Shield Home Security System (SS3-02)

SimpliSafe has to be judged on two levels: its monitoring system and its technological system capabilities. For instance, once you start considering cameras — and, as noted, cameras are a lynchpin of any home security system — this is where SimpliSafe has issues. You might be better off selecting a "standard" SimpliSafe door/window monitoring system, and then adding multiple, security Wi-Fi cameras such as a Circle 2 or a mixed Arlo system, along with a smart lock so you can remotely let people in-and-out. If you get an intruder alert from either of these non-SimpliSafe devices, you can alert authorities on your own. If you absolutely need home monitoring only, however, SimpliSafe is a simple and safe choice.