Honeywell announces a number of updates to its Total Connect Remote Services including integrations with Alexa, Chamberlain and LiftMaster MyQ smart garage door control, and more.
Thanks to a new API, security dealers selling Kwikset SmartCode smart locks can offer customers added convenience of Alexa voice control.
ADT customers will be able to integrate home automation skills with Amazon Alexa to arm and disarm their home security system through simple voice commands.
August Home says it is the first smart lock to be supported by Amazon Echo and other Alexa devices.
Amazon’s security monitoring gives customers hands-free access to an emergency helpline, smart alerts about activity and other potential emergencies, as well as new features to deter potential intruders.
Alexa Guard works with smart home platforms by ADT and Ring to arm/disarm systems, control lighting, receive fire/life-safety alerts and more.
A consumer with the system enabled could say “Alexa, arm,” which would arm their security system. A disarm-by-voice feature is also available.
Amazon’s Alexa Guard turns Echo speakers into audio sensors, and works with ADT Pulse and Ring Alarm.
The Alexa video recap skill is now available to owners of Ring, Arlo, Cloud Cam and August smart home cameras.
Amazon’s patent application for the voice-controlled light switch describes multiple mics on the faceplate and switch itself, so it can respond based on the position of the user and whether the light is on or off.