Alexa’s “intruder alert” response has been appearing in memes for years now – so, of course, many people are wondering if this is a real feature that they can set up on their Alexa device. Can activating an intruder alert really help you secure your home?
Well, yes and no. Here’s real-world information about those intruder warnings and what you can do with them, including some additional tips on using your Echo or other Alexa device as a security device in your home.
What would Alexa do if you said “intruder warning”?
Nothing. At the very least, there is no built-in skill called “intruder alert” that Alexa will recognize outside the box. If you say this phrase to Alexa, you won’t understand what the voice assistant should do – it’s best to call 911 if you think you have a burglar in your home.
But the idea (and memes) comes from setting a precautionary routine for Alexa to do certain things, regardless of whether you’re making it a joke or a serious way to intimidate thieves and intruders.
So how do I set up an intruder alert?
It’s about creating the right routine in the app. Open the Alexa app and select More Button on the bottom right. In this menu, select Routine.
Select Plus Button at the top right to create a new routine. Name it “intruder alert” and use “intruder alert” for that When this happens The section will be phrases that tell Alexa to trigger it.
Then use Add action Category for customizing Alexa response. The Smart home The section in particular can help you find out which devices can be added around the house. As the memes hint, you can really set Smart lights to turn on or off a certain color or Alexa to play a word or a certain song. You can also call Alexa to a specific person, turn on a compatible TV, and manage any integrated smart device in your home. Some actions may be more effective in emergencies than others, while others may be more appropriate to joke.
Catch, you see that you need an Alexa-integrated smart device connected in the first place. This means finding the right smart bulb, attaching compatible security cameras, setting up music services of your choice, and so on. The good news is that Alexa has great third party support for smart device brands and is getting better as the industry evolves to provide better compatibility. If you still don’t have the device you want, you can probably find it.
What is Alexa Guard mode?
Can guard mode intimidate intruders?
Type, type. Guard mode will hear smoke or CO alarm, And warn you if it sounds like a siren. It can do the same thing with the sound of glass breaking, which could mean that someone is entering. One of your alert options is to connect a mic / cam to your Echo device, which means you can start screaming and scaring through your Echo. Thief
However, there is a payment option The guard says plus, Starting at $ 4.99 per month. Guard Plus has the ability to hear more warning signals and automatically turn on the “barking dog” sound or siren to intimidate intruders. This is the closest thing you can do to make intruder alerts a reality without having to create it yourself.
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