The Amazon Echo now has a feature that can help protect your home from potential intruders, according to CNBC.
The feature is part of Alexa Guard Plus and allows your device to make it sound like a dog is barking inside your home if security cameras detect movement when you're not there.
The subscription service costs $4.99 per month or $49 per year after a 30-day free trial. If you don’t want to pay, there’s also a free tier of Alexa Guard that’s pretty useful.
Alexa Guard Plus can also alert you to any sounds in your home using your Amazon Echo and sound a siren if an activity is detected inside. You can also say “Alexa, call for help” to speak with trained agents who can request the dispatch of emergency responders.
To learn how to set it up, click here.
