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SimpliSafe®, maker of award-winning smart home security systems, announced the SimpliSafe® Smoke & Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm Listener, an innovative device that enables customers to integrate their current smoke and CO detectors with SimpliSafe's connected system and 24/7 professional monitoring for fire and carbon monoxide hazards. The Alarm Listener works with existing detectors to trigger the SimpliSafe System when there's smoke or CO danger, providing an added layer of protection and, when paired with professional monitoring, enabling a rapid emergency response. SimpliSafe Base Station SimpliSafe Smoke & CO Alarm Listener is equipped with a microphone that listens for the distinct sound patterns The SimpliSafe Smoke & CO Alarm Listener is equipped with a microphone that listens for the distinct sound patterns of smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors in the home. When it detects an alarm, it identifies the type of threat and signals the SimpliSafe Base Station. This allows SimpliSafe to send them a notification and enables their professional monitoring agents to initiate an emergency response. New SimpliSafe® Smoke & CO Alarm Listener As part of its whole-home protection, SimpliSafe offers affordable, innovative solutions to keep homes safe from fire and CO. While SimpliSafe already offers SimpliSafe® Smoke & CO detectors for a fast response, the new SimpliSafe® Smoke & CO Alarm Listener extends this 24/7 protection to customers with other existing smoke and CO detectors that they cannot or prefer not to replace. UL-certified residential smoke and CO alarms The Alarm Listener recognises the distinct sound of UL-certified residential smoke and CO alarms The Alarm Listener recognises the distinct sound of UL-certified residential smoke and CO alarms, triggering the SimpliSafe system, activating the siren, and sending instant app notifications.  With SimpliSafe's professional monitoring, agents can swiftly dispatch emergency services, ensuring a rapid response even if homeowners are unreachable. Current smoke and CO detectors "At SimpliSafe, our mission is to keep every home secure and that includes from the perils of fire and carbon monoxide poisoning," said Hooman Shahidi, Chief Product Officer, SimpliSafe. "We're thrilled to offer this life-saving device to customers who are happy with their current smoke and CO detectors or who cannot change their existing hard-wired alarms. The SimpliSafe® Smoke & CO Alarm Listener seamlessly integrates with existing detectors, giving customers the power to protect their families from smoke, fire, and carbon monoxide." Key features Key features of the SimpliSafe® Smoke & CO Alarm Listener include: Works with existing detectors in the home: The Alarm Listener works with all UL-certified residential smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to enable 24/7 professional monitoring for the entire home. UL-Certified: The Alarm Listener is equipped with a microphone that's certified to differentiate between smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and transmit the appropriate alarm signal to the Base Station, ensuring reliable performance. Rapid emergency response: Once triggered, the Alarm Listener signals the SimpliSafe Base Station, enabling SimpliSafe to send the owner a notification and prompting SimpliSafe's monitoring agents to request immediate emergency dispatch, even if the owner cannot be reached. Instant notifications: Real-time alerts are pushed via the SimpliSafe® App if an alarm is triggered. Easy installation: The Alarm Listener is wireless and designed for simple self-installation with minimal tools and step-by-step instructions in the SimpliSafe® App. Only one listener needed for hardwired systems: For homes with interconnected, hardwired smoke and CO detectors, only one Alarm Listener is needed to monitor the entire home. For battery-powered systems, one listener is recommended per detector for monitoring. Long-lasting battery life: The Alarm Listener has a long-lasting battery designed to last up to three years. Pricing & availability The SimpliSafe® Smoke & CO Alarm Listener is available for purchase starting now for $44.99 on SimpliSafe.com and on BestBuy.com in the US. The Listener will launch later this Fall on Amazon.com. The Alarm Listener requires a SimpliSafe Gen 3 Home Security System (Base Station and Keypad), UL-certified residential smoke and/or CO detector and a professional monitoring plan for emergency dispatch. To access SimpliSafe® Professional Monitoring, customers can choose between monitoring plans, including Core ($32.99/month), Pro ($49.99/month), and Pro Plus ($79.99/month).

