This doorbell camera lets a human security guard watch your front door
SimpliSafe is releasing its new Video Doorbell Series 2, which integrates with its Active Guard service, allowing human security guards to remotely monitor and interact with potential intruders. The system uses AI to detect suspicious activity, prompting a live agent to view the feed, speak to individuals, and deter threats. This feature is opt-in, requires a paid monitoring plan, and SimpliSafe highlights its privacy measures.
Why it matters
This product represents an evolution in home security, combining AI with human intervention for proactive threat deterrence, potentially increasing safety but also raising questions about privacy and the role of remote human monitoring in personal spaces.
DIY home security company SimpliSafe is bringing its AI-powered proactive security feature to the front door. The new SimpliSafe Video Doorbell Series 2 launches today for $199.99 and works with the company’s Active Guard Outdoor Protection (starting at $49.99 a month). This combines AI analysis with live agents to detect potential threats and respond proactively.
When the camera detects suspicious activity — using a combination of on-device AI, cloud-based computer vision, and facial recognition — a SimpliSafe monitoring agent can drop in on the camera to “see, speak to, and attempt to deter potential intruders and package thieves,” according to the company.
[Image: The LED light glows blue when the homeowner is viewing the live stream and amber when its a live agent. https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/SimpliSafe-Video-Doorbell-Series-2_250844_2.jpg?quality=90&strip=all]
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