SimpliSafe Wireless Indoor Cameras and Kits
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SimpliSafe is best known for do-it-yourself home security: a Base Station, a few sensors and a camera you can set up yourself without a technician, backed by optional 24/7 professional monitoring with no long-term contract. For anyone shopping for SimpliSafe wireless indoor cameras, the tricky part is not finding a good camera but understanding how the camera fits into the rest of the system, what “monitoring” means and which kit already includes a camera.
The six options below split into two groups: stand-alone cameras (the Smart Alarm Indoor Camera, the SimpliCam and a renewed outdoor camera) that add to an existing SimpliSafe setup, and complete home security bundles (9, 11 and 12 pieces) that include a camera plus sensors, a Keypad and the Base Station.
SimpliSafe Indoor Security Cameras Compared
| Model | Type | Video Resolution | Privacy Shutter | Placement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SimpliSafe Smart Alarm Wireless Indoor Security | Stand-alone camera | 1536p | Yes, automated | Indoor |
| SimpliSafe 11 Piece Wireless Home Security | System kit with Smart Alarm camera | 1536p | Yes | Indoor |
| SimpliSafe SimpliCam 1080p Wired Indoor Home | Stand-alone camera | 1080p | Yes, stainless steel | Indoor |
| SimpliSafe Wireless Outdoor Security Camera | Stand-alone camera (renewed) | 1080p | Not listed | Outdoor |
| SimpliSafe 9 Piece Wireless Home Security | System kit with SimpliCam | 1080p | Yes, stainless steel | Indoor |
| SimpliSafe 12 Piece Wireless Home Security | System kit with SimpliCam | Not listed | Yes, stainless steel | Indoor |
SimpliSafe Smart Alarm Wireless Indoor Security for Live Intruder Deterrence
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SimpliSafe Smart Alarm Wireless Indoor Security Camera
Price and specifications are read from the Amazon product page and can change.
SimpliSafe Smart Alarm Wireless Indoor Security
Best for: Gen 3 owners adding live agent protection
Pros
- 80 dB built-in siren
- Pet-aware AI motion detection
- 1536p video with 10x digital zoom
- Automated privacy shutter
Cons
- Needs Gen 3 system and Wi-Fi
- Agent features need a monitoring plan
The SimpliSafe Smart Alarm Wireless Indoor Security camera is the brand’s most capable indoor camera in this lineup. Its headline feature is what SimpliSafe calls intruder intervention: during an alarm, trained monitoring agents can see through the camera and talk to an intruder using two-way audio. It also has a built-in 80 dB siren, so the camera itself can make a lot of noise, and the listing says it can instantly trigger the system alarm. An important detail for first-time buyers: the agent video verification features are tied to select professional monitoring plans, so the camera does less on its own than with a plan.
On the hardware side, the listing names 1536p HD video, 10x digital zoom, night vision and an automated privacy shutter that covers the lens. AI-powered motion detection is designed to tell pets under 50 lbs apart from people, which should mean fewer false alarms in homes with a cat or small dog. You also get instant phone alerts when unusual activity is detected. The listing is a little mixed on power: it is sold as a wireless camera, yet the specs list both “Wired” and “Wireless” connectivity, and it does not specify battery life, so plan on placing it where you can reach it.
This camera needs a SimpliSafe Gen 3 system and Wi-Fi, and it is for indoor use only. It suits someone who already owns a Gen 3 system and wants the newest camera features. If you are starting from scratch, the 11-piece kit below bundles this same camera with a full system.
SimpliSafe 11 Piece Wireless Home Security for a Complete Newer Setup
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SimpliSafe 11 Piece Wireless Home Security System Gen 3 with Wireless Indoor HD Camera – Optional 24/7 Professional Monitoring – No Contract – Compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant,White
Price and specifications are read from the Amazon product page and can change.
SimpliSafe 11 Piece Wireless Home Security
Best for: First-time buyers wanting a complete newer kit
Pros
- Includes Smart Alarm indoor camera
- Smash-safe backlit Keypad
- Base Station with 24-hour battery
- No wiring or drilling
Cons
- Full piece list not spelled out
- Network backup needs monitoring plan
The SimpliSafe 11 Piece Wireless Home Security system is a Gen 3 bundle built around the Smart Alarm Wireless Indoor Camera, so you get the 1536p camera, privacy shutter and agent two-way audio described above as part of a whole-home kit. Setup is designed to be simple: plug in the Base Station, place the camera and sensors where you want them and start protecting your home, with no wiring or drilling.
