Here’s a look at why SimpliSafe makes our list for the best wireless home security system:Security through SimpliSafe has everything you want but at a fraction of the price. SimpliSafe does not offer home automation, but for any other feature or equipment you might want with your system, chances are good that SimpliSafe has it. You can get intruder protection, environmental protection, and video feed. Your system will still protect your home in case of a power outage that lasts for days. If an intruder smashes your control panel, the company alerts the police. All signals within your system and to the monitoring station are encrypted for an added layer of protection. The equipment receives automatic updates through the air so that you know the system is always working its best for you. You can always add professional monitoring to your system with absolutely no obligation to continue monitoring, because they have no contracts. Do you have an existing home automation system?If so, you will need to find a wireless home security system that is compatible with your existing equipment. Some brands sell proprietary home automation/security equipment and others are designed to work with a variety of third party brands. If you buy a wireless home security system that’s not compatible with your existing home automation equipment, you will be required to use two different control systems, one for your home automation equipment and another for your wireless home security system.