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--- home_security_systems [2025.03.17 12:27] – [SimpliSafe System] Steve Isenberg
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-This from ChatGPT, comparing the Simplisafe system using self-monitoring ($9.99/month) or no plan (free).
+This from ChatGPT, comparing the Simplisafe system using self-monitoring ($9.99/month) or no plan (free).  See also [[https://support.simplisafe.com/page/monitoring-plans|Simplisafe Plans page]]
-^ **Feature**                         ^ **Self-Monitoring ($9.99/mo)** ^ **No Plan (Free)** ^
+^ **Feature**                                 ^ **Self-Monitoring ($9.99/mo)**              ^ **No Plan (Free)**           ^
-| **System Arming & Disarming**        | ✅ **Works via Keypad & App**  | ✅ **Keypad Only** (No App) |
+| **System Arming & Disarming**               | ✅ **Works via Keypad & App**               | ✅ **Keypad Only** (No App)  |
-| **Mobile App Access**                | ✅ Yes – Control system remotely | 🚫 No – No remote control |
+| **Mobile App Access**                       | ✅ Yes – Control system remotely            | 🚫 No – No remote control    |
-| **Push Notifications (App Alerts)**  | ✅ Yes – Arming, disarming, & alarm events | 🚫 No alerts at all |
+| **Push Notifications (App Alerts)**         | ✅ Yes – Arming, disarming, & alarm events  | 🚫 No alerts at all          |
-| **Email Notifications**              | ✅ Yes                          | 🚫 No |
+| **Email Notifications**                     | ✅ Yes                                      | 🚫 No                        |
-| **SMS or Phone Call Alerts**         | 🚫 No (Only available in $29.99/mo plan) | 🚫 No |
+| **SMS/Text Notification for Alarm**.        | ✅ Yes                                      | ✅ Yes                       |
-| **Break-In Alarm (Siren Sounds)**    | ✅ Yes                          | ✅ Yes |
+| **SMS or Phone Call Alerts**                | 🚫 No (Only available in $29.99/mo plan)    | 🚫 No                        |
-| **Event History Log in App**         | ✅ Yes                          | 🚫 No |
+| **Break-In Alarm (Siren Sounds)**           | ✅ Yes                                      | ✅ Yes                       |
-| **Smart Home Integration** (Alexa, Google) | 🚫 No (Requires Pro plan) | 🚫 No |
+| **Event History Log in App**                | ✅ Yes                                      | 🚫 No                        |
-| **Live Camera Viewing**              | ✅ Yes                          | ✅ Yes |
+| **Smart Home Integration** (Alexa, Google)  | 🚫 No (Requires Core or Pro plan)           | 🚫 No                        |
-| **Camera Motion Detection Alerts**   | ✅ Yes                          | 🚫 No |
+| **Live Camera Viewing**                     | ✅ Yes                                      | ✅ Yes                       |
-| **Camera Cloud Recording** (Up to 30 days) | ✅ Yes – Video clips saved | 🚫 No – Live view only |
+| **Camera Motion Detection Alerts**          | ✅ Yes                                      | 🚫 No                        |
-| **Sensor & Device Status in App**    | ✅ Yes                          | 🚫 No |
+| **Camera Cloud Recording** (Up to 30 days)  | ✅ Yes – Video clips saved                  | 🚫 No – Live view only       |
-| **Wi-Fi & Power Failure Notifications** | ✅ Yes | 🚫 No |
+| **Sensor & Device Status in App**           | ✅ Yes                                      | 🚫 No                        |
-| **Cellular Backup (if Wi-Fi fails)** | 🚫 No (Only in Pro plan) | 🚫 No |
+| **Wi-Fi & Power Failure Notifications**     | ✅ Yes                                      | 🚫 No                        |
-| **Emergency Dispatch (Police/Fire)** | 🚫 No (Only in Pro plan) | 🚫 No |
+| **Cellular Backup (if Wi-Fi fails)**        | 🚫 No (Only in Pro plan)                    | 🚫 No                        |
+| **Emergency Dispatch (Police/Fire)**        | 🚫 No (Only in Std, Core, & Pro plans)      | 🚫 No                        |
 Key Takeaways
-  * With Self-Monitoring ($9.99/mo):\\
+  * With Self-Monitoring ($9.99/mo):
-✅ You can remotely control the system from the app.\\
+    * Alerts and Notifications: You receive real-time alerts on your smartphone when an alarm is triggered, allowing you to respond quickly.
-✅ You receive push notifications & emails when the alarm is triggered.\\
+    * Remote Access: You can control your system remotely via the SimpliSafe app, including arming/disarming the system and checking the status of your devices.
-✅ Cameras provide motion alerts & cloud recordings.
+    * Video Monitoring: If you have cameras, you can view live footage and recorded clips directly from your app.
+    * No professional monitoring: You can monitor your system 24/7 at any time, giving you peace of mind.
+    * No Contracts: You can cancel or change your plan at any time without penalties.
+  * With No Plan (Free):
+    * Limited Functionality: Without any plan, your system will only function as a local alarm. This means it will sound an alarm if a sensor is triggered, but you won’t receive any notifications.
+    * No Remote Access: You won’t be able to control your system remotely or check its status through an app.
+    * No Alerts: You won’t receive any alerts on your phone, which means you may not know if an alarm has been triggered until you return home.
+    * Basic Alarm Features: The base station will make noise when an event occurs, but that’s the extent of its functionality.  You won't know about the alarm unless you hear the siren.
+    * Cameras only allow live viewing -- no recordings or motion alerts
+  * Standard plan ($21.90/mo) as compared to Self-Monitoring:
+    * 24/7 Professional Monitoring: Your system is monitored around the clock by trained professionals who can respond to emergencies.
+    * Immediate Emergency Response: If an alarm is triggered, the monitoring center will contact emergency services on your behalf.
+    * Cellular Backup: Your system will remain connected even if your internet goes down, ensuring continuous monitoring.
+    * Video Verification: If an alarm is triggered, the monitoring center can view video footage to assess the situation before contacting authorities.
+    * Smart Home Integration: Enhanced compatibility with smart home devices, allowing for more automation and control.
+    * No Contracts: You can cancel or change your plan at any time without penalties.
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-  * With No Plan (Free):\\
-❌ No notifications, no app control, no event logs.\\
-❌ If the alarm goes off, you won’t know unless you hear the siren.\\
-❌ Cameras only allow live viewing—no recordings or motion alerts.
 ==== Vivint System ====
 **Initial Cost:** $599+ (professional installation required)