Customers are positive about the Outdoor Camera Home Security System's ease of use, camera quality, and battery life, with many praising its simple setup and clear picture quality. They also appreciate the system's price and the functionality of the app. However, customers are negative about the motion detection feature, citing inconsistencies and occasional failures to record motion. Some issues were also reported with the keypad and base station.
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Pros mentioned:
Camera quality, Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great system!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Purchased as a christmas present for my in-laws. Easy set up in the app and camera quality is grrat!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
sales
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
overall very simple to install
camera batteries do last awhile
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great system and way to get "cheaper" cameras
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I've had a SimpliSafe system for years and am quite happy with it. I bought this set as it was cheaper than the two outdoor cameras purchased separately and figured I will now have spares for the other components, if I should ever need them. The cameras work as well as those that I have from Arlo and it's nice to have them synced up with the security system.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Installation
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Home security
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Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Super easy to set up. System works well but cameras are low quality. For basic security needs this is perfect. For image capture look to another solution such as Blink or Arlo
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
SimpliSafe Alarm System
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It was more difficult setting up than I had expected. Needed a few consults with tech support to activate the system.
It's been operational for a month. Has given our family a greater sense of protection and safety after 2 separate break-ins two months apart.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great security system
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great system, very easy to use and setup. Only draw backs are having to pay $30 a month to record video and theres a few seconds delay.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Outdoor camera needs improvement
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Hate the outdoor cameras for the reason everyone mentioned. It's night vision is non-existent, it does not have a workable spotlight because its small light. Whatever night area you expect it to record, should be well lit. The outdoor camera lags and when you receive a message that motion has been detected, and you soon try to open the app to view the motion there is about a two minute delay. If you try to view continuously, you will find that your camera goes offline after a while. Sometimes you are alerted, sometimes you are not. I have bought far into the simplisafe security ecosystem so I just make do. This eco system still makes me and my family feel safer in the house so I'm okay with it. If there is any sort of tech that cost similarly and does not include the same downsides however, I would pay the money to switch over just for a better outdoor camera.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good value under promotion!
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Bought it under a promotion. Nice value bundle. I was looking for outdoor cameras for my simplisafe and found them cheaper thru the bundle compared to individual purchase. They work very well.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Safe and easy
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Easy to set up, reliable use so far, keeps me feeling safe about my home even from across the country
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Simple set up
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This was a great starter set to begin with to see if simplsafe is for you . You can add to this system as you need. Set up was very easy, however it took me longer than claimed.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Installation
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Well desinned system.
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Easy install, good functionality. Added door locks and motion sensors. Haven’t figured out monthly service plans yet; seems a bit pricy at first glance, but stand-alone, I like the system
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Like it
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Very easy to set up and is and way able to add more to the system
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Installation
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Alarm System. Easy Install & Control.
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Easy install / setup and control through app on phone. Door Sensors stick well and camera mount / adjustment done nicely with having magnetic mount.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Installation
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best budget security system
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Got this on a daily deal and if you do that you get the whole system with 2 outside cameras for less than you can buy 2 cameras alone. If your WiFi is strong enough these work great. The system itself is good. They answer promptly and if the alarm goes off they call you so they are monitoring your system. If you’re ok with installing and maintaining your system yourself these will be a good fit.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent price and quality cameras.
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I love SimpliSafe alarms. This was an excellent price for two cameras. The cameras are great quality and the speaker on them is quite clear.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Installation
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fast to set up and easy to use
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Excellent system that is easy to set up and easy to operate. The directions were easy to follow and it made things easy to set up in very little time.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Easy set-up
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Nice unit, easy set-up, and cameras are very well made with clear images, extra cameras and other different add ons can be added also.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good alarm system
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Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I love this system. Easy to install, fast response time from company. Good customer service. Lots of available options.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great product
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great product and reliable. Good price and quality
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Simply Safe home security system
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Very satisfied with our simply safe security. My husband called to get help stiing it up and got very good help on the phone.