Alexa is the virtual personal assistant who \u201clives inside\u201d Amazon Echo speakers. With compatible devices such as TVs and security lights, Alexa can respond to voice commands. Make life easier while protecting your home! Here we outline five best security systems that work with Alexa<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Lots of home security brands are Alexa-friendly. However, some offer more Alexa skills<\/strong> (or functions) than others. Skills are add-ons for the Alexa app. Some examples:<\/p>\n You can choose from thousands of Alexa skills at Amazon\u2019s website. Many of the downloads are brand-specific, e.g., for Hue smart lights or Domino\u2019s food delivery. (\u201cAlexa, ask Domino\u2019s to track my order.\u201d) Downloads are free but some skills have paid upgrades.<\/p>\n Of the best Alexa-friendly security companies, Frontpoint<\/strong> stands out for Alexa security skill variety. Read on for Frontpoint Alexa details, or skip ahead to another Alexa-friendly favorite.<\/p>\n Frontpoint <\/strong>monitors security systems that customers easily self-install. For years the company has thrived thanks to reliable GE security equipment and excellent customer service. Now they have extra appeal with best Alexa skills!<\/p>\n We say Frontpoint has \u201cbest Alexa skills\u201d because connected security cameras can be voice-controlled.<\/strong> You can pan a camera, for example. For comparison, some other Alexa-friendly security companies only support simpler equipment such as door locks.<\/p>\n For $49.99\/month the Frontpoint Ultimate Plan<\/strong> supports advanced Alexa skills while also providing 24\/7 pro monitoring. The plan can support home security, environmental sensors such as smoke detectors, and home automation. The Ultimate service agreement is available with 12-month and 36-month contracts.<\/p>\n Frontpoint customers with the Ultimate Plan can connect with Alexa at Alarm.com. Here are examples of Frontpoint Alexa skill <\/strong>functions:<\/p>\n Frontpoint provides a 30-day risk-free trial period. As mentioned above, this home security company is known for excellent customer service. Also, they won\u2019t surprise you with unexpected charges; pricing is straightforward.<\/p>\n ADT <\/strong>is a top home security company with pro setup<\/em> and pro monitoring<\/em>. They\u2019re America\u2019s longest-running home security company, and they\u2019ve kept up with modern tech. For 2019 ADT is a best Alexa home security company<\/strong> in terms of app compatibility. That is, you don\u2019t need a virtual middleman to communicate.<\/p>\n With ADT you can speak directly<\/em> to Alexa.<\/strong> You can use phrases like \u201cAlexa, disarm ADT.\u201d For comparison, other security companies have a pass-the-message relationship. They\u2019re a bit more cumbersome with phrases like, \u201cSecurity company, ask Alexa to accomplish XYZ.\u201d<\/p>\n Also, ADT is notable for letting you disarm with voice<\/strong> if you say a PIN. This feature is handy if you arrive home with arms full of groceries, your kids, etc.<\/p>\n Pricing for ADT <\/strong>is home-specific; it depends on the layout and services. Each account has professional installation and a contract for pro monitoring. Get a six-month trial! Learn more at ADT.com.<\/p>\n The ADT Alexa skill <\/strong>is available to all ADT Pulse customers without extra charge. Here are examples of typical ADT Alexa phrases:<\/p>\n ADT, like Frontpoint, also lets you create scenes. For example, you could create a Fire Emergency scene. This would turn off your HVAC fan, turn on lights and unlock doors. A more peaceful example is a Good Night scene. Say \u201cGood night, Alexa\u201d to automatically secure your home, adjust the temperature, dim the lights and so forth.<\/p>\n Generally with ADT you need to talk with an agent on the phone for help choosing security equipment. However, Amazon sells an ADT Alexa home security bundle<\/strong> on their website. This combines an Alexa speaker (Amazon Echo Dot) with ADT equipment.<\/p>\n The ADT Alexa bundle includes:<\/p>\n You can add other components such as indoor\/outdoor cameras a la carte.