Canary Pro
Score: 78/100
SimpliSafe Entry Sensor
Score: 75/100Rankings
The Canary Pro is a plug-in indoor security camera that delivers 1080p HD video with a 147° wide-angle lens, night vision, two-way audio, and a 90+ dB siren. It adds unique HomeHealth climate monitoring and an Ethernet port, but full video history requires a subscription. It is best suited for apartment dwellers and families who want an all-in-one indoor monitoring solution with climate insights.
The SimpliSafe Entry Sensor is a wireless magnetic contact sensor designed for discreet detection of doors and windows within the SimpliSafe ecosystem. Its primary trade-off is the lack of outdoor capability and broad smart home compatibility. It is best suited for DIY homeowners expanding a SimpliSafe system without wiring.
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Installation Type | Plug-in | Wireless |
Professional reviewers commend the Canary Pro for its unique HomeHealth climate sensors, wide 147° field of view, reliable night vision, and the rare Ethernet port that adds network stability. They also highlight strong encryption, a solid build and a one-year warranty. However, they criticize its reliance on a subscription for video history, its indoor-only design, and the absence of local storage or battery.
Everyday users praise the camera's crisp 1080p video, dependable motion alerts, two-way talk, and the loud siren that deters unwanted activity. The added climate monitoring is frequently mentioned as a helpful health feature. Recurring complaints focus on the mandatory subscription for video archives, occasional Wi-Fi drops, lack of battery or local storage, and the camera's bulkier appearance on shelves.
Professional reviewers and editors praise the SimpliSafe Entry Sensor for its simplicity, reliability, and ease of installation.
Everyday users commonly praise the quick setup, reliable detection, and long battery life of the sensors.
“set-up a snap”
