5 new Alexa security tricks to watch over your smart home – CNET

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Alexa can now do more with your smart doorbell.

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Amazon’s surprise event Thursday brought us over a dozen new products from the online retailer. But that wasn’t all. We also got new Alexa updates that anyone with an Alexa-enabled device can use.

Security was a big focus with new features that can keep your home safe. Here’s a look at the new ways you can secure your home with help from Alexa.

Alexa Guard

One of the biggest security-focused features coming to Amazon’s devices is Alexa Guard. Using your Echo devices, Alexa listens for noises that indicate danger, like a smoke or carbon monoxide alarm going off or the sound of breaking glass.

If Alexa detects something…

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