<\/p>\n Vivint <\/strong>home security is professionally installed and monitored long-term. It\u2019s a high-quality option for those who want security, environmental monitoring and home automation.<\/p>\n Compared with other favorite security companies, Vivint makes it especially easy to create \u201cenvironments\u201d<\/strong> or scenes; with one short phrase you can order multiple actions. Set up a Movie Night scene, a Good Morning scene and so forth.<\/p>\n Professional installation<\/p>\n Two Vivint Alexa skills <\/strong>are available for customers in the USA: Complete and Basic.<\/p>\n The Complete<\/strong> skill can arm your home security system and adjust:<\/p>\n With Complete you\u2019ll ask Alexa to pass a message, e.g., \u201cAlexa, tell Vivint to lock my front door.\u201d With BasicVivint Smart Home you can speak directly to the system.<\/p>\n The Basic <\/strong>Vivint skill works exclusively with lights and thermostats. Sample commands are \u201cDim my lights\u201d and \u201cSet my AC to 68 degrees.\u201d<\/p>\n SimpliSafe<\/strong> is popular for combining DIY installation with no-contract monitoring. Many customers choose SimpliSafe for no-monthly-fee home security, but SimpliSafe has an affordable paid option with Amazon Echo integration too. They make some of the easiest <\/em>systems to set up for home security with Alexa.<\/p>\n Alexa is available with SimpliSafe\u2019s Interactive Plan. As explained below, the Alexa SimpliSafe skill is very basic. However, this paid plan also provides 24\/7 professional monitoring. SimpliSafe Interactive costs $24.99 month-to-month.<\/p>\n With no contract required, SimpliSafe is one of the best home security companies for renters<\/strong> in particular.<\/p>\n The SimpliSafe Alexa skill <\/strong>is basic. It lets you:<\/p>\n You can choose from several phrases for an action. For example, to activate Home Mode you could say:<\/p>\n In addition to supporting basic Alexa, the Interactive plan gives access to text and email alerts. It also lets you get alerted when certain parts of your home are accessed. For instance, you can hear a chime or get a silent alert (via text\/email) when someone opens your mailbox, medicine cabinet or bedroom door.<\/p>\n SimpliSafe is highly rated for its straightforward policies and effective security equipment. It\u2019s one of the best security companies that works with Alexa without requiring a long-term contract.<\/p>\n Ring,<\/strong> like Alexa, is an Amazon-owned company. They offer some of the best video doorbells and other home security cameras that work seamlessly with Alexa<\/strong> or Amazon Echo. You can also connect smart door locks and lights from third parties. Customers self-install Ring cameras and other components, then choose DIY or pro monitoring.<\/p>\n Ring doorbells, indoor cameras and outdoor cameras all have two-way voice<\/strong> to let you chat with family members or holler at intruders. The brand\u2019s best-known products are video doorbells, with five choices that can be hardwired and\/or battery-powered.<\/p>\n Other Ring cameras, including outdoor security cameras, require no wiring for setup. They have night vision, HD resolution and audio enhancement to filter voices from other sounds. Two popular Ring cameras are:<\/p>\n All Ring cameras have rechargeable batteries. Depending on use, the batteries tend to serve for six months to a year before recharging is needed. An even lower-maintenance option is to upgrade Ring security cameras with solar chargers.<\/p>\n The Ring Alexa skill<\/strong> works with all Ring video doorbells and cameras. It also works with:<\/p>\n With Ring camera<\/strong> integration, here are some typical commands:<\/p>\n If you like, you can invite police, neighbors or others to \u201cdrop in\u201d on your Ring account to see security clips. You can also use Ring\u2019s Neighborhood app, which is a neighborhood crime watch app that connects with Ring and local police.<\/p>\n Smart lights <\/strong>are included in the Amazon Alexa security bundle. Sample commands are \u201cAlexa, dim my kitchen lights\u201d and \u201cAlexa, turn on motion sensor <\/em>on balcony lights.