Alexa detects entry and exit so you can perform routine actions without talking

"Echo" series (from Amazon.co.jp)

Alexa、話しかけなくても定型アクションを実行できるように 入退室を検知

On January 12, Amazon Japan will detect the user's entry and exit with the Alexa-equipped smart speaker "Echo" series, and perform routine actions such as "turn on the lights" and "read out the weather and news" without the user talking. Started to provide the function to execute. [Image] How to set standard actions Echo uses ultrasonic signals emitted from cameras and speakers to determine if there is a user near the terminal. Perform preset routine actions such as "start reading news and playing music when the user enters the room" and "turn off the TV and air conditioner when the user leaves the room". Action settings can be made with the Alexa app (iOS / Android). Compatible devices are Echo Show 10, Echo Show 8 (2nd generation), Echo Show 5 (2nd generation), Echo (4th generation), Echo Dot (4th generation), Echo Dot with clock (4th generation) ..

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