Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
It’s no secret ADT has safeguarded families for over 150 years, but you might question if this trusted name in residential security can provide the modern convenience of voice activation. The answer is a definitive yes! ADT does work with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s a lot you can do. See what’s possible and get suggestions for integrating voice activation into your modern home security system.
Here’s What Voice Commands Can Do In Your Worcester Home
Now that you know you can control your ADT home security with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, you’re probably thinking about what’s possible. Here are a few examples:
- Arm and disarm your system
- Dim smart lights
- Control connected smart locks
- Manage thermostat settings
If you’re busy helping kids or making dinner, and need a simple way to turn on lights or adjust the temperature, just vocalize a command. It’s convenient and permits you to engage your system without grabbing your phone or using the touchscreen panel.
Control Your ADT Devices With These Voice Commands
A short spoken directive is all it takes to activate your connected ADT devices. Just remember, if you verbalize a command to a specific device, like your bedroom light or front door lock, you must use the name you previously assigned to the device.
Operate your ADT tools with the following Google Home commands:
- 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 somewhat different instructions, but it functions very similarly. Here a few sample commands:
- Alexa, arm ADT in away mode
- Alexa, disarm ADT
- Alexa, turn on the (light name).
- Alexa, set (dimmer name) to 40%.
- Alexa, set the (thermostat name) to 68 degrees.
You can also ask questions. You might want to know if your front door is locked or the current temperature setting of your thermostat. Just speak 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 has a few restrictions. To illustrate, you can’t modify settings in your home security app by speaking instructions. You’ll also need to supply a PIN number when performing sensitive actions, such as unlocking a door or turning off your security system.
How To Establish Voice Activation In Your Worcester Home
Configuring voice activation is straightforward regardless of the smart speaker you use. You’ll follow these instructions:
- Access the Amazon Alexa or Google Home app on your smartphone
- In Google, go to Devices or tap the Add (+) icon and look for Works with Google Home. Within the Alexa app, tap the menu, then choose Skills & Games.
- Perform a search for ADT
- Pick ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Enter your ADT username and password and follow the provided steps
Explore more in-depth instructions by visiting the ADT help center:
Experience Smarter, Safer Living With ADT Alarm Systems In Worcester
Voice activation, automation, and remote access are all possible with ADT. Your local authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are here to help you build your new ADT security system in Worcester. Dial (508) 283-7533 or submit our form to take the first step.