Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
It’s no secret ADT has protected families for more than 150 years, but you might question if this trusted name in home security can provide the modern convenience of voice activation. The answer is an absolute yes! ADT works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s quite a bit you can do. Discover what’s possible and find suggestions for integrating voice activation into your comprehensive home security system.
Here’s What Voice Control Can Do In Your Sandy Springs Home
Now that you know you can utilize your ADT home security with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, you’re probably curious as to what you can do. Here are some ideas:
- Disarm and arm your system
- Switch smart lights off or on
- Control connected smart locks
- Manage thermostat settings
If you’re busy helping kids or making dinner, and need a fast way to switch on a light or adjust the temperature, just say the command. It’s easy and lets you engage your system without picking up your phone or navigating to the touchscreen panel.
Control Your ADT Components With These Spoken Commands
A short spoken directive is all you need to activate your connected ADT devices. Just remember, When controlling a specific device, like your living room light or thermostat, you’ll have to use the same name you used when first installing the device.
Control your ADT tools with these 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 4 degrees.
Amazon Alexa uses slightly different commands, but it works about the same. 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 questions. You might want to know if your back door is locked or the current temperature setting. Just say a command like, “Alexa, what is my thermostat set to?” and you’ll get a response.
Are There Limits To What Voice Controls Can Do?
Voice activation has some restrictions. For instance, you can’t adjust settings in your ADT smartphone app by speaking instructions. You’ll also need to supply a PIN number when completing certain actions, such as unlocking a door or disarming your alarm system.
How To Configure Voice Activation In Your Sandy Springs Home
Configuring voice activation only takes a few steps regardless of the smart speaker you use. You’ll typically follow these steps:
- Access the Amazon Alexa or Google Home app on your smartphone
- In Google, head to Devices or touch the Add (+) icon and select Works with Google Home. In the Alexa app, touch the menu, then go to Skills & Games.
- Perform a search for ADT
- Select ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Enter your ADT username and password and follow the instructions
You can find more in-depth instructions by visiting the ADT help center:
Experience Smarter, Safer Living With ADT Alarm Systems In Sandy Springs
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 design your new ADT system in Sandy Springs. Dial (770) 628-5897 or complete our form to begin.