![]() ![]() The one downside, in my book, is that these sensors don’t double as motion sensors. SimpliSafe’s door sensors also outperformed Nest’s (which I left installed side-by-side) in all three of my test locations as far as reliably pinging the Base Station. Pairing a door sensor takes quite literally seconds, which was a far better experience than my old Nest system provided. After that, SimpliSafe’s app makes pairing sensors and other devices pretty easy. The SimpliSafe Base Station is the brains of the operation and the only thing you’ll need to connect to the internet. It’s a pretty sizeable kit for its roughly $380 price tag (currently discounted to $290), and one that will easily suit the needs of most folks. ![]() It comes with a base station, keypad, remote, three entry sensors, a fire alarm, a motion sensor, and an extra siren too. I’ve been using SimpliSafe’s “Hearth” bundle, which is a starter kit suited to a moderately sized home such as my own. Unlike Google’s old system, SimpliSafe has options for professional monitoring, even connecting to your local police and fire authorities for quick dispatch. The main difference, though, is that SimpliSafe takes this idea a big step further. SimpliSafe is designed to be a do-it-yourself security system, much like Nest’s attempt. Lately, I’ve been spending time with a SimpliSafe Google Assistant-compatible home security system, and it certainly goes above and beyond filling that need. While Nest cameras go a long way in protecting your home, Google pulled the plug on its only true security system, Nest Secure, in late 2020 with no replacement. Home security is important in today’s day and age, but it’s something that’s unfortunately not easy in Google’s ecosystem. ![]()
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