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
In the event of a power outage, your SimpliSafe® Base Station is equipped with a backup rechargeable battery supply that will keep your Base Station powered for up to 24 hrs. It also features a cellular module and with a professional monitoirng plan will operate on a cellular network instead of Wi-Fi.
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.
We recommend SimpliSafe if you need a security system that works with Verizon and T-Mobile and when the internet is down. We've always found security systems relying on cellular connections more reliable than those that only use home Wi-Fi networks.
Complete Control
Entirely wireless and smash-safe. Arm and disarm in one click. If an intruder smashes the Keypad, we still get the alert so we can request police dispatch upon visual verification. You can even customise the Panic Button to send a silent alarm.
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.
SimpliSafe cameras don't record 24/7. The video footage is limited to short clips recorded when motion is detected. We like this because it means you don't have to wade through hours of footage to find an event.
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.
Radio Frequency (RF) and Wi-Fi
Certain SimpliSafe® Cameras utilize RF and Wi-Fi to communicate with your Base Station and SimpliSafe® System. When motion is detected, the camera communicates with the Base Station via RF to analyze the event, then uses Wi-Fi to wake up and record the event.
Our camera's Wi-Fi chips are designed specifically for streaming, which at most requires 2 mbps for 1080p, and so do not have as high capacity as the phone's Wi-Fi chip.
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.
ADT is better than SimpliSafe in terms of smart home security equipment and monitoring. All ADT plans include professional monitoring not just for security, but for other types of incidents like fire and carbon monoxide leaks as well.
If a potential threat is detected, SimpliSafe's professional monitoring agents can: View a live feed and communicate with potential intruders using two-way audio.
If your Entry Sensor is showing as offline on the SimpliSafe® Mobile App, this is an indicator that the battery within the device needs to be replaced.
If it's unplugged or the power goes out, the 24-hour backup battery keeps you covered.
Without WiFi, you won't be able to receive notifications from the Ring app, and you risk missing important events captured by your security cameras. Most Ring Doorbell and camera models are compatible with 2.4GHz WiFi networks, with select models supporting the faster 5GHz networks.
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.
There's only one monthly fee associated with SimpliSafe home security systems: the professional monitoring plan. The cost depends on which monitoring plan you choose. The Self Monitoring With Camera Recording plan is a DIY option and includes extra smart home integration and SimpliSafe camera recording perks.
The first step to installing your Original SimpliSafe security system is to set up your Base Station. We recommend installing it in a central location to ensure that you can hear it's built in 85 decibel siren from anywhere in your home.
SimpliSafe is a home security company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
The Standard Monitoring plan is $21.99 per month and comes with 24/7 emergency dispatch, among other useful features. We'll get into more detail on SimpliSafe's monitoring plans later.
SimpliSafe® CO Detectors (including Smoke/CO Combo detectors) need to be replaced within five (5) years of the manufacture date (found on the label on the back of your device); and Smoke Detectors need to be replaced within ten (10) years of the manufacture date (found on the label on the back of your device).
Yes, SimpliSafe has built a well-rounded outdoor camera. The camera features 1080p HD resolution, a 140-degree field of view, color night vision, and a built-in siren. In addition, it is rated IP65, which means it is dust-tight and can withstand low-power water jets.
Note that the little red light beneath the LED is the infrared sensor, which is activated at night. The privacy shutter will still prevent the camera from recording if it's closed, even if the infrared sensor is on.