Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
It’s no secret ADT has protected families for over 150 years, but you might ask yourself if this trusted name in residential security is able to offer the modern convenience of voice activation. You’ll be happy to hear the answer is yes! ADT in fact works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s plenty you can accomplish. See what’s possible and find suggestions for incorporating voice commands into your modern home security system.
Here’s What Voice Commands Can Do In Your Seattle Home
Now that you’ve confirmed you can use your ADT alarm system with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, you’re probably wondering what you can do. Here are a few examples:
- Disarm and arm your system
- Adjust smart lights
- Activate connected smart locks
- Change thermostat settings
If you’re busy cooking or exercising, and need a simple way to brighten a light or adjust the temperature, just vocalize a command. It’s easy and allows you to control your system without reaching for your phone or touching the touchscreen panel.
Use These Voice Commands To Manage Your ADT Equipment
A short verbal command is all it takes to control your connected ADT devices. Just remember, if you speak an instruction to a device, like your living room light or thermostat, you must use the name you already assigned to the device.
Manage your ADT tools with the following 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 5 degrees.
Amazon Alexa uses somewhat different phrasing, but it works about the same. Here are some common ones:
- Alexa, arm ADT in stay mode
- Alexa, disarm ADT
- Alexa, turn off the (light name).
- Alexa, [[lock the (door name)]].
- Alexa, set the (thermostat name) to 72 degrees.
You can also use voice commands to ask questions. You may want to check if a door is locked or the current temperature setting. Just speak a command like, “Hey Google, what is the temperature of the thermostat?” and you’ll receive an answer.
Is There Anything You Can’t Do With Voice Controls?
Smart speaker integration has some limitations. For instance, you can’t change or configure settings in your ADT app by speaking instructions. You’ll also need to supply a PIN when carrying out certain actions, such as unlocking a door or turning off your security system.
How To Establish Voice Activation In Your Seattle Home
Establishing voice activation only takes a few minutes no matter what smart speaker you use. You’ll generally follow these instructions:
- Access the Amazon Alexa or Google Home app on your smartphone
- In Google, head to Devices or tap the Add (+) icon and select Works with Google Home. inside the Alexa app, tap the menu, then go to Skills & Games.
- Do a search for ADT
- Pick ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Log in with your ADT credentials and follow the provided steps
Discover more comprehensive instructions through the ADT help center:
Get Top-Tier Security And Everyday Convenience With ADT Alarm Systems In Seattle
Voice activation, remote access, and custom home automation are all possible with ADT. The authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are ready to help you customize your new ADT system in Seattle. Dial (206) 451-1051 or complete our form to begin.