SimpliSafe®, the maker of award-winning smart home security systems, announced it will give select customers early access to its live guard outdoor protection service. SimpliSafe's new monitoring service introduces a revolutionary double-layer approach to home security, combining the power of artificial intelligence (AI) technology with a team of expert monitoring professionals to prevent crime before it happens. This new offering builds upon the company's recently launched 24/7 live guard protection, making SimpliSafe the first to offer this type of monitoring service both inside and outside the home that's staffed by its own team of security experts, keeping its customers safer than ever before. Another layer of security Nearly two million people in the US are victims of burglary and trespassing each year, often facing significant emotional and financial harm as a result. Home invasions typically last only 10 minutes, so every second counts when it comes to emergency response; however, once an intruder has entered the home, it's already too late to stop the resulting property and emotional damage. Home invasions typically last only 10 minutes, so every dual counts when it comes to crisis response Enter: SimpliSafe live guard outdoor monitoring. This groundbreaking service is designed to prevent crime by keeping watch over the perimeter of the home and deterring potential intruders from breaking in. If a trespasser or potential intruder is detected, SimpliSafe monitoring agents jump into action intervening before they can enter the home. If warranted, the monitoring agents can even dispatch police, providing another layer of security to the home. AI and advanced technology "For decades, the home security industry has remained reactive, jumping into action only when a break-in is already in progress. SimpliSafe has set out to challenge this standard and to offer our customers new, more proactive ways to feel and be safe," said Christian Cerda, Chief Executive Officer at SimpliSafe. "Live outdoor monitoring is our latest breakthrough, combining AI and advanced technology with expert monitoring professionals to stop crime before it even happens. This is a true game changer in customer safety." Customer's SimpliSafe system Customer's SimpliSafe system is armed, their outdoor camera keeps watch over their home When a customer's SimpliSafe system is armed, their outdoor camera keeps watch over their home's perimeter. With live outdoor monitoring, the service uses advanced AI to detect when someone is approaching the home and determines if the person matches any of the customer's saved profiles.  If the person doesn't match any of the customer's saved profiles, an expert monitoring agent can use the camera's live video to confirm any imminent threat and deter potential intruders by speaking to them in real time using the camera's two-way audio and triggering sirens. SimpliSafe's steadfast commitment True to SimpliSafe's steadfast commitment to privacy across all products and services, live guard outdoor protection is designed to give customers complete control of their privacy. SimpliSafe gives customers total control over which cameras the agents monitor and when. SimpliSafe gives customers total control over which cameras the agents monitor and when With outdoor monitoring, customers also have the ability to easily create and delete profiles of friendly faces within the app, so they can be confident they are only receiving alerts for unidentified persons. Additionally, all live and recorded videos are securely encrypted and are not accessible by monitoring agents after an event has been reviewed and closed. SimpliSafe's latest innovations Live guard outdoor protection will be available to all customers later this year. This groundbreaking service is part of SimpliSafe's Fast Protect™ Technology which aims to provide the fastest detection, deterrence and prevention in the industry. SimpliSafe Early Access Programs, like this one, allow qualifying customers to test SimpliSafe's latest innovations before they become widely available to the public, as well as the opportunity to provide feedback that will shape products and services for full-launch readiness.

The Monitoring Association (TMA) is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Matt Narowski, Vice President of Operations, Security Central, and Rob Raisch, Chief Architect & Team Lead, Monitoring Integration, Simplisafe, Inc., to the volunteer position of co-chairs for its Technology Committee. Narowski and Raisch succeed longtime Technology Committee Chairs Steve Butkovich, CPI Security, and Sascha Kylau, OneTel Security, both of whom are moving into new leadership roles within TMA. Customer service interaction On his new appointment, Narowski remarked, “I’m deeply honoured to have the opportunity to co-chair TMA’s Technology Committee. The Committee’s continued work ensures that TMA members have access to information regarding established and emerging technologies that are not always apparent without extensive research.” I’m deeply honored to have the opportunity to co-chair TMA’s Technology Committee" “I’m looking forward to exploring new technologies such as Generative AI and how related technologies can help bolster a central station’s ability to add additional services, including video analytics, customer service interaction as well as a myriad of other opportunities.” Newly available technologies "Our industry is on the cusp of enormous change and I'm excited for the opportunity to help our members navigate and understand the plethora of newly available technologies, while maintaining the highest quality of service for their customers,” stated Raisch. “From protecting oneself in the ‘Dark Forest’ to the application of machine learning to incident analysis, I hope to shepherd the creation of knowledge resources of immediate and actionable value to all TMA members."