How to Cancel SimpliSafe in 2026 — Stop Monitoring + Keep the Hardware Working

Last updated: February 2026 • Difficulty: Easy

✅ Good news: Unlike ADT, Ring, and Vivint, SimpliSafe has NO contracts. You can cancel anytime without penalties. Your hardware still works as a local alarm (loud siren) without the monitoring subscription. This is the fairest cancellation policy in home security.

SimpliSafe Monitoring Plans

No plan ($0/month): Local alarm only — siren sounds, no monitoring, no app control
Standard ($18/month): 24/7 professional monitoring, police/fire dispatch
Interactive ($28/month): Adds app control, camera recording, smart home integration
Fast Protect ($32/month): Adds guard dispatch to your home during alarms

How to Cancel Monitoring

Call 1-888-957-4675 (SimpliSafe support)
Say "I want to cancel my monitoring plan"
They'll confirm your identity and process cancellation
Or log in to simplisafe.com → Account → Plan → Cancel Plan
Cancellation is immediate — no 30-day notice required
Your system continues to work as a local alarm

What You Keep vs What You Lose

Keep: Local siren alarm, door/window sensors, motion detection, keypad arming
Keep: Physical hardware (you own it — SimpliSafe never asks for it back)
Lose: Professional monitoring (police/fire dispatch)
Lose: Mobile app control and notifications
Lose: Camera recording and live view
Lose: Smart home integrations (Alexa, Google)
Lose: Cellular backup connection

💡 The local alarm is surprisingly effective. Studies show that the loud siren alone deters most burglars — they flee within seconds. Professional monitoring mainly adds value for fire/CO detection and if you're away from home frequently.

Alternatives

Keep SimpliSafe without monitoring ($0/month): The siren and sensors still work — this is the best "alternative" for most people
Abode ($6-20/month): Cheaper monitoring with similar DIY hardware
Wyze Home Monitoring ($5/month): Budget monitoring with Wyze sensors — cheapest professional monitoring available
Ring Alarm ($10-20/month): Good if you're already in the Ring/Amazon ecosystem
No monitoring + cameras: Wyze cameras ($30 each) with local storage — see who's at your door without a subscription

The Math

SimpliSafe Interactive at $28/month = $336/year. SimpliSafe without monitoring: $0/year — local alarm still works. Wyze monitoring with equivalent coverage: $60/year. If you mainly want the alarm deterrent, canceling monitoring and relying on the local siren saves $336/year with minimal security loss.

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Quick Cancel Guide: Simplisafe Detailed

Direct cancel link + step-by-step instructions