{"id":279817,"date":"2021-06-21T17:00:19","date_gmt":"2021-06-21T14:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/what-is-a-simplisafe-smart-home-security-system\/"},"modified":"2022-01-15T22:00:15","modified_gmt":"2022-01-15T19:00:15","slug":"what-is-a-simplisafe-smart-home-security-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-a-simplisafe-smart-home-security-system\/","title":{"rendered":"#What Is a Simplisafe Smart Home Security System?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2e9de5ed3ff\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" 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href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-a-simplisafe-smart-home-security-system\/#Sensors_and_Cameras\" >Sensors and Cameras<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-a-simplisafe-smart-home-security-system\/#Extras_and_Integrations\" >Extras and Integrations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-a-simplisafe-smart-home-security-system\/#Pricing_and_Monitoring\" >Pricing and\u00a0Monitoring<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-a-simplisafe-smart-home-security-system\/#SimpliSafe_Home_Security\" >SimpliSafe Home Security<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CWhat_Is_a_Simplisafe_Smart_Home_Security_System%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>&#8220;#What Is a Simplisafe Smart Home Security System?&#8221;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-733206 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Full-system-overview-1.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Full-system-overview-1.jpg?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Full-system-overview-1.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" alt=\"SimpliSafe components on white background\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-credittext=\"SimpliSafe\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">SimpliSafe<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/simplisafe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SimpliSafe<\/a>\u00a0smart home security systems consist of a <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/watch-movies-tv-seriess\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Watch Movies &amp; TV Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">series<\/a> of sensors and cameras that can be installed by virtually all homeowners. Is one right for you? Read on to find out.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Self_Install_Versus_Professional_Install\"><\/span>Self Install Versus Professional Install<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The world of smart home security systems is broadly divided into two categories: those requiring professional installation (like\u00a0Vivint),\u00a0and those that can be installed by oneself, without the need for company technicians to pay the home a visit. SimpliSafe falls into the latter category and, true to its name, is quite simple to set up.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Base_Station_and_Keypad\"><\/span>The Base Station and Keypad<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As with most home security systems, this one all starts at the base station. Available in either black or white, the cylindrical unit plugs into a standard outlet and requires no wiring. It can connect to your home\u2019s WiFi system, has a backup battery that the company says can last up to 24 hours, and features a SIM card that allows the unit to operate even if power and Wi-Fi get knocked out.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-733210 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/base_butcher_block-2.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Base station on counter\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" data-credittext=\"SimpliSafe\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">SimpliSafe<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When there\u2019s something wrong with a sensor, a blue ring around the bottom of the base station will flash. Also, when an alarm is triggered, the base station loudly and clearly tells you what\u2019s going on, in addition to sounding a loud siren that goes up to 95 decibels.<\/p>\n<p>While the base station is the heart of the system, the keypad is the brains. It also doesn\u2019t need to be wired to function and simply sticks to the wall in a convenient location. The keypad has a small LCD screen that walks you through the setup instructions for all of your sensors and other peripherals, which are first activated by pushing a small button on each unit. It also allows you to make various adjustments to your peripherals, such as increasing the base station volume, changing the volume on the entry chime and doorbell, and adjusting the time in which the system arms or disarms when you come and go.<\/p>\n<p>In a world that has gone a bit <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a> crazy, it\u2019s actually nice to be able to set up the entire SimpliSafe system without needing your smartphone by your side.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-733205 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Keypad-1.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Keypad on wooden wall\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" data-credittext=\"SimpliSafe\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">SimpliSafe<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sensors_and_Cameras\"><\/span>Sensors and Cameras<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>SimpliSafe offers sensors and cameras that are on par with other major smart home security systems. In terms of protecting your home from intruders, there are two-part window and door sensors that trigger an alarm when they\u2019re separated, movement sensors that use heat signatures to distinguish between humans and pets, and glass break sensors that can detect the sound of shattered glass from up to 20 feet away.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to protecting your home from other hazards, SimpliSafe offers\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/simplisafe.com\/build-my-system\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a set of hazard sensors,<\/a>\u00a0including a temperature sensor that will trigger an alarm if your home drops below 4\u00b0F, a water sensor that sounds when it gets wet and thereby alerts you to a leak or a flood, and smoke and carbon monoxide sensors.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-733208 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/camera_night-1.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Camera next to glasses on table at night\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" data-credittext=\"SimpliSafe\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">SimpliSafe<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In terms of cameras, the system can handle up to four \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/simplisafe.com\/simplicam-security-camera\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SimpliCams<\/a>,\u201d which are pretty straightforward black video cameras that offer a 120\u00b0 field of vision, night vision, and two-way communication through a speaker and mic.