What is Alexa Intruder Alert?
Using the Alexa devices such as Echo speakers, it listens for intruders and if it detects any danger it alerts users through the Alexa Guard. It can detect sounds like glass breaking, smoke alarms, CO alarms, and more. But in order to use the feature correctly, you need to set it up. Interesting right? Here is our guide on how you can set up intruder alerts on your Alexa smart speakers.
Setup Intruder Alert on Alexa
There is no set routine available for you to simply use Intruder Alert on your Alexa speaker. You need to set things up for the alert to work. Here are the steps you need to follow.
Download Alexa App
The first step to setting up intruder alert or even any Alexa device function is downloading the Alexa App. The Alexa app has everything to control Alexa devices and functions directly from the mobile. Alexa app is available for both Android and iOS devices. Install the app on your phone from the app store or play store.
Setup Routines on Alexa App
Create an Intruder Alert Action on Alexa App
Once you have created a routine for the command, you now have to create an action that is to be followed by Alexa whenever you issue the Intruder Alert voice command.
Set up Alexa Guard
You can set up the Alexa Guard which detects various types of sound and alert the user. Here is how to enable the Alexa Guard on Alexa app. To test whether it works exactly how you want, simply say Alexa, Intruder Alert, and watch how Alexa runs the routine. If you want to have a bit of fun, you can change the phrase to make Alexa say something funny maybe to play some pranks on a few friends. You can set the Alexa to say ‘I am calling the police.’
How will Alexa Alert you in case of Intrusion?
Alexa devices with Guard features are quite useful. Once you set up the Intruder Alert, the Alexa device will detect noises and then send a notification to your phone. So you can know if there is an unwanted activity in your home and you can then also check security camera footage and take action accordingly.
Conclusion
This is how you can set up the Intruder Alert routine for your Alexa-powered speakers. Now, apart from having this setup, it is advisable to have a proper security surveillance system set up at your home. Also, if there even is a case of an intruder break-in, you will have to ring up the authorities on your own as the Alexa setup will not do that for you. Questions or queries? Feel free to leave them in the comments below. Also, do let us know your experience if you’ve tried to set up the intruder alert with your Alexa speakers. Also Check:
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