$15–$25/mo monitoring· #1
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SimpliSafe
Professional monitoring, no contracts, and the easiest DIY setup for families
SimpliSafe earns the top spot by nailing what families care most about: fast professional monitoring, no-contract flexibility, and a dead-simple setup that any parent can complete in under an hour. Door sensors double as after-school arrival alerts, and the full suite of fire, CO, and environmental sensors means one system protects the whole household.
✓ Pros
- Door and window sensors send instant phone alerts when kids arrive home from school
- Fast-protect monitoring contacts police in under 3 minutes — one of the fastest in the industry
- Includes fire, CO, water leak, and freeze sensors so one system covers all family safety needs
✕ Cons
- Smart home integrations are improving but still lag behind Ring and Vivint
- Cameras require separate subscription tier for 24/7 recording
Scores
Overall
9.3
SafetyFeatures
9.4
EaseOfInstall
9.6
Monitoring
9.2
SmartHomeIntegration
8.7
Value
9.1