Can SimpliSafe Be Hacked? | Ask SafeWise
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- Can a tiny 433 MHz remote stop a SimpliSafe system? Rumor has it that DIY security systems like SimpliSafe are prone to signal jamming from cheap devices like these. In this week's Ask SafeWise, Katie tries the trick for herself and busts some myths about hacking SimpliSafe.
On this week’s Ask SafeWise, we test one of these rumors for ourselves and explore how common signal jamming is among home security systems and what you can do to discourage attacks on your own home.
How easy is that to do and how can you keep your security system safe from sneaks?
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✅ Tip 2: Add cameras to your home security system to give you context to what your system senses.
✅ Tip 3: Use secure passwords for your home Wi-Fi and change them regularly.
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Change your password regularly is not an anti-jamming tip. Nor was anything else you suggested.
I have done this test over and over on my Gen 3 system. Yes, I even used a ham radio transmitting at 433.92 Mhz. Seemed to work at first, but I was never able to interfere with the signal long enough to get the door open and then closed again without setting off the alarm, (not that it couldn't be done). And during the test, my system notified me (on my phone) and the monitoring center who then called me, that radio interference was detected. I also knew where the sensors were on the other side of the door and window, which gave me an advantage. All of these tests that I see have someone holding a transmitter right next to the sensor. An intruder won't be able to do this. Any wireless system could be overwhelmed by a large enough RF signal.
There are ways to protect against this type of hack, though. It’s becoming standard for more alarms, but SimmpliSafe (apparently) hasn’t switched their sensors.
But as she said in the video this is a very uncommon occurrence. But if you want a system that protects against it, Vivant, newer ADT systems do have safe guards in place.
The signal prevents the sensors from talking to the base station so if the sensor fires the base station won’t pick it up.
You did the test wrong. If you use the radio frequency then open your sensors. I have done this and it does work. I use your system with another system and it works well. So please redo your test. Jam the frequency and open the door at the same time. Thats how you fool your system. You need to come up with alternating frequency’s with your system.
Yep, frequency hoping would be a way to circumvent the vulnerability.
obviously she done a bad job...not to mention the first step for not being hacked is regularly change your code... i nearly died.
@@royceda59osrs why changing your code won't prevent "hacking" it is a good SOP in general to frequently change your password to anything... alarm, email, arm card etc. You never know who overlooked, skimmed, etc.
This is an abysmally misinformed video. Which from seeing your other videos is fairly shocking. I would take this video down and redo it.
I’m all for educating the public but this is terrible. Know how the jamming works before you educate the public. This is bad 1990s infomercial bad.
The jam interferes with the sensor talking to the base station. Basically it silences the sensor when you trip it. So use the jammer and while the jammer is running try opening a sensor. Keep the jammer going until you’ve entered and re-closed the sensor.
Small handhelds aren’t likely to work. You need a handheld ham radio.
Again… this video is just wrong. I’d take it down.
as others have stated, you did the test wrong. you were supposed to open or activate the sensor at the same time
You didn't run the test the way LockPickingLawyer did. You have to activate the signal jammer, then try to open the sensor, and this should NOT trigger the alarm as it's supposed to.
Exactly… this was a pretty lame/useless video than LPL. I remember his from long ago, will watch again.
If a pro wants into your home ,they are gettin in. A burglar alarm keeps away honest people. But something is better than nothing,no matter what system you choose.
Baloney! A pro can break through any DIY system, but I’ve had pros try to break through mine, and they can’t!
@@johnlewis2805which system do you have?
Right nothing mute
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@mickymouse5877 your logic isn’t very logical…. “An alarm system keeps away honest people” my dude…. Honest people keep themselves out…. A security system isn’t designed for honest people….. if an honest person would break into your home, then by definition, they aren’t very honest…. Did you read your comment before you posted it?? 😂😂😂
None of those tips resolve the problem. Yes you can jam simply safe. Nothing you said prevents it like your video says. Simply safe needs to upgrade it's system to alternating frequencies. Then do the right thing and exchange the upgraded units to it's current customers. But they won't. Cost to much. Simply safe is better than nothing but that's it. You need more protection than that.
Saw that just bought one thinking about sending it back tomorrow and go with it vivid it does not use Wi-Fi so it can't be jammed
What you should have done was Arm the system and while holding down the button on the frequency disruptor, open your door and see if the system gets the signal or not.
@asksafewise Can i use the blink cameras i now have with simply safe equipment?
