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Any way to use UniFi sensors with SimpliSafe?
I have an existing UniFi setup including cameras, entry and motion sensors. I'd like to add a keypad and siren, but they don't have those in the UniFi ecosystem. Is there any way to integrate the existing sensors and cameras to trigger the SimpliSafe alarm if the system is armed?
I've seen some integrations with third party software like HomeAssistant and HomeKit/HomeBridge but it's not clear if events can be pushed into the SimpliSafe controller.
Any info or recommendations for integrating SimpliSafe are welcome. I'm very new to the home automation scene. :)
ironeinstein
4 Messages
10 months ago
The only solution I'm coming up with currently is attaching a motor to an entry sensor... Home Assistant can detect events from the Unifi system and trigger the motor to run. The motor opens the entry sensor which triggers the SimpliSafe system.
That's a workaround, but it seems kindof... dumb...
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emily_s
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10 months ago
Hi @ironeinstein,
Echoing Dlpsr here, SimpliSafe uses its own closed system that isn't able to integrate devices from other companies. We use a closed system so we can ensure quality and keep the whole system truly secure.
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