Homematic IP starter set alarm with an Access Point central control unit, motion detectors and a window/door contact The starter set alarm provides the necessary elements for reliably detecting attempted break-ins and reporting them immediately. The Access Point central control unit establishes a connection between your smartphone and the cloud via an Internet-enabled router. The other components of the starter set are taught-in to the Access Point and can then be configured and controlled via the free Homematic IP app. Integration into Amazon Alexa and Google Home is possible so that you can also activate the alarm mode by voice command. The window and door contact detects the opening of windows and doors, whilst the motion detector detects passing people. When the alarm is armed, these sensors trigger the alarm siren; a push message is also sent to the connected smartphone to inform residents even when they are absent. Other Homematic IP components can be added as you wish so that sm