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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 670 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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90%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers have good things to say about the Shield Home Security System's ease of use, installation process, and app functionality. Many appreciate the system's performance and the inclusion of a keypad. However, some customers reported issues with the motion sensor sensitivity and the siren volume. Concerns were also raised regarding the necessity of a subscription for remote monitoring and app features.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great system at an affordable price.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great price on a versatile system with easy set up.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Poor packaging

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The system set was easy to set up and seems to work fine - though it doesn’t have near the functionality of the ADT system I replaced. The packaging was bad though - none of them were sealed - and Best Buy didn’t seem the least bit interested is assuring me it was a new system and not a return.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great security system

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to set up and use. A great value for monitoring.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great system with no strings

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Setup was relatively easily. Works great. No contract.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great buy

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to install, easy to operate, great buy overall

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excelliant system.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to install right out of the box. Easy set up.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not In Love

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I really wanted the system only because of the digital door lock that I got. Which unfortunately I purchased and didn’t realize I had to have a base in order for it to work. However I still can’t lock the door through my app or through Alexa it just doesn’t work right. The center is constantly fall off so they’re really not sticky enough so I’ll have to find something to make them actually stick. Because of that I hardly turn the system on because I have so manyEntry points that aren’t properly working. I spent some time troubleshooting the door lock and fixing the sensors and maybe I’ll be happy with my purchase Entry points that aren’t properly working. I spent some time troubleshooting the door lock and fixing the sensors and maybe I’ll be happy with my purchase.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy set up

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very very easy to install. And I’m not very handy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Ok

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to set up easy to use but a little cheap. The door sensors have sticky pads that stop working and it’s extremely inconvenient. I like the brand and the service, but the quality could use and upgrade.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Michelle
      Posted .

      Thanks for the feedback! If the included adhesives are having trouble, we recommend trying again, this time with fresh 3M Command Strips. There are even 'bathroom' or 'outdoor' varieties of the adhesive that can stick better to tricky surfaces.

      And of course, we also provide screws for all components in case you need a more permanent fix! SimpliSafe

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Absolutely recommend!

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Was hooked into a 5 year contract with one of the big box home security companies paying close to $70 a month!!! Purchased the simplisafe and only pay $24.99/month. Does the EXACT same thing and we love the camera and app feature. Will never go back to throwing my money away and we feel very safe.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Motion sensor

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The motion sensor was not too good. It didn’t recognize my motion immediately. I had to walk pass it twice. Overall it was easy to use

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Convenient and gets the job done.

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is so much better than getting a security company to come out and install a system. Very good for people living in apartment buildings because of the wireless set up.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    good but need tape for sensors

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    the alarm works but the sensors do not stay up well- they fell a few times and the alarm went off. We did not realize the sensors had fallen until we came back from out of town. The police arrived and left a police report.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Better System/Pricing than any of the big Names

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Over the last 5 years or so this is my 5th system purchased where 4 of them were given as gifts. Very reliable system and company. They are very helpful when needed and always stand behind the product.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Really is simple and safe

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    SimpliSafe is the perfect name for this alarm system. They thought of everything to make it easy to set, to test and get it up and running. Very affordable and great looking. Glad with my decision.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    alarm

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this for my daughter as a Christmas gift. She recently was divorced and her young daughter was afraid someone might break into their house since Daddy wasn't there anymore to protect them. It has helped to calm her and make her feel safe again in her own home.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Alarmsystem

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Have to have text come back out because the system was not working like it should had to send some parts to put in system to upgrade not your agent he did well its on safelite side the system working just not getting signal to them good

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Motion sensor

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Junk motion sensors

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great system EXCEPT for the motion sensors. After multiple false alarms, and police at the house, we finally removed both motion sensors. We jumped thru all the hoops that tech support recommended and still false alarms. False alarms are not a good thing when your spouse is home alone. We put entry sensors on all doors and windows to replace the motion sensors. NOW it is a good, properly functioning, system

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    works well

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    so far it works as stated and expected. We had an alarm and were called immediately, the motion dectectors seem a little sensitive we have a small 12 lb dog who set off the sensor every day had to remove it. Overall seems to be a good value however.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A solid choice for security

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a very good system. We evaluated it to replace our ADT system when the contract expired. Ultimately we went with a different product because we wanted to integrate our zigbee and zwave devices.

    I would recommend this to a friend