Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
You know ADT has safeguarded families for more than 150 years, but you may wonder whether this celebrated name in residential security is able to offer the everyday convenience of voice activation. The answer is a resounding yes! ADT works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s plenty you can control. See what’s possible and get tips for incorporating voice activation into your new home security system.
Here’s What Voice Commands Can Do In Your Allentown Home
Now that you’re aware you can use your ADT alarm system with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, you’re likely wondering what’s possible. Here are some ideas:
- Arm and disarm your system
- Toggle smart lights on or off
- Control connected smart locks
- Change thermostat settings
When you have your hands full with dinner, kids, or groceries, and need a simple way to switch on a light or adjust the temperature, just vocalize a command. It’s a breeze and permits you to manage your system without picking up your phone or navigating to the touchscreen panel.
Use These Voice Commands To Operate Your ADT Components
A short spoken command is all it takes to operate your ADT smart home devices. Just remember, if you verbalize a command to a specific device, like your living room light or thermostat, you’ll need to use the same name you used when originally installing 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 off the (light name).
- Hey Google, set the thermostat to 72 degrees.
Amazon Alexa functions almost the same, but needs somewhat different phrasing. Here several common ones:
- Alexa, arm ADT in away mode
- Alexa, disarm ADT
- Alexa, turn off 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 might want to check if a door is locked or the current temperature in your home. Just speak a command like, “Alexa, is the (door name) locked?” and you’ll receive a response.
Is There Anything You Can’t Do With Voice Commands?
Smart speaker integration comes with some limitations. For instance, you can’t change or configure settings in your home security app by speaking instructions. You also must supply a PIN when performing sensitive actions, such as unlocking a door or disarming your security system.
How To Establish Voice Activation In Your Allentown Home
Setting up voice activation only takes a few minutes regardless of the smart speaker you use. You’ll typically follow these instructions:
- Access the Amazon Alexa or Google Home app on your phone
- In Google, go to Devices or press the Add (+) icon and select Works with Google Home. In the Alexa app, tap the menu, then select Skills & Games.
- Search for ADT
- Choose ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Sign in with your ADT username and password and follow the instructions
Explore more comprehensive instructions in the ADT help center:
Get Top-Tier Security And Everyday Convenience With ADT Alarm Systems In Allentown
Voice activation, smartphone access, and custom automation are all within reach when you choose ADT. Your trusted authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are ready to help you customize your new ADT alarm system in Allentown. Call (601) 298-3167 or fill out our form to take the first step.