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The video extensively reviews the SimpliSafe security system, underscoring its ease of self-installation, versatileness, and lack of mandatory long-term contracts. The system features a base station, keypad, variety of sensors such as motion, glass break, smoke, carbon monoxide, flood, and temperature sensors, and offers customizable monitoring plans. Key accessories include a key fob, panic buttons, and a Wi-Fi camera with video verification for faster emergency responses when using professional monitoring.
The professional monitoring plans are highlighted: a $24.99/month plan includes video storage, app control, and a $14.99/month plan lacks these features. Comparisons with competitors like Ring and Nest reveal SimpliSafe’s flexibility but also note higher costs due to app control charges. The speaker values the system's reliability and monitoring but sees room for improvement in features and costs, specifically noting a delay issue with the glass break sensor. The speaker concludes by recommending SimpliSafe for professional monitoring despite preferring other options for self-monitoring.
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In this part of the video, the host reviews the SimpliSafe security system, highlighting its features and benefits. The system is a DIY security solution designed for easy self-installation, typically within an hour or two, and does not require a professional contractor. A key advantage is the lack of a mandatory monthly contract; users can choose month-to-month professional monitoring without long-term commitments. The system includes a base station with a siren, a keypad for arming and disarming, and various sensors. These sensors can be easily installed using peel-and-stick adhesive or optional brackets. The SimpliSafe system offers a wide variety of sensors to cover different security needs, making it a versatile choice for home security.
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In this segment of the video, various components and features of the SimpliSafe home security system are discussed. Main points include a motion-detecting sensor, a glass break sensor for detecting window break-ins, panic buttons, additional sirens for larger homes, and a key fob which can arm or disarm the system and includes a panic button. The system also features smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, a flood sensor, and a temperature sensor to warn about extreme temperatures.
The SimpliSafe system’s flexibility is highlighted, with a wide range of sensors to customize according to specific needs, which sets it apart from other DIY security systems. The SimpliSafe camera, which connects to Wi-Fi, can stream live footage, trigger recordings upon detecting motion, and operates in both day and night conditions. Although the camera offers 720p resolution, which is lower than some competitors’ 1080p, and is primarily for indoor use, an optional wetsuit jacket allows it to be used outdoors.
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In this segment, the video discusses features and monitoring options for the SimpliSafe security camera system. It includes a built-in microphone and two-way communication. A unique feature is video verification, which, if connected to a professional alarm monitoring service, allows the SimpliSafe alarm response center to view live footage to confirm security incidents and facilitate faster response times for first responders, claiming a threefold increase in response speed. The video also outlines the alarm monitoring options available: self-monitoring with no monthly cost but limited functionality (only local alerts and no app control), and two professional monitoring plans—$14.99/month without app control and $24.99/month including app control, professional monitoring, customization options, and access to video footage via the smartphone app.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the features and costs associated with SimpliSafe’s professional monitoring service. The higher tier, costing $24.99 per month, includes video storage for multiple cameras, professional monitoring, video verification service, and access to the SimpliSafe app for system control from a phone. The lower tier, at $14.99 per month, provides only professional monitoring without video storage or app functionality. Both tiers ensure responses from SimpliSafe’s center if an alarm is triggered, using a built-in cellular chip that remains functional even if the Wi-Fi is down. The speaker highlights a downside: SimpliSafe requires a monthly fee for app control, unlike competitors Ring and Nest which offer app functionality for free unless professional monitoring is selected. This requirement makes SimpliSafe potentially more expensive per month compared to Ring or Nest.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker compares the professional monitoring plans and costs of different DIY security systems, specifically Ring, Nest, and SimpliSafe. The Ring monitoring plan offers professional monitoring and video storage for an unlimited number of cameras. In contrast, Nest charges between $19.99 and $29.99 per month based on the commitment duration. SimpliSafe is priced at $24.99 per month.
The speaker shares their experience with the SimpliSafe system, noting ease in setting up sensors, though they encountered an issue with the glass break sensor where notifications to the base station were delayed. They appreciated the convenience of the SimpliSafe key fob for arming and disarming the system.
The speaker concludes that while they would not choose SimpliSafe for self-monitoring, it presents good value for professional monitoring, particularly for business security due to its alarm verification feature. They highlight the need for additional camera options and lower costs to make SimpliSafe nearly perfect. The segment wraps up with the speaker praising the reliability and responsiveness of SimpliSafe’s professional monitoring and encouraging viewers to support the channel by subscribing or liking.