Should you be looking for a smart home security system, you may be intrigued by whether it can interact with Google Home smart speakers and displays. The answer is yes — you can link your Vivint system to Google Home for voice control, customizing, and much more. I'll go over Vivint's interactions with Google Home and the key functions it enables.

What is Vivint?

Among the most well-liked organizations providing professionally installed smart home security systems in the United States and Canada is Vivint The firm offers interior and outdoor cameras, door and window contacts, motion sensors, smoke alarms, CO sensors, and other home security devices.

Through the Sky Control panel and the Vivint Smart Home app, Vivint also provides smart home capabilities that enable you to manage smart locks, lighting, thermostats, arming and disarming your system, security camera video monitoring, and more. Cellular and broadband internet links the monitoring and control devices to allow operation from anywhere.

Google Home Integration

Currently, Vivint offers built-in compatibility with Google Home as well as other smart devices that support the Google Assistant such as the Google Nest Hub. To integrate Vivint to Google Home, one must use the Sky Control Panel and the myQBT Bridge which creates a WiFi link between the two.

After linking, you can control the Vivint security system and activate or deactivate it with words only through the Google Home speaker or display. This type of voice-controlled feature adds convenience and an additional level of accessibility.

You can also create specific routines for Google Assistant to make use of the Vivint system. For instance, in the Google Home application, there is a possibility of developing a “goodnight” procedure that activates the Vivint system and smart door locks and switches off compatible lights.

With the help of Google Home devices, you can also inquire from Google Assistant about the status of your Vivint system, for instance, whether certain doors or windows are open or closed, or view live feeds from both indoor and outdoor security cameras on Nest Hub.

Smart Home Automation Capabilities

Connecting Vivint to Google Home also opens up some smart home automation features. In the Vivint Smart Home app, you can create scenes and control automation based on the time of day, system modes, devices, and much more.

For instance, you could set a rule that when the Vivint system is armed in the Away mode during the night, the exterior lights will be turned on. Or program your Ecobee smart thermostat to switch to Sleep mode at whatever time you retire to bed.

These can offer additional comfort, assist in improving the energy efficiency of your home, and make it appear occupied when your security system is activated.

These automations can also be triggered by voice commands given to any Google Home device. You could simply tell your system, “Hey Google, start [scene name] or tell Google to turn your system Away. This close integration enables you to manage security systems and automation rules using Google voice commands.

Google Assistant Notifications

This also allows for useful notifications and alerts with Google Home when your Vivint system is connected. It is possible to set up alerts for when specific doors or windows are opened when arming the system or when any security device is disconnected from WiFi.

Vivint system notifications will appear on Google smart displays like the Nest Hub, thereby notifying the users. You can also arrange to receive the notifications through email or by using your mobile phone’s text message. All these notifications make it easier for you to monitor and control your home security system.

Lastly, Google Assistant will let you know of the problems that it has identified with your Vivint system for example service interruptions during software updates. It is very helpful to know about technical problems while they are happening; then you can get them fixed immediately.

Considerations Before Enabling Integration

There are a few key considerations before connecting your Vivint system with Google Home: 

  • Requires Sky Control Panel: The Sky Control Panel is necessary for Google Home compatibility, so be sure to include it in your Vivint equipment package.
  • QBT Bridge Required: You also need the myQBT Bridge to get a wireless connection between the two platforms with the help of the BT link. This accessory normally comes at an extra cost of the overall price of the hardware.
  • Update Software Versions: Make sure that your Sky Control Panel, myQBT Bridge, and Google Home app have the latest software installed to prevent compatibility problems.
  • WiFi Coverage Needs: Make sure all your Vivint devices are connected to your WiFi for proper communication with Google Home gadgets. Thus, WiFi boosters may be needed in some homes.

If you’ve ticked these items, you should be able to add your Vivint system to the Google Home app and turn the light on all of the benefits mentioned above. Get to control your home through voice commands, make your home smart, and enhance the security of your house!

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