Can Alexa tell you if someone is in the house?

Amazon Echo speakers can now tell when someone is present using invisible signals. Some Amazon Echo speakers will now be able to detect when a person is in a room. Fourth-generation Amazon Echo speakers and new Echo Dots will use ultrasound technology to detect the presence of a person.

Can Alexa tell you when someone is in your house?

The Alexa voice assistant has several built-in security features to help protect your home, such as Alexa Guard, which can detect if someone is breaking into your house, and Alexa Drop-In, which lets you listen in to see what the detected noise could be.

Can Alexa tell if someone is in the room?

This technology — in fourth generation Echo/Echo Dot speakers — can tell if someone is in a room and switch connected devices on or off. According to the news outlet, Amazon lets users enable or disable the feature using the Alexa app (just go to Motion Detection in the app settings).

Can Alexa tell you who is at the door?

Amazon’s Alexa can tell you when there is someone or something at your door. Amazon’s voice system can announce when there is someone at your video doorbell or security camera. With Amazon’s new API, other brands might be able to add the feature to their video doorbells and security cameras as well.

What happens when you tell Alexa there is an intruder?

By enabling, this skill can be accessed on all your available Alexa devices. If you think there is an intruder in your house this skill uses Alexa to make them think twice and encourages them to leave. Alexa pretends to turn on audio and video recording and also pretends to call the Emergency Services.

Does Alexa have a secret mode?

So a couple of months back, a fun Easter egg that would be identified and enjoyed by retro gamers was discovered. This was the Super Alexa mode. If you would like to activate the Super Alexa Mode, say the subsequent voice command: “Alexa, up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, B, A, start.”

What happens if you ask Alexa to call 911?

Unfortunately, you can’t ask Alexa to call emergency services in most cases. In the US at least this is due to regulatory compliance — FCC rules require that 911-capable devices provide both location data and a callback number, which is theoretically feasible for Alexa, but something Amazon has opted not to implement.

Can Alexa turn on lights when I enter a room?

Because it has added a helpful automation feature to the latest 4th-Gen Echo and Echo Dot that uses ultrasonic sounds to detect if there is anyone in the room. This means it can turn the lights on when someone enters the room and off when they leave.

What is sound detection on Alexa?

Currently still in its testing stages, Alexa’s Sound Detection feature allows your Echo devices to listen for a number of distinct environmental noises, performing a set of automations when your Echo Dot or Echo Show hears something like a dog barking, a baby crying, or the sound of running water.

Can Alexa announce when a door is opened?

I linked my Echo dot to smart things and created routines to announce which door is open. Kind of helpful to know which door was opened, as opposed to the chime that indicates one of the doors was opened. Now to figure out a way to turn the chime on or off depending on desir or need.

Can the Echo Show 8 be used as a security camera?

Yep, you can essentially use your Echo Show as a security camera monitor. If you have an Amazon Echo Show (of any size), Echo Spot, or even an Amazon Fire TV Stick, you can check in on cameras and doorbells such as the Google Nest Cam, Ring Video Doorbell 4 or the Arlo Ultra 2.

What happens if you ask Alexa to call 999?

If you ask Alexa to “call 911” or, if in the UK, 999, Alexa will, unfortunately, admit it’s unable to help and suggests using a phone to contact the emergency services.

What is Alexa yellow ring?

A flashing yellow light on your Echo device means that you have a notification or a message from an Alexa contact. If you see a flashing yellow light on your Echo device, try the following steps: Say, “What notifications do I have?” Say, “What messages do I have?” Update your notification settings in the Alexa app.

Can echo dot detect motion?

Amazon Echo Dot (4th Gen) You can toggle the motion detection abilities of ultrasound-enabled Echo and Echo Dot speakers on or off.

Is there a camera in Alexa?

Echo devices make life easier by helping you stay connected, informed, and entertained. With the inclusion of a built-in camera and a screen on Echo Show and Echo Spot devices, you can make video calls, take photos and videos, and more, while still maintaining your privacy.

Can you change Alexa’s voice?

In the Alexa app for iOS or Android: Tap on the device you want to change Alexa’s voice on. Tap the Settings cog wheel button in the upper right. Scroll down to the option for Alexa’s Voice and tap on it. Choose either Original (the feminine voice) or New (the masculine voice).

Can Alexa call a cell phone?

Echo-to-Phone Calling If the contact has multiple numbers—one for home and another for work—you can specify the number to dial. Say “Alexa, call [name of contact] mobile,” or “Alexa, call [name of contact] work.” If you’re calling someone not in your contact list, just say: “Alexa, call [phone number].”

Can I send a text to Alexa?

Does Echo dot use a lot of electricity?

Echo Dot: 2.1-2.4 watts (2.25 watts on average)

What is Alexa guard away mode?

With Guard, Alexa can help you keep your home safe. When you set Guard to Away mode, Alexa can send you Smart Alerts via notifications to your phone if an Echo device detects the sound of smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, or glass breaking.

Can Alexa make an alarm sound?

Open the Alexa app, tap More, and select Alarms & Timers as you normally would. On the Alarms tab, choose one to edit it or tap to add a new alarm. Select Sound and then the My Tones tab.

How much is Alexa guard?

For $5 a month (or $49 a year), Guard Plus unlocks access to Amazon’s Emergency Helpline. Say a fire breaks out while you’re cooking dinner.