The $199.99 doorbell features 2K resolution, a 150-degree field of view, and a built-in siren. To utilize the proactive monitoring, users must subscribe to the Active Guard Outdoor Protection service, which starts at $49.99 per month. To maintain privacy, the device uses a color-coded LED system: a blue glow indicates the homeowner is watching, while an amber light signals a live agent is currently monitoring the feed. Agents only access the footage when the security system is armed and a specific trigger occurs.
SimpliSafe adds human-monitored deterrence to new video doorbell
When a motion sensor triggers the new SimpliSafe Video Doorbell Series 2, a remote security agent can now intervene directly. By combining on-device AI with live human surveillance, the company aims to deter intruders and package thieves by allowing agents to speak through the device the moment suspicious activity occurs.
This technology follows the 2023 rollout of Active Guard for indoor cameras and its 2024 expansion to outdoor models. The hardware requires a SimpliSafe base station and keypad to function, though it maintains compatibility with standard self-monitored plans for basic video recording without the human-agent intervention layer.
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