
Note: If you have a 30-day or extended Ring Protect trial subscription, you must subscribe to Ring Protect to be eligible for Alexa Guard Plus. 2 Go to Settings, select Guard, and follow the on-screen instructions to confirm an emergency address. Once you’ve successfully linked your Ring and Amazon accounts, proceed to the Alexa app to activate Guard Plus. You can only set up Alexa Guard in the Alexa app, not the Ring app. If you need to make sure your Echo device software is updated, click here.
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Your Alexa app should update itself automatically.
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If you already have Ring Protect Pro or Plus (1st Gen) and want to enable Alexa Guard Plus, 2 you’ll need the latest version of the Alexa app and Echo software that's up to date.
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How to Enable Alexa Guard Plus if you have a Ring Protect Plan

In addition, with Guard Plus, 2 you’ll be able to call the Emergency Helpline hands-free from your Echo device using your voice and have a feature to activate the sound of dogs barking when motion is detected outside. With Alexa Guard Plus, 2 in addition to detecting the sound of smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, or glass breaking, your Echo device can detect activity sounds such as footsteps or doors closing when you set Guard to Away mode* and sends you smart alerts via notifications* on your mobile device or plays a siren on your Echo. To learn more about Ring Modes, click here.Īlexa Guard Plus 2 is a subscription service available for supported Amazon Echo devices that has all of the features of Alexa Guard with additional detection, deterrence, and assistance capabilities. If you have Smart Lights, Alexa can automatically turn your lights on and off when Guard is in Away mode to make it look like someone is home.Ĭlick here to learn how to arm and disarm your Ring devices with Alexa using your voice. With a Ring Alarm security system, Alexa can arm* your system when you set Guard to Away mode.* You can opt to forward Smart Alerts to your security provider or to Ring Alarm if you are professionally monitored. To learn more about Alexa Guard features, click here.

Alexa can send you Smart Alerts via notifications* to your mobile device. Alexa Guard is a free feature available for supported Amazon Echo devices that can detect the sound of smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, or glass breaking when you set Guard to Away mode.
