As a voice assistant Add conversations as new AI upgrades Like the Alexa Plus and the final Siri update, now is a good time to consider Whether you use them for their biggest features or not. One of the fun ways I’ve been testing voice assistants like Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant is to see how they can help quickly Home safety question.
Whether you’re doing a one-second security check, getting advice during a secure installation or double checking security regulations, this is a quick “Alexa” or “hey, Google” voice command. Surprisingly, all you need is Telephone In your pocket.
notes: When I tested these questions, Google’s voice assistant was still Google Assistant. This year, it will eventually Replaced by Google’s latest conversationalist AI efforts. I will continue to test these services, but now that’s how voice assistants work.
Where should I set fire to the fire extinguisher?
Voice assistants like Alexa are good at leveraging information About protecting your home from firesand know special about fire extinguishers. They easily provided me with information on where to put them (kitchen and garage, many fires started), but also how high they can be installed on the wall and what they don’t do with fire extinguishers (e.g., putting them on the stovetop).
Not sure where to put the smoke detector? Ask Google Assistant for advice.
What is the fire alarm law in my state?
This is a useful question when you install or upgrade any type of any type Smoke detectors in your homewhether it is a single device or DIY security system. I found that some voice assistants are better than others on this issue. Google Assistant is the most useful to take advantage of government websites and provide exact information about state requirements for houses to install smoke alarms. Siri provides some useful information, but is less reliable in leveraging state laws, and Alexa is most useful here.
Is my garage door closed?
The problem is for people who work with smart garage door add-ons with Alexa and Google Assistant (with Siri’s frequency not often). It can quickly answer questions about whether everyone leaves the back door in the morning. If you don’t have a smart garage door controller, you can Find the following $100 remodel Use with most modern garage doors.
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Is the front door locked?
and Add a smart lock to your front dooryou can always ask Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri if it is locked, unlocked, or even open. Even if you are out, you can use the app to lock or unlock as needed. Plus, many smart locks have Autolock functionality, so if you forget to lock them, they lock yourself in a few minutes.
Is there any power outage in my area?
It can be difficult to tell whether power is generated only to your home (which may indicate an electrical problem you need to deal with), or the power supply for the entire community. Again, Google Assistant did the best here, giving me a link to my local power company to see the latest outage news. Siri followed up with a similar link – and Alexa thought I wanted a power company 3,000 miles away. Maybe what that is Alexa Plus can solve it.
Apple’s HomePod allows Siri to answer questions without a phone call.
Is my security system armed?
If your voice assistant can connect to your home security system (both Alexa and Google Assistant usually do), you can ask them if they are armed with the security system. This is useful if you are not at home and someone is making an unexpected visit to your home, or if you are manually arming the system and don’t remember if you are present.
Who has left the house recently?
This is for the more advanced Session AI Service That You can view your home security videos and even identify faces Have the correct subscription. Google already has these features Voice assistant with Geminithis feature is with Alexa Plus. I would be very surprised if Siri’s AI update doesn’t include it. even Third-party startups start offering these services.
With this kind of AI, you can ask who left the home to know when a loved one has left and come up with a security video to see where they might have gone. It can be very useful, especially if you live with older relatives and need to pay attention to them. You can also ask sub in other questions such as “Where do I leave the key?” or, “Are any strangers coming to the door today?” and so on.
Smart display is an easy way to keep your eyes on your loved ones.
Can my voice assistant call me 911?
It depends on the voice assistant. Currently, Siri and Google Assistant can call 911 for you – it’s helpful if your time is really short and your hands are shaking. Alexa cannot call 911 unless you Pay Alexa Emergency Assistant Features (cost $6 per month), which allows you to call emergency services.
Most importantly, Google Assistant is the most useful issue for home security and security, followed by Siri and Alexa. For more information, please read The best tips to stop thievesthis Attractions will never place your home security equipment and Security checks that should be performed when arriving at Airbnb.
