This doorbell camera lets a human security guard watch your front door

<figure> <img alt="" data-caption="The new SimpliSafe Video Doorbell Series 2 adds 2K resolution and dual band Wi-Fi. | Image: Simplisafe" data-portal-copyright="Image: Simplisafe" data-has-syndication-rights="1" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/SimpliSafe-Video-Doorbell-Series-2_06_250844.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=0,0,100,100" /> <figcaption> The new SimpliSafe Video Doorbell Series 2 adds 2K resolution and dual band Wi-Fi. | Image: Simplisafe </figcaption> </figure> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">DIY home security company SimpliSafe is bringing its AI-powered proactive security feature to the front door. The new <a href="https://simplisafe.com/video-doorbell-series-2">SimpliSafe Video Doorbell Series 2</a> launches today for $199.99 and works with the company's <a href="https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/15/24268192/simplisafe-active-guard-outdoor-protection-live-monitoring-outdoor-camera">Active Guard Outdoor Protection </a>(starting at $49.99 a month). This combines AI analysis with live agents to detect potential threats and respond proactively.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">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," <a href="https://support.simplisafe.com/articles/outdoor-cameras/what-is-simplisafe-active-guard-outdoor-protection">accord …</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/995365/simplisafe-video-doorbell-series-2-virtual-guard-price-specs">Read the full story at The Verge.</a></p>