Mastering SimpliSafe: Voice Command Examples for Google Assistant

Voice commands offer a convenient and hands-free way to interact with your SimpliSafe security system using Google Assistant. Whether you want to arm or disarm your system, check the status of your sensors, or receive alerts, the possibilities are endless. Below, you will find a wide range of voice command examples that can help you master SimpliSafe and make the most out of your Google Assistant integration.

#1: Arming and Disarming

“Arm the system.”
“Disarm the system.”
“Arm the system in home mode.”
“Arm the system in away mode.”
“Arm the system in night mode.”
“Arm the system in vacation mode.”

#2: Sensor Status

“Check the status of the front door sensor.”
“What is the status of the living room motion sensor?”
“Is the back window sensor open?”
“Are all the sensors on?”
“Which sensors are currently active?”
“Tell me the status of the garage door sensor.”

#3: Notifications and Alerts

“Send me an alert if the smoke detector goes off.”
“Notify me if any windows are opened.”
“Get an alert for any motion detected in the backyard.”
“Tell me if the carbon monoxide detector goes off.”
“Send a notification if the front door is left open.”
“Get alerted if any cameras detect movement.”

#4: Environmental Controls

“Turn on the lights in the living room.”
“Set the thermostat temperature to 72 degrees.”
“Turn off the air conditioner.”
“Lower the blinds in the bedroom.”
“Set the fan speed to medium.”
“Dim the lights in the kitchen to 50%.”

#5: System Customization

“Change the system’s name to ‘Home Security.'”
“Add a new sensor to the system.”
“Delete the entryway sensor from the system.”
“Change the system’s PIN code.”
“Rename the living room camera to ‘Front Porch.'”
“Adjust the entry delay time.”

#6: Emergency Situations

“Call emergency services.”
“Trigger the panic alarm.”
“Activate the silent alarm.”
“Send a distress signal to SimpliSafe.”
“Sound the alarm on all sensors.”
“Set off the fire alarm.”

#7: Camera Controls

“Show me the live feed from the front door camera.”
“Take a snapshot from the backyard camera.”
“Record a video clip from the living room camera.”
“Playback the recorded footage from yesterday.”
“Turn off the audio on the garage camera.”
“Zoom in on the driveway camera.”

#8: System Information

“What is my system’s firmware version?”
“How many devices are connected to my system?”
“Get the Wi-Fi network’s name and password.”
“Find out the battery level of the front door sensor.”
“What is the current cellular signal strength?”
“Tell me the last time the system was armed.”

#9: Home Automation Integration

“Lock the front door.”
“Set the living room temperature to 75 degrees.”
“Close the garage door.”
“Arm the security system when I say ‘Goodnight.'”
“Dim the lights and lock the doors when I leave.”
“Turn on the sprinkler system.”

#10: Troubleshooting

“Why is my camera not recording?”
“Help me troubleshoot the system’s connectivity.”
“Why is my motion sensor not detecting movement?”
“Assist me with calibrating the temperature sensor.”
“Guide me through the process of resetting a sensor.”
“What should I do if I forget my PIN code?”

#11: Media and Entertainment

“Play my favorite playlist.”
“Skip to the next song.”
“Turn up the volume on the living room speakers.”
“Play a relaxing podcast.”
“Play the latest news headlines.”
“Set a timer for 30 minutes.”

#12: Energy Management

“Turn off all lights.”
“Set the smart plugs to power-saving mode.”
“Turn off the TV when not in use.”
“Dim the bedroom lights during bedtime.”
“Schedule the heat to turn on at 6 am.”
“Enable the energy-saving mode for the entire house.”

Mastering SimpliSafe with Google Assistant opens up a world of possibilities, allowing you to control and monitor your security system with simple voice commands. Experiment with these examples and explore the full potential of your SimpliSafe integration to create a smarter and more secure home environment.