{"id":3368,"date":"2022-02-11T14:08:38","date_gmt":"2022-02-11T21:08:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/?p=3368"},"modified":"2022-12-19T09:17:21","modified_gmt":"2022-12-19T16:17:21","slug":"livewatch-vs-simplisafe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alarm-reviews.net\/livewatch-vs-simplisafe\/","title":{"rendered":"LiveWatch vs SimpliSafe"},"content":{"rendered":"

Which DIY Security System is Best for You?<\/span><\/h2>\n

When comparing apples to apples with SimpliSafe and LiveWatch, they have much in common. \u00a0Both companies have 24\/7 monitoring services and offer their service nationwide. \u00a0Both security systems are self setup (DIY)<\/a> which takes 30-60 minutes. \u00a0The security system gets shipped to you and you peel-and-stick the sensors to the needed areas. \u00a0This is easy to do a practical unless you want a home automation system like ADT Pulse<\/a> or Vivint<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Differences:<\/span><\/h3>\n

However there are many ways the two companies are not alike. \u00a0SimpliSafe’s equipment is out of date and horrible looking. \u00a0They cater to the older generation and put a lot of marketing efforts around their emergency pendants (similar to LifeAlert). \u00a0Security cameras are still not an option with SimpliSafe and their smart control is very buggy.<\/p>\n

LiveWatch is much more affordable. \u00a0SimpliSafe will cost you $300-700 in startup costs minimum. \u00a0LiveWatch has only a $19.95 activation fee and then is $99-199 for the same amount of equipment as SimpliSafe. \u00a0You can purchase your system directly from their site. \u00a0They also have a ‘anytime cancellation’ policy which is unheard of from any other home security companies.<\/p>\n

Head to head comparison<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
<\/td>\"LiveWatch<\/td>\"Simplisafe\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Starting Costs:<\/center><\/td>
$99 - 299<\/center><\/td>
$350 - 900+<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Monitoring:<\/center><\/td>
$29.95+ \/ mo<\/center><\/td>
$19.99+ \/ mo<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Monitoring stations:<\/center><\/td>
Nationwide, 24\/7<\/center><\/td>
Nationwide, 24\/7<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
C02, Fire & Police<\/center><\/td>
\"Check<\/center><\/td>
\"Check<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Founded:<\/center><\/td>
2002<\/center><\/td>
2006<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BBB Rating:<\/center><\/td>
A+<\/a> <\/center><\/td>
A+<\/a><\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Reputation:<\/center><\/td>
Average, mixed customer reviews<\/center><\/td>
Very basic system.
\nGood online and offline ratings.<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Landline Option:<\/center><\/td>
No<\/center><\/td>
No<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Available for Renters:<\/left><\/td>
Yes<\/center><\/td>
No<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Control Panel:<\/center><\/td>
Touchscreens available <\/center><\/td>
Keypad only<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Security Cameras:<\/center><\/td>
Available for higher
\nmonthly costs<\/center><\/td>
Not available<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Home Automation:<\/center><\/td>
3 of 5 stars<\/center>
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1 of 5 stars<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Best for:<\/center><\/td>
Average users, those who want
\na basic to intermediate system<\/center><\/td>
Seniors, people looking for a
\ngood security + Medical alert system<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Agreement:<\/center><\/td>
12 months<\/center><\/td>
No contract<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cancellation Fee:<\/center><\/td>
None<\/center><\/td>
None<\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Read Review:<\/center><\/td>
LiveWatch's Review<\/a><\/center><\/td>
SimpliSafe Reviews<\/a><\/center><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n
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