Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
You know ADT has protected families for over 150 years, but you may wonder whether this celebrated name in home security is able to offer the everyday convenience of voice activation. You’ll be pleased to hear the answer is yes! ADT in fact works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s plenty you can do. Discover what’s possible and find recommendations for incorporating voice commands into your modern home security system.
Here’s What Voice Activation Can Do In Your Wilmington Home
Now that you’ve confirmed you can utilize your ADT alarm system with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, you’re probably curious as to what you can do. Here are some ideas:
- Arm and disarm your system
- Toggle smart lights on or off
- Lock or unlock connected smart locks
- Adjust thermostat settings
If you’re busy cooking or exercising, and need a simple way to brighten a light or change the temperature, just speak a command. It’s easy and lets you manage your system without grabbing your phone or navigating to the touchscreen panel.
Use These Voice Commands To Manage Your ADT Components
A quick spoken directive is all it takes to activate your connected ADT devices. Keep in mind, When operating a device, like your front door lock or bedroom light, you’ll need to use the same name you used when first configuring the device.
Here are some 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 on the (light name).
- Hey Google, turn the heat up by 4 degrees.
Amazon Alexa requires slightly different commands, but it functions pretty much 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 70 degrees.
You can also ask your smart speaker questions. You may want to know if your back door is locked or the current temperature setting. Just say a command like, “Hey Google, what is the temperature of the thermostat?” and you’ll get a response.
Are There Limits To What Voice Commands Can Do?
Smart speaker integration comes with some limitations. To illustrate, you can’t modify settings in your home security app by speaking instructions. You’ll also need to supply a PIN when completing sensitive actions, such as unlocking a door or disarming your home’s security system.
How To Establish Voice Activation In Your Wilmington Home
Setting up voice activation only takes a few steps regardless of the smart speaker you have. You’ll typically follow these instructions:
- Access the Amazon Alexa or Google Home app on your phone
- In Google, go to Devices or tap the Add (+) icon and choose Works with Google Home. Within the Alexa app, press the menu, then choose Skills & Games.
- Search for ADT
- Choose ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Enter your ADT credentials and follow the instructions
You can find more comprehensive instructions by visiting the ADT help center:
Experience Smarter, Safer Living With ADT Alarm Systems In Wilmington
Voice activation, smartphone access, and custom automation are all possible with ADT. The authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are ready to help you design your new ADT security system in Wilmington. Phone (910) 263-6334 or complete our form to take the first step.