SimpliSafe
SimpliSafe Advanced Kit
B
Ranked #4 in Home Security Systems
551 LP on the
category ladder
what's LP?
Adds extra sensors for larger homes while retaining the same low-maintenance profile.
Consolidated from 4 independent outlets
Where the cited sources landed, as we read them
- 2 positive sources
- 1 unconvinced source
Pros & cons
- ✓ Extra sensors for larger homes
- ✓ Low maintenance
- ✓ Smart hub
- ✓ Additional sensors
- ✓ Higher-end alarm panel
- ✗ Higher price than the Starter Kit
The sources behind this ranking
We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found. We quote no words from these sources, so each row shows only where we placed it.
2 positive sources
1 unconvinced source
1 stance not read source
Frequently asked questions
It ranks #4 of 11 on our home security systems tier list, in B tier. That placement draws on 4 independent outlets.
1 of the 3 sources with a clear view is critical of it: Wirecutter. Higher price than the Starter Kit.
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S tier #1 SimpliSafe Starter Kit
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D tier #6 Abode Pro
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D tier #8 2 of 7 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick. Vivint Home Security System
F tier #9 1 of 4 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick. Ring Alarm Plus
F tier #10 3 of 7 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick. Ring Alarm Basic
F tier #11 4 of 5 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick.