Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
You likely know ADT has watched over families for more than 150 years, but you might wonder whether this celebrated name in residential security is able to offer the modern convenience of voice activation. You’ll be pleased to hear the answer is yes! ADT in fact works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s a lot you can do. Discover what’s possible and get tips for adding voice activation into your comprehensive home security system.
Here’s What Voice Commands Can Do In Your Jefferson City Home
Now that you’re aware you can utilize your ADT home security with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, you may be curious as to what you might do. Here are some ideas:
- Disarm and arm your system
- Dim smart lights
- Control connected smart locks
- Change thermostat settings
If you’ve got your hands full with groceries, dinner, or kids, and need a simple way to brighten a light or change the temperature, just say the command. It’s a breeze and lets you control your system without grabbing your phone or touching the touchscreen panel.
Operate Your ADT Equipment With These Spoken Commands
A quick spoken directive is all you need to activate your ADT smart home devices. Just remember, When commanding a specific device, like your living room light or thermostat, you’ll have to use the same name you used when first setting up the device.
Here are several 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 on the (light name).
- Hey Google, set the thermostat to 72 degrees.
Amazon Alexa functions almost the same, but requires somewhat different phrasing. Here several 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 find out if your back door is locked or the current temperature in your home. Just speak a phrase like, “Alexa, is the (door name) locked?” and you’ll receive a response.
Are There Limits To What Voice Controls Can Do?
Voice activation comes with a few limitations. To illustrate, you can’t adjust settings in your ADT smartphone app by saying a command. You also must enter a PIN when carrying out sensitive actions, such as unlocking a door or disarming your security system.
How To Set Up Voice Activation In Your Jefferson City Home
Setting up voice activation only takes a few steps regardless of the smart speaker you have. You’ll typically follow these steps:
- Open the Amazon Alexa or Google Home app on your smartphone
- In Google, go to Devices or press the Add (+) icon and select Works with Google Home. Within the Alexa app, tap the menu, then choose Skills & Games.
- Perform a search for ADT
- Select ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Log in with your ADT username and password and follow the provided steps
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 Jefferson City
Voice activation, remote access, and custom home automation are all within reach when you choose ADT. Your trusted authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are standing by to help you build your new ADT security system in Jefferson City. Call (573) 200-8693 or submit our form to get started.