Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
It’s no secret ADT has protected families for over 150 years, but you may wonder whether this trusted name in home security can offer the everyday convenience of voice activation. You’ll be happy to hear the answer is yes! ADT in fact works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s quite a bit you can accomplish. Discover what’s possible and browse recommendations for integrating voice control into your comprehensive home security system.
Here’s What Voice Activation Can Do In Your Dover Home
Now that you know you can use your ADT alarm system with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, you’re likely wondering what’s possible. Here are some ideas:
- Disarm and arm your system
- Adjust smart lights
- Control connected smart locks
- Manage thermostat settings
When you have your hands full with dinner, kids, or groceries, and need a fast way to brighten a light or change the temperature, just say the command. It’s a breeze and allows you to control your system without grabbing your phone or navigating to the touchscreen panel.
Use These Voice Commands To Control Your ADT Devices
A short spoken command is all you need to activate your ADT smart home devices. One thing to note, if you verbalize a command to a specific device, such as your bedroom light or front door lock, you’ll have to use the name you previously gave 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, turn the heat up by 2 degrees.
Amazon Alexa functions about the same, but calls for somewhat different phrasing. Here several common ones:
- Alexa, arm ADT in stay mode
- Alexa, disarm ADT
- Alexa, turn on the (light name).
- Alexa, [[lock the (door name)]].
- Alexa, set the (thermostat name) to 68 degrees.
You can also use voice commands to ask questions. You may want to find out if your back door is locked or the current temperature in your home. Just speak a phrase like, “Hey Google, what is the temperature of the thermostat?” and you’ll receive a response.
Is There Anything You Can’t Do With Voice Commands?
Smart speaker integration has some limitations. For instance, you can’t adjust settings in your ADT app by speaking instructions. You also must supply a PIN number when completing certain tasks, such as turning off your alarm system or unlocking a door.
How To Establish Voice Activation In Your Dover Home
Configuring voice activation only takes a few steps regardless of the smart speaker you own. You’ll follow these instructions:
- Access the Google Home or Amazon Alexa app on your smartphone
- In Google, head to Devices or press the Add (+) icon and look for Works with Google Home. Within the Alexa app, press the menu, then choose Skills & Games.
- Search for ADT
- Pick ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Enter your ADT credentials and follow the provided steps
Discover more detailed instructions by visiting the ADT help center:
Get Top-Tier Security And Everyday Convenience With ADT Alarm Systems In Dover
Voice activation, automation, and remote access are all available with ADT. Your local authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are here to help you build your new ADT security system in Dover. Call (302) 238-1722 or complete our form to get started.