If you have an Alexa Show, you should be able to connect the cameras and the system to that speaker and connect them in tandem. But you can only control Blink stuff through the Blink app and vice versa.
Interesting. I just watched that hacking video a few minutes ago before finding yours. I think most people still need to understand that sensors are not deterrents but rather status update systems meant to give you an overview of your entry-points in your home. I would encourage everyone to install and rely mostly on cameras.
Well I would say cameras aren’t going to alert you of an intruder unless your constantly watch them.
@@JT-zy2ft Of course cameras can alert you. Modern products now all offer detection of motion and use advanced algorithms to detect pets, humans, cars, etc. you can be alerted before someone gets too close to your property making this a much better approach to prevention. In reality, almost all security systems now trigger alarms or alert your smart device based on camera detections.
@@JT-zy2ft My Arlo camera send me an alert to my phone of any motion or sound within 5-10 seconds if it happening
I see where you’re going with that and I do agree with your comment that sensors are “status update systems,” but I have to disagree on your comment about cameras. You should never rely on a camera for security. Cameras are for surveillance only. Not safety. A camera cannot verify an alarm or aid in dispatching first responders. Good sensors are a crucial part of a proper security system. And a proper system should not only be able to alert you when there is an intrusion, but it should also be connected to a GOOD monitoring station that can not just dispatch to first responders, but be able to VERIFY the emergency first. Take it from me, as I’m a security consultant with a top-10 nationally-ranked private security provider. Many people naively think that all monitoring is created equal and all systems are basically the same. This is definitely NOT the case. There is a reason why simplisafe is so cheap. You get what you pay for. Cheap equipment. Cheap monitoring. Cheap results. People who have simplisafe systems get upset and defensive with me when I say this, but look at every other service and industry out there. Take the car industry for example. You can get a Mitsubishi Mirage and its around $10,000 brand new. That’s cheap for a car. But what do you get? No add-on features, a 3-cylinder engine that has NO power, poor safety features, a ton of recalls, no good warranty coverage, etc. Now if you just do your research and spend a little bit more on, say, a Toyota Camry, you’ll get MUCH better results. The security industry is the same way. Cheap sensors are a liability, no matter how “good” your cameras are.
@@JT-zy2ftthat’s not true….. many cameras offer “line cross detection”, “loitering detection”, and “motion detection” all of which can be easily set up to send alerts/notifications to your phone. You can easily set it up to send you a notification/text with a screen shot of a picture. If yours doesn’t do this, you either have a very old system or you didn’t set that part of the system up.
Simplisafe GEN3 DOES USE FREQUENCY HOPPING. I have received alerts that 'multiple jamming attempts were made'.
Test not same as lock picking lawyer test
And that lets them know what you're doing and boils the element of surprise
You do know they can tell simply by looking at your doorbell.. You would need to put No sign out, and put a ring doorbell on your house, but then use a different alarm system altogether. At the end of the day, if someone wants to really break in, they will. Firearms are your best bet.
I agree it's an added sense of security, if they first happen to get by my outdoor cams & video doorbell, then get by my entry sensors and get in then there are indoor cameras and motion sensors, if they happen to bypass all that then they have to contend with a 130lb Cane Corso & a homeowner with a Benelli M4 👍
If you're home and armed, you're a pretty good security system!
First of all, you're not actually testing the same thing that LPL did, his video showed that the interference from a 433 MHz remote would prevent the system from working properly, he didn't just click it at the base station and sensor, as he clearly stated in his video, he clicked the remote and held it down while he opened and closed the door when the system was armed. The interference from the clicker blocked the signal to the base station and prevented it from registering that the door had been opened. secondly, it really really doesn't take much to google search the kind of equipment and knowledge you need to overcome these kinds of systems, in fact i would say it is an easier more readily accessible skill to acquire than regular old school lockpicking, which requires a fair amount of practice to become proficient at enough to even consider using in a real world situation, you are far far far better of just investing in a decent set of locks on your doors, a run of the mill security/motion sensor system, and if you are really paranoid maybe, and I emphasize maybe, a CCTV system.
You did the test wrong. You hold the remote down, open the door then close it, and then release.
Changing my passcode can prevent jamming?
Jamming is common. Spent big money on a common system (Not Simplisafe). They blew right through, dismantled my panel. Putting out signs just tells them what frequency to jam.
