Customer Ratings & Reviews

SimpliSafe is truly a simple self install home security system. Most of the included parts can be installed with the pre-attached sticky pads or some small screws. Once you get the app and make an account, the install process takes you step for step on getting everything connected. They have so many other products that can be attached to the system that are not in this particular kit, but this is a good start. It has 4 door/window entry sensors, 1 motion sensor, 2 outdoor cameras, the central hub and a keypad. The only thing that needs to be plugged up is the central hub and it even has battery backup that will last about an hour should it lose power. Once you get everything added and the keypad connected, you are pretty much done. You can use the app for managing most things or the keypad with PIN. You can quickly arm it for home, which does not use the motion sensor and has different delay times, or away which does include the motion sensor. You can adjust the delay times from the app, for instance if you live alone, you can drop the entry delay way down for the home setting and after 10 seconds the alarm will sound. Or, if you have multiple family members and you know it might take them more than 30 seconds to get to the PIN pad, you can increase it. There is also the ability to set reminders or schedule it to auto arm itself. For instance, you know you will be at work at 9am every weekday, you can have it arm away whether you remembered to do it or not. The added feature of the two outdoor cameras is nice. You can have 2 way communications from practically anywhere around your residence. I put one about 60 ft from the front of my house and it still shows as a good connection. However, as with most wireless security cameras, there is a slight delay. Depending on the placement and when something comes into frame, you might be 2 seconds too late to see what it was. Image quality is pretty decent and has a really wide angle to it. The biggest issue I have with it, and the reason for the title, is that the cameras are practically useless unless you have the monthly protection plan for $29.99 a month. They have no local storage, so anything that is detected, you can’t go back and look at unless you have the monthly plan. You can still access them live and still use two-way communications, but the only other way you can record is while you are watching it live and recording to your phone. There is no way to manage your subscription through the app or site without calling them. Cancellation is on the day of cancellation and not post dated to the end of your trial or paid subscription. When you cancel, there is no more recording, no text notifications but push notifications only and your system becomes fully reliant on your Wi-Fi. Should your Wi-Fi go out and your alarm goes off, even in a power outage, you will not know unless you have an active subscription. Also, it removes the system completely from your account and you have to set it all back up and decline the subscription to go basic. If you have the cameras and want to drop from the Pro to Basic plan, remove them from your account first, then call and cancel your plan as they end up in a strange state of still being on the pro account but not working with your now basic account as you try and add everything to your account, again. Overall, this is a good system, so long as you pay for the monthly Pro plan. There is no contract needed, but if you want the 30 days access to the camera recordings and text notifications, you have to have the plan. With everything being minimally installed they are great for people that don’t want to damage a rental property from drilling holes.

Great product, easy install. Only thing kept it from being 5 stars is wired camera connectivity. Sales staff at best buy was five star

Super easy set up and great camera monitor. I think the settings are easy to use as well!

Again installation was first rate explaination of the unit was easy to understand

Excellent system love the easy instalation and easy set up

Growing up, I have always had an alarm system in my home. It was one of those hardwired systems. When thinking about an security system for my home now, which I rent, the best solution is a wireless setup. This 9 piece set from Simplisafe is pretty nice. It has all the things that a hardwired system would have but it's wireless and doesn't require and difficult installation or running of wires. That makes my life easier. The design of everything is pretty nice. Simple and I love the soft white color. The keypad feels good to the touch and doesn't require much effort to input my code. The main base station is nice and sits next to me router. It fits in well and isn't an eyesore. All the sensors I setup on my windows work as they should and send an alarm quickly without delay. The motion sensors and cameras are great. They pick up important things and not just an animal running around or wind blowing something around. The picture quality is okay. It could definitely be better but it does the job. I like the two way audio. I don't have to open my door to deal with people. This works especially well for solicitors and such. The sirens also work well and are pretty loud. The app on my phone is excellent and I am easily able to do everything I need from there. All in all, I enjoy this security system and feel a little bit safer knowing I can depend on it doing what it's supposed top do.

SimpliSafe home security system is an excellent DIY system. This package comes with the Base station, 4 entry sensors, 1 motion sensor, 2 cameras, a keypad, and all the mounting hardware required. The build quality of all the hardware is well made and they are quite easy to install. You do not need to drill or run wires across your home to put these up. I highly recommend downloading the app before you begin so you can use it to connect everything to the Base station easily. The Base station is your main unit that monitors all the sensors. It is connected to your network wirelessly and plugged into a wall outlet for power. It also has a built-in cellular connection and a backup battery that can last 24 hours in case of a power failure. The cameras use a rechargeable batteries that can last anywhere between 3 to 6 months. The other sensors come with pre-installed batteries that are rated to last 3-5 years. The cameras have ultra-wide angle viewing at 1080p HD resolution and supports color night vision and two-way audio. They are also rated as IP65 weather resistant. If you decide to get additional sensors later, the Base station is capable of handling up to 100 sensors. The SimpliSafe security system is compatible with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. I wish it also had Apple HomeKit support. Since the Keypad is wireless, you can install it anywhere to arm/disarm the system. I set it up near the front door, so it is easy to operate as you enter the home. The system has 3 modes of operation, Home, Away, and Off, but you can configure which sensors to arm or bypass for each mode. You can use the system without any subscription, but that limits it to just arming and disarming. With the available professional monitoring subscription, you get remote monitoring, 24x7 camera recordings, download them etc. SimpliSafe subscription is still cheaper than most monitoring services. If you are in the market for a DIY security system and looking for a system with various sensors and possibility of future additions, SimpliSafe is one of the best and most cost-effective security systems.

