Alexa Guard is now rolling out to Amazon Echo smart speakers in the U.S.

Amazon revealed back in September a brand new feature for Echo smart speakers owners – Alexa Guard but did not say when it will actually be usable. Fast forward three months and it looks like the feature is finally making its way to Echo speakers in the United States, CNET reports.

As the name suggests, Alexa Guard has been built to make your life more convenient and safe as long as you own an Amazon Echo speaker. Simply say “Alexa, I'm leaving” and if you get an answer like “OK, I'll be on guard,” your smart speaker should keep your home safe.

Once the Guard mode is enabled, Alexa ...