thanks to a recent update<\/a>, Echo speakers can also announce when a smart camera sees a person or, on some devices, a package. Plus, it can also automatically show a live feed from that security camera on any Echo Show device, so you can take a look without having to do or say anything. <\/p>\nPerson and package detection is currently limited to certain models from Ring, with support for cameras from Google Nest and Abode coming soon (see sidebar below). Regardless of which camera you have, the steps to enable the announcement features are the same.<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/source><\/picture>\n
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Alexa can now make an announcement when your Ring security cameras and doorbell cameras see a person. Integration with cameras from Google Nest and Abode is coming soon.<\/em><\/figcaption>Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy \/ The Verge<\/cite><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n
Before you can enable this feature, you will also need to have at least one Echo smart speaker or smart display, an Amazon Alexa account, and have activated the Alexa skill for your camera. You will also need person and \/ or package detection enabled on your compatible camera. This may require paying for a subscription to the camera manufacturer, for example, Ring cameras require a Ring Protect Plan starting at $3 a month. <\/p>\n
\nOpen the Alexa smartphone app<\/li>\n Tap Devices<\/strong>\n<\/li>\nScroll through the list at the top of the app and select Cameras<\/strong>\n<\/li>\nSelect the camera that you want to detect the person and \/ or package<\/li>\n Tap the Settings<\/strong> icon on the top right-hand corner<\/li>\nUnder Camera Events,<\/strong> toggle on Person Detection Announcements<\/strong> and\/or Package Detection Announcements<\/strong> (if it\u2019s an option)<\/li>\nTip: Tap Camera Events Settings > Person Detection > Cameras<\/strong> to quickly enable the feature on all compatible cameras you have<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/source><\/picture>\n
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Steps to enable person and \/ or package detection in the Alexa app.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/span><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n\nTo select which Echo device(s) in your home makes the announcement, go to the same settings page and tap Announcement Devices<\/strong>\n<\/li>\nSelect which Echo speaker or display you want to make the announcement. You can select more than one. If you select a smart display, it will pull up a live feed from the camera as well as make the announcement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/aside>\nYou can use an announcement as a trigger for an Alexa Routine \u2014 so, for example, you can have the porch light turn on when the camera detects a person. Ring cameras also have the option to see a timeline of all the events that triggered an announcement and review them \u2014 you can find the feature on the camera\u2019s page in the Alexa app. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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