Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
You know ADT has safeguarded families for over 150 years, but you may ask yourself if this trusted name in residential security can offer the modern convenience of voice activation. You’ll be happy to know the answer is yes! ADT in fact works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s quite a bit you can do. Explore what’s possible and browse suggestions for incorporating voice control into your modern home security system.
Here’s What Voice Control Can Do In Your Birmingham Home
Now that you know you can use your ADT home security with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, you’re probably curious as to what’s possible. Here are some possibilities:
- Arm and disarm your system
- Turn smart lights on or off
- Lock or unlock connected smart locks
- Change thermostat settings
If you have your hands full with groceries, dinner, or kids, and need a quick way to switch on a light or lower the temperature, just say the command. It’s easy and allows you to engage your system without grabbing your phone or using the touchscreen panel.
Use These Voice Instructions To Control Your ADT Equipment
A simple spoken directive is all it takes to control your integrated ADT devices. One thing to note, if you speak an instruction to a device, such as your front door lock or bedroom light, you’ll need to use the name you already assigned to 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 on the (light name).
- Hey Google, set the thermostat to 68 degrees.
Amazon Alexa uses somewhat different commands, but it functions about the same. 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 70 degrees.
You can also ask questions. You might want to know if a door is locked or the current temperature in your home. Just say a command like, “Hey Google, what is the temperature of the thermostat?” and you’ll get a response.
Are There Limits To What Voice Controls Can Do?
Voice activation comes with a few restrictions. To illustrate, you can’t adjust settings in your ADT smartphone app by saying a command. You’ll also have to provide a PIN number when performing sensitive actions, such as disarming your alarm system or unlocking a door.
How To Establish Voice Activation In Your Birmingham Home
Setting up voice activation only takes a few steps regardless of the smart speaker you have. You’ll follow these steps:
- Open the Amazon Alexa or Google Home app on your mobile device
- In Google, go to Devices or touch the Add (+) icon and select Works with Google Home. Within the Alexa app, touch the menu, then go to Skills & Games.
- Search for ADT
- Choose ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Log in with your ADT credentials and follow the instructions
You can find more in-depth instructions through the ADT help center:
Enjoy The Best Security and Convenience With ADT Alarm Systems In Birmingham
Voice activation, automation, and remote access are all available with ADT. The authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are ready to help you build your new ADT security system in Birmingham. Call (205) 203-0526 or submit our form to begin.