Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
You likely know ADT has watched over families for more than 150 years, but you may ask yourself if this trusted name in residential security is able to offer the everyday convenience of voice activation. You’ll be glad to know the answer is yes! ADT in fact works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s quite a bit you can control. Discover what’s possible and get tips for integrating voice activation into your modern home security system.
What Can You Do With Voice Commands In Your Oceanside Home?
Now that you’re aware you can use your ADT home security system with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, you might be curious as to what you can do. Here are some possibilities:
- Disarm and arm your system
- Toggle smart lights on or off
- Lock or unlock connected smart locks
- Change thermostat settings
If you’ve got your hands full with groceries, dinner, or kids, and need a simple way to turn on lights or change the temperature, just say the command. It’s convenient and permits you to engage your system without grabbing your phone or navigating to the touchscreen panel.
Use These Spoken Commands To Operate Your ADT Components
A simple verbal command is all you need to activate your integrated ADT devices. One thing to note, if you speak an instruction to a device, such as your bedroom light or front door lock, you’ll have to use the name you already gave the device.
Here are some commands you can use 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 uses somewhat different instructions, but it works about the same. Here a few sample commands:
- 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 70 degrees.
You can also ask your smart speaker questions. You may want to check if your front door is locked or the current temperature in your home. Just speak a phrase like, “Alexa, is the (door name) locked?” and you’ll get a response.
Are There Limits To What Spoken Commands Can Do?
Voice activation has some limitations. To illustrate, you can’t modify settings in your home security app by speaking a voice command. You also must supply a PIN number when carrying out certain tasks, such as disarming your alarm system or unlocking a door.
How To Establish Voice Activation In Your Oceanside Home
Configuring voice activation only takes a few steps no matter what smart speaker you use. You’ll typically follow these instructions:
- Open the Amazon Alexa or Google Home app on your smartphone
- In Google, go to Devices or touch the Add (+) icon and look for Works with Google Home. Within the Alexa app, touch the menu, then select Skills & Games.
- Do a search for ADT
- Choose ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Sign in with your ADT username and password and follow the instructions
You can find more in-depth instructions by visiting the ADT help center:
Get Top-Tier Security And Everyday Convenience With ADT Alarm Systems In Oceanside
Voice activation, remote access, and custom home automation are all within reach when you choose ADT. Your local authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are standing by to help you customize your new ADT alarm system in Oceanside. Phone (760) 230-3571 or submit our form to begin.