Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
You probably know ADT has watched over families for over 150 years, but you may question if this celebrated name in home security can offer the modern-day ease of voice activation. You’ll be glad to hear the answer is yes! ADT in fact works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s plenty you can do. Discover what’s possible and find recommendations for adding voice control into your modern home security system.
Here’s What Voice Commands Can Do In Your Hammond Home
Now that you’ve confirmed you can utilize your ADT home security with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, you might be curious as to what’s possible. Here are some possibilities:
- Disarm and arm your system
- Toggle smart lights on or off
- Lock or unlock 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 speak a command. It’s convenient and lets you control your system without picking up your phone or touching the touchscreen panel.
Use These Spoken Commands To Control Your ADT Components
A short spoken directive is all you need to operate your connected ADT devices. Keep in mind, if you speak an instruction to a device, like your living room light or thermostat, you’ll have to use the same name you used when first setting up the device.
Operate 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 70 degrees.
Amazon Alexa functions almost the same, but needs slightly different phrasing. Here a few examples:
- Alexa, arm ADT in away mode
- Alexa, disarm ADT
- Alexa, turn on the (light name).
- Alexa, [[lock the (door name)]].
- Alexa, set the (thermostat name) to 72 degrees.
You can also use voice commands to ask questions. You may want to check if your front door is locked or the current temperature setting. Just speak a phrase like, “Hey Google, what is the temperature of the thermostat?” and you’ll hear a reply.
Is There Anything You Can’t Do With Voice Controls?
Smart speaker integration has a few limitations. For example, you can’t modify settings in your home security app by saying a command. You’ll also have to provide a PIN when completing certain actions, such as disarming your security system or unlocking a door.
How To Establish Voice Activation In Your Hammond Home
Establishing voice activation only takes a few steps regardless of the smart speaker you use. You’ll follow these steps:
- Access the Amazon Alexa or Google Home app on your mobile device
- In Google, navigate to Devices or touch the Add (+) icon and look for Works with Google Home. Within the Alexa app, press the menu, then choose Skills & Games.
- Perform a search for ADT
- Select ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Sign in with your ADT username and password and follow the provided steps
You can find more comprehensive instructions in the ADT help center:
Get Top-Tier Security And Everyday Convenience With ADT Alarm Systems In Hammond
Voice activation, automation, and remote access are all within reach when you choose ADT. Your trusted authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are standing by to help you design your new ADT system in Hammond. Phone (219) 207-5149 or fill out our form to take the first step.