Security Systems & Alarms, compared honestly
A data directory, not a ranking: 6 products by what actually matters — compatibility, subscriptions, and the catch.
Sorted by how much we’ve verified — a statement about our research, not a ranking of the products.✓ works · ◐ partial · ✗ doesn’t work (verified) · ? not checked yet
Alarm Systems & Kits (3)
| Product | Alexa | Apple | SmartThings | Home Asst. | Sub? | ~Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abode Smart Security Kit (Smart Security Hub) | Alexa: partial support | Google: partial support | Apple: partial support | SmartThings: verified: does not work | Home Asst.: works | ◐ optional | $240 |
| SimpliSafe Home Security System (Gen 3) | Alexa: partial support | Google: partial support | Apple: verified: does not work | SmartThings: verified: does not work | Home Asst.: partial support | ⚠ yes | $283 |
| Ring Alarm Security Kit, 8-Piece (2nd gen) | Alexa: partial support | Google: not checked yet — not a claim about the product | Apple: verified: does not work | SmartThings: verified: does not work | Home Asst.: verified: does not work | ⚠ yes | $250 |
Smoke & CO Alarms (3)
| Product | Alexa | Apple | SmartThings | Home Asst. | Sub? | ~Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Nest Protect (2nd gen)discontinued | Alexa: verified: does not work | Google: partial support | Apple: verified: does not work | SmartThings: verified: does not work | Home Asst.: verified: does not work | no | — |
| X-Sense XP0A-MR Interconnected Smart Smoke & CO Alarm | Alexa: not checked yet — not a claim about the product | Google: verified: does not work | Apple: verified: does not work | SmartThings: verified: does not work | Home Asst.: partial support | no | $50 |
| First Alert SC5 Smart Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm | Alexa: verified: does not work | Google: works | Apple: verified: does not work | SmartThings: verified: does not work | Home Asst.: not checked yet — not a claim about the product | no | $130 |
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