Came Home another day, Alarm was on. I shut it off, but, system was set to notify me when a door opened. I sat down on the Lieu and promptly was notified of the side door being opened as they exited the house. This was a Big Brand, Popular Common system.
Get wired system if possible. The Hack attacks are posted on certain Websites.
WTF were you doing??? Your methods clearly show you should not be giving advice on this topic.
If it can be built it can be hacked full stop
Thank you so much you're coming in my house I have simply safe and ring and their s***😭😭🤧 I spent all that money and I don't have
You have to open the door, SMH..
And if you can't do it yourself they're going to charge you a hundred and some odd dollars to do it
Great tips! However I did read an article based on key-fobs that are used for many things including cars, home alarms, and many other devices. The article stated that the transmitter is a variable type meaning it can broadcast many frequencies and bands - the 433MHz band is pretty wide and offers MANY different frequencies per say. The article also stated that SimplySafe was vulnerable to such a "hack" and was able to broadcast the "dis-arm" signal! But as you stated you need to have technical "savvy" to be able to do this but is NOT hard to learn. I use Ring and have been asking for a key-fob for some time but Ring responded back saying there are NO future plans to EVER add a key-fob as they are vulnerable to "hacks". Should this worry you? Not really however, it is remotely possible but not likely. As you mentioned if your alarm system can send notifications when armed and dis-armed then turn these ON so if you are work for example and your system dis-arms then you know somethings wrong. I have unique "tones" setup on my phone for just my alarm system that will que me to an event so, it also helps to have cameras to "see" what's going on while away. Changing WiFi and alarm keypad codes does not hurt either BUT keep in mind you really want your WiFi password to be longer than 8 characters and more like 12 or more with special characters! The reason? Password "bot" programs can hack 8 character passwords literally in MINUTES especially if they are "simple" like all lowercase and no special characters where as 12 or more characters adds a BOAT-LOAD more of possible combinations and are harder to "crack"! One last tip, no matter what WiFi router brand you use you want to disable the WPS feature! The WPS feature allows NEW devices quickly be added to your network by simply the press of the WPS button on the router but is the FIRST thing hackers try to get into when trying to "hack" a network as the WPS feature broadcasts your WiFi credentials as well as the password! Most people do not know this and definitely need to turn this OFF! Lastly, is there such a thing as the "BEST" home alarm out there? ABSOLUTELY NOT! Each brand has PROS and CONS that may just not be for your needs! Alarms systems to AVIOD are ADT and Vivint! Why? They have 3year contracts, have VERY pricey monthly costs, charge you BIG-TIME if you "break" such contract and really offer NOTHING else other DYI systems offer like 24/7 monitoring, smoke/CO2, glass breakage, smart-home integration at LESS cost. Also these 2 systems mentioned also REQUIRE professional installation from that company also at ADDED cost to you each time you want to "add" to your system for a "tech" guy to come out to install each device!
Stay safe and be aware! Crooks are thinking every minute and don't make things easy for them!
DEAUTh watch £50 attacks any WiFi camera or alarm system
Wrong. Did you even watch the other videos? You have to jam while a sensor is being opened.
what was your test trying to do? you just pointed the remote at the base station and sensor and then what? did you expect it to start unlocking doors?
the concerning part is your base station nor your sensors alerted you to there communication being interrupted
also the spiel about its sophisticated and you should worry is false its not sophisticated and you should care about this
because criminals go with what WORKS and if all it takes is a 50 dollar doodad off amazon or ebay and they can rob more houses they can and they will do it cars are being stolen by thieves every single day by using replay attack black boxes to scan for your keyfob code then use it to unlock your car and drive off there even using equipment to clone keyfobs
so you don't think if they'll bother because you have the latest hipster security system?
Why didn’t you film yourself opening the door while using the remote? It seems like you were just trying to see if the system would say “wireless interference detected”…. While using the remote and opening the door it very well could have prevented the alarm from triggering. You claim that it takes a tremendous technical know-how to beat a system or a “seasoned burglar.” No, it really doesn’t. Anybody can do 5 minutes of research, test it out on their system or a friends system and easily figure out how to consistently bypass an alarm system without “years” of practice. It makes me very skeptical considering that you didn’t even try to trip the door sensor.
This guy successfully jammed a SimpliSafe below.
Changing your password regularly is a joke.
what a useless review. What did she expect the station to do when she (apparently" generated the frequency.. if course nothing. this is not how Jammingw works.. and then the tips she gave have absolutely nothing to do with Jamming. lol...
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