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SimpliSafe Outdoor Security Camera (Series 2) review
A battery outdoor camera built for SimpliSafe's alarm system, with cloud recording and live agent monitoring plans.
By the KeenVerdict research desk · Updated November 11, 2026
- Features (40%)
- 7.8
- Ease of use (30%)
- 8.0
- Value (30%)
- 7.2
SimpliSafe's Outdoor Security Camera Series 2 makes sense for homes that already run a SimpliSafe alarm. It records 1080p HD with a 140° view and 10x digital zoom, has a spotlight, a 90 dB siren and two microphones for 2-way audio, and is rated IP65 for -4°F to 122°F. Cloud recording depends on the plan: Self Monitoring with Camera Recordings costs 33¢ per day and includes unlimited recordings with 30-day cloud storage for up to 10 cameras. Pro and Pro Plus plans add Active Guard Outdoor Protection, where agents can view the feed, talk to trespassers, sound the siren and request priority police dispatch. The downside is that recordings are available only with select plans, and the image is the lowest resolution here. SimpliSafe's camera price did not load as a standalone figure from our location, so we mark it pending. We compared documented features and published prices and did not test the camera.
Who it is for
SimpliSafe alarm owners who want monitored cameras
Price
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Key features
- 1080p HD video with 10x digital zoom and a 140° field of view
- Spotlight and 90 dB siren
- IP65 weather and dust resistance, rated from -4°F to 122°F
- Unlimited recordings and 30-day cloud storage for up to 10 cameras on camera plans
- Active Guard Outdoor Protection with live agents on Pro and Pro Plus plans
Strengths and weaknesses
- Strength: Self Monitoring with Camera Recordings costs 33¢ per day
- Strength: Agents can speak through the camera and trigger the siren during an alarm
- Strength: Works with the rest of the SimpliSafe alarm system
- Weakness: Recordings are available only with select monitoring plans
- Weakness: 1080p is the lowest resolution on this list
- Weakness: Built for a SimpliSafe system rather than as a standalone camera
Key facts
- Resolution: 1080p HD
- Field of view: 140°
- Weather rating: IP65
- Cloud history: 30 days, up to 10 cameras
- Plan with recordings from: 33¢ per day
Where it ranks
SimpliSafe Outdoor Security Camera (Series 2) is No. 9 in our Best Security Cameras with Cloud Storage verdict.
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