You get control over all the devices that are part of the system, can remotely arm and disarm it, and can instantly set up security PINs for guests and family members. If you have video cameras, this is the way that you access the live streams and recorded video if you have a cloud storage plan.
You can use the SimpliSafe app through your mobile device to access your home monitoring system to check up on your home at any time. With the SimpliSafe app you can: Watch live 24/7. Arm and disarm remotely.
You can download the SimpliSafe security alarm app for iPhone from the Apple Store, and the SimpliSafe app for Android can be downloaded from the Google Play store. If you'd rather use the app on your computer, you can use the SimpliSafe web app on SimpliSafe.com.
Whenever you insert your Keychain Remote that comes with every SimpliSafe system into a USB port on any computer, the SimpliSafe Setup Wizard will appear on the computer screen. Use this Wizard to install your system or update your settings, such as your PIN, and access your account.
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.
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.
If your internet is not working, it won't be able to send you alerts. If you're not on any professional monitoring plan, only the base station's siren will work in case of an intrusion. With a professional monitoring plan, SimpliSafe will activate the base station's cellular chip.
Top System for Monitoring — Ring and SimpliSafe
But, SimpliSafe gave us stronger monitoring capabilities with its Core plan offering live guard protection. For the lowest cost option, we recommend Ring. If you want top-tier monitoring that still offers great value, go with SimpliSafe.
App control allows all SimpliSafe® users to have access to all features of your plan: the ability to arm and disarm your system from the app, set up push notifications, and more!
SimpliSafe cameras don't support continuous recording, but we prefer cameras that only record events otherwise reviewing footage ends up taking too much of our time.
Can you add multiple users to the SimpliSafe app? No, you can't have more than one user per SimpliSafe system. This can pose a problem for families using two-factor authentication for extra login security.
The Sensors have a range of about 500ft+ over open air - that is, if it was outside with nothing in the way. When placed inside a typical building, physical and wireless interference may reduce that range a bit, though you should have no trouble at half distance - about 250ft.
Although you do not need a computer or Wi-Fi for SimpliSafe® to work for your basic home security needs, access to Wi-Fi and a Smartphone and/or computer are strongly recommended to best take advantage of all of your system's security features.
Network Requirements:
1080p or higher - 2 Mbps per camera.
In SimpliSafe's case, the team at the monitoring centre will call you to check you're ok and use indoor cameras to confirm if the security threat is real, and if it is, they will immediately request police dispatch on your behalf.
Much like the rest of the SimpliSafe security system, the mobile app is simple and straightforward. You get control over all the devices that are part of the system, can remotely arm and disarm it, and can instantly set up security PINs for guests and family members.
You can arm your SimpliSafe® system into Home or Away Mode using either the SimpliSafe® Mobile App, Keypad, or Key Fob.
Can you use a SimpliSafe camera without professional monitoring? Technically, yes. It won't record footage, but you can see live footage using the app. To learn about more things you can do with the app, take a look at our SimpliSafe app guide.
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.
The best SimpliSafe alternative depends on the reason you're looking for an alternative to SimpliSafe. If you want better professional installation and monitoring, we recommend ADT. For better smart home capabilities, Vivint offers some of the most advanced smart features available.
To use 2-way audio with your SimpliCam® and Video Doorbell, press the microphone button in the SimpliSafe® Mobile App while talking and release it to hear what is being said. If you hold the microphone button while someone is speaking to you through the camera, you will not be able to hear them.
Check your home security system during a power cut
The system operates on a cellular network and will automatically switch to battery power, meaning that it's still able to operate and keep your home secure, even in the event your WiFi goes down.
On June 29, SimpliSafe announced that private equity firm Hellman & Friedman had taken a controlling interest in the company in a deal valued at $1B.
Self Monitoring with Camera Recordings - $9.99 / month
If you only have SimpliSafe Cameras in your system, you can still have access to enhanced features and peace of mind. Please note, this plan does not include professional monitoring.