Your home matters more than ever. Here’s how to keep it safe.
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This year, our homes have become more essential than ever before. Spare bedrooms have been transformed into offices and dining room tables have become makeshift classrooms. Today, our homes are our everything. Protecting them has never been more important.
No middle man, no installation, no delay.
If you spend much time reading about the tech scene, you’ve likely heard of SimpliSafe. They’ve been credited with disrupting the antiquated industry of home security. The Boston-based company pored over every aspect of the home security process, then removed every aspect customers despised. What remains? A surprisingly attractive, homeowner-installed security system free of pricey markups and invasive installation. As for the system itself, it features the high-tech, low-fuss user experience you’d expect from a group of Harvard grads.
Security for every doorway, every window, everywhere.
The technology at the core of SimpliSafe’s brilliance is as comprehensive as it is flexible. In other words, you buy only what you need. Their arsenal of gizmos includes tiny devices that sense when a window is opened, see when a person enters a room, and stand down when Fido takes a midnight stroll. Each connects with a patented Base Station, a sleek cylinder complete with its own cell connection to alert emergency responders without a landline. Just browse their online selection from the comfort of your own home, add your favorite sensors to your cart, and have a custom set of cutting-edge security sensors delivered to your door in 7 days.
Monitor your home 24/7, check in from anywhere.
The SimpliSafe system monitors your home day and night. If it senses suspicious activity, their emergency operations center is immediately alerted. A home security professional will give you a call, and even notify police on your behalf. While you’re away, their intuitive app lets you check in on your home from anywhere in the world. SimpliSafe has earned the Editor’s Choice Award from PCMag, a shout-out as the DIY security system “best bet” by Engadget, and a 10 out of 10 for customer service by Home Alarm Report. As for the cost? Just $14.99 per month. Put another way, peace of mind for 50 cents per day.