The listing names a smash-safe wireless Keypad with backlit buttons, motion sensors that cover 35 feet with a 90 degree field of view and work with pets under 60 lbs, and a Base Station that acts as the “brains” of the system. That Base Station has a battery that lasts up to 24 hours, a loud siren and a built-in network backup that keeps things running during a power outage, although that backup requires a professional monitoring plan. You can arm the system with Alexa or Google Assistant. The listing does not spell out exactly which eleven pieces are in the box, so check the product box before you buy if you need a specific number of entry sensors.
This is the kit for first-time buyers who want the newer camera without buying pieces one by one. If you already have a Gen 3 Base Station, the stand-alone Smart Alarm camera is the simpler add-on.
SimpliSafe SimpliCam 1080p Wired Indoor Home for Everyday Room Viewing
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SimpliSafe SimpliCam 1080p Wired Indoor Home Security Camera with Built-in Privacy Shutter – Compatible with Gen 3 Home security system
Price and specifications are read from the Amazon product page and can change.
SimpliSafe SimpliCam 1080p Wired Indoor Home
Best for: Adding a plug-in camera to Gen 3
Pros
- 120 degree field of view
- Stainless steel privacy shutter
- Two-way audio and night vision
Cons
- Wired power, needs an outlet
- 1080p rather than 1536p
The SimpliSafe SimpliCam 1080p Wired Indoor Home camera is the classic SimpliSafe SimpliCam. Despite this article’s focus on wireless cameras, note that this one is wired for power: you plug it into an outlet and connect it over Wi-Fi. It offers 1080p HD video, a wide 120 degree field of view, night vision and instant motion alerts through the SimpliSafe App.
Two features stand out for families. The stainless steel privacy shutter only opens with your permission, which is reassuring in a living room or bedroom. And two-way audio lets you speak to whoever is on camera, whether that is a dog walker or an unwelcome visitor. Paired with a Fast Protect monitoring plan that includes video verification, agents can use the footage to verify a break-in for priority police dispatch, according to the listing.
The SimpliCam suits Gen 3 owners who want a straightforward, lower-resolution camera near an outlet. If you want the siren, pet-aware AI and 10x zoom, the Smart Alarm camera is the step up.
SimpliSafe Wireless Outdoor Security Camera for Yards and Driveways
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SimpliSafe Wireless Outdoor Security Camera (Renewed)
Price and specifications are read from the Amazon product page and can change.
SimpliSafe Wireless Outdoor Security Camera
Best for: Watching the yard or driveway
Pros
- 140 degree field of view
- Color night vision with spotlight
- Person, vehicle and animal detection
- Two antennas for steadier Wi-Fi
Cons
- Renewed unit, not new
- Outdoor only, not an indoor camera
The SimpliSafe Wireless Outdoor Security Camera is included here because many shoppers searching for a SimpliSafe outdoor camera end up comparing it with indoor models. Be clear on two things: it is an outdoor camera, not an indoor one, and this listing is an Amazon Renewed unit, meaning it is pre-owned or refurbished and inspected to work and look like new, backed by the Amazon Renewed Guarantee.
The listing names a 140 degree field of view, 1080p resolution with 8x zoom, color night vision with a spotlight, smart person detection that separates people, vehicles and animals, two Wi-Fi antennas for more consistent coverage and two-way audio. Setup is described as taking about five minutes with no wiring, yet the specs list the power source as “Corded Electric,” so the listing is not fully consistent on how it is powered. If you are also weighing other options for the outside of your home, our guide to wireless outdoor cameras covers more choices.
Pick this one if you want to watch the porch, yard or driveway and are comfortable buying renewed. For inside the house, any of the other five options fit better.
SimpliSafe 9 Piece Wireless Home Security for Smaller Homes
Best for: Smaller homes starting a full system
Pros
- SimpliCam with privacy shutter included
- Entry Sensors with Secret Alerts
- Pet-friendly motion sensor
- Alexa and Google Assistant arming
Cons
- Camera is 1080p SimpliCam
- Fewer pieces than larger kits
The SimpliSafe 9 Piece Wireless Home Security system is the smallest bundle in this lineup. Its camera is the SimpliCam Wired Indoor Security Camera, with the built-in stainless steel shutter, so video is 1080p rather than the 1536p of the Smart Alarm camera. The listing also names Entry Sensors for windows, doors and cabinets, a motion sensor with 35 feet of range and a 90 degree view that works with pets under 60 lbs, and the smash-safe backlit Keypad.
