Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
You likely know ADT has safeguarded families for more than 150 years, but you may wonder whether this revered name in residential security is able to offer 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. Explore what’s possible and browse recommendations for integrating voice activation into your comprehensive home security system.
What Can You Do With Voice Activation In Your Concord Home?
Now that you’ve confirmed you can control your ADT alarm system with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, you’re likely wondering what you might do. Here are some possibilities:
- Arm and disarm your system
- Dim smart lights
- Control connected smart locks
- Manage thermostat settings
If you have your hands full with groceries, dinner, or kids, and need a fast way to switch on a light or lower the temperature, just vocalize a command. It’s convenient and allows you to engage your system without reaching for your phone or using the touchscreen panel.
Manage Your ADT Devices With These Voice Instructions
A short spoken command is all it takes to control your ADT smart home devices. Keep in mind, if you give a command to a device, such as your living room light or thermostat, you’ll have to use the same name you used when first configuring the device.
Manage 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 off the (light name).
- Hey Google, set the thermostat to 72 degrees.
Amazon Alexa operates about the same, but needs slightly different phrasing. Here are some 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 68 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 say a command like, “Alexa, what is my thermostat set to?” and you’ll receive a response.
Are There Limits To What Spoken Commands Can Do?
Voice integration does have some limitations. For example, you can’t adjust settings in your home security app by speaking instructions. You’ll also need to provide a PIN when completing certain tasks, such as turning off your security system or unlocking a door.
How To Set Up Voice Activation In Your Concord Home
Configuring voice activation only takes a few steps regardless of the smart speaker you own. You’ll typically follow these steps:
- Access 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. inside the Alexa app, tap the menu, then select Skills & Games.
- Perform a search for ADT
- Pick ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Sign in with your ADT credentials and follow the instructions
Discover more detailed instructions by visiting the ADT help center:
Experience Smarter, Safer Living With ADT Alarm Systems In Concord
Voice activation, remote access, and custom home automation are all available with ADT. The authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are ready to help you design your new ADT security system in Concord. Call (603) 945-0837 or complete our form to take the first step.