SimpliSafe’s Smart Lock syncs with their home security system. But unlike most home security components that you can easily install via a peel-and-stick adhesive, the smart lock takes some extra work. But don’t worry, it’s easier than you might think! Our experts take you through the installation process step-by-step, with a video for our visual learners.
You’ve seen the SimpliSafe commercials — low cost, no commitment, etc. — too good to be true? There’s no long-term contract, and you can easily relocate the system if you move homes. While the equipment itself costs more than competitors, you’ll save on monthly monitoring fees, which are some of the most competitive in the industry. We’ll help you decide if SimpliSafe can help keep your family and property safe from break-ins.
SimpliSafe is known for its affordable, user-friendly DIY security systems, but it also offers security equipment without the system. The SimpliCam indoor camera is a popular option, and we wanted to see if it stands up to their other cameras on the market. Is the SimpliSafe camera reliable and does it have all the features you want?
The SimpliSafe app allows you to control and monitor your security system from anywhere. It also gives you the convenience of remotely adjusting some smart home features like thermostats and lighting. But is it reliable or prone to glitches? Can you use it for free? And just what can you control with it? Find out in our review.
SimpliSafe’s home security system is compatible with a select few third-party smart locks, but they’ve released their own branded smart lock that you can easily install and sync with their system. What makes their smart lock stand out? It’s one of the most affordable smart locks on the market for its base price. But overall, is it worth it for its functionality and other features?
SimpliSafe and Abode offer security systems with no long-term contracts. You purchase the equipment, pay for your monitoring plan and stop service whenever you want. SimpliSafe is a household name with its multi-platform advertisements and Abode is still a rather small company. But could Abode protect your home just as well as SimpliSafe for less money?
SimpliSafe and ADT can protect your home from intruders, but the two companies vary in their offerings. If home security is your priority, SimpliSafe can do the job at a lower cost. But if you want some added features like home automation, you may want to pay the extra money for ADT.
Frontpoint and SimpliSafe offer professionally monitored security systems and quality equipment. SimpliSafe brands itself as a DIY style security system, but Frontpoint has a very similar setup. Can one protect your home better than the other and for a lower cost?
Both SimpliSafe and Ring Alarm offer security systems with no long-term contracts and self-installation. However, the two have different equipment options. Depending on the type of setup you want, you may opt for one system over the other.
SimpliSafe, a popular and highly-ranked DIY security system, also carries a video doorbell camera, the SimpliSafe Video Doorbell Pro, that you can use with or without their system. Does this camera live up to the quality and ease of setup you’ll find with SimpliSafe’s other equipment? And how does it stack up against other doorbell cameras?
Are you looking for a basic or more elaborate home security system? Both SimpliSafe and Vivint can provide security for your home, but the two have vastly different offerings. SimpliSafe offers a more simple security system at a lower cost. Meanwhile, Vivint has added features, like home automation, that you may be willing to pay extra for. Compare the two head-to-head and decide which aligns more closely with what you want.
