Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I purchased my SimpliSafe system a few weeks ago directly from Simplisafe.com. I opted for two extra door monitors and one motion sensor. I evaluated a number of options but had it narrowed down to SimpliSafe & InGrid. I chose SimpliSafe because of InGrid's monthly monitoring fee. The comprehensive instructions provided made set-up a breeze; I was done in under thirty minutes. The system works great, hasn't yet had a false alarm (though I know they are unavoidable), and is easy to use regardless of whether you use the provided key fob to arm/deactivate the system. The system is "smash and bash" resistant unlike oh-so-many other out of the box solutions out there, meaning even if someone comes in and smashes the keypad unit next to the door, the (hopefully hidden) base unit will still alarm and contact the monitoring center. Additionally, all components have battery backup, it doesn't require a phone line or internet connection and - perhaps best of all - you aren't forced into signing up for monitoring service. If you do opt into the monitoring, it is a very low rate relative to the other guys ($15/month) and uses it's own cellular connection to the monitoring service. There are, however a few minor cons: -The provided door sticker looks a bit "Fisher Price." I ended up buying an ADT alarm sticker off eBay to serve as a deterrent. -The base unit voice is relatively quiet, meaning if you want to listen to the voice prompts (which aren't necessary), the base unit will need to be near the primary entry/exit point of your home. -Being spoiled by Amazon's incredibly quick shipping, my order took about five business days to arrive. Not bad at all, but it seems like a lifetime when you spend those five days watching horror movie marathons late at night ;).