SimpliSafe 24/7 Live Guard Alternative
While both SimpliSafe Active Guard and Deep Sentinel include live monitoring, the way they detect and respond to activity is very different.
Looking for information about SimpliSafe’s primary self-monitored security offering? Compare Deep Sentinel vs. SimpliSafe.
Deep Sentinel vs Simplisafe Active Guard: Side-by-side comparison
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Live Surveillance |
24/7 Live Guard |
LEVEL OF ENGAGEMENT |
LEVEL OF ENGAGEMENT |
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Deep Sentinel guards proactively prevent crime well before a criminal has time to reach your front door. Here’s how it works: Our proprietary AI monitors your property around the clock. When it detects a threat, a live guard instantly engages using two-way audio and sirens. Available for both residential and commercial properties. Every response is backed by our service level agreements, which spell out exactly how fast our guards act to protect your property.
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SimpliSafe’s Active Guard monitors only when the system is armed and flags an unfamiliar person. Agents may speak through the camera, but they must confirm with the homeowner before contacting police, which can slow the response and leave gaps if a previously known person poses a risk. Active Guard is available for residential use only.
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SYSTEM READINESS |
SYSTEM READINESS |
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Deep Sentinel cameras are always monitoring for motion in protected zones. When activity is detected, AI reviews it instantly and alerts a live guard within seconds. Guards can also see what happened in the moments leading up to an incident, giving them full context to respond.
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SimpliSafe users must remember to arm their system to receive protection. The system is disarmed and shuttered by default and will not record footage or notify guards about potential threats. Agents do not have access to past footage, including the moments leading up to a security breach.
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MONITORING CENTERS |
MONITORING CENTERS |
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Deep Sentinel is based in California and employs guards in both the United States and exclusive overseas satellite offices to provide 24/7 coverage.
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SimpliSafe is based in Boston and employs security staff at 24-hour monitoring centers scattered across the United States.
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INSTALLATION & SETUP |
INSTALLATION & SETUP |
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Deep Sentinel offers options for both hardware and installation. Deep Sentinel’s wireless security camera system an be set up by the homeowner in about 30 minutes, while PoE camera systems can be installed by a professional through Deep Sentinel’s installer network.
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SimpliSafe is designed for DIY installation with a straightforward setup and removal process. Installation time varies based on the number and type of devices but is typically around 20–30 minutes.
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SPEED |
SPEED |
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The Deep Sentinel live guard team immediately watches anyone who sets foot on the property, and guards engage verbally within 30 seconds. If police are needed, they are usually contacted within 60 seconds of detection.
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SimpliSafe’s agents are alerted only after the system is armed and a sensor is triggered, which can take up to 30 seconds. Agents must then reach the homeowner before calling police, adding steps that can delay response.
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HARDWARE |
HARDWARE |
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Each Deep Sentinel system includes a smart hub and either wireless or Power-over-Ethernet outdoor cameras. Wireless systems support up to six cameras with coverage of about 30 feet, while PoE systems support up to twenty cameras with coverage of about 100 feet. Optional upgrades include solar panels and Wi-Fi boosters.
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Active Guard only works with the Outdoor Camera Series 2, can connect to a maximum of three cameras, and detects activity within about 15 feet — which may leave areas uncovered.
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AI CAPABILITIES |
AI CAPABILITIES |
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Uses a patented mix of on-site and cloud-based AI built specifically to help guards act fast. This setup lets guards review and respond to threats more quickly and accurately. |
Uses AI and facial recognition to ignore people it has seen before. This can delay or prevent a response if someone who was once recognized becomes a threat. |
Here’s what Deep Sentinel customers are saying
“Deep Sentinel saved the day. With any other security system, everything that happened would not even set an alarm.”
“The virtual guard de-escalating the situation before calling the cops was exactly what I wanted out of a security system. I was in a meeting while my wife was scared for the safety of our kids, and Deep Sentinel deescalated the situation so effortlessly.”
“It’s changed the way I live and the way I interact with technology.”
“When I come home and wave at the security camera—I know someone is in the back watching—it’s like talking to your virtual guard. For that peace of mind, knowing that someone is always watching, and that my family is safe, it’s a priceless feeling.”
“It’s unlike anything I have ever seen in my entire lifetime.”
“I am completely amazed at what your security system does. It’s like you have a virtual police officer on standby 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.”
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