Amazon Alexa – How to Use Home Monitoring on an Echo Show

Category: Alexa > Home Monitoring

Answer:

Home Monitoring allows compatible Echo Show devices to function as smart home cameras. You can remotely view live video from the Alexa app and create routines based on camera activity.

Home Monitoring Features

With Home Monitoring enabled, you can:

• View your Echo Show camera remotely.
• Access live video from the Alexa app.
• View camera feeds on compatible Echo Show devices.
• View camera feeds on supported Fire TV devices.
• Create routines triggered by occupancy detection.
• Monitor activity within your home while away.

How to View Live Video

Using the Alexa App

1. Open the Alexa app.
2. Tap Devices.
3. Select your Echo Show device.
4. Open the live camera view.

Using Voice Commands

On a compatible Echo Show or Fire TV device, say:

• "Alexa, show me [device name]."

Camera Controls

While viewing live video:

• Pinch to zoom in or out.
• Adjust the viewing area on supported devices.
• Access camera settings for additional privacy controls.

Privacy Features

Home Monitoring includes privacy options such as:

• Camera access notifications.
• Audible camera access chimes.
• Optional video delay settings.
• Camera privacy controls within device settings.

Create Occupancy-Based Routines

On the Alexa App

1. Open the Alexa app.
2. Tap More.
3. Select Routines.
4. Create a new routine.
5. Under When This Happens, select Smart Home.
6. Choose your Echo Show device.
7. Select the occupancy trigger.
8. Configure the desired action.
9. Save the routine.

Example Routine

When a person enters a room:

• Turn on lights.
• Adjust smart thermostats.
• Activate smart plugs.
• Run custom Alexa announcements.

Good to Know

• Home Monitoring must be enabled on the Echo Show device.
• Live video can be viewed remotely through the Alexa app.
• Compatible Fire TV devices can display Echo Show camera feeds.
• Occupancy detection is processed locally on supported Echo Show devices.
• Privacy settings can be customized at any time through device settings.