SimpliSafe 10 Piece Wireless Home Security System with Outdoor Camera – Optional 24/7 Professional Monitoring – No Contract – Compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant

So Far So Good
Really happy with this system. We were customers for a company that offered phone, internet, cable and security and the rising costs over the years led us to look elsewhere. It got to the point where we were sticking with that company because we were paying one bill instead of 4-5. The logic.So we left, joined another company that covered everything but Security. My in laws recommended their Simplisafe system so I looked into it and ordered this kit. I figure I can handle a self install so shouldn’t be too bad, and it wasn’t.If you know even a little bit about how security systems work you can figure this out quite well, but what I really liked is that even after I planned out where all the sensors were going to go, the kit says to download the app before you even start installing anything. I went with it, and all the installation tips are in the app, step by step during setup and connection to the base station. I thought that was a nice touch, although my wife got annoyed at listening to the setup continually since there are voice prompts for every sensor added to the system. I found out after everything was done that the system stays in test mode for a couple days which I also thought was a good idea so I proceeded to set off each sensor. Two things I messed up; turns out the outdoor camera automatically defaults to broadcasting alarms. One of the neighbors came over and rang the doorbell and asked if we were ok. I supposed that feature would be handy in some circumstances but we don’t need it so I turned it off. Thanks neighbors! Turns out I installed both motion sensors upside down too, but I installed them last and didn’t really pay attention to the directions so that was on me. Neither one worked at all so I had to take them off and flip them over. No biggie but I thought it was funny. Once adjusted everything worked well, pet mode on the motion sensors works fine, neither of our cats set off the sensors, but as soon as any of us stood up or moved it picked us up.I chose the top end subscription and so far it’s working better than the system we had before. I do miss having an extra mode called night mode on our old system that automatically set all the sensors to instant alarm, but I figured out how to get Home mode fairly close to that on all the doors but one. The app is very user friendly and intuitive once you figure out what you want to do and how to get there.I’ve since added on a doorbell cam, water sensor, another outdoor cam and an overhead door sensor to our system so I can monitor if the garage is open or not (I have an app driven opener but haven’t figured out how to get it to send me push notifications if the door is open past a certain time). Adding the additional sensors has been just as easy at the initial setup.Overall after a few days I’d count myself as a fan. I didn’t even mention how well boxed the kit was. My son noticed that the unboxing was sort of like an experience because of how well everything is grouped together and the order they’d like you to go for installation. That was nice too.

Simple to Set Up with a Lot of Customizable Components
Pros:* Price* Extremely Simple to set up* Very Configurable* Ability to use or not use their Security Monitoring Service* Battery Backup in case of power outages* A lot of modular device options available* Base Station Voice Prompts is great* Great Phone App* Excellent Prompts* Boxed very professionally* Included a very nice yard sign and a few window stickersCons:Not any that I can think of. I have no complaints. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to install an inexpensive highly customizable security system.

Easy to install
I’m in my late 60s and installed this system myself without the help of anyone except one phone call to them were the guy walked me through the last step that I needed. System works fantastic sends my alerts on my phone for everything that goes on at the house. Picture quality is fantastic. Thinking about replacing my old system at my other house with a SimpliSafe.

Simple to install
I just recently purchased the “10 piece SimpliSafe system”. I was surprised to experience so little difficulty in my installation. I have aluminum siding and expected connectivity issues with the outdoor camera, didn’t happen. I did mount it near a window so that may be why? I have had connectivity issues outside with an iPhone before. All the components, entry sensors, indoor cameras, motion sensors, and smoke detector connected just fine! I couldn’t be happier at this point! I’m a little concerned about the need for a so-called permit for having a residential alarm system? What the government won’t do to get into your life is a little disconcerting!! Otherwise, I recommend this system to alleviate fears I think we all have from time to time on the security of our homes! The price was great and $31.00 a month isn’t unreasonable for some peace of mind!