SimpliSafe - 7pc Indoor Security System - White

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• Rated 5 out of 5 stars

  Beginner friendly.

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  It’s a really nice bundle which works effectively with or without WiFi depending on your needs and if a power outage happens then you’ve got localised security still accessible. The hub stores power with a reserve battery I’ve noticed. Each of the sensors and key pad have their own battery. The battery in them lasts quite a long time depending on your traffic sort of speak. I added a key fob to my bundle (not sold with this one) and I found out you can get cases and accessories for that which makes it even better. So this particular bundle also has a really nice yard sign (I’m not going outside just to get a photo while I’m in my post-drive attire… you’re just out of luck). Aside from that the service is quite commendable. I like that a subscription is optional if you want remote observation. You can choose when and how long you want that subscription. Also this does count in some cases as a discount for your home insurance but I can’t promise. The hub is also about as big as a toaster height wise but small in perspective. The sensors are also really small and ideal. They can work with garage doors but you’d need a mount that does that. Hopefully this helps !

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  VintageAlbino Posted 1 month ago

• Rated 5 out of 5 stars

  Security System - easy

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  • Owned for 2 months

  This product is worth it. Easy to set up and manage from your cell phone.

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  JustinFancy Posted 6 months ago

• Rated 5 out of 5 stars

  Easy to setup, Customizable, Affordable

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  This is my second Home Security System from SimpliSafe that I got for another property, and its contents are fairly similar to the one I have at my main residence. This kit comes with four entry sensors, one motion sensor, control keypad, and base station. It’s a great system for a small home or apartment and is expandable. With a monitoring plan, it can contact emergency services if there’s a break-in or other emergency. A 1-month professional monitoring trial is included, and the monthly plan is contract-free, allowing you to activate or cancel your subscription at any time. While there aren’t any cameras in this bundle, you can add to the system with SimpliSafe’s indoor and outdoor cameras as well as hazard sensors for smoke, carbon monoxide, moisture, noise, and temperature. Devices are easy to add to the system using a one-touch pairing button. Setup is straightforward using the SimpliSafe mobile app, and the system connects to the cloud via WiFi for remote control and automatic updates. After registering, you’ll first add your base station and create a 4-digit Master PIN code. The Master PIN is used for arming/disarming the system and changing settings, while user PINs only allow the former. If disarming the system with the app, you won’t have to enter a code. If you prefer app-less setup, that’s possible by connecting the peripherals via the keypad and linking them to the base station. All settings for the devices can be set directly on the keypad. The keys on the pad are backlit making them visible in the dark, and you’ll navigate the menu using the clickable sides of the screen. Interestingly, the keypad has an accelerometer so the screen lights up when you handle it, and the wall mounting bracket is a slide-in holster, allowing you to take the keypad with you to another room or hide it. There are various levels of paid subscriptions, from self-monitoring with camera recordings (but no professional monitoring), to those that provide 24/7 access to emergency dispatch (police, fire, medical), AI detection of threats, and live agent monitoring and intervention services. Plans that include camera recordings allow unlimited cloud storage of footage from up to 10 cameras for 30 days, and professional monitoring plans use a built-in cellular connection (SIM card included) plus backup battery that lets the system contact emergency services even if your system goes offline or loses power. Just note that without a subscription emergency dispatch will not be contacted in the event of an intrusion or sensor trigger. Placing and setting up the various included sensors takes only a few minutes with the adhesive stickers. I like that these make the devices removable and won’t damage your wall paint, perfect for renters. You can also mount them more permanently using the included screws. The motion sensor performs best when installed within 100 ft of the base station, and its field of view is 90° with a 30 ft range, giving you whole room coverage when placed in the corner of a rectangular room. I found this placement accurately detected when I entered or moved about my living room. There’s a pet mode setting on the motion sensor that prevents them from triggering, which is also useful if you use robot vacuums. The entry sensors can be placed on doors and windows as long as one part moves away from the other when the entry point is ‘opened.’ It doesn’t matter which side of the two-piece sensor moves and which one remains stationary, and they can be installed vertically or horizontally. I found the two halves don’t need to be exactly flush as long as they are within 2 inches each other. When triggered, a chime sounds on the base station. All the sensors and the keypad have replaceable batteries that are easily accessed for replacement when they reach the end of their life (up to 5 years). While the base station needs to be plugged into the wall, it has re-chargeable backup batteries for when the power goes out; it also immediately announces any power outage through its speaker, which doubles as the built-in siren, which I found to be sufficiently loud and clear (100 dB). As a security system, you can set it to ‘Home’ or ‘Away’ and ‘Off’. All modes can have separate criteria you define at the device level for actions like sounding the siren, contacting emergency services, and notifications. For example, each of the modes can have different lengths of time for the entry and exit delay when arming and disarming the system. Note that you will always receive a phone call for verification prior to any dispatch action allowing you to cancel it with a verbal “password” in the event of a false alarm. With a subscription, you can also elect to use "secret alerts" that will only send you notifications but not contact emergency services or sound the siren; if forced to disarm the system by an intruder, you can use a Duress PIN which shuts the system off but silently sends a notification to emergency responders. Overall, this starter kit offers plenty of basic home security measures at an affordable cost. Setup was quick and easy, and the sensors work as expected. I like that there’s remote control and monitoring via the app and various subscription plans, including a free tier to meet your needs and budget. You can expand it with more devices with Simplisafe’s wide range of add-ons including smart locks, doorbell cameras, and panic button, and for larger homes with multiple entrances, it’s easy to add additional keypads or a key fob to arm/disarm the system.

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  ReviewedByPhil Posted 8 months ago