HomeKit compatibility

I was wondering if you have an estimated timeline for the homekit integration?  And how deep the integration will be?  like could we use the sensors to activate scenes?  Thanks.

Are there any plans for also offering Apple HomeKit integration? The rest of my home automation is HomeKit based.

I don't use Alexa or Google.

Thanks,

This is a must for a modern system. When will this arrive?

According to this user it works now.

https://simplisafe.com/forum/customer-support-forum/testimonials-reviews-and-suggestions/siri-shortcuts-good-way-

Thanks. This is not true HomeKit integration. It requires the creation of a HomeBridge server and work-arounds. https://www.imore.com/how-connect-non-homekit-devices-homekit-using-homebridge

Literally just got this notice in my inbox. Looks like PC Mag spilled the beans before SS!

https://www.pcmag.com/news/361677/simplisafe-now-plays-nice-with-apple-watch

By the way, the 83 cents a day sounds expensive; recommend to marketing you just say outright 24.99 a month, and list all that you get.

Thanks.  Unfortunately HomeBridge is not HomeKit integration. It requires the creation of a server and software work-arounds.  It's great that the app now works on the Watch (I will check this out), but that also is not HomeKit integration.  I really want to be able to put my SS into automations and scenes in my HomeKit.  The watch integration does make me think they are moving on this.

I figured they were the same thing, who can keep track of Apple and all their really cool stuff.  :)

I understand that Simplisafe will add Homekit compatibility sometime this year. If I get the Simplisafe SS3-01 model and its sensors, will they be Homekit compatible as well or would you only enable Homekit compatibility with a new model?

Are there plans to integrate with Apple HomeKit?  If so, when will this be available?

@Simplisafe, when are you guys finishing up with the HomeKit integration?  It's been too long and the users are wanting this feature now!! pretty please, when are the devs releasing it? Can you at least tell us its in testing phase and a possible ETA?

I just got my SimpliSafe System a couple of weeks ago and so far I really like it. The main thing it's missing, which I bought in anticipation of, is Apple HomeKit integration. Especially now that HomeKit Secure Video is rolling out with iOS 13, having this feature with SimpliSafe would be amazing. I saw a video from last year from the CEO saying that HomeKit was going to be rolled out, but I haven't seen anything else about it.

Does anyone know what the status of HomeKit is?

Like many of you, I was highly disappointed when I read on the forums that SimpliSafe ditched their efforts with Apple on HomeKit. In fact, I purchased my entire system with the expectation that this was soon to be integrated. I mean, their CEO said publicly on video that we can expect this soon.

I almost gave up, until I became disgruntled one afternoon and sent e-mail to their customer support team asking what the deal was. I was expecting similar responses to what others had reported, basically stating that the HomeKit integration was totally dead. The response that I received, while not very specific, seems to say that we can still expect HomeKit in the future. Here's the response:

Hello Ryan,

Thank you for choosing Simplisafe. I am glad to hear you are enjoying your system. I understand you have a suggestion and a few questions for us. Thank you for your feedback. I'll be glad to answer your questions and provide you more information.

Our development team is working on expanding the system availability. The home kit integration is something we have in progress. However, at this time we do not have additional details on this. We will send out announcements as more information becomes available to us about this integration.

I know this is a feature that you and many other customers look forward to. Hopefully, this is a feature that will be available soon.

I apologize if I could not provide you with the answer you are expecting. If you need any further assistance, please don't hesitate to write back or give us a call at 1-800-297-1605. We're open from 9 am to Midnight Eastern, 7 days a week.

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What do you guys think? I don't want to get my hopes up too high, but it seems like it may actually happen.

I'm deeply integrated into Apple's products. SimpliSafe is a glaring technological omission. With Abode running specials for monthly service starting at $9 per month, and the fact that Abode integrates Apple HomeKit, I am seriously thinking about leaving SimpliSafe. The savings from switching to Abode would help recoup the money lost on SimpliSafe hardware.

Security to me also means - NOT sharing every thought, every purchase, my heart rate, breathing rates, and other data with Google or Alexa. There is no more SECURE operating system for pubic widespread use than APPLE.

I am and have been 100% Apple (both the good and bad) since 1987. I'll let you take it from there.

I'm planing on building my retirement home in the next 12-24 mo and researching home automation not just as a gimmick but functionality and accessibility as I age.

I prefer your security system but will drop it in a hot second if not fully compatible with HomeKit when construction begins.

IF the word SECURE has meaning to you, you'd feel the same.

PLEASE move along with full integration to HomeKit, even if its a more expensive option.

Love your product, help me stay SECURE into the future.