Hippo Insurance

An Alexa skill that tricks invaders into thinking you’re home

Tired of worrying if your home is safe while you are away? Now you can set your Alexa to Away Mode and convince even the cleverest of home intruders, Home Alone style.

Role: Digital Creative

Agency: MSCHF

Whether it's house insurance or security, Hippo Insurance knows how to keep you, your loved ones, and your home safe. So when they approached MSCHF and were looking to engage customers, we knew that giving people a way to further protect their homes could be both on-brand and fun!

Go out with confidence

Burglars beware

Away Mode is the first awkward Alexa skill that works by playing long, conversational audio. These tracks, written by the comedic minds behind SNL and It's Always Sunny In Philapelphia, confuse intruders into thinking someone is home.

Go out with confidence

Burglars beware 😈

Away Mode is the first awkward Alexa skill that works by playing long, conversational audio. These tracks, written by the comedic minds behind SNL and It's Always Sunny In Philapelphia, confuse intruders into thinking someone is home.

Everyone's home

But not really! Join the growing number of people using Away Mode to keep their homes safe.

Stay protected

Home safety has never been easier! Simply enable the Away Mode skill on your Alexa and peace of mind is one command away.

ENABLE AWAY MODE