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Alexa Emergency Assist


This suite of safety features, like notifications of emergency events and the ability to ask Alexa to help, is well worth the price.

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Pros and Cons


Pros

  • Easy access to emergency services

  • Push notifications

  • Low-cost home security

Cons

  • Requires Echo speaker or display

  • Occasionally prone to false alarms


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