SimpliSafe Doorbell Review: With & Without a SimpliSafe Alarm (Resolution Compare to Nest Hello)

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SimpliSafe Video Doorbell Pro sells for $169.99. It's a basic video doorbell, monitoring for motion and ring events. If you tie it to your SimpliSafe Security System, it will also record if your sensors trigger an alarm.
We will cover using the doorbell with and without a SimpliSafe system. We'll also compare video resolution to Nest Hello before discussing motion alerts and app features.
Written Review: homealarmreport.com/simplisaf...
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@safehomeorg3579
@safehomeorg3579 5 жыл бұрын
I was wrong about digital zoom. You can digitally zoom if you hold your phone horizontally. Also, more info on sensor triggered clips. The lengths of the clips, as mentioned in the video, varied. The actual alarm clip was over five minutes, but the countdown clips (entry/exit delay) were fifty seconds. This is longer than my set entry/exit delay.
@safehomeorg3579
@safehomeorg3579 5 жыл бұрын
There aren’t many companies that offer visual verification, but it’s a pretty sweet feature. There’s a camera launching at CES this year that offers visual verification. The service is $50 per month and that’s all it includes...humans to check every motion alert that comes through. It’s pricey but also interesting as it expands on the concept by allowing them to check on things beyond alarm events.
@natalie6061
@natalie6061 5 жыл бұрын
You left the plastic cover on the doorbell's camera lens. I almost didn't buy the simplisafe doorbell because the night view looked so bad in your video, but I gave it a chance and it looked exactly like yours before I took the plastic off. It's perfectly clear at night once you remove the plastic.
@Rob0917
@Rob0917 3 жыл бұрын
Just installed this doorbell. Maybe there was an update after this video was made, but it does have motion trigger zones that you can set. Also you can have it only get triggered by people forms so that passing cars don’t trigger.
@joulibrown9174
@joulibrown9174 2 жыл бұрын
Hi. Does it ring loud? Does it talk to visitors at the door? Do you have the ability to change chimes or responses to visitors at the door?
@Juanito23384
@Juanito23384 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome! And a Black Friday guide!!
@nightstringers
@nightstringers 5 жыл бұрын
Love your videos Rose .Thank you for all the info. Merry Christmas hun
@safehomeorg3579
@safehomeorg3579 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@alallan7584
@alallan7584 5 жыл бұрын
Let me be the 1st to say, I am looking forward to your Black Friday video. Your videos get better and better every time. Excellent Rose !
@safehomeorg3579
@safehomeorg3579 5 жыл бұрын
Hey, Al! It shouldn’t be long. I’ll probably post it Monday or Tuesday.
@AlphaRomeoOneFive
@AlphaRomeoOneFive 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, great review and very helpful 😊
@safehomeorg3579
@safehomeorg3579 4 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome.
@chicken-dog-e8l
@chicken-dog-e8l 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the detail video probably gonna go with the Nest since I can hook it up with Google home
@nightstringers
@nightstringers 5 жыл бұрын
I sure have had a tough time with google home .
@saravaar
@saravaar 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Rose, thank you very much for this video. I am very grateful you did not use background music - makes a huge difference in professionality.
@safehomeorg3579
@safehomeorg3579 5 жыл бұрын
Yes! I ditched the background music earlier this year. Thanks for noticing, and for confirming that it was the right decision.
@switchunboxing
@switchunboxing 4 жыл бұрын
Great videos. Get back into the game!! Just bought the canary flex to check for wasps on my front door before I leave l! 😱😭
@Queenmom313
@Queenmom313 5 жыл бұрын
We installed our doorbell last night, but we do not currently have a subscription. Our time line shows someone was at the door, but neither my husband (iPhone) nor myself (android) received a popup notification that someone was at our door. So we have to have a subscription for notifications?
@moshlo1
@moshlo1 4 жыл бұрын
I have the SS security system. If the doorbell is pressed, will my SS alarm speaker (the Base Station) chime?
