Who’s is right for?
- Households looking for a comprehensive and flexible security system
Provider overview
SimpliSafe is one of the UK’s leading home security brands, with a whole catalogue of systems to choose from. We recommend you choose SimpliSafe if you’re after ready-made packages that come with flexible monitoring plans. All packages are compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant smart home ecosystems.
SimpliSafe’s The Tower is a comprehensive security package that requires no additional equipment. Its standout feature is the option to choose between self- or professional monitoring. We’ve chosen it as our best system for self-monitoring as it offers features that most brands provide with a paid-for subscription. For example, you’ll receive notifications via the app, have access to a live camera feed and be able to control your system remotely for free.
What’s in the package?
The Tower offers both indoor and outdoor protection for your home. The entire system is connected via the Base Station. Unlike competitors, SimpliSafe offers two entry sensors for both front and back doors. Most of its equipment is designed to cover a wide field of view (FOV) – the wired indoor camera has a 120-degree FOV, and the wireless outdoor camera features an ultra-wide 140-degree FOV and night vision.
We also like that the keypad is feature-rich: when it’s paired with your entry sensors, you’ll be notified about security events, or if you’ve left your windows open. The motion sensor is equally impressive for two reasons; it can protect an entire room with its 10 metre range and 90-degree FOV, and differentiate between human and pet movements.
App and monitoring
The accompanying app and monitoring services are an important part of a home security system. The Tower (and other SimpliSafe packages) ticks all our boxes in those categories. With the SimpliSafe app, you can access security features and control your system remotely, watch your live camera feed, arm and disarm your system and receive instant security notifications about security events.
SimpliSafe users can choose between self- and professional monitoring, with two flexible monitoring plans available starting at 53p per day. If you take out a monthly subscription plan, you’ll benefit from 24/7 professional monitoring. With the more advanced monitoring package, the SimpliSafe monitoring centre will be notified in case of security concerns, and they can dispatch emergency services to your location.
Our verdict
SimpliSafe’s The Tower package is a comprehensive, ready-made home security system. It comes without the need to purchase additional equipment (but can easily be customised with add-ons, if you wish), and offers the choice between self- or professional monitoring.
It’s certainly not budget-friendly, however; there are less expensive options inside the SimpliSafe range such as The Essentials package. We’d recommend this package for homeowners who are looking for high-quality equipment, high-tech features and a flexible monitoring plan without breaking the bank.
Read our full SimpliSafe home security review.