SimpliSafe The Starter review
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SimpliSafe The Starter is a smart alarm kit designed to enable you to manage your home security via an app on your phone. Even if you have the most basic DIY skills you will be able to set up this smart alarm system in your home. Does it do an effective job of detecting intruders and scaring them off with a loud alarm? We put it to the test and you can see the results in our SimpliSafe The Starter review.
What's included:- Pros and cons
- What is it?
- How easy is it to set up and use?
- How effective is the alarm system?
- Is there anything else I need to know?
- Should I buy it?
First reviewed by Which?
September 2021

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