For the release of their Outdoor Security Camera Series 2, which uses advanced AI, SimpliSafe hosted an event with Rachel Bilson to highlight how their security systems keep homes safe.

Note: I was invited as media for review purpose. However, any views expressed are always 100% my own.

At the event Rachel Bilson, mother, actress and co-host of the Broad Ideas podcast, shared how she was personally impacted by break-ins and the importance of keeping families safe.

"Given my profession, with a lot of travel and always on the move, ensuring my home is protected when I am away is so important – I feel at ease knowing that wherever I am, SimpliSafe has my back!" 


SimpliSafe’s two new innovations: SimpliSafe® Active Guard Outdoor Protection and the Outdoor Security Camera Series 2 ($199.99) aims to deliver this peace of mind from inside and out.

SimpliSafe® Active Guard Outdoor Protection

Most traditional home security systems will trigger an alarm when an intruder is already breaking into a home. But by then it may be too late to stop them.

With SimpliSafe® Active Guard Outdoor Protection, powered by both edge and cloud AI, SimpliSafe's own security agents can assess and react to threats outside the home in less than 30 seconds (Requires professional monitoring plan with SimpliSafe® Active Guard Outdoor Protection (Pro or Pro Plus)).

The agents can then engage with and deter potential intruders before they can cause harm, helping to prevent crimes from happening in the first place.

Outdoor Security Camera Series 2 + Advanced AI

SimpliSafe® Active Guard Outdoor Protection is enabled by the Outdoor Security Camera Series 2. When a customer's security system is armed, the Outdoor Camera uses AI to detect human movement outside the home.

With improved night vision, high-quality HD video, and 140° field of view, SimpliSafe's new Outdoor Camera can capture details from up to 15 feet away - even at night.

If a person is detected on the property, the service uses face matching (unavailable in Illinois, Texas, and (Portland) Oregon) to assist SimpliSafe security agents in determining if the person matches a "Familiar Face" saved to the customer's account, like a family member or a trusted neighbor.

If the person on the property is unrecognizable, a SimpliSafe security agent will be prompted to engage and intervene using two-way audio. If needed, the agent can trigger the camera's 90dB siren, turn on spotlights, and even request police dispatch, all while capturing video evidence.

The AI-powered Outdoor Camera, paired with human intervention from SimpliSafe's own expertly trained monitoring agents, provides customers twice the protection against intruders.

Multiple installation options are available to customers, including self-installation or professional support, along with wireless, wired and solar panel power options (SimpliSafe® Active Guard Outdoor Protection requires a Outdoor Camera Series 2 powered by a SimpliSafe Outdoor Camera Power Cable).

Pricing and Availability

SimpliSafe® Active Guard Outdoor Protection is now available in the U.S with two monitoring plans:

Pro ($49.99/month), which provides Core indoor protection with 24/7 professional monitoring to request dispatch in the event of a break-in, fire, or medical emergency, and overnight (8 p.m. - 6 a.m. local time) outdoor protection.

Pro Plus ($79.99/month), which provides the same Core indoor protection with 24/7 professional monitoring as the Pro plan, but with 24/7 outdoor protection.

Learn more, visit - www.SimpliSafe.com