For many buyers, the appeal is flexibility. The system works through the SimpliSafe app, allowing you to arm, disarm, and monitor your home from anywhere. There's a built-in battery backup and both ...

SimpliSafe offers two ways to arm your home security system — Home mode or Away mode. You can also turn your system off, disabling everything except the chime on your entry sensor and panic button.

Editor’s Note: SimpliSafe has an excellent security camera, but it requires a SimpliSafe home security system. Take a look at our SimpliSafe price guide to see their current deals. SimpliSafe — a ...