Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
It’s no secret ADT has protected families for more than 150 years, but you might question if this trusted name in home security can offer the everyday convenience of voice activation. The answer is a definitive yes! ADT in fact works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s a lot you can accomplish. See what’s possible and find recommendations for integrating voice activation into your modern home security system.
Here’s What Voice Commands Can Do In Your Austin Home
Now that you’ve confirmed you can use your ADT home security system with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, you might be curious as to what you might do. Here are a few examples:
- Disarm and arm your system
- Toggle smart lights off or on
- Lock or unlock connected smart locks
- Adjust thermostat settings
If you’re busy cooking or exercising, and need a quick way to brighten a light or lower the temperature, just vocalize a command. It’s convenient and lets you manage your system without reaching for your phone or navigating to the touchscreen panel.
Use These Spoken Commands To Manage Your ADT Components
A quick verbal command is all you need to operate your integrated ADT devices. Just remember, When controlling a device, such as your living room light or thermostat, you’ll need to use the name you already assigned to the device.
Control your ADT tools with these Google Home commands:
- 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 72 degrees.
Amazon Alexa uses somewhat different phrasing, but it functions pretty much the same. Here several sample commands:
- Alexa, arm ADT in stay 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 your smart speaker questions. You might want to find out if your back door is locked or the current temperature setting. Just say a command like, “Hey Google, what is the temperature of the thermostat?” and you’ll hear an answer.
Are There Limits To What Spoken Commands Can Do?
Smart speaker integration does have some limitations. For instance, you can’t change or configure settings in your ADT app by speaking instructions. You also must enter a PIN when carrying out certain actions, such as turning off your home’s security system or unlocking a door.
How To Configure Voice Activation In Your Austin Home
Establishing voice activation is straightforward no matter what smart speaker you use. You’ll typically follow these instructions:
- Open the Amazon Alexa or Google Home app on your smartphone
- In Google, navigate to Devices or press the Add (+) icon and choose Works with Google Home. inside the Alexa app, touch the menu, then choose Skills & Games.
- Perform a search for ADT
- Pick ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Sign in with your ADT credentials and follow the provided instructions
Discover more in-depth instructions through the ADT help center:
Get Top-Tier Security And Everyday Convenience With ADT Alarm Systems In Austin
Voice activation, remote access, and custom home automation are all within reach when you choose ADT. Your trusted authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are ready to help you customize your new ADT system in Austin. Phone (512) 641-0712 or fill out our form to begin.