<\/p>\n<p>The cameras also use the same <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"Technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">technology<\/a> as the motion sensors to detect the heat signatures of human beings versus those of pets to trigger an alarm and\/or a recording feature. The cameras are electrically powered, so they need to be placed by outlets, and there\u2019s an outdoor kit that protects them from the elements that comes with an extra-long 25-foot cord.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike other security cameras, the SimpliCam features a stainless-steel privacy shutter that covers the lens. By default, the cover stays down when the system is set to \u201chome\u201d mode and lifts when it is switched to \u201caway\u201d mode.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Extras_and_Integrations\"><\/span>Extras and Integrations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>SimpliSafe also offers\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/simplisafe.com\/video-doorbell-pro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a video doorbell<\/a>\u00a0that provides two-way audio, motion alerts, the ability to pan and zoom, and a 162\u00b0 field of vision. It requires a power connection, so unless you\u2019re replacing an existing doorbell, this is one component of the system with which you might need professional installation help.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-733209 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Doorbell_medium_closer.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Doorbell outside home mounted on wood trim\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" data-credittext=\"SimpliSafe\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">SimpliSafe<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A second extra is a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/simplisafe.com\/smart-lock\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">smart door lock<\/a>\u00a0that can be set to lock on a timer in case you forget to do it yourself, or you can program it to lock every time you arm the system and to open when you disarm it.<\/p>\n<p>A keypad means that you don\u2019t need to use a key and, as with other smart locks, you can provide different people different codes so that you know who\u2019s entering your home at any given time. Like the\u00a0August smart lock, the SimpliSafe lock installs directly over your existing deadbolt, keeping installation as simple as it is with the rest of the components.<\/p>\n<p>Rounding out the system are\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/simplisafe.com\/keyfob\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">key fobs<\/a>\u00a0that can arm and disarm the system (much in the same way that you use a fob to lock and unlock your car), extra sirens, and panic buttons that can be placed around the home for easy alarm triggering.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pricing_and_Monitoring\"><\/span>Pricing and\u00a0Monitoring<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many home security system companies are a bit cagey with their pricing, preferring to get you on the phone before they reveal how much they charge. SimpliSafe keeps things pretty transparent. If you like, when you visit the company\u2019s website, you can answer a few simple questions, and you\u2019ll be presented with a suggested package to suit your needs. Otherwise, you can choose to go with one of the pre-existing packages.<\/p>\n<p>As of June 2021,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/simplisafe.com\/home-security-system-foundation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Foundation package<\/a>\u00a0comes with a keypad, base station, motion sensor, and entry sensor for $229.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/simplisafe.com\/home-security-system-essentials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Essentials package<\/a>\u00a0adds two more entry sensors (a total of three) for $259.\u00a0 Additional packages increase in price as more devices are added, topping out at the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/simplisafe.com\/home-security-system-haven\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Haven<\/a>, which includes 14 components for $489. Sales are often in effect, which can lower these prices significantly.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the package, you\u2019re always free to purchase components individually. Entry sensors are $14.99 each, cameras cost $99, and key fobs are $24.99, for example.<\/p>\n<p>The cost of the gear is on the low side in the home security market. For example,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vivint.com%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\">Vivint<\/a>, which is another major home security company, charges $50 for its entry sensors and $199 for its cameras.<\/p>\n<p>SimpliSafe is also competitive in terms of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/simplisafe.com\/features-alarm-monitoring#monitoring-plans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">monitoring packages<\/a>\u00a0that it offers. It provides a basic plan at $14.99 per month, which includes a call to you if an alarm is triggered, followed by a call to the police if you don\u2019t provide your safe word or you don\u2019t answer. Stepping up to $24.99 per month gets you SMS and email alerts and gives you more of an ability to fine-tune the system using the app and an online dashboard. For $9.90 per month, you can also get a \u201cself-monitoring\u201d package that offers unlimited camera recording but no central monitoring. And, for the cheapest option, you can go with a doorbell or video camera monitoring package for only $4.99 per month.<\/p>\n<p>You can still use the system without any kind of monitoring package, but you\u2019ll have to be satisfied with the alarm sounding in your home and getting smartphone notifications only if the system senses an issue.<\/p>\n<p>Compared to other security systems, which regularly charge upward of $50 per month for monitoring, even SimpliSafe\u2019s full monitoring package\u2014combined with a significant number of sensors, cameras, and peripherals\u2014still represents an excellent value.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/simplisafe.png\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SimpliSafe_Home_Security\"><\/span>SimpliSafe Home Security<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>An inexpensive total home security system with transparent pricing, professional monitoring, and no contracts. 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