This is going to read a bit like an advertisement. My intention is only to save you a few dollars each month if you happen to be on the search for an alarm system. SimpliSafe did not pay me to write this review, nor did I receive the equipment for free.
I live in a safe neighborhood. I hadn’t planned on getting a security system, but I noticed recently we were the only house on the street without a yard sign.
This started to bug me, as it was becoming pretty clear to potential burglars was that our house was the easiest job on the street.
While we don’t have a lot of items of considerable monetary value, I do have computers full of invaluable data that an insurance company will never replace. Our family photos, videos, song recordings, etc. are all stored on them.
So I decided to start the annoying task of researching and selecting a security company.
I hate being conned as much as the next guy so I’m terribly suspicious of all these security company websites that don’t tell you anything. They want to call you, or visit your house and lay down the hard sell. My eyes roll just writing that.
I can’t remember how I found SimpliSafe, but I immediately was impressed by their website and their approach to the alarm business. Nothing was hidden, everything was laid out clear and concise.
Here are some of the reasons I ended up going with them.
- Cellular connection to the monitoring station as standard – I don’t have a land line, and other alarm companies actually add on average $10 to the monthly subscription for cellular connections.
- Totally customized system – I could choose the components I want and add to it at any time.
- Wireless system – You install the alarm yourself. Couldn’t be easier.
- No contracts – Oh, how I detest contracts! With Simplisafe there are none. You can start and stop monitoring as you please.
- Key fob – This is great for arming/disarming the alarm from a distance (e.g. driveway, bedroom, etc.).
- Monitoring - starting at only $15 a month!
I have been using the system now for nearly two months and I’m very happy with it. If you would like a referral to get some discount off your SimpliSafe system, let me know, I’d be happy to send you one.
I’d love to get a referral
This is a great review and just what I am looking for!!
The referral should be on the way. Let me know if you don’t receive it. Thanks!
I would love to get a referral. Thanks
The referral should be in your email inbox, Nick. Thanks for visiting my blog!
Thanks for the great review. I would love a referral,please. Looking forward to feeling a bit more secure.
The referral is on the way. Thanks!
I would like a referal, thanks
It should be on it’s way to you, Chuck. Thanks for visiting.
Hey Alastair, can I ask what the $15 monitoring includes? I’ve really like a referral if it’s still available? My email address should be attached to this comment somewhere. I wonder if I can get key fobs for the whole family too included in their price.
To be honest, we’ve been looking all over for good home security products as we had a breakin scare recently… luckly they were disturbed and fled without taking any valuable, but it made me feel very vulnerable and it’s definitely time to put something together to make it more difficult for future attempts.
How easy was the installation for you?
The $15 covers standard 24×7 monitoring. Installation was easy.
Based on the url you tried to embed in your comments it seems you are coming from the UK. I’m not sure SimpliSafe is available in the UK at the moment. Try an online chat on their website to ask any questions you may have. I’ll send you are referral now shortly. Thanks!
Hi Alastair. Thanks for the review. Can I get a referral please?
Hi, I emailed the referral info to you. Thanks!
Hi Alastair,
Can I get a referral too please?
Thanks
Sent it!
Hi, great review, could you please send a referral?
I would like a referal, thanks
It’s in the mail. Thanks!
Hi, could you please send a referral? Thanks
Your referral info is on the way Clif. Thanks for visiting.
Hi Alastair,
I would like a referral please.
Referral is on the way.
Hi there, I read your article and it sounds like Simplisafe is a great option. Could you send me a referral?
Referral should be on it’s way, Dan. Thanks for visiting.
Hi Alistair
My neighbor was just broken into – so it’s time to install a security system. Received a quote of ~$5k for a security system plus ~$45 / month monitoring from a local security company. Now that’s for a fairly sophisticated system with 2 x webcams, but still very expensive. Looks like the simplisafe system ~$700 should do the trick. Thanks for the review. Could you send me a referral?
Cheers
Mike
Check your inbox for your referral information!
Hi Alistair,
Definitely interested after reading this. Can you send a referral?
Hi Alan, referral should be on it’s way!
Hi, Thanks for the review. I’d like a referral also.
Hi John, the referral info should be on it’s way.
Hello, thanks for writing the review. Would you be able to send me a referral? Thanks!
Referral should be on it’s way, Greg.
Hey i like the review and am going to buy the system tomorrow. Is it possible to get a referral ?
Hey, I’m sending that referral now. Thanks.