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Hunter Fenollol

Alexa Emergency Assist — what it is, how much it costs, and how it could save your life

Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen).

Amazon has stepped into the DIY home security arena with Alexa Emergency Assist, a service that leverages the company's Alexa smart speakers to listen for signs of distress in your home, and then connect you with emergency services. 

Alexa Emergency Assist replaces Amazon’s Alexa Guard Plus security subscription feature which could be armed to listen for activity and control your smart lights and smart plugs while you were away to make your home appear occupied. If you're thinking of signing up for Alexa Emergency Assist, here's everything you need to know about the service. 

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