Storm Score 65 out of 100
Reviews 2 published
Outlets 2 publications
Top Outlet PCMag highest score
% Positive 50% acclaim+

Critics' Consensus

“Critics praise the Simplisafe Outdoor Security Camera 2 for its seamless integration with SimpliSafe’s active response system and AI face‑matching, yet they note it offers little incentive to upgrade from the earlier model.”

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65 / 100
Tier Distribution 2 reviews total
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Universal Acclaim (90–100): 0 reviews
Critically Acclaimed (70–89): 1 reviews
Mixed Reception (<70): 1 reviews

Critical Assessment

What Critics Praise

  • Easy integration with SimpliSafe ecosystem
  • Compact weather‑proof design
  • Battery powered up to three months
  • Active Guard Outdoor Protection support
  • Live Agent Response
  • AI Face Matching

Points of Contention

  • Limited performance improvement over original
  • Expensive Price
  • Subscription Required

Professional Reviews

2 reviews from 2 critics
70
John R. Delaney
PCMag

“The SimpliSafe Outdoor Camera Series 2 is a pricey 1080p add-on camera for the company's home security system that allows for live professional monitoring with AI face matching.”

Acclaimed 3.5/5
60
Christopher Null
PCWorld

“SimpliSafe’s new outdoor camera enables its new active response system, but it provides literally no other reason to upgrade from the previous camera.”

Mixed 3/5

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