How to Cancel SimpliSafe Monitoring in 2026 — Keep Hardware, Drop the Monthly Fee

Updated February 2026 • 5 min read

Cancel Monitoring

1. Call 1-888-957-4675 (Mon-Fri 8am-12am ET, Sat-Sun 9am-8pm)
2. Say "I want to cancel my monitoring plan"
3. They'll offer discounts — decline if you want out
4. Ask for email confirmation

SimpliSafe Plans

• No monitoring (free): Local alarm only — siren sounds, no phone alerts, no police dispatch
• Standard ($15.99/mo): 24/7 professional monitoring, police/fire dispatch
• Interactive ($27.99/mo): Everything above + app control, camera recording, smart home integration
• Fast Protect ($24.99/mo): 24/7 monitoring with faster response via live agent verification

What Still Works Without Monitoring

• ✅ All sensors detect motion, entry, water, smoke, CO
• ✅ Siren sounds when triggered
• ✅ Keypad arm/disarm
• ✅ Panic button triggers local siren
• ❌ No police/fire dispatch
• ❌ No phone notifications
• ❌ No app remote control
• ❌ No camera recording/viewing
• ❌ No smart home integration

Is Monitoring Worth $180-336/Year?

Ask yourself these questions:

• Do you need police dispatch? If you live in a low-crime area, the loud siren alone deters most break-ins
• Do you need camera recording? A $30 Wyze cam with local SD storage does the same thing without monthly fees
• Insurance discount? Some homeowners insurance gives 5-20% discount for monitored systems — check if the savings offset the monitoring cost
• Do you travel often? Remote monitoring is most valuable when you're away for extended periods

Cheaper Monitoring Alternatives

• Abode ($8/mo): Professional monitoring, no contract, works with existing sensors
• Ring Alarm ($10-20/mo): Professional monitoring with video doorbell integration
• Wyze Home Monitoring ($5/mo): Budget monitoring with existing Wyze ecosystem
• DIY with smart plugs/cameras: $0/month — set up phone alerts through Home Assistant or IFTTT
• Noonlight ($5/mo standalone): Personal safety monitoring app, works as backup panic button

Get a Refund

• Call 1-888-957-4675 and request prorated refund for current month
• SimpliSafe is generally fair about refunding unused portions
• Hardware is yours — no return required (unlike ADT or Vivint leased equipment)