Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
It’s no secret ADT has watched over families for more than 150 years, but you might ask yourself if this celebrated name in home security is able to offer the modern-day ease of voice activation. The answer is a definitive yes! ADT works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s plenty you can accomplish. Explore what’s possible and browse recommendations for integrating voice activation into your modern home security system.
What Can You Actually Do With Voice Activation In Your Lima Home?
Now that you’ve confirmed you can control your ADT home security with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, you might be curious as to what you might do. Here are a few examples:
- Disarm and arm your system
- Adjust smart lights
- Activate connected smart locks
- Adjust thermostat settings
If you’re busy making dinner, and need a simple way to brighten a light or change the temperature, just speak a command. It’s a breeze and lets you control your system without picking up your phone or touching the touchscreen panel.
Use These Voice Instructions To Manage Your ADT Devices
A quick verbal command is all it takes to activate your integrated ADT devices. Just remember, When commanding a device, like your living room light or thermostat, you must use the same name you used when first setting up the device.
Control your ADT tools with these Google Home commands:
- Hey Google, arm my system stay.
- Hey Google, arm my system away.
- Hey Google, lock the (door name).
- Hey Google, turn on the (light name).
- Hey Google, turn the heat up by 4 degrees.
Amazon Alexa operates almost the same, but requires somewhat different phrasing. Here several sample commands:
- Alexa, arm ADT in away mode
- Alexa, disarm ADT
- Alexa, turn off the (light name).
- Alexa, set (dimmer name) to 60%.
- Alexa, set the (thermostat name) to 70 degrees.
You can also use voice commands to ask questions. You may want to know if a door is locked or the current temperature setting. Just speak a phrase like, “Hey Google, what is the temperature of the thermostat?” and you’ll hear a reply.
Is There Anything You Can’t Do With Spoken Commands?
Smart speaker integration has a few restrictions. For instance, you can’t adjust settings in your ADT smartphone app by speaking instructions. You also must provide a PIN when performing certain actions, such as unlocking a door or turning off your security system.
How To Establish Voice Activation In Your Lima Home
Establishing voice activation only takes a few steps regardless of the smart speaker you use. You’ll follow these steps:
- Open the Amazon Alexa or Google Home app on your smartphone
- In Google, head to Devices or press the Add (+) icon and select Works with Google Home. Within the Alexa app, touch the menu, then select Skills & Games.
- Perform a search for ADT
- Select ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Enter your ADT credentials and follow the instructions
You can find more in-depth instructions through the ADT help center:
Get Top-Tier Security And Everyday Convenience With ADT Alarm Systems In Lima
Voice activation, smartphone access, and custom automation are all within reach when you choose ADT. The authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are standing by to help you design your new ADT security system in Lima. Dial (419) 359-8743 or submit our form to get started.