@jaxbrewery
@jaxbrewery 5 жыл бұрын
What a quality channel. I'm surprised you don't have many more subscribers. You got a sub from me.
@safehomeorg3579
@safehomeorg3579 5 жыл бұрын
Glad to have you!
@DemonSlayer_ISTJ
@DemonSlayer_ISTJ 4 жыл бұрын
Very informative and easy on the eye. I prefer the Eufy video doorbell though.
@tux7
@tux7 3 жыл бұрын
I bought this doorbell and installed it as instructed. It did not work well for me as a stand alone. The delays were longer than 2 seconds and the connection was intermittent. When I did connect, the video would freeze after a few seconds or the connection would drop. Even after putting a range extender in the adjacent room still had the problem so I returned it and bought a Nest Hello which works perfectly.
@archiel.blackmonsr.2909
@archiel.blackmonsr.2909 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I have a Ring Doorbell Video Pro and a SimpliSafe Security System, I also have a YourBell Digital doorbell. Was thinking about the SimipliSafe doorbell especially now that they are offering a free camera, but if it will not work with a digital door bell I will have to wait.
@safehomeorg3579
@safehomeorg3579 5 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome. Thanks for stopping by.
@richard1113
@richard1113 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review Rose! I didn't even know this doorbell was out yet. I think your guest speaker mentioned SkyBell which has to be the worst product I have ever owned. That doorbell never worked all that great to begin with and about a year ago it just stopped connecting to my wi-fi completely. So now it's just a doorbell. Anyway, I was hoping that the SimpliSafe doorbell could replace it but I'm surprised at how bad the night video was and that there seems to be some incompatibility issues SimpliSafe's own cameras. BTW, I have a couple of those and I'm not really impressed with them but they were cheap relatively speaking and wanted something that would work with my security system. I won't write off the SimpliSafe Doorbell completely but I'm just a bit disappointed.
@safehomeorg3579
@safehomeorg3579 5 жыл бұрын
I think the white of my door frame might be throwing the night vision balance off a touch, but it should be able to compensate for that, like Nest does and like Ring did. I’ve never tried SkyBell and based on what I’ve heard from multiple people, I don’t think I ever will.
@boogerbeedj
@boogerbeedj 5 жыл бұрын
Would you do a review on the IQ Panel 2 I looking at link interactive for my new home.
@safehomeorg3579
@safehomeorg3579 5 жыл бұрын
I do not have that one. I have the old IQ panel. Link makes a nice system though.
@edwardviscarelli7110
@edwardviscarelli7110 5 жыл бұрын
Rose, I know this has nothing at all to do with the product you are reviewing, but, that white nail polish looks really great on your pretty hands.
@safehomeorg3579
@safehomeorg3579 5 жыл бұрын
Ha! Thanks.
@jcm9698
@jcm9698 5 жыл бұрын
I still like my Ring Pro. Have you thought about using the LifX bulb on your porch for night time monitoring, regardless of what doorbell you use - seems like it would work great with the enhanced IR.
@safehomeorg3579
@safehomeorg3579 5 жыл бұрын
I have, and they sell an outdoor version of LIFX+. I have smart lights outside already, they are not night vision enhancing, but they work which makes it kind of hard for me to work up the desire to replace them.
@joulibrown9174
@joulibrown9174 2 жыл бұрын
I heard that it needs to be a covered porch to protect it from the elements snow/rain etc. Is there an alternative?
@trebornirtus6514
@trebornirtus6514 4 жыл бұрын
I have both at the front door simplcam and the door bell pro
@alanh127
@alanh127 5 жыл бұрын
How was the installation? I noticed the surface where yours was installed looked a lot like mine. My surface is exactly 1 inch. Did you have any trouble? The simplisafe doorbell is 1.35 inches wide and I was worried about it hanging over the side.
