devices Alexa get something new. virtual assistant Amazon will be able to alert the user when the device’s built-in security camera detects a person or a package in the images.

This feature is currently only supported security devices and cameras Ring, a security company that supplies security equipment and plans to several countries (but not Brazil). The functionality first appears in the United States.

According to the announcement, users with Ring subscriptionbetween paid plans and device Doorbell Video Call (2020) or Call Video Doorbell Pro 2 can enable person and package detection in Call Application and turn on “Chamber Events” in Alexa app. Device active echo show, Fire TV or fire pill will send a voice announcement and/or live image from the cameras in the Ring channel to echo show, a television or the tablet.

The feature will also be available on other devices.

According to Amazon, video devices from other brands will also get this functionality in the future. Devices such as google camera nest to the battery (internal or external), Wired Nest Indoor Camera, nest cam is on fire and Battery door Nest will support this feature. Abode Iota cameras and other outdoor surveillance cameras will also receive support soon.

Another announcement made by Amazon this Wednesday (27) was the launch of the Object Detection Sensor API for other developers. Thus, device manufacturers with Alexa integration will be able to include new features in their devices.

“We’ve always had the ability to notify customers with notifications on their phones, but this API allows us to extend this functionality indoors so that customers can hear when a package is delivered or see and talk to the person identified at the front door. “commented Scott BeckAbode CTO.

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Via: Engadget Source: Ring