Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
You probably know ADT has protected families for over 150 years, but you might ask yourself if this celebrated name in home security is able to offer the modern-day ease of voice activation. You’ll be glad to know the answer is yes! ADT works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s quite a bit you can do. Explore what’s possible and find suggestions for adding voice commands into your comprehensive home security system.
What Can You Actually Do With Voice Commands In Your Athens Home?
Now that you’ve confirmed you can use your ADT alarm system with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, you’re likely thinking about what you can do. Here are some possibilities:
- Disarm and arm your system
- Toggle smart lights off or on
- Lock or unlock connected smart locks
- Change thermostat settings
If you’re busy making dinner, and need a quick way to brighten a light or lower the temperature, just speak a command. It’s a breeze and allows you to manage your system without grabbing your phone or using the touchscreen panel.
Control Your ADT Devices With These Voice Commands
A simple verbal command is all you need to operate your connected ADT devices. Keep in mind, When operating a device, such as your front door lock or bedroom light, you must use the name you previously assigned to the device.
Manage your ADT tools with the following 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, turn the heat up by 5 degrees.
Amazon Alexa works about the same, but requires slightly different commands. Here a few common ones:
- Alexa, arm ADT in away mode
- Alexa, disarm ADT
- Alexa, turn off the (light name).
- Alexa, set (dimmer name) to 40%.
- Alexa, set the (thermostat name) to 72 degrees.
You can also use voice commands to ask questions. You might want to know if your back door is locked or the current temperature setting. Just speak a phrase like, “Hey Google, what is the temperature of the thermostat?” and you’ll hear an answer.
Is There Anything You Can’t Do With Voice Commands?
Smart speaker integration has a few restrictions. To illustrate, you can’t modify settings in your ADT app by speaking a voice command. You’ll also have to enter a PIN when carrying out certain tasks, such as turning off your security system or unlocking a door.
How To Configure Voice Activation In Your Athens Home
Setting up voice activation only takes a few steps regardless of the smart speaker you have. You’ll typically follow these steps:
- Go to the Amazon Alexa or Google Home app on your mobile device
- In Google, go to Devices or press the Add (+) icon and look for Works with Google Home. Within the Alexa app, press the menu, then choose Skills & Games.
- Do a search for ADT
- Pick ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Log in with your ADT credentials and follow the instructions
You can find more comprehensive instructions by visiting the ADT help center:
Get Top-Tier Security And Everyday Convenience With ADT Alarm Systems In Athens
Voice activation, automation, and remote access are all possible with ADT. Your local authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are ready to help you build your new ADT alarm system in Athens. Phone (706) 397-7344 or submit our form to begin.