Gotta have a good app? SimpliSafe gets way more praise from customers. The systems our testers were able to jam are the Abode Iota All-In-One Kit, Cove Home Security System, Eufy 5-Piece Home Alarm Kit, Ring Alarm Security Kit (2nd gen.), and SimpliSafe The Essentials SS3-01. Shared Users must have their own Ring account (by downloading the Ring App), and use their own email and password to log in.If there are multiple Ring devices, the Account Owner needs to invite a Shared User individually to each device. For customers who don’t want the hassle of a DIY project, SimpliSafe offers professional installation for an additional fee. Read more about compatibility differences. If you want to add another person to your account, you can add a Shared User. SimpliSafe DIY installation equipment is designed to be a trouble-free setup, with no holes on your walls or hanging cables.
Want to integrate other smart devices with your security system? Abode works with a dozen brands. (Both brands also offer refurbished equipment.) Read more about equipment differences. Need to prioritize more affordable equipment? Go with SimpliSafe. Read more about their different cancellation policies. Abode charges a $35 cancellation fee on plans and only gives refunds in the first 30 days. Worried you’ll get hit with cancellation fees? SimpliSafe won’t charge you for canceling and has a generous 60-day money-back guarantee. SimpliSafe’s functionality bites the dust without a paid plan. Think you’ll want to take a break from monthly payments? You’ll still be able to remotely arm and disarm your system with Abode. Read more about their monitoring differences.
Need to save money on pro monitoring services? We think Abode offers the better deal, but SimpliSafe does have a pared-down monitoring plan that’s more affordable.