Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
It’s no secret ADT has protected families for over 150 years, but you may wonder whether this trusted name in residential security can offer the everyday convenience of voice activation. You’ll be happy to hear the answer is yes! ADT in fact works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s a lot you can control. Discover what’s possible and find tips for adding voice control into your new home security system.
Here’s What Voice Activation Can Do In Your Dallas Home
Now that you know you can control your ADT alarm system with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, you may be curious as to what you can do. Here are a few examples:
- Disarm and arm your system
- Switch smart lights on or off
- Lock or unlock connected smart locks
- Change thermostat settings
If you’ve got your hands full with dinner, kids, or groceries, and need a simple way to turn on lights or lower the temperature, just say the command. It’s convenient and allows you to engage your system without reaching for your phone or using the touchscreen panel.
Use These Voice Commands To Operate Your ADT Devices
A simple spoken command is all it takes to control your integrated ADT devices. Keep in mind, if you speak an instruction to a specific device, such as your living room light or thermostat, you’ll need to use the name you previously gave 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 on the (light name).
- Hey Google, set the thermostat to 70 degrees.
Amazon Alexa requires slightly different instructions, but it operates about the same. Here are some examples:
- Alexa, arm ADT in away mode
- Alexa, disarm ADT
- Alexa, turn off the (light name).
- Alexa, set (dimmer name) to 60%.
- Alexa, set the (thermostat name) to 68 degrees.
You can also ask questions. You might want to know if your front door is locked or the current temperature setting of your thermostat. Just speak a command like, “Alexa, is the (door name) locked?” and you’ll get a response.
Is There Anything You Can’t Do With Spoken Commands?
Smart speaker integration has some limitations. For example, you can’t adjust settings in your ADT smartphone app by speaking a voice command. You’ll also need to supply a PIN when carrying out certain tasks, such as unlocking a door or turning off your security system.
How To Establish Voice Activation In Your Dallas Home
Configuring voice activation only takes a few steps no matter what smart speaker you own. You’ll typically follow these instructions:
- Open the Google Home or Amazon Alexa app on your phone
- In Google, head to Devices or tap the Add (+) icon and select Works with Google Home. In the Alexa app, touch the menu, then select Skills & Games.
- Perform a search for ADT
- Select ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Enter your ADT credentials and follow the provided instructions
Discover more comprehensive instructions in the ADT help center:
Experience Smarter, Safer Living With ADT Alarm Systems In Dallas
Voice activation, automation, and remote access are all available with ADT. The authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are ready to help you design your new ADT alarm system in Dallas. Dial (214) 997-6030 or fill out our form to begin.