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 wonder whether this revered name in home security can offer the everyday convenience of voice activation. You’ll be glad to hear the answer is yes! ADT works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s a lot you can control. Discover what’s possible and browse suggestions for integrating voice activation into your comprehensive home security system.
What Can You Actually Do With Voice Activation In Your Springfield Home?
Now that you know you can control your ADT home security system with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, you may be curious as to what’s possible. Here are some possibilities:
- Disarm and arm your system
- Dim smart lights
- Activate connected smart locks
- Adjust thermostat settings
If you’re busy helping kids or making dinner, and need a simple way to brighten a light or change the temperature, just speak a command. It’s convenient and permits you to control your system without picking up your phone or navigating to the touchscreen panel.
Use These Voice Instructions To Operate Your ADT Components
A short verbal command is all you need to operate your integrated ADT devices. Just remember, if you verbalize a command to a device, like your living room light or thermostat, you’ll need to use the same name you used when first configuring the device.
Here are some commands that work 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 4 degrees.
Amazon Alexa operates about the same, but requires slightly different commands. Here a few sample commands:
- 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 68 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 command like, “Alexa, what is my thermostat set to?” and you’ll receive a response.
Are There Limits To What Spoken Commands Can Do?
Voice activation comes with 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 number when completing certain actions, such as unlocking a door or turning off your alarm system.
How To Configure Voice Activation In Your Springfield Home
Setting up voice activation only takes a few minutes regardless of the smart speaker you own. You’ll generally follow these instructions:
- Go to the Amazon Alexa or Google Home app on your mobile device
- In Google, navigate to Devices or press the Add (+) icon and select Works with Google Home. Within the Alexa app, tap the menu, then select Skills & Games.
- Perform a search for ADT
- Choose ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Enter your ADT credentials and follow the instructions
Discover more in-depth instructions by visiting the ADT help center:
Experience Smarter, Safer Living With ADT Alarm Systems In Springfield
Voice activation, automation, and remote access are all available with ADT. The authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are standing by to help you design your new ADT security system in Springfield. Call (417) 233-4368 or complete our form to take the first step.