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Using SimpliSafe® With Amazon Alexa

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You can use Alexa to arm your system and check on its status. For your protection, it cannot be used to disarm your system through voice commands.

Requirements

  • A Gen 3 SimpliSafe® System

  • A supported monitoring subscription:

    • Pro Plus

    • Pro

    • Core (formerly Fast Protect™) 

    • Self-Monitoring with Camera Recordings

Setting Up Alexa

  1. Log into the Alexa App on your phone or tablet

  2. Navigate to the Skills tab and search for SimpliSafe®

  3. Click Enable

  4. Allow Alexa access to your SimpliSafe® system

    1. Note, this access can be revoked at any time within the Web App under the Integrations tab

  5. That’s it! You’re ready to start protecting your home through the power of voice control!

Supported Commands

Asking Alexa commands must always start with either “Alexa, Tell SimpliSafe®…” or “Alexa, Ask SimpliSafe®”. Below are a few examples of supported commands to get you started.

  • Alexa, Tell SimpliSafe® to arm in away

  • Alexa, Tell SimpliSafe® to arm in away mode

  • Alexa, Tell SimpliSafe® to lock up

  • Alexa, Tell SimpliSafe® I’m leaving

  • Alexa, Tell SimpliSafe® batten down the hatches

  • Alexa, ask SimpliSafe® if my home is secure

  • Alexa, ask SimpliSafe® if I am protected

  • Alexa, ask SimpliSafe® for my current status

  • Alexa, ask SimpliSafe® what's shakin'