@safehomeorg3579
@safehomeorg3579 5 жыл бұрын
Yes, my surface is an inch. There is a very slight overhang but this doesn’t impact the install. It’s more of a cosmetic thing than a functional one.
@alanh127
@alanh127 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Thank you!
@Gilbertmk2
@Gilbertmk2 5 жыл бұрын
Hmm. My security system is simplisafe but my outdoor camera is a ring spotlight battery. When I get a door bell cam which one should I get?
@safehomeorg3579
@safehomeorg3579 5 жыл бұрын
My vote lies with Ring. You won’t receive alarm triggered events but overall they make a better, more feature packed doorbell.
@Jcheckers
@Jcheckers 5 жыл бұрын
I am in the exact same situation as you but I use Ring because it is a more refined product. I might switch when SimpliSafe upgrades their video doorbell and refines their app. I already pay the higher monthly fee so I would save by not having to pay for the Ring service.
@Hakuna_My_Tatas
@Hakuna_My_Tatas 3 жыл бұрын
I just installed this at my in laws. I was a bit frustrated because the notification on the phone was only triggered twice out of countless tries. Everything was setup on push notifications as well as on the app. Anyone else experience this? My father in law liked the system and bought it. Just don’t know why it doesnt send a notification to their phone consistently.
@chintown3
@chintown3 5 жыл бұрын
Sucks that it doesn't work with digital doorbells... C'mon Simplisafe! What year is this? Also lets see some outdoor cams and how bout a mount for the indoor cam? I love the system but needs better accessories.
@navy5784
@navy5784 5 жыл бұрын
It works with all doorbells, 8,16 or 24 volts, analog or digital. How about doing some research before you get on your high-horse?
@chintown3
@chintown3 5 жыл бұрын
@@navy5784 High-horse? First, I did a quick search and couldn't find a fix. Then I called Simplisafe, and they said it doesn't work, and offered me a refund to return it. Thanks for the pointless troll dick. :)
@Diomerlortiz
@Diomerlortiz 5 жыл бұрын
You can pinch to zoom in landscape... (live and recorded video)
@safehomeorg3579
@safehomeorg3579 5 жыл бұрын
Yup. You’re right. Sorry I missed that. Too late on the video, but I’ll update my written review tomorrow and perhaps my pinned comment.
@Diomerlortiz
@Diomerlortiz 5 жыл бұрын
No worries. Just for full disclosure, I work for SS. Know that your reviews help us :)
@safehomeorg3579
@safehomeorg3579 5 жыл бұрын
I’m glad you’re here, and I appreciate the input!
@boogerbeedj
@boogerbeedj 5 жыл бұрын
Hey are you reviewing the new Frontpoint System
@safehomeorg3579
@safehomeorg3579 5 жыл бұрын
Yes, I am. I have it here now but it will probably be a couple of weeks.
@boogerbeedj
@boogerbeedj 5 жыл бұрын
And will you ever do a review of the IQ Panel 2 because I am looking to get link interactive for my new home
@safehomeorg3579
@safehomeorg3579 5 жыл бұрын
I ended up with a written review. I'm not sure if I'm going to make a new video. The new panel is fine, but there isn't much to say about it. It's a panel. The most notable addition is Z-Wave Plus.
@trebornirtus6514
@trebornirtus6514 4 жыл бұрын
Not true about hooking to digital doorbell I have it hooked up to one all you have to get is a larger 16v 30 va transformer with a 50 ohm resister hooked up to your digital door bell
@steelontarget
@steelontarget 5 жыл бұрын
Doesnt use 5GHZ or work with Alexa to display on my show....its almost 2019..wtf SS?! I have SS alarm and simplicams and this is disappointing...I will still use Ring for doorbell until this gets with the times.
