Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
It’s no secret ADT has safeguarded families for over 150 years, but you might wonder whether this celebrated name in residential security can offer the modern convenience of voice activation. The answer is a resounding yes! ADT works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s a lot you can control. See what’s possible and browse suggestions for integrating voice activation into your new home security system.
What Can You Actually Do With Voice Commands In Your Greenville Home?
Now that you know you can control your ADT home security system with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, you’re probably thinking about what you can do. Here are a few examples:
- Disarm and arm your system
- Turn smart lights off or on
- Lock or unlock connected smart locks
- Adjust thermostat settings
If you’re busy making dinner, and need a simple way to turn on lights or lower the temperature, just speak a command. It’s easy and allows you to manage your system without grabbing your phone or touching the touchscreen panel.
Operate Your ADT Devices With These Voice Instructions
A short spoken directive is all you need to control your connected ADT devices. Just remember, if you verbalize a command to a device, such as your living room light or thermostat, you’ll have to use the name you already assigned to the device.
Here are some commands that work 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, set the thermostat to 70 degrees.
Amazon Alexa operates almost the same, but calls for slightly different commands. Here are some common ones:
- Alexa, arm ADT in stay mode
- Alexa, disarm ADT
- Alexa, turn off the (light name).
- Alexa, set (dimmer name) to 40%.
- Alexa, set the (thermostat name) to 68 degrees.
You can also use voice commands to ask questions. You may want to check if your back door is locked or the current temperature setting. Just speak a phrase like, “Alexa, what is my thermostat set to?” and you’ll get a reply.
Are There Limits To What Voice Controls Can Do?
Smart speaker integration has some limitations. For example, you can’t adjust settings in your ADT smartphone app by speaking instructions. You also must supply a PIN number when performing certain actions, such as turning off your security system or unlocking a door.
How To Set Up Voice Activation In Your Greenville Home
Configuring voice activation only takes a few minutes no matter what smart speaker you have. You’ll typically follow these steps:
- Go to the Amazon Alexa or Google Home app on your phone
- In Google, navigate to Devices or press the Add (+) icon and select Works with Google Home. In the Alexa app, tap the menu, then choose Skills & Games.
- Do a search for ADT
- Pick ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Sign in with your ADT credentials and follow the instructions
Explore more in-depth instructions through the ADT help center:
Experience Smarter, Safer Living With ADT Alarm Systems In Greenville
Voice activation, smartphone access, and custom automation are all possible with ADT. Your trusted authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are here to help you design your new ADT alarm system in Greenville. Dial (864) 362-5081 or submit our form to take the first step.