Still paying monthly to be notified after a break-in?

Is SimpliSafe Worth It? What You Should Know

If you're searching for a SimpliSafe alternative, you've probably discovered a fundamental limitation: SimpliSafe monitors crime. It doesn't prevent it.

SimpliSafe made DIY security accessible with easy installation and no long-term contracts. That's genuinely valuable. But there's a difference between a security system that tells you about a break-in and one that stops it from happening.

Why People Search for SimpliSafe Alternatives

The most common frustrations that send people looking for a SimpliSafe alternative:

• Reactive, not proactive - Professional monitoring means someone calls you after your alarm goes off. By then, intruders are already inside.
• Cellular dependency - SimpliSafe relies on cellular signal. Users report alarms failing to notify monitoring centres due to connectivity issues, with base stations that need frequent troubleshooting.
• Monthly fees for reactive alerts - Full functionality requires up to £16/month—but you're paying to be notified after something happens, not to prevent it.
• Proprietary equipment lock-in - Only SimpliSafe devices work with the system. No third-party cameras, limited smart home integration, and disappointing video quality from their own cameras.

Should I Get SimpliSafe? The Honest Answer

SimpliSafe works well for basic home monitoring. The entry sensors are reliable, installation is genuinely easy, and there are no long-term contracts. If you want a simple system to alert you when doors open, it does that job.

But if you're asking "is SimpliSafe worth it for actual crime prevention?" - that's a different question entirely.

SimpliSafe's professional monitoring sounds reassuring, but consider the sequence: an intruder triggers your alarm, the signal travels over cellular to a monitoring centre, an agent verifies the alert, then calls you or dispatches police. That process takes time - time during which the crime is already happening.

The Paradigm Shift: Prevention vs Monitoring

Traditional security systems like SimpliSafe operate on a "detect and report" model. They're essentially evidence collection services with optional phone calls.

scOS takes a fundamentally different approach. Our AI watches all cameras 24/7, identifying suspicious behaviour before it becomes a crime. When someone approaches your property with concerning patterns - casing the area, testing doors, or approaching at unusual hours - scOS intervenes immediately with automated lights, sirens, and voice warnings.

The intruder leaves. No break-in. No police report. No claim on your insurance.

What SimpliSafe Gets Right

Credit where it's due - SimpliSafe pioneered several positive trends:

• No contracts - Month-to-month flexibility was revolutionary
• Easy DIY setup - Genuinely accessible installation
• Transparent pricing - Clear about what each plan includes
• Good entry sensors - Reliable door and window detection

These are real strengths. But they're strengths within a reactive security paradigm. scOS operates in a different paradigm entirely.

The scOS Alternative

Here's what scOS actually does:

Focuses on detecting suspicious activity. Not motion. Not shadows. Suspicious behaviour—the kind a trained security guard would notice.

Only alerts you when needed. Just like a person would. No notification floods. No "motion detected" spam at 2am because a fox walked past.

Designed to be left alone. Set it up once. Forget about it. scOS watches every frame, 24/7—something battery cameras physically cannot do.

All features included. From £19/month. See everything you get →

Works with any wired camera brand. Your choice of professional PoE hardware.

Making the Switch from SimpliSafe

It's simple. An engineer comes to your property, sets up your Intelligence Hub, and connects your cameras. That's it.

Your dedicated scOS Architect knows your property and your system. One point of contact. No call centres, no ticket queues.