AT&T is launching Linked Life, a brand new good dwelling safety providing constructed round Google Dwelling that retains working throughout energy or web outages. Linked Life may be self-installed and options good dwelling cameras from Google Nest and safety {hardware} from Abode, in addition to skilled monitoring.
This follows Google launching APIs for its good dwelling platform final yr, that are additionally utilized by ADT’s latest safety system, ADT Plus. The Linked Life service is AT&T’s newest try to step into the world of dwelling safety after shutting down Digital Life in 2022, a 3G-based dwelling automation and safety service that launched in 2013.
Linked Life requires a subscription and AT&T wi-fi or web service. Plans begin at $10.99 per 30 days for 30 days of video historical past, good alerts that notify you about “acquainted faces, individuals, pets, packages, and extra,” and AT&T mobile backup to maintain the system on-line throughout outages. A “skilled plan” for $21.99 per 30 days contains these aforementioned options, plus 24/7 monitoring from Abode.
There are two machine packages accessible. The $399 starter equipment features a Google Nest Doorbell, an Abode safety hub (with battery backup), an inside movement sensor, and two door/window sensors. A sophisticated equipment contains extra Abode sensors, a fob, and a wall-mounted keypad, plus a battery-powered Google Nest digital camera for $699. There’s additionally the choice to pay month-to-month for the {hardware}.
