Do you really think that dead-bolt is doing you any good? Probably not, which is why you added that chain latch that can be easily ripped from your door’s wooden frame with a well-placed shoulder throw or cut in two with a simple bolt cutter. Adding locks and living with the fear of intrusion is no way to exist, yet you’re hesitant to install a security system either because of cost or distrust. Well, live in the urban shadows of uncertainty no longer and get the SimpliSafe Home Security for City Living system. Actually, unless you live in a bunker, you’ll never have perfect peace of mind (let’s face it, most professional thieves know more than you do about home security systems), but this is a great step in the right direction. Whether or not you have anything desirable or of value is a matter of opinion.
So, what can you expect from SimpliSafe? For the base price of $225 and a monthly dispatch fee of $15 you’ll get to live with at least a little more comfort knowing that your home is protected with professional-grade security and the benefits of an emergency dispatch service. When a break-in occurs an 85-decibel siren will sound and dispatch will call your local emergency service, which will likely result in a fine/fee if it’s a false alarm. It might not be Kevin Costner in The Bodyguard or Macaulay Culkin in Home Alone, but SimpliSafe will get the job done. The wireless components – which include Entry Sensors, a Keypad, a Keychain Remote, Motion Sensors, and a Base Station – of the SimpliSafe security system are pre-programmed and ready to go out of the box; simply use the adhesive strips and place your components wherever you desire them to be.
The Motion Sensors detect movement within 30 feet, but don’t get rid of Sparky or any small children just yet; the sensors only detect creatures weighing in at 50 pounds or more. Also, the Keychain Remote features a panic button should you be attacked on the way into your apartment. And if you move, you can take the SimpliSafe security system with you since none of the components are bolted down, just don’t forget to contact SimpliSafe with your new address and emergency contact or some unsuspecting tenant might get an unexpected visit from the local precinct. Don’t forget that the SimpliSafe contract is easier to break than any cell phone agreement or a recently signed marriage creed.
