Storm Score 80 out of 100
Reviews 1 published
Outlets 1 publications
Top Outlet PCWorld highest score
% Positive 100% acclaim+

Critics' Consensus

“SimpliSafe Essentials offers a straightforward, affordable home security system with fast DIY setup and attractive design. However, it lacks smart-home integration and suffers from unreliable motion sensors.”

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80 / 100
Tier Distribution 1 review total
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Universal Acclaim (90–100): 0 reviews
Critically Acclaimed (70–89): 1 reviews
Mixed Reception (<70): 0 reviews

Critical Assessment

What Critics Praise

  • Fast DIY Setup
  • Attractive Industrial Design
  • Affordable Monitoring
  • Physical Keypad Controls
  • Duress PIN Feature

Points of Contention

  • Motion Sensor Reliability
  • Limited Web Timeline
  • No Smart Home Integration

Professional Reviews

1 review from 1 critic
80
Christopher Null
PCWorld

“Ultimately, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the reasonably affordable kit to anyone without a significant preexisting investment in smart home gear”

Acclaimed 4/5

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