Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
It’s no secret ADT has watched over families for over 150 years, but you might ask yourself if this revered name in home security can provide the modern convenience of voice activation. The answer is an absolute yes! ADT does work with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s quite a bit you can control. See what’s possible and get