SimpliSafe warranty for security systems & cameras
The short version
SimpliSafe covers security systems & cameras in full for life, with no partial coverage after that. That full coverage is longer than most of the 9 brands we compared, which typically cover 1 year in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.
From SimpliSafe's published warranty, checked October 2026.
What's covered
Full coverage: everything, parts and laborPartial coverage: some parts only, you usually pay labor
Purchase5 yrs10 yrs+Full: LifetimeNo partial coverage
- Full coverageWhole product (with Core/Pro/Pro Plus plan)Lifetime
- Full coverageWhole product (with Standard/Self Monitoring plan)3 years
- Full coverageWhole product1 year
The fine print, decoded
What it leaves out
- Accidental breaks and misuse
- Batteries
- Water damage
Good to know before you buy
- The warranty can't be transferred to a new owner.
- Longer coverage only lasts while your monitoring plan is active without a break.
- Batteries and adhesive tape are not covered.
- Smoke and CO detectors stop being covered when they reach their expiry date.
How other brands compare for security systems & cameras
- 2. eufy43/100 · Full: 3 years
- 3. Swann32/100 · Full: 2 years
- 4. Wyze27/100 · Full: 18 months
- 5. Google Nest21/100 · Full: 1 year
- 6. Govee21/100 · Full: 1 year
Where you buy it matters
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for security systems & cameras.
- CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- Sam's ClubMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- Lowe'sMost items90 days
- The Home DepotMost items90 days
- WalmartMost items90 days
- CrutchfieldMost items60 days
Show all 7 stores
- Best BuyMost items15 days from delivery
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for security systems & cameras where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
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