Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
It’s no secret ADT has protected families for over 150 years, but you may question if this trusted name in residential security can provide the modern-day ease of voice activation. The answer is an absolute yes! ADT in fact works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s quite a bit you can do. Explore what’s possible and browse recommendations for incorporating voice activation into your comprehensive home security system.
Here’s What Voice Control Can Do In Your Tallahassee Home
Now that you’re aware you can control your ADT home security system with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, you’re probably wondering what you can do. Here are some possibilities:
- Arm and disarm your system
- Dim smart lights
- Control connected smart locks
- Change thermostat settings
If you’re busy helping kids or making dinner, and need a fast way to turn on lights or lower the temperature, just vocalize a command. It’s a breeze and lets you engage your system without picking up your phone or navigating to the touchscreen panel.
Use These Voice Commands To Operate Your ADT Components
A short verbal command is all you need to control your connected ADT devices. Keep in mind, if you give a command to a specific device, like your front door lock or bedroom light, you must use the name you already gave the device.
Here are a few commands you can use with Google Home:
- Hey Google, arm my system stay.
- Hey Google, arm my system away.
- Hey Google, lock the (door name).
- Hey Google, turn off the (light name).
- Hey Google, set the thermostat to 68 degrees.
Amazon Alexa operates about the same, but requires slightly different phrasing. Here several sample commands:
- Alexa, arm ADT in away mode
- Alexa, disarm ADT
- Alexa, turn on the (light name).
- Alexa, [[lock the (door name)]].
- Alexa, set the (thermostat name) to 70 degrees.
You can also use voice commands to ask questions. You may want to check if your front door is locked or the current temperature setting. Just speak a phrase like, “Alexa, is the (door name) locked?” and you’ll hear an answer.
Is There Anything You Can’t Do With Voice Controls?
Smart speaker integration does have some restrictions. To illustrate, you can’t change or configure settings in your ADT app by speaking a voice command. You’ll also need to provide a PIN number when performing certain actions, such as unlocking a door or disarming your alarm system.
How To Establish Voice Activation In Your Tallahassee Home
Establishing voice activation only takes a few minutes no matter what smart speaker you use. You’ll typically follow these instructions:
- Open the Amazon Alexa or Google Home app on your mobile device
- In Google, navigate to Devices or touch the Add (+) icon and choose Works with Google Home. Within the Alexa app, tap the menu, then choose Skills & Games.
- Search for ADT
- Choose ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Log in with your ADT username and password and follow the instructions
You can find more detailed instructions in the ADT help center:
Enjoy The Best Security and Convenience With ADT Alarm Systems In Tallahassee
Voice activation, automation, and remote access are all within reach when you choose ADT. Your trusted authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are standing by to help you customize your new ADT alarm system in Tallahassee. Dial (850) 347-8092 or submit our form to begin.