Why I'm Ditching SimpliSafe for Blink: (Watch Before You Buy, Save $100s)

SimpliSafe vs Blink: Which DIY home security system wins after 4 months? In this honest, UNSPONSORED review, I compare cost, setup, hardware design, and reliability. Learn how to stop monthly subscriptions using the Blink Sync Module XR with local storage to save over $200 annually. We dive into app control, battery life, and the monitoring fees you can avoid. Don’t buy a security system until you see this verdict on motion detection cameras and your home protection! Here are links to the two previous YouTube videos reviewing the 2 systems separately: Blink: https://youtu.be/L01XuGnVFrA SimpiSafe: https://youtu.be/ODvZpeb_s1A Enclosed are links to the products I’ve purchased with my own money, unsponsored in order to generate a custom security system for my home. Blink Outdoor 4: https://amzn.to/4u4LTvr Blink Mini 2k+: https://amzn.to/4u2rya6 Sync Module XR: https://amzn.to/408iSBv Blink Video Doorbell: https://amzn.to/405XP2y Lexar 256GB MicroSD Card: https://amzn.to/3NhRDBC Blink MicroSD card (now much cheaper than the Lexar): https://amzn.to/4ciOafR Blink Video Doorbell Mount: https://amzn.to/40RfI5f Blink Outdoor 4 Camera Mount, 2 Pack: https://amzn.to/4aSlv0p Window Mount for Mini2K+, 20 Degrees Tilt: https://amzn.to/4rVWGa2 12-Pack Vinyl Siding Hooks: https://amzn.to/4l9wOoB SimpliSafe 11 piece: https://amzn.to/4cD8rNI SimpliSafe Outdoor Camera: https://amzn.to/4sjGVdj DJI Osmo Mic Mini: https://amzn.to/46YzuzI Excellent, versatile, take anywhere tripod: https://amzn.to/4o6qGy7 Here is the DIY rig used for filming many of my videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLpHdeF_xek Music: Keep Climbing - The Soundings ROYALTY FREE USE ≈ / audiolibrary Chapters: 0:00 Intro Honest, Unsponsored Review 0:38 How the SimpliSafe and blink were evaluated 1:06 Has SimpliSafe been overhyped? 1:26 Cost Comparison of the Systems 2:23 SimpliSafe, how my thoughts have changed 2:46 System Setups, Working With the Apps, Hardware Comparison of the Systems 3:21 Connecter, Cable Types 3:30 System Batteries Comparison, SimpliSafe Entry Sensor Issues 5:42 Indoor Camera Options 6:25 App Comparisons (Daily Use, Arming/Disarming Systems, Reviewing Recorded Video 8:42 Outdoors Camera Mounts Comparison, Better Options (That Save Your Camera) 9:23 Outdoor Camera Comparisons 9:32 Outdoor Cameras Sound and Video Comparison (Day and Night) 10:29 Indoor Cameras Sound and Video Quality Comparison (Fully Lit and Complete Darkness) 12:15 How Much Subscription Do You Want/Need to Pay? (from $0 to over $50 per month) 13:11 More thoughts on the recorded videos (Outdoor and Indoor Cameras) 13:31 Extra hardware you probably don't need, why... 14:03 How I arrived at my final verdict, who wins 15:18 Call to Action WARNING: This video is only for entertainment purposes. If you rely on the information portrayed in this video, you assume the responsibility for the results. Have fun, but always think ahead, and remember that every project you try is at YOUR OWN RISK. I'm an Amazon and YouTube affiliate and clicking on the above and below link(s) provides a small percentage to the channel via Amazon or the store which you purchase from at no additional cost to you. Thank you for your support. #HomeSecurity #SimpliSafe #BlinkSecurity #DIYHomeSecurity #SecurityCameras #SmartHome #NoSubscription #HomeSafety #BlinkOutdoor4 #TechReview #blink #blinkcamera #honestreview #unsponsored