SimpliSafe 8 Piece Wireless Home Security System – Optional 24/7 Professional Monitoring – No Contract – Compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant , White

Super easy to setup – 20 mins from box to installed
Got this kit because it fits my house perfectly. Took about 20 minutes to unbox and install everything. Very easy. Sensors fit on all my doors, even the odd double french sliders. Very easy to configure to work with Google Home too.

SimpliSafe is a Good Entry Level System
I have been using ADT, Honeywell and Simon systems for over 30-years, but I wanted to replace my current system with one that was Wi-Fi/Internet connected for easier remote monitoring and access. The system I was using was all wireless, but it utilized older wireless technology so I wanted to upgrade to modern wireless technology. Pricing out a newer Honeywell type system was going to cost upwards of a $1,000.00 so I shopped around and wanted to try SimpliSafe. I have installed the SimpliSafe system and here is what I have found.SimpliSafe is very easy to setup and I wrote the sensors names on a small piece of tape affixed to each sensor so I could configure them all at the same time, at the base, and then go around and install the sensors afterwards. I used the provided sticky tape for the initial sensor mounting and then followed-up up by drilling and screwing in each sensor-mounting base.My old alarm system would allow up to 8-user codes so I could have a code for everyone to include visitors. SimpliSafe allows a maximum of 4-users codes. SimpliSafe states you have 5-codes, but one of those codes is the Master code and you should only use that code to cancel alarms or make system changes. My wife and I share a user code and the three kids have their own codes.My old alarm system has Entry Chime and it announces the name of the door sensor as it opens so you know if someone just opened a door, like the garage door. SimpliSafe has a setting for Entry Sensor Chime, but it does not announce which sensor was activated.If you have ten door/window sensors installed, you need to open SimpliSafe app and view the Device Settings to see if the sensor is still open as the SimpliSafe alarm does not log activity when the system is set to “Off.” When my old alarm was triggered, the alarm panel would announce which sensor caused the alarm.When the SimpliSafe system is armed, if someone opens and closes a door, you need to open the app to know which sensor caused the alarm. It would be nice if the SimpliSafe app had a setting for collecting all sensor activity with settings to exclude sensors from the log, like the motion sensors, even when the system is set to Off.Other alarm systems have exterior door/gate sensors, but SimpliSafe does not have any exterior door sensors at this time. I was able to find a small plastic project box that fit the SimpliSafe door sensors. Just remove the sensor slide-on mount and the door sensor fits perfectly. I have some room at one end of the box for placing some desiccant packs if I find any moisture build up in the project boxes. Now, I can monitor my gates. Here is the information on the size of the project boxes: Project Boxes ABS Plastic Electrical Project Case Power Junction Box Black 2.40 x 1.41 x 0.98 inch (61 x 36 x 25 mm).

Easy to use and reasonable servicing rates… Lots of choices in coverage
Ease of installation….

Make Sure to Test the System with WiFi Disabled
This security system is amazing, so why would I give it a 1-star review? It has pretty awesome hardware, it is very easy to setup and use, and the monitoring service is spot on (called me for every test I’ve conducted and called the cops when my husband set the alarm off). The reason for the 1-star review is so that hopefully somebody else who buys this system knows that they should always turn their WiFi off when conducting their system tests. My system’s cellular network went out, and because my WiFi was there as a ‘backup’, I was none the wiser… that is until today when I unplugged the router in my house and then had to run out to the store to get a cable. I didn’t get ANY notification from the mobile application when I set my alarm that it didn’t have a connection to the monitoring station. So I went on my merry way and got home to notice that I didn’t get the normal push notification that I disarmed my alarm (strangely enough, it did tell me that I armed the device). And then I started investigating… ran a test. Nothing. No call from the call center as I ALWAYS have gotten before. So, believe you me… I’m livid. If somebody had decided to break into my house, I would have been completely unprotected. If I did have WiFi on, but the thief has the foresight to turn the power off to my house (it’s as easy as open the breaker box, and throw all the switches), again, I would not have my security system that ADVERTISES that it uses a cellular network to report the break in. I feel violated! This is a complete and unacceptable breach of trust to their consumers, and I hope that somebody else reads this and understands when they’re getting into.On an side note, I have two systems… one at my home and one at my rental. The rental does not have WiFi and only relies in the cellular signal, and it works just great. So I will be keeping this system (hopefully getting a replacement that works), but I really hope this review let other people know how to test this system to verify they are getting the service they are expecting.

Literalmente simplemente sacas las piezas de las cajas, retiras la protección de las baterías y listo…Diseño super intuitivo, todo se sujeta con adhesivos (o con tornillos opcionalmente).El monitoreo, bueno, sin monitoreo no tienes acceso ni a la App ni al website y por ende tampoco recibes notificaciones en caso de activarse, pero funciona a modo local y se presume que es suficiente para espantar a los rateros o por lo menos alertar a los vecinos quienes te llamarán para que calles la chicharra, ja ja.

Super easy set up and does the trick!