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Apple CarPlay Integration
I had a thought while trying to go to sleep last night. It would be great to have CarPlay enabled in the iOS app. With more and more auto manufacturers integrating CarPlay into their vehicles, it would be a quality of life improvement for many. It would make pulling up in the driveway, opening the garage door, and disarming SimpliSafe a breeze. Additionally, it would also make arming my system, as I pull away from the house, more convenient. Yea, I have a key fob for these purposes, but my Honda utilizes keyless entry/starting, so once keys go into my pocket, it would be nice to not have to pull out either the fob or unlock my phone to arm/disarm the system.
It wouldn't need all the bells and whistles for account and device management, just the ability to arm and disarm, and possibly send push notifications.
Mark
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simplisafe_admin
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2 years ago
Thanks for the suggestion as well as the explanation. We have forwarded your ideas to our dev team to consider.
SimpliSafe Social Team
SimpliSafe Home Security
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MJG
2 Messages
1 year ago
I agree. I was just thinking this myself today! Would be nice to be able to open the app on my screen in the car. Again, I understand security risks and if they have concerns then by all means they should avoid it, but I do hope they entertain it. I mean, it is on Amazon Echo so you can Ask Alexa to do some things, albeit, limited.
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Robby_B
4 Messages
9 months ago
My thoughts exactly. So much fumbling. If Apple Carplay allowed for Simplisafe to function while enabled, I’d be able to hit “Home/Away” (depending on if people are still inside) when i drive off and “Off” as i’m pulling up. This really needs to be addressed and taken to the IOS development team. And as far as security is concerned…I’m able to utilize my Simplisafe through my apple watch already (incredibly similar functionality and interface). Plus, i’m not really sure what possible security concerns would arise from making the application accessible through Carplay that don’t already exists. Maybe Simplisafe can start the process with Apple to get it done, but it definitely can and should get done..
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Robby_B
4 Messages
9 months ago
I’ve had this idea for a little while now…For Apple Carplay to allow Simplisafe to function while enabled. Basic functionality. I’d be able to hit “Home/Away” (depending on if people are still inside) when i drive off and “Off” as i’m pulling up. This really needs to be addressed and taken to the IOS development team. And as far as security is concerned…I’m able to utilize my Simplisafe through my apple watch already (incredibly similar functionality and interface). Plus, i’m not really sure what possible security concerns would arise from making the application accessible through Carplay that don’t already exists. Maybe Simplisafe can start the process with Apple to get it done, but it definitely can and should get done..
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BigD
2 Messages
8 months ago
I came across this post trying to make the recommendation that SimpliSafe develop a CarPlay compatible app. This is an excellent idea that would add useful functionality to arming/disarming the system. Camera viewing and account modifications would not need to be made through the carplay interface.
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LeeNah
8 Messages
1 month ago
SimpliSafe, please PLEASE add CarPlay/smart home integration. You’re getting more expensive all the time, please at least let us get some relatively basic functionality. Just about every other security system has these capabilities.
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