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This is a written guide documenting how someone built a home alarm system using Google Cloud and Twilio services. Published in 2017, it walks readers through the technical process of creating a DIY security solution by… Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. How I Made a Home Alarm Using Google Cloud and Twilio launched in 2017; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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   Scout Alarm▲91

   A new breed of home security

   2014 · scoutalarm.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Twilio Notify▲150

   One API to orchestrate notifications across SMS, push & more

   2016 · twilio.com · its alternatives →

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   I made an alarm clock▲271

   2021 · stavros.io · its alternatives →

4. 4M2
   My 2-Hour Twilio App▲57

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   Konnected.io▲96

   Connect your wired home security system to SmartThings

   2017 · konnected.io · its alternatives →

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   Watstime▲74

   Next Generation Alarm

   2016 · its alternatives →

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   Dot▲166

   Intelligent and contextual notifications

   2016 · doteverything.co · its alternatives →

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   Twilio Engage▲123

   Build hyper-personalized end-to-end marketing campaigns

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9. 9AV
   A virtual phone number for your company based on Twilio▲134

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10. 10
    Everyone Panic – Almost-free downtime phone alerts using Twilio▲42

    Uptime Robot (free) + App Engine (free) + Twilio (cheap) = almost free downtime alerts! Uptime Robot notices that your website is not responding. …

    2014 · doublemap.github.io · its alternatives →

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    I built an app to use a QR code as my doorbell▲140

    I didn’t have a doorbell before (multiple reasons) and my house feels unwelcoming without one. So I built a doorbell app that uses a QR code - visitors scan the QR code to ring the doorbell and I get notified on my phone. Here is an example of the QR code I have on my door. You can scan it and say hello: https://www.thebacklog.net/img/2024/10/show-hn.png This was also a great excuse to build my first app for Android and iPhone. I’d love to get some feedback before I spend more time polishing the app. Please try it out and feel free to ask me any questions! No…

    2024 · dingdongdoorbell.com · its alternatives →

12. 12MZ
    My Zappos/Twilio hackathon entry▲166

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    Twilio Video▲147

    Real-time video infrastructure and SDK

    2015 · twilio.com · its alternatives →

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    Twilty▲65

    Content development & guide creation tool

    2022 · its alternatives →

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    Alarm ▲65

    Connected home security platform that works with Apple Watch

    2015 · its alternatives →

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    Wink Relay▲99

    A simpler way to a smarter home

    2016 · wink.com · its alternatives →

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    Random Conversations for Google Home▲102

    Start conversations with random people through Google Home

    2017 · random-conversations.com · its alternatives →

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    ecobee4▲111

    Smart thermostat with Alexa built inside

    2017 · ecobee.com · its alternatives →

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    Ring Alarm System 2.0▲73

    Protect your home, your way.

    2020 · ring.com · its alternatives →

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    Uroo▲69

    Unique YouTube alarm clock chosen by you & community

    2016 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

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    Best Reminder App Chrome Extension▲125

    Cloud Sync: Reminders across devices, plus email alerts.

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    The Hynt Token▲125

    Get reminders at the right time & place

    2017 · hynt.me · its alternatives →

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    SalientEye▲64

    Home security alarm system on your phone (Android)

    2015 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

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    Twilert▲71

    Twitter search alerts made easy.

    2014 · twilert.com · its alternatives →

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