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 trusted name in residential security can provide the everyday convenience of voice activation. The answer is a resounding yes! ADT does work with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s plenty you can control. See what’s possible and get suggestions for incorporating voice control into your new home security system.
What Can You Do With Voice Commands In Your Charleston Home?
Now that you’ve confirmed you can control your ADT home security system with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, you may be curious as to what you can do. Here are some possibilities:
- Arm and disarm 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 kids, dinner, or groceries, and need a quick way to brighten a light or change the temperature, just vocalize a command. It’s a breeze and allows you to control your system without grabbing your phone or navigating to the touchscreen panel.
Operate Your ADT Devices With These Voice Commands
A simple spoken directive is all it takes to operate your connected ADT devices. Just remember, When controlling a device, like your bedroom light or front door lock, you must use the name you already gave the device.
Here are a few 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, turn the heat up by 5 degrees.
Amazon Alexa uses somewhat different instructions, but it works very similarly. Here several sample commands:
- Alexa, arm ADT in stay mode
- Alexa, disarm ADT
- Alexa, turn off the (light name).
- Alexa, set (dimmer name) to 40%.
- Alexa, set the (thermostat name) to 68 degrees.
You can also ask questions. You may want to know if your front door is locked or the current temperature setting. Just speak a command like, “Alexa, is the (door name) locked?” and you’ll hear an answer.
Is There Anything You Can’t Do With Voice Commands?
Voice activation has some limitations. To illustrate, you can’t adjust settings in your ADT smartphone app by saying a command. You’ll also need to provide a PIN when completing certain actions, such as disarming your security system or unlocking a door.
How To Establish Voice Activation In Your Charleston Home
Setting up voice activation only takes a few steps no matter what smart speaker you own. You’ll typically follow these steps:
- Go to the Google Home or Amazon Alexa app on your mobile device
- In Google, go to Devices or tap the Add (+) icon and select Works with Google Home. inside the Alexa app, tap the menu, then choose Skills & Games.
- Search for ADT
- Pick ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Log in with your ADT username and password and follow the provided 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 Charleston
Voice activation, smartphone access, and custom automation are all possible with ADT. The authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are ready to help you customize your new ADT alarm system in Charleston. Dial (304) 220-0469 or complete our form to get started.