SimpliSafe Doorbell Gets Human Guard | Tech News

SimpliSafe just launched its Series 2 video doorbell with a jaw-dropping feature: Active Guard, where a live human security guard can monitor your front door in real time. Triggered by AI spotting suspicious activity, the system lets a trained agent intervene—watching, talking, and even deterring intruders before they strike. Already available on indoor and outdoor cameras, this doorbell also packs 20K resolution and dual-band Wi-Fi. It’s opt-in, requires a SimpliSafe base station, and only activates when armed and triggered. The LED lights signal who’s watching—an amber glow for the agent, blue for you. Familiar faces like your mail carrier are recognized to avoid false alarms. While Ring offers similar tech, SimpliSafe’s blend of AI and human oversight adds a reassuring layer of proactive security, plus encrypted footage (not end-to-end) and strict privacy policies.

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