SimpliSafe
simplisafe
The SimpliSafe integration integrates SimpliSafe home security (V2 and V3) systems into Home Assistant. Multiple SimpliSafe accounts can be accommodated.
In Apple Home through HomeKit Bridge
What HomeKit Bridge makes of each kind of entity this integration creates, read from its source code. A device only gets the ones that apply to it.
| Entity | Shows up as | Note |
|---|---|---|
lock | Lock | Needs its own HomeKit Bridge in accessory mode |
alarm_control_panel | Security system | |
binary_sensor | Sensor (carbon monoxide, contact, leak, motion, smoke) | |
sensor | Sensor (air quality, temperature) | |
button | Button (as a switch) |
5 reports below say how a device from this integration behaves in the Home app.
What people report
Cloud-polled; sensors, locks, cameras, Smoke+CO detector and Bell Box siren are supported, with sensor updates about once a minute. Through HomeKit, the alarm needs the HA-only PIN, and cameras were reported not to work.
- Works6
- Partly works6
- Not working1
| Device | In Home Assistant | In Apple Home | What they said | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SimpliSafe alarm panel | Works Cloud | Partly in Home Arming from HomeKit needs the HA-configured PIN | Works; optional HA PIN gates arm/disarm, unrelated to keypad PINSaved copyThe problem I've been through the other issues (#98788, #93210) that report this and verified that I: 1. have authenticated my simplisafe correctly to their system -- I am able to lock the locks and receive events when entry sensors open and close 2. i have verified that in the setup for simplisafe I have also entered the code for the simplisafe alarm control panel. If i go into `config/.storage` i see this pin in the config file. However whenever I try to hit "home" or "away" (or choose the option in the Apple Home app, as I've got this exposed using homekit), the alarm fails to arm with: … Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-23. | Issue #101562 · 2023-10 |
| SimpliSafe glass break, motion and siren sensors | Works Cloud | Battery and siren-triggered binary sensors addedSaved copyProposed change This PR adds additional SimpliSafe binary sensors: - Glass breakage sensor battery - Motion sensor battery - Siren triggered - Siren battery ## Type of change <!-- What type of change does your PR introduce to Home Assistant? NOTE: Please, check only 1! box Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-23. | PR #43017 · 2020-11 | |
| SimpliSafe Outdoor Bell Box siren | Works Cloud | Device type now discoveredSaved copyAdd support for DeviceTypes.OUTDOOR_ALARM_SECURITY_BELL_BOX This is an external siren device in Simplisafe which is not currently discovered with the HA integration ## Proposed change Include the Bell Box device type in the Simplisafe integration. This is equivalent to existing " Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-23. | PR #134386 · 2025-01 | |
| SimpliSafe smart lock | Works Cloud | Lock support addedSaved copyDescription: This PR adds support for SimpliSafe locks. Related issue (if applicable): N/A Pull request with documentation for home-assistant.io (if applicable): https://github.com/home-assistant/home-assistant.io/pull/11159 ## Example entry for `configuration.yaml` (if applicable): [code] ## Checklist: - [x] The code change is tested and works locally. - [x] Local tests pass with `tox`. Your PR cannot be merged unless tests pass - [x] There is no commented out code in this PR. Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-23. | PR #28672 · 2019-11 | |
| SimpliSafe Smoke+CO detector | Works Cloud | Support added via library updateSaved copyProposed change SSIA Changelog: https://github.com/bachya/simplisafe-python/releases/tag/2023.05.0 Diff: https://github.com/bachya/simplisafe-python/compare/2023.04.0...2023.05.0 ## Type of change <!-- What type of change does your PR introduce to Home Assistant? NOTE: Pleas Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-23. | PR #93217 · 2023-05 | |
| SimpliSafe system | Works | Works in Home Accessory creation failed from integer model; fixed in 2021.8.3 | Model reported as int broke HomeKitSaved copy2021-08-07 10:04:16 ERROR (MainThread) [homeassistant.components.homekit] Failed to create a HomeKit accessory for alarm_control_panel.simplisafe_alarm_control_panel Traceback (most recent call last): File "/usr/src/homeassistant/homeassistant/components/homekit/init.py", line 628, in add_bridge_accessory acc = get_accessory(self.hass, self.driver, state, aid, conf) File "/usr/src/homeassistant/homeassistant/components/homekit/accessories.py", line 206, in get_accessory return TYPESa_type File "/usr/src/homeassistant/homeassistant/components/homekit/type_security_systems.py", line 87, in init … Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-23. | Issue #54214 · 2021-08 |
| SimpliSafe alarm | Partly works Cloud | Partly in Home Arming from Home fails if a PIN is set in HA | HA PIN is required for HomeKit arming; remove it to armSaved copyThe problem I've been through the other issues (#98788, #93210) that report this and verified that I: 1. have authenticated my simplisafe correctly to their system -- I am able to lock the locks and receive events when entry sensors open and close 2. i have verified that in the setup for simplisafe I have also entered the code for the simplisafe alarm control panel. If i go into `config/.storage` i see this pin in the config file. However whenever I try to hit "home" or "away" (or choose the option in the Apple Home app, as I've got this exposed using homekit), the alarm fails to arm with: … Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-23. | Issue #101562 · 2023-10 |
