Ring Alarm is a DIY security kit that works with your Amazon Echo speaker

Ring Alarm is a DIY security kit that works with your Amazon Echo speaker

Since many of us host expensive devices like smart speakers, OLED TVs, and laptops in our homes, security can be a concern. That's why Ring has created a new DIY security kit to make fortifying your home easier than ever.

The Ring Alarm Security Kit includes a base station, a keypad, a contact sensor for your window or door, a motion detector, and a range extension. Does not require professional installation.

According to Ring, you can 'simply use the Ring app to connect the access point via Wi-Fi or Ethernet, install the contact sensors on the doors and / or windows of your choice, and place the motion detectors to monitor movements.

Once your Ring Alarm security kit is connected, you will receive real-time notifications on your smartphone or tablet when someone enters a room, opens a window, or manually activates the siren for help from the ring alarm keypad.

Alarm ringing

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Alarming intelligences

There are three different security modes and the alarm can be turned on or off using the keyboard or the app.

If you have other Ring devices, like the Ring Ring Door Door 2, you can connect it to the Ring Alarm and start recording your cameras when the alarm sounds, but you will need a subscription to Ring Protect Plus. to take advantage of it. functionality.

As Amazon has recently lowered the price of bells before Black Friday, it may be interesting to grab one for the alarm.

Ring Alarm also works with compatible Alexa devices, such as the Amazon Echo and Amazon Echo Dot. This means that you can enable, disable, and check the alarm status by giving Alexa a voice command.