The SimpliSafe SimpliCam is a solid indoor security camera, especially if you’re already running a SimpliSafe system and want to take advantage of video verification, the feature that lets the monitoring center pull footage when an alarm triggers and forward it to law enforcement. It’s a well-designed camera with a
Most Ring and SimpliSafe entry sensors go up in five minutes — peel the backing, press it to the frame, done. But on a lot of real-world doors, that’s where the trouble starts. Decorative molding, deep trim, recessed door panels, and older construction can all push the two sensor pieces
Mounting a Ring or SimpliSafe entry sensor on an interior door takes about five minutes. Mounting one on a garage door is a different problem entirely, and most of the standard advice doesn’t apply. The surface is wrong, the geometry is wrong, and the adhesive included in the box will
If you own a vacation home, a rental property, or a second residence, you already know how valuable SimpliSafe can be. But figuring out how to add that second location to your existing account is not obvious. The instructions are buried, the app labels have changed over the years, and
SimpliSafe is one of the most popular DIY home security systems on the market, and for good reason — it’s genuinely easy to set up. The Entry Sensor is the most common component in any SimpliSafe system, and most people have several of them covering doors and windows throughout their
SimpliSafe is one of the most popular DIY home security systems on the market, and the entry sensor is the most commonly installed component. The setup process is well documented. What most guides skip is what happens when you need to take one down. Whether you are moving to a
Before getting into the how-to, it’s worth mentioning that the SimpliSafe Keypad doesn’t actually have to be mounted. It’s battery operated, fully portable, and works fine sitting on a table or counter. Some people move it from room to room when setting up new devices. If that’s your plan, you’re