Voice device feature comparisons
Google, Alexa, and Siri voice devices are compatible with Alarm.com systems and accounts. For more information about these voice devices, see the following:
- Google Home
- Amazon Alexa Alarm.com Skill
- Amazon Alexa Smart Home Skill
- Set up Siri custom voice shortcuts.
Below are the notable differences in supported features between voice devices/skills:
Feature | Google Home | Alexa Alarm.com Skill | Alexa Smart Home Skill | Siri voice shortcuts |
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Phrase trigger |
"Ok/hey Google, ask/tell Alarm.com..." |
"Alexa, ask/tell Alarm.com..." |
"Alexa, ..." |
"Hey Siri, ..." |
Lights |
Supports:
Note: Status inquiries are not supported |
Supports:
Note: Status inquiries are not supported |
Supports:
Note: Status inquiries are not supported |
Supports:
Note: Status inquiries are not supported |
Thermostats |
Supports:
Note: Actions can be impacted by the thermostat's current mode |
Supports:
Note: Actions can be impacted by the thermostat's current mode
|
Supports:
Note: Actions can be impacted by the thermostat's current mode |
Supported (using scenes that contain thermostat commands) |
Locks |
Supports:
|
Supports:
|
Not supported |
Supports:
|
Garage Doors |
Supports:
|
Supports:
|
Not supported |
Supported (using scenes that contain garage door commands) |
Security Panel |
Supports:
Note: Arming security systems with multiple partitions is not currently supported |
Supports:
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Not supported |
Supports:
|
Camera |
Not supported |
Supports:
Note:
|
Not supported |
Supports:
|
Scenes |
Not supported |
Supported |
Not supported |
Supported |
Secure Actions |
Not supported |
Supported with setup:
|
Not supported |
Supported |
Languages |
All supported English locations |
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All countries where Siri is supported |
Additional Notes |
For more information about the difference between the Alexa Alarm.com Skill and the Alexa Smart Home Skill, see What are the differences between the Alarm.com Skill and the Smart Home Skill for Amazon Alexa? | Only supported in the US and devices must be added to the Alexa's device list |