@safehomeorg3579
@safehomeorg3579 5 жыл бұрын
The Alexa thing would be an easy fix, but you also have to ask, why didn’t they address this for SimpliCam? If they haven’t done it by now, will they? TBD
@steelontarget
@steelontarget 5 жыл бұрын
@@safehomeorg3579 I asked SS and they themselves told me doorbell isnt supported to display in echo show devices. Did things change?
@safehomeorg3579
@safehomeorg3579 5 жыл бұрын
Nothing has changed. I was just saying that it would be an easy fix if they wanted to make it happen.
@greenidguy9292
@greenidguy9292 5 жыл бұрын
Anyone who connects a security related system to a smart home device like google home or alexa is a damn fool. Those smart home devices have been shown to be VERY insecure.
@OhMySack
@OhMySack 4 жыл бұрын
@@greenidguy9292 EXACTLY! That's the definition of security insanity!
@markjohnson1178
@markjohnson1178 5 жыл бұрын
Is that you in the Carvana Ad?
@safehomeorg3579
@safehomeorg3579 5 жыл бұрын
No, but that would have been cool if it were me.
@Jackjmsr
@Jackjmsr 5 жыл бұрын
doorbell camera sucks to put it nicely. on my third one. actually the first one was the best except that it eventually died altogether. have it on high sensitivity and can stand two feet away from it and wave my hands and maybe after 15 seconds it turns on, maybe. but yet it can go off about thirty times a day with cars going by in the street over 30 feet away. forget about it on garbage day with trucks going by all day long. i have had things delivered and no recording of delivery person. wife went for a walk, no record of her coming back in, still waiting for her to come home. i was told it is heat activated instead of motion activated. can't wait to see what happens when it hits 110 out here. don't waste your money. sometimes i have seen the ass of the delivery person as they walk away. needs major improvements and yes i have reset it. even bringing down the sensitivity get about the same thing, don't see much difference. still get cars all day on low sensitivity. i shut off the notifications so i don't have to scroll through pages of push.
@Adcrismr
@Adcrismr Жыл бұрын
I hate you don’t get the doorbell to chime with the base station. I’m cancelling my service just because of this.
@Mega_Casual
@Mega_Casual 5 жыл бұрын
I just installed a SimpliSafe Doorbell Cam on 1-15-2019. There is NO lag or delays in video in real-time. Also I AM able to zoom by finger jestures on my iPhone Xs Max. I also have the indoor SimpliSafe Camera and there are NO conflicts between the two cameras at all. Also, if you have a continuous door chime problem or a buzzing sound, SimpliSafe will ship you a Chime connector kit free of charge. I have a SimpliSafe System that I installed in January of 2015. The doorbell cam integrated flawlessly with it. This seems to be an unfair and inaccurate review. I'd give this review a thumbs Down!
@safehomeorg3579
@safehomeorg3579 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your honesty. Most thumbs downers are anonymous. I was wrong about the zoom. I put that in a comment above. You can’t zoom on my phone when held normally, but you can when you turn it horizontally. I didn’t try it with the phone held that way. As far as the reported camera conflict, maybe they fixed it? I did talk to tech support about it and they agreed that it shouldn’t function like that. I would suggest that when you watch tech reviews, you give a little grace as technology changes SO FAST. I can literally publish a video and then a firmware update drops that changes things. The struggle is real!
@Mega_Casual
@Mega_Casual 5 жыл бұрын
@@safehomeorg3579 Sorry if I was overly harsh. But I've seen other reviews that are very biased and unfair. I agree that technology advances more rapidly than is possible to re-review constantly. Over all I think your review was comprehensive and a good review. In fairness, I'd have to give your review a Thumbs Up! Even though I disagreed with several of the claims.
@safehomeorg3579
@safehomeorg3579 5 жыл бұрын
I understand and appreciate your comment. Thanks for sharing with us.
@martingriego6800
@martingriego6800 5 жыл бұрын
Im gettin a headache
@safehomeorg3579
@safehomeorg3579 5 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear that. Feel better soon.
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