Does SimpliSafe Work With the Google Nest Hub?

If you’re a fan of smart home security, you might be wondering if SimpliSafe’s home security system can work with the Google Nest Hub.

The answer is “Yes, it can, but it’s not a seamless or native integration.”

How SimpliSafe Works

SimpliSafe is a home security system that aims to make protecting your home simpler and more accessible.

The system mostly relies on a variety of wireless sensors and devices to keep your home safe, while you have full control over the system through an app on your smartphone.

Setting up SimpliSafe starts with the base station, which is the brain of the system.

It connects to all the sensors and devices, like the motion sensors, entry sensors, and cameras, to keep your home secure.

When the system is armed, the entry sensors and motion sensors continuously monitor for intrusions.

If a sensor detects something unusual, it immediately sends a signal to the base station, which in turn triggers the siren and notifies you (or the monitoring center if you have a professional monitoring plan).

In addition to basic security features, SimpliSafe offers various devices to enhance your home’s safety and convenience.

These include the Simplicam, a security camera that allows you to keep an eye on your home while you’re away, and smart locks that help you control who can access your home.

Smoke detectors and glass break sensors are also available to detect fires and broken windows.

SimpliSafe integrates with popular smart home devices, such as Google Nest Hub, allowing you to control your home security system with voice commands.

This feature adds an extra layer of convenience, making it even easier to arm or disarm your system, check on the status of your sensors, or receive alerts on your smartphone.

Another essential part of SimpliSafe is the keypad, which functions as an alternative to controlling the system through the app.

It can be placed anywhere in your home and is used to arm or disarm the system, as well as activate the panic button in case of emergencies.

The whole system runs on a cellular connection, ensuring that it remains functional even during power outages.

If an alarm is triggered, the monitoring plan allows for a quick response, with the police being notified as needed.

SimpliSafe offers a trial period to test its products, so you can make sure they suit your needs before fully committing.

So, while SimpliSafe is known to work with Google Nest Hub, this should give you some added security in testing SimpliSafe devices for compatibility with your smart home ecosystem.

Integration with Google Ecosystem

There’s some mixed news for smart homers in the Google ecosystem.

SimpliSafe is somewhat compatible with Google products, but not so much with Next Hub.

Pairing with Google Assistant

SimpliSafe pairs well with Google Assistant, giving you voice control over your security system. After a straightforward setup process, you’ll be able to arm your system using Google Home or the Google Assistant app.

There is, however, a small catch. You can’t disarm the system through voice commands.

For good reason.

Since you can’t disarm your security system with a command, neither can an intruder.

Compatibility with Google Nest Devices

Unfortunately, SimpliSafe is not directly compatible with Nest devices, like the Nest Thermostat or Nest Cam, as they belong to different ecosystems.

That said, if you’re keen on integrating the two systems, you can use workarounds like the service IFTTT (If This Then That) to create custom interactions between your SimpliSafe system and specific Nest devices.

This solution isn’t as seamless as an officially-supported integration, but can provide some level of connection between the two platforms.

Interacting with Google Home App

When it comes to controlling your SimpliSafe system through the Google Home app – it’s a bit limited.

The interaction mainly revolves around Google Assistant and voice control.

But, with the Google Nest Hub, you can easily manage your SimpliSafe security system from the comfort of your home by using voice commands.

Nest Hub also allows you to control other smart home devices, like lights, thermostats, and robot vacuums, offering a more comprehensive home automation experience.

SimpliSafe & Google Nest Hub FAQ

Is SimpliSafe compatible with other Google Nest devices?

Direct compatibility with Nest devices, like the Nest Thermostat or Nest Cam, is not supported. However, you can use third-party services like IFTTT for some level of integration.

What functions can I control with Google Assistant for SimpliSafe?

You can arm the system, check the status of sensors, and receive alerts through Google Assistant.

Can I view SimpliSafe camera feeds on Google Nest Hub?

Currently, viewing SimpliSafe camera feeds directly on Google Nest Hub is not supported due to the limited integration between the two systems.

Are there any workarounds for deeper integration with Google Nest devices?

Using IFTTT (If-This-Then-That), you can create custom applets for specific interactions between SimpliSafe and Nest devices, but this is less seamless than a native integration.