Amazon Alexa can connect with Alarm.com using either the Alarm.com skill or the Alarm.com Smart Home skill. The following outlines the differences between the two skills.
The Alarm.com skill requires you to talk to Alarm.com through Alexa and must contain the command to "Ask/tell Alarm.com".
Example: "Alexa, ask Alarm.com to turn on the living room light."
For more information about the Alarm.com skill with Amazon Alexa, see Amazon Alexa Alarm.com Skill.
Currently, the Alarm.com skill with Amazon Alexa supports commands for:
The Alarm.com skill provides a more catered Alarm.com experience. For more information about connecting the Alarm.com skill with Amazon Alexa, see Alarm.com Skill - Connect Amazon Alexa with Alarm.com.
The Alarm.com Smart Home skill uses Amazon Alexa’s Smart Home API, which connects your Alarm.com devices directly into the Amazon Alexa. This allows you to interact with your Alarm.com devices directly through Amazon Alexa.
Example: "Alexa, turn on the living room light."
For more information about the Alarm.com Smart Home skill with Amazon Alexa, see Amazon Alexa Smart Home Skill.
Currently, Alarm.com Smart Home skill with Amazon Alexa supports commands for: