Using SimpliSafe® With Google Home and Google Assistant
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You can use Google to arm your system and check on its status. For your protection, it cannot be used to disarm your system through voice commands.
You may use it by setting up the integration with Google Home, Google Assistant, or both. Below you’ll find the requirements, along with the steps to link SimpliSafe® to your Google Home or Google Assistant apps.
Requirements
A Gen 3 SimpliSafe® System
A supported monitoring subscription:
Pro Premium
Setting Up Google Home
Log into the Google Home app on your phone or tablet
Select the menu option in the top left corner
Choose Home Control
Click the plus icon in the bottom right corner to add a device
Scroll down and select SimpliSafe® from the list of available devices
Log into your SimpliSafe® account and select the location you’d like to pair
Note, the location must meet the listed requirements above to pair it
That’s it! You’re ready to start protecting your home through the power of voice control!
Setting Up Google Assistant
Log into the Google Assistant app on your phone or tablet
Select the menu option in the top left corner
Choose Home Control
Click the plus icon in the bottom right corner to add a device
Scroll down and select SimpliSafe® from the list of available devices
Log into your SimpliSafe® account and select the location you’d like to pair
Note, the location must meet the listed requirements above to pair it
That’s it! You’re ready to start protecting your home through the power of voice control!
Supported Commands
Below are a few examples of supported commands to get you started.
Hey Google, turn on the security system
Google Assistant will respond intelligently asking which mode you want to arm your system in (Home or Away)
Hey Google, arm SimpliSafe to Home
Hey Google, arm SimpliSafe to Away
Hey Google, set the security system to Home
Hey Google, set the security system to Away
Hey Google, is the security system armed?
Hey Google, am I protected?