Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
It’s no secret ADT has safeguarded 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. 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 control. See what’s possible and find recommendations for incorporating voice control into your modern home security system.
What Can You Actually Do With Voice Commands In Your Auburn Home?
Now that you’ve confirmed you can use your ADT alarm system with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, you’re probably curious as to what you might do. Here are some ideas:
- Disarm and arm your system
- Dim smart lights
- Control connected smart locks
- Adjust thermostat settings
If you’ve got your hands full with dinner, kids, or groceries, and need a simple way to brighten a light or change the temperature, just vocalize a command. It’s easy and lets you manage your system without picking up your phone or navigating to the touchscreen panel.
Manage Your ADT Components With These Voice Instructions
A simple spoken directive is all it takes to activate your connected ADT devices. One thing to note, When controlling a specific device, such as your bedroom light or front door lock, you’ll need to use the name you already gave the device.
Here are a few 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 off the (light name).
- Hey Google, turn the heat up by 2 degrees.
Amazon Alexa uses slightly different instructions, but it operates very similarly. Here are some examples:
- Alexa, arm ADT in stay 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 ask your smart speaker questions. You might want to check if a door is locked or the current temperature setting of your thermostat. Just speak a phrase like, “Alexa, what is my thermostat set to?” and you’ll hear a reply.
Are There Limits To What Spoken Commands Can Do?
Voice integration comes with a few restrictions. For instance, you can’t modify settings in your ADT app by saying a command. You’ll also have to enter a PIN number when carrying out certain actions, such as unlocking a door or turning off your security system.
How To Set Up Voice Activation In Your Auburn Home
Setting up voice activation only takes a few steps no matter what smart speaker you own. You’ll typically follow these steps:
- Open the Google Home or Amazon Alexa app on your phone
- In Google, go to Devices or press the Add (+) icon and select Works with Google Home. inside the Alexa app, press the menu, then go to Skills & Games.
- Perform a search for ADT
- Choose ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Enter your ADT credentials and follow the provided steps
You can find more in-depth instructions through the ADT help center:
Experience Smarter, Safer Living With ADT Alarm Systems In Auburn
Voice activation, automation, and remote access are all possible with ADT. Your local authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are standing by to help you build your new ADT alarm system in Auburn. Phone (334) 219-8276 or submit our form to take the first step.