Using SimpliSafe® With Amazon Alexa
Updated
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
Log into the Alexa App on your phone or tablet
Navigate to the Skills tab and search for SimpliSafe®
Click Enable
Allow Alexa access to your SimpliSafe® system
Note, this access can be revoked at any time within the Web App under the Integrations tab
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'