Tag: SimpliSafe
PE in security: Poll reveals concerns
January 7, 2026Ken Showers, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine — Private equity (PE) made waves in the security industry in 2025 with several high-profile acquisitions and a flurry of smaller deals consolidating companies under investment firms. But according to the latest Security Systems News (SSN) poll, what benefits investors may not always benefit the industry.
The push for private equity has been driven by the opportunity for companies to access larger amounts...
SimpliSafe’s Hooman Shahidi dishes on new SMB offering
October 15, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor
BOSTON — SimpliSafe has launched SimpliSafe Business Security, a new suite of security solutions tailored for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). According to Chief Product Officer Hooman Shahidi, the expansion was somewhat unexpected.
“It’s got a little bit of serendipity built in,” he said. “We’ve been very clear and focused on home security for the vast majority of SimpliSafe’s life. In fact, we say in our mission statement, ‘Every...
SimpliSafe launches tailored security solutions for SMB
October 15, 2025SSN Staff
BOSTON — SimpliSafe has announced a new suite of security solutions designed to protect business owners and entrepreneurs.
SimpliSafe Business Security introduces protection plans tailored for small and medium businesses and backed by 24/7 professional monitoring. It offers SimpliSafe's suite of features like AI-powered outdoor cameras, proactive threat deterrence via trained security agents and new system controls.
SimpliSafe also introduced a new Anti-Theft Guarantee, a commitment...
Modern multifamily
September 17, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor
ADT is looking a little thinner this week, but it’s not Ozempic - it’s just business as Everon and its parent company GTCR make some savvy acquisitions on literally the same day.
If you’re out of the loop on the situation in residential security right now, new builds continue to be stuck in the same stale economic funk they have been thanks to interest rates and, well, everything else right now. A lot of companies as a result have focused on retrofitting homes with smart tech...
SimpliSafe signs definitive agreement to be acquired by GTCR
September 15, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor
BOSTON — Smart Home device manufacturer SimpliSafe has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by GTCR, a leading private equity firm, from Hellman & Friedman (H&F).
In the release the company revealed that Christian Cerda will maintain his position as Chief Executive Officer of SimpliSafe, and SimpliSafe's founders, Chad and Eleanor Laurans, will remain substantial investors and board members.
Founded in 2006, SimpliSafe is the third largest residential...
SimpliSafe signals strategic shift toward pro channel growth
September 10, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor
DENVER — SimpliSafe has launched a new professional installation channel that it says allows installers to more holistically meet the needs of their residential and business customers and allows the company to deepen its reach.
Through the partnership, professional installers can now offer customers whole-home security solutions from SimpliSafe.
“We were excited to debut SimpliSafe’s new professional installation channel at CEDIA Expo in Denver last week, and the...
SimpliSafe achieves Alarm Validation Scoring Standard (AVS-01) certification
February 5, 2025SSN Staff
BOSTON—SimpliSafe, a manufacturer of smart home security systems, has announced that its Richmond, Va. monitoring center is now UL-listed for the Alarm Validation Scoring Standard (AVS-01).
AVS-01 is a standardized method for classifying and reporting home burglary alarms between monitoring centers and public safety organizations. The certification further demonstrates SimpliSafe's commitment to improving the efficiency and effectiveness of emergency responses and enhancing...
SimpliSafe wins 2024 TMA/SSN Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leadership Award
November 26, 2024Cory Harris, Editor
MCLEAN, Va., and YARMOUTH, Maine—The Monitoring Association (TMA) and Security Systems News (SSN) have announced that Boston-based SimpliSafe is the winner of the third annual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Leadership Award.
TMA President Steve Butkovich and Security Systems News Editor Cory Harris presented the 2024 TMA/SSN Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award to SimpliSafe Chief Product Officer Hooman Shahidi during the recent 2024 Annual Meeting in St. Thomas, U.S....
Product Launches: Nice, Codelocks, i-PRO, Simplisafe, Hikvision
November 11, 2024SSN Staff
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Nice Video Doorbell
The Nice Video Doorbell combines elegance and simplicity in both design and user experience. Features like Auto Discover/Auto Configure ensure quick installation for the integrator, and complete integration with the award-winning Nice Home Management platform provides the homeowner with reliable surveillance access across multiple devices. Using Nice intelligent touch panels, HR40 remotes, or mobile devices, homeowners can seamlessly monitor their front door, interact...
Simplisafe rolls out early-access live guard outdoor service
April 23, 2024Ken Showers, Managing Editor
BOSTON – Home security company SimpliSafe has announced it will give select customers early access to its live guard outdoor protection service.
SimpliSafe says its new monitoring service introduces a double-layer approach to home security, combining the power of artificial intelligence technology with a team of expert monitoring professionals to prevent crime before it happens. The new service builds on the company’s recently launched 24/7 live guard protection.
“For...