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SimpliSafe Motion Sensor (Gen 2)

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Does the SimpliSafe Motion Sensor (Gen 2) work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

The SimpliSafe Motion Sensor Gen 2 detects motion across a 90 degree field of view out to 35 feet and tells people from pets up to 60 pounds. It suits Home Assistant users through an integration (the maker's hub).

At a glance: works withHow this is decided: cited platform facts only
HomeKit
Unknown
Unknown
Google Home
Unknown
Unknown
Alexa
Unknown
Unknown
SmartThings
Unknown
Unknown
Home Assistant
Yes[1]
Proprietary + hub, via integration

Key facts

SimpliSafe Motion Sensor (Gen 2) facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[2]
TypeMotion sensor[2]
PowerBattery, up to 4 years[2]
Key spec35 ft range, 90 degree field of view[2]
Works withGen 3 system[2]
PetsTells people from pets up to 60 lbs[2]
PlacementMount 6 feet above the floor[2]
SensitivitySensitivity adjustable in the SimpliSafe app[2]
AlertsFast phone alerts[2]

Integration paths

How the SimpliSafe Motion Sensor (Gen 2) connects

1 pathHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PathRequiresiLocaliFeatures lostPlatformsi
Proprietary + hubHUBSimpliSafe Gen 3 system[2]unknownunknown
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Requires
Hardware the path needs beyond the device and a controller.
Local
Yes when control on this path keeps working with the internet down.
Platforms
The platforms that work with the device on this path: Native (out of the box), Via integration (needs an add-on) or Not supported.

Home Assistant and Homey

Ways to add the SimpliSafe Motion Sensor (Gen 2)

1 routeHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PlatformLeveliIntegrationDetailsEvidenceLimitations
Home AssistantNative (cloud)[1]simplisafeProprietary + hub
  • Quality: No score[1]
  • IoT class: Cloud Polling[1]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[1]
Product line namedLimited: Sensor status is only available for SimpliSafe V3 systems and updates every 30 seconds[1]
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Level
How the device gets into the platform on this route. The headline is the best route: local before cloud, direct before bridged, core before community. The methodology page lists every level.

Cite this page

SimpliSafe Motion Sensor (Gen 2). Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/simplisafe-motion-sensor-gen-2. Last checked 2026-10-18.

Sources

  1. [1]
    DOChome-assistant.io / SimpliSafe - Home Assistant
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  2. [2]
    MFRsimplisafe.com / Motion Sensor (Gen 2) - SimpliSafe
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