\u201d You can also get creative and set scenes that combine sets of lights and\/or other equipment.<\/p>\n With smart locks<\/strong> you can check their status anytime. No problem if you\u2019re in the shower or away from home! \u201cAlexa, are my doors locked?\u201d You can even add smart locks to Ring if you\u2019re a renter; the compatible brand August works with existing deadbolt locks.<\/p>\n To arm you can simply say, \u201cAlexa, arm my system.\u201d Ring Alexa allows voice disarming with a four-digit PIN. Be aware that if you set a PIN, then it can be used by anyone. This could be convenient (for your babysitter, for example) but the option should be used with caution. You can change\/cancel your PIN anytime, and you can also track PIN use in real time with the Ring app.<\/p>\n See the Ring Alarm starter set at Ring.com.<\/p>\n After you set up Alexa for home security, you can start exploring its endless potential in non-security areas too. Here\u2019s a sampling of Alexa\u2019s many abilities that can make everyday life easier and more delightful.<\/p>\n Learn more about Alexa with our answers to common questions.<\/p>\n Alexa is the short name for Amazon Alexa, a virtual assistant created by Amazon. Alexa was first developed for use in Amazon\u2019s smart speakers, called Echo and Echo Dot. These speakers can respond to your commands to play music, search the Internet, adjust your home security system and more. Now the assistant is also available through Amazon Fire TVs, iOS\/Android phones and more.<\/p>\n Generally you can activate Alexa by saying a \u201cwake word\u201d such as Alexa. (\u201cAlexa, is my porch light on?\u201d) Your voice message is then processed in Amazon\u2019s cloud. You can choose from the wake words Alexa<\/em>, Amazon<\/em>, Echo<\/em> and computer<\/em>. Unfortunately you can\u2019t change Alexa\u2019s name.<\/p>\n Some devices, like certain models of Fire tablet, aren\u2019t voice-activated. You need to press a button for assistance.<\/p>\n For home security you can also set Alexa to respond to specific sounds such as smoke sirens or breaking glass.<\/p>\n Alexa\u2019s default voice sounds pleasantly human. However, unlike the voice of Siri, it\u2019s computer-generated.<\/p>\n You can install other voices, including masculine and feminine voices in English and other languages. Most Alexa voices sound more computerized than the default, but some are synthesized to sound realistic. (One high-quality option is British accent Alexa.) Coders have also developed Alexa voice skills for Pikachu and famous actors.<\/p>\n Developers chose the name partly because the \u201cX\u201d sound is so distinctive; the sounds helps make a great choice for a wake word. The name also pays homage to the Great Library of Alexandria, which scholars say was one of the largest libraries in ancient times.<\/p>\n Yes! With phonetic spelling you can show Alexa how to pronounce your name.<\/p>\n Alexa can call most US numbers for free, but you CAN\u2019T call 911 with the default Alexa app. However:<\/p>\n\n
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The Best Alexa Security Systems<\/h3>\n
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Best Alexa Skills – Frontpoint<\/h2>\n
Frontpoint Perks<\/h3>\n
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Best Mobile App Compatibility – ADT<\/h2>\n
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ADT Alexa Bundle<\/h3>\n
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Best Environmental Controls – Vivint<\/h2>\n
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Easiest Setup – SimpliSafe<\/h2>\n
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SimpliSafe Alexa Skill<\/h3>\n
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Best Camera Controls – Ring<\/h2>\n
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Ring Security Perks<\/h3>\n
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Ring Alexa Skill<\/h3>\n
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Alexa FAQ<\/h2>\n
What is Alexa?<\/h3>\n
How does Alexa work?<\/h3>\n
Whose voice does Alexa use?<\/h3>\n
Why is Alexa named Alexa?<\/h3>\n
Can Alexa pronounce my name correctly?<\/h3>\n
Can I call emergency services with Alexa?<\/h3>\n