A surface level overview of using Amazon Echo's Alexa to control smart home devices; including a smart light setup through SmartThings and an IFTTT recipe.

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Echo can up your home’s security. I’ve been using Echo with my iSmartAlarm security system through IFTTT. You can create custom trigger phrases to arm your system, disarm your system, and even trigger panic mode. For security purposes I suggest making the phrase something unique to you. You can make your phrase something benign or creative so long as it starts with, “Alexa Trigger (Fill in the Blank).” Using Echo with Scout works similarly, but even better.

Scout connects directly to Echo, no need for IFTTT. It also offers more expanded control. You can ask about recent security events and even check to see if you left a door or window open (something that wasn’t possible with SmartThings or iSmart). You can disarm, arm, or swap modes and even ask for help with your voice, “Alexa, tell Scout to send help!” And there’s no need to worry about an intruder barking at Alexa. During the setup process, you will create a four digit pin. This pin is what you will use to let Alexa know it’s you, and not someone she should ignore.

With SmartThings, Alexa can dim and control my connected smart lights, but she can’t tell me if my door is open or closed. Right now, light show parlor tricks and smart plug control are her forte. No, she can’t lock your doors and she can’t control your thermostat. And though it sounds like lock control is out of the picture for security reasons, I doubt that she will stay stagnant for long.

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