom left corner.
You can use SimpliSafe without Wi-Fi if you choose any professional monitoring plan. They all support cellular backup. However, you would need Wi-Fi to support any video cameras on the home security system. If you're in a location with poor cellular service, then you would also need to depend on the Wi-Fi connection.
No key needed
Say goodbye to lockouts! Easily secure and unlock your door with the included PIN Pad, SimpliSafe® App, or available Key Fob.
SimpliSafe is the only one of our picks to offer true self-monitoring, which means you can arm or disarm the system from the app and receive smartphone alerts when a sensor is triggered without having to pay a monthly fee.
Using the Smart Lock
When you enter your Master or Custom PIN on the Smart Lock's PIN Pad to unlock the door, this will also disarm your system. If you enter your Duress PIN, we'll request dispatch from the police immediately and discreetly, meaning we will not contact you to confirm the alarm event.
A Wi-Fi connection is required in order for our cameras to function and for the Base Station to download firmware updates. But the Base Station and sensors communicate using their own radio frequency signal; so even if your internet goes down, your Base Station and devices will still be active and protect your home.
A: You need a SimpliSafe System for the panic button to work, but you do not need a subscription plan. Without a subscription, the system would alert and make noise, but nobody will be notified.
According to Andrew Zonenberg, a researcher with security consultancy firm IOActive, attackers can easily disable SimpliSafe alarms from up to 30 meters away, using a device that costs around $250 to create a replay attack.
So, we put together a list of the best SimpliSafe alternatives based on our testing of over 60 security systems. We looked for security systems that excel at SimpliSafe's shortcomings. By doing that, we decided the top three alternatives to SimpliSafe are ADT, Vivint, and Cove.
Is SimpliSafe easy to cancel? Yes, SimpliSafe is easy to cancel. Don't be intimidated by the required phone call.
Due to its bigger bolt, stronger housing and drill resistant plate, the Schlage deadbolt provides an excellent protection against most commonly used forced entry methods. Kwikset, lacking all these features, hardly poses a challenge for an intruder trying to break in by using force.
Anti-pick locks are, conventionally, unable to be picked even by a professional locksmith. However, plenty of tools can still disable and break a lock. Nothing is ever truly impossible, just highly improbable.
Schlage locks tend to be more expensive than Kwikset due to its superior security features, durable materials, tight tolerances, great security pins, and robust deadbolt screws. The Kwikset deadbolt is good quality, but the quality of Schlage housing and door locks justifies the higher cost.