First the quality of the components are rock solid. WiFi connectivity and cellular connection all were strong, stable and no loss of signals to date. The package comes with free full monitoring service for 3 months so that is really a big plus and good way to work out kinks in issues. The install took all of 90 minutes, really less as I was testing various locations for the two outdoor cameras. The keypad is a breeze to use and can be placed anywhere and is moveable off its base so easy to move from interior of house to front door or reverse. The keypad is very easy to read and where you can make all changes. Even better than the keypad is the app or the web page for your account. The install of various components offer two options in many cases, permanent with screws or with the adhesive strips both seem dependable. I love the cameras and color and clarity…1080p HD video. A 140° ultra-wide field of view. Plus digital zoom and full color vision at night and built-in spotlight + HDR let you see clearly 24/7. 8X zoom. Battery will last 3-6 months, I think will be less during Winter temperatures as battery will be reduced due to cold temperatures. The two way audio so far is pretty good, not very loud but adequate. The camera even has a siren that will go off if other sensors are tripped. These cameras are really the icing in the system. The motion sensor is omg so easy to set up and use…less than 10 minutes to install and activate. I love love the system with it many alarm modes and configuration for home and away bypasses. The numerous methods of alerting you to issues, and the 24/7 monitoring service and the monitoring fee will not in any way break any one’s bank. The internal base station siren is pretty loud but I also got an out door siren coupled with the external cameras…well plenty loud.

Ive been a simplisafe user for a while now because I haven’t found another system that can do everything they do with the ease of use and thats whats really important to me. No ridiculous wiring to get done, up to date products and apps for your smartphone and web browser along with excellent customer support. So this kit comes with 2 outdoor cameras, a base station thats like your own personal assistant (it talks), motion sensor for human detection, keypad and 3 window sensors and a key fob to arm or disarm your system. Once you get your feet wet into the simplisafe security system you realize quickly that you can add even more cameras, additional accessories and many available items which make it the perfect system to expand upon at a later date if needed. I find that the 2 cameras in the kit provide a great 1080p HD picture and the phone app connects fast to let you see what the alert is letting you know is going on within its view. There is of course night vision on these and its all extremely easy to install (2 screws included for the camera base and the camera itself sticks with extremely strong magnets which is great for when you need to charge your cameras in the case you do not purchase the optional solar power kit for them. Regardless no wires is no problem and this all works in the best possible way without the pains involved in other systems. If you’re on the fence on one of these security systems I highly suggest going simplisafe for the easiest setup and protection money can buy.

I recently was afforded the chance to try out the new SimpliSafe 9pc Outdoor Security Kit, and the results are I am a fan and honestly kind of not a fan. The system delivers as promised with great innovation, easy installation, and simple monitoring. However, the pay per use aspect is a turn off when there are other out of the box competitors that do not require that to utilize all the features. Out of the box, each piece feels well designed and well built. Each piece is state of the art in appearance and offers noticeable flare. The system comes with a one year manufacturer's limited warranty, with extensions available. My first setup was easy, and installation was quick and painless, with no drilling required. The setup only comes with four entry sensors, which is not nearly enough, and I will be purchasing more. I will note this is my third SimpliSafe system, and the sad part is that I am fairly sure that my existing window sensors are not compatible with the newer base stations. SimpliSafe integrated innovative technology and real time monitoring to make sure that the user has complete coverage. The camera operates in 720 and 1080p high definition resolutions, along with a form of night vision and 2-way audio. The tangible results are decent, but the delays are a bit silly at times. The system is Google Assistant, and Amazon Alexa enables it to provide additional user convenience. I updated my yard sign and window decals as well. My biggest gripe with the unit is that I view SimpliSafe as a leader in the home security industry. However, this system at this price point is already on the verge of being antiquated compared to rivals in the market space. The system has bugs that it took calling SimpliSafe to work out, which they absolutely did help me fix. The app is less stellar again compared to the field. Overall impressions are that I am a user and fan of SimpliSafe, so I will continue with this one because I trust their products, quality, and reliability.

I love the Simplisafe outdoor Home Security system. This set comes with the base station, keypad, 4 entry sensors, 2 cameras, and motion sensor. I love that you can also add more Simplisafe products on to this kit if you choose to do so. Set up is super easy and everything runs smoothly through the app. Its easy to get them all connected and running properly in no time. I love the entry sensors because its like an extra level of safety for our home with us having little ones. Having sensors at entry points to let me know if someone opens a door in the house allows me to act quickly fo keeo my children safe. The cameras have great clarity and shoot at a wide enough area for what i have it pointed towards. They provide a clear picture during the daytime and nightime. I was able to placw sensors on both front and back doors with ease. The cameras i set one up at front entry and one at back entry. The front entry covers my entire porch and walkway entry along with some of the yard. I love that i can manage this system while home and while not home. I do plan on adding to this kit aoon.

This system was very affordable and very easy to set up.