Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
You know ADT has safeguarded families for more than 150 years, but you might wonder whether this revered name in residential security can offer the everyday convenience of voice activation. The answer is an absolute yes! ADT does work with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s plenty you can do. See what’s possible and get tips for integrating voice commands into your modern home security system.
What Can You Actually Do With Voice Activation In Your Huntsville Home?
Now that you know you can use your ADT alarm system with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, you may be curious as to what’s possible. Here are a few examples:
- Disarm and arm your system
- Turn smart lights off or on
- Control connected smart locks
- Change thermostat settings
If you’re busy cooking or exercising, and need a fast way to turn on lights or adjust the temperature, just vocalize a command. It’s convenient and lets you control your system without reaching for your phone or touching the touchscreen panel.
Use These Voice Instructions To Operate Your ADT Devices
A simple spoken command is all you need to control your integrated ADT devices. Just remember, When commanding a specific device, like your living room light or thermostat, you must use the same name you used when first installing the device.
Manage 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 on the (light name).
- Hey Google, set the thermostat to 68 degrees.
Amazon Alexa uses somewhat different commands, but it operates very similarly. Here several common ones:
- 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 of your thermostat. Just speak a command like, “Alexa, what is my thermostat set to?” and you’ll hear a reply.
Are There Limits To What Voice Commands Can Do?
Smart speaker integration does have a few limitations. To illustrate, you can’t modify settings in your ADT smartphone app by speaking a voice command. You’ll also need to enter a PIN number when completing certain actions, such as turning off your home’s security system or unlocking a door.
How To Establish Voice Activation In Your Huntsville Home
Setting up voice activation is straightforward regardless of the smart speaker you use. You’ll generally follow these instructions:
- Go to the Google Home or Amazon Alexa app on your smartphone
- In Google, navigate to Devices or tap the Add (+) icon and choose Works with Google Home. In the Alexa app, tap the menu, then choose Skills & Games.
- Perform a search for ADT
- Choose ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Log in with your ADT username and password and follow the provided steps
Discover more detailed instructions through the ADT help center:
Experience Smarter, Safer Living With ADT Alarm Systems In Huntsville
Voice activation, automation, and remote access are all possible with ADT. The authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are here to help you design your new ADT alarm system in Huntsville. Phone (256) 240-0573 or complete our form to begin.