Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
You probably know ADT has safeguarded families for over 150 years, but you might question if this revered name in home security can offer the modern-day ease of voice activation. You’ll be pleased to know the answer is yes! ADT in fact works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s a lot you can control. Discover what’s possible and get suggestions for adding voice commands into your comprehensive home security system.
What Can You Do With Voice Commands In Your Albany Home?
Now that you know you can utilize your ADT home security system with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, you may be curious as to what’s possible. Here are some possibilities:
- Disarm and arm your system
- Adjust smart lights
- Control connected smart locks
- Adjust thermostat settings
If you’re busy helping kids or making dinner, and need a fast way to turn on lights or change the temperature, just say the command. It’s a breeze and lets you engage your system without grabbing your phone or touching the touchscreen panel.
Use These Voice Instructions To Operate Your ADT Devices
A simple spoken command is all it takes to operate your connected ADT devices. Keep in mind, if you verbalize a command to a specific device, such as your living room light or thermostat, you’ll need to use the name you previously gave 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, turn the heat up by 2 degrees.
Amazon Alexa uses somewhat different commands, but it functions about the same. Here a few common ones:
- Alexa, arm ADT in away mode
- Alexa, disarm ADT
- Alexa, turn off the (light name).
- Alexa, set (dimmer name) to 50%.
- Alexa, set the (thermostat name) to 70 degrees.
You can also ask your smart speaker questions. You might want to know if your front door is locked or the current temperature setting. Just speak a command like, “Hey Google, what is the temperature of the thermostat?” and you’ll hear a response.
Are There Limits To What Spoken Commands Can Do?
Smart speaker integration does have some limitations. For instance, you can’t change or configure settings in your ADT smartphone app by speaking instructions. You’ll also have to supply a PIN number when performing sensitive actions, such as turning off your security system or unlocking a door.
How To Establish Voice Activation In Your Albany Home
Setting up voice activation only takes a few minutes no matter what smart speaker you use. You’ll follow these steps:
- Go to the Amazon Alexa or Google Home app on your phone
- In Google, head to Devices or touch the Add (+) icon and choose Works with Google Home. Within the Alexa app, touch the menu, then go to Skills & Games.
- Do a search for ADT
- Pick ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Sign in with your ADT credentials and follow the provided instructions
Explore more in-depth instructions by visiting the ADT help center:
Get Top-Tier Security And Everyday Convenience With ADT Alarm Systems In Albany
Voice activation, remote access, and custom home automation are all available with ADT. Your local authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are standing by to help you build your new ADT security system in Albany. Dial (518) 303-3311 or fill out our form to get started.