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About Simplisafe
SimpliSafe is an American home security company founded in 2006 in Boston, Massachusetts, offering wireless DIY home security systems with optional professional monitoring. SimpliSafe's core product is a customizable alarm system starting at $249-$499 for a starter kit (base station, keypad, sensors). Key differentiators include no long-term contracts, no installation fees, fast self-installation (30-60 minutes), and optional 24/7 professional monitoring for $19.99-$29.99/month — among the lowest rates in the industry for professional monitoring. SimpliSafe uses cellular backup (not Wi-Fi dependent) for alarm transmission, making it harder to defeat by cutting the internet. The company has over 5 million customers and works with over 1,400 police departments for fast dispatch verification. SimpliSafe cameras integrate with the system and offer Smart Alarm verification to reduce false alarms. SimpliSafe was acquired by private equity firm ABRY Partners in 2018.
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SimpliSafe vs Ring Alarm: which is better?
SimpliSafe is better for comprehensive home security: more sensor types, cellular backup (less vulnerable to internet outages), and lower professional monitoring costs ($19.99 vs Ring's $10/month — but Ring Protect Plus at $10/month is more competitive). Ring Alarm wins for video integration and Amazon ecosystem tie-in. SimpliSafe has more polished alarm hardware and better false-alarm prevention.
Is SimpliSafe worth it without professional monitoring?
SimpliSafe works without monitoring — the alarm siren still activates and you get app alerts. However, without monitoring, no one calls the police if you don't respond. For full protection, the $19.99/month plan is worth it for the cellular backup and professional dispatch alone.
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