A handy detail for first-time buyers is Secret Alerts: you can set an entry sensor to quietly notify your phone when someone opens a private area, like a medicine cabinet or a closet, without sounding the alarm. You can control everything from the SimpliSafe App and arm the system with Alexa or Google Assistant. Professional monitoring is optional and has no long-term contract, according to the listing.
This kit suits apartments and smaller homes with a few doors to cover. If you want more sensors or a panic button, look at the 12-piece kit next.
SimpliSafe 12 Piece Wireless Home Security for Larger Homes
Best for: Larger homes wanting a panic button
Pros
- Panic Button with silent option
- SimpliCam indoor camera included
- Motion sensor covers 35 feet
Cons
- Panic Button needs professional monitoring
- Exact piece breakdown not listed
The SimpliSafe 12 Piece Wireless Home Security system also includes the SimpliCam indoor camera with its stainless steel shutter, which you can view from a phone, tablet or computer. Like the 9-piece kit, it has a motion sensor covering 35 feet with a 90 degree view that is friendly to pets under 60 lbs.
The feature the listing adds here is a Panic Button that triggers the alarm, with a silent option for signaling for help discreetly. Note that the Panic Button requires a 24/7 professional monitoring subscription to dispatch police. The listing mentions Alexa, Google Assistant and Vera as controllers, but it does not give a full breakdown of the twelve pieces or the camera’s resolution, so check the product box for the exact contents.
The 12-piece kit suits larger homes, or households with an older relative who would feel safer with a panic button. If you do not need that button and want the newer camera instead, the 11-piece kit is the better match.
How to Choose the Right SimpliSafe Indoor Security Camera
Start with what you already own. If you have a SimpliSafe Gen 3 system, you only need a camera: the Smart Alarm Wireless Indoor Security camera for the newest features or the SimpliCam for simple room viewing. If you have nothing yet, a bundle is easier because the Base Station, Keypad and sensors are included.
Next, decide how much you care about professional monitoring. Monitoring means real people at SimpliSafe watch for alarms and can send police. Several features in this lineup, such as agent two-way audio, video verification, network backup and the Panic Button, only work with a monitoring plan. Without one, you still get phone alerts and live view in the app.
Then think about privacy. Every indoor camera here has a privacy shutter, a small physical cover that blocks the lens. The Smart Alarm camera’s shutter is automated, while the SimpliCam’s is stainless steel and opens only with your permission.
Finally, think about coverage. Indoor cameras watch rooms; the renewed outdoor camera watches the outside. Many families pair an indoor camera with a front-door device, and our guide to video doorbell cameras explains how doorbells fit alongside a security system.
- Newest indoor camera for a Gen 3 system: Smart Alarm Wireless Indoor Security
- Full kit with the newest camera: 11 Piece Wireless Home Security
- Simple plug-in indoor camera: SimpliCam 1080p Wired Indoor Home
- Outside the house: Wireless Outdoor Security Camera (renewed)
- Small home starter kit: 9 Piece Wireless Home Security
- Larger home with a panic button: 12 Piece Wireless Home Security
FAQ
Which SimpliSafe camera should I buy?
If you already own a Gen 3 system, the Smart Alarm Wireless Indoor Security camera offers the most features, while the SimpliCam is the simpler plug-in choice. If you are starting fresh, the 11-piece kit includes the Smart Alarm camera and the 9 and 12-piece kits include the SimpliCam.
Do SimpliSafe indoor cameras work without a monitoring plan?
The listings describe app control and instant phone alerts, and professional monitoring is labeled optional. However, agent two-way audio, video verification and priority dispatch are tied to professional monitoring plans, so those features need a subscription.
Are SimpliSafe wireless indoor cameras truly wire-free?
Not always. The SimpliCam is clearly wired for power. The Smart Alarm camera is sold as wireless but its specs list both wired and wireless connectivity, and battery life is not specified. Plan to place any indoor camera where it can be plugged in if needed.
What is a privacy shutter?
It is a physical cover over the camera lens. When it is closed, the camera cannot see the room. Every indoor SimpliSafe camera in this list has one, which is useful for bedrooms and living spaces.
Can I use these cameras with Alexa or Google Assistant?
The system kits list compatibility with both Alexa and Google Assistant for arming the system. The Smart Alarm camera lists Amazon Alexa as a controller, and the outdoor camera lists both assistants.
Is a renewed SimpliSafe camera a good idea?
A renewed product has been inspected and tested to work and look like new and is covered by the Amazon Renewed Guarantee. It suits buyers comfortable with pre-owned gear. If you want to compare other wireless options first, see our look at wireless security cameras.
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