| SimpliSafe alarm | Partly works Cloud | Cloud-based integration; Home Assistant can't access sensor dataSaved copy… There is an old ADT panel that I don't have any of the codes for (installer code, disarm code) and some sensors. No keypad. I was debating just doing Simplisafe, but I'm disappointed that it is a cloud-based integration and that HASS can't access any sensor data as far as I can tell. I do want monitored service though. I get an insurance credit. Excerpt saved from the Arctic Shift Reddit archive on 2026-10-23. | Reddit comment · 2018-06 | |
| SimpliSafe alarm kit | Partly works Cloud | Communicates but not seamless; cameras reportedly cannot talk to HASaved copyFollowing. I unfortunately bought a Simplisafe kit before getting into home assistant. While it technically can communicate, it’s not seamless. And from what I understand, Simplisafe cameras can’t talk to HA. I also don’t think I need a security system that automatically calls the police if it’s tripped. Playing an alarm and alerting me I think is plenty if it’s reliable. Hoping someone has good advice. Excerpt saved from the Arctic Shift Reddit archive on 2026-10-23. | Reddit comment · 2025-06 | |
| SimpliSafe alarm system | Partly works Cloud | Alarm sensors work but cloud polling; doorbell camera feed not available in HASaved copyRegarding the simplisafe camera... it does have an integration you can use with it. The downside is the connection is cloud polling. So anything through simplisafe would go through the internet connection to be able to use. When your internet is down, so is the functionality of the components. Looking over the integration though, it doesn't look like cameras are supported though, just the security element can tell if there is motion detected from the cameras as an event type. https://www.home-assistant.io/integrations/simplisafe/ Unless you are going to be using something like Frigate for … Excerpt saved from the Arctic Shift Reddit archive on 2026-10-23. | Reddit comment · 2026-05 | |
| SimpliSafe cameras and doorbell | Partly works Cloud | Broken in Home Cameras reported not working through HomeKit bridge | Sensors, cameras and doorbells addedSaved copyProposed change This PR adds support to SimpliSafe sensors, cameras and doorbells. Cameras appear not to work with HomeKit bridge, whereas everything else looks good! ## Type of change <!-- What type of change does your PR introduce to Home Assistant? NOTE: Please, check only 1! box! If your PR requires multiple boxes to be checked, you'll most likely need to split it into multiple PRs. This makes things easier and Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-23. | PR #40129 · 2020-09 |
| SimpliSafe motion and entry sensors | Partly works Cloud | One user saw states not updating; sensors only refresh every 60 secondsSaved copyThe problem None of my sensors are updating their state when it is changed. They change through the simplisafe app, but Home Assistant doesn't see any of the changes. The only thing that functions correctly through the simplisafe integration is my alarm panel. The integration was successful when setting up and all the sensors and panel came over. I'm unable to trigger any automations created with any of my sensors. ### What version of Home Assistant Core has the issue? core-2023.8.0 ### What was the last working version of Home Assistant Core? _No response_ ### What type of installation are … Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-23. | Issue #97914 · 2023-08 | |
| SimpliSafe alarm system | Not working | Broken in Home Arm/disarm fails for lack of code after 2024.6 | Similar to HomeKit alarm code issue; duplicate of another issueSaved copyThe problem Beginning with the core_2024_6_0 updates to the alarm control panel entity, Home Assistant is no longer able to arm and disarm my SimpliSafe system. No UI error is received when attempting to change the state from armed (Home or Away) to disarmed, but the WebSocket API reports the following to the UI when attempting to change the state from disarmed to either Home or Away: Arming requires a code but none was given for alarm_control_panel.alarm_control_panel. ### What version of Home Assistant Core has the issue? 2024.6.3 ### What was the last working version of Home Assistant … Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-23. | Issue #119776 · 2024-06 |
Gathered from GitHub issues, pull requests, discussions and docs, and from r/homeassistant. These are individual reports, so check the linked thread and the date before you buy.
How it connects
Cloud polling
Goes through the maker’s cloud, asking it for updates every so often. Needs the internet and an account.
Found automatically over
- DHCP
Details
| Installs (analytics) | 1,681 (0.24%) |
|---|---|
| Added in | Home Assistant 0.81 |
| Set up in the UI | Yes |
| Maintainers | @bachya |
In ReReHome
Whatever HomeKit Bridge shares reaches Apple Home as normal HomeKit accessories behind your Home Assistant bridge, so ReReHome shows and controls them like any other.
Bridges get their own settings page listing the accessories behind them.