Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
You likely know ADT has protected families for over 150 years, but you might wonder whether this celebrated name in home security can provide the modern-day ease of voice activation. The answer is a definitive yes! ADT in fact works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s plenty you can control. See what’s possible and browse recommendations for integrating voice commands into your new home security system.
Here’s What Voice Activation Can Do In Your Green Bay Home
Now that you’re aware you can use your ADT alarm system with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, you’re probably curious as to what’s possible. Here are some ideas:
- Arm and disarm your system
- Switch smart lights on or off
- Control connected smart locks
- Manage thermostat settings
If you’ve got your hands full with groceries, dinner, or kids, and need a simple way to turn on lights or adjust the temperature, just speak a command. It’s a breeze and permits you to control your system without reaching for your phone or navigating to the touchscreen panel.
Manage Your ADT Equipment With These Spoken Commands
A quick spoken directive is all it takes to operate your integrated ADT devices. Just remember, When operating a specific device, like your living room light or thermostat, you’ll need to use the name you already gave 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 on the (light name).
- Hey Google, set the thermostat to 68 degrees.
Amazon Alexa has somewhat different phrasing, but it operates very similarly. Here a few common ones:
- Alexa, arm ADT in away mode
- Alexa, disarm ADT
- Alexa, turn off 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 might want to find out if a door is locked or the current temperature setting of your thermostat. Just say a command like, “Alexa, is the (door name) locked?” and you’ll hear a reply.
Are There Limits To What Spoken Commands Can Do?
Voice integration comes with some restrictions. For instance, you can’t adjust settings in your ADT app by speaking a voice command. You’ll also need to supply a PIN number when performing certain tasks, such as disarming your home’s security system or unlocking a door.
How To Set Up Voice Activation In Your Green Bay Home
Setting up voice activation only takes a few steps regardless of the smart speaker you own. You’ll typically follow these instructions:
- Go to the Amazon Alexa or Google Home app on your smartphone
- In Google, head to Devices or press the Add (+) icon and select Works with Google Home. inside the Alexa app, touch the menu, then select Skills & Games.
- Do a search for ADT
- Pick ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Sign in with your ADT username and password and follow the provided steps
Explore more in-depth instructions in the ADT help center:
Experience Smarter, Safer Living With ADT Alarm Systems In Green Bay
Voice activation, smartphone access, and custom automation are all available with ADT. The authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are standing by to help you customize your new ADT system in Green Bay. Dial (920) 309-5629 or fill out our form to begin.