Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
It’s no secret ADT has safeguarded families for more than 150 years, but you may wonder whether this celebrated name in residential security is able to offer the modern-day ease 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 accomplish. Discover what’s possible and browse suggestions for integrating voice activation into your modern home security system.
Here’s What Voice Control Can Do In Your Springfield Home
Now that you know you can utilize your ADT home security system with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, you’re likely wondering what you might do. Here are a few examples:
- Disarm and arm your system
- Adjust smart lights
- Control connected smart locks
- Manage thermostat settings
If you’ve got your hands full with kids, dinner, or groceries, and need a fast way to turn on lights or change the temperature, just say the command. It’s convenient and permits you to control your system without grabbing your phone or using the touchscreen panel.
Use These Voice Commands To Control Your ADT Components
A simple verbal command is all it takes to operate your integrated ADT devices. Keep in mind, When operating a device, such as your bedroom light or front door lock, you must use the name you already assigned to the device.
Here are several 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 5 degrees.
Amazon Alexa has slightly different phrasing, but it works pretty much the same. Here a few examples:
- Alexa, arm ADT in stay mode
- Alexa, disarm ADT
- Alexa, turn on the (light name).
- Alexa, set (dimmer name) to 60%.
- Alexa, set the (thermostat name) to 72 degrees.
You can also ask your smart speaker questions. You may want to know if a door is locked or the current temperature setting. Just speak a command like, “Alexa, what is my thermostat set to?” and you’ll receive a response.
Are There Limits To What Voice Commands Can Do?
Smart speaker integration does have a few limitations. For example, you can’t adjust settings in your home security app by speaking instructions. You’ll also need to enter a PIN number when completing certain actions, such as unlocking a door or disarming your security system.
How To Set Up Voice Activation In Your Springfield Home
Configuring voice activation is straightforward regardless of the smart speaker you use. You’ll typically follow these steps:
- Open the Amazon Alexa or Google Home app on your phone
- In Google, go to Devices or press the Add (+) icon and select Works with Google Home. inside the Alexa app, tap the menu, then go to Skills & Games.
- Do a search for ADT
- Pick ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Enter your ADT username and password and follow the provided steps
You can find more detailed instructions by visiting the ADT help center:
Enjoy The Best Security and Convenience With ADT Alarm Systems In Springfield
Voice activation, smartphone access, and custom automation are all possible with ADT. Your trusted authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are standing by to help you design your new ADT alarm system in Springfield. Dial (217) 765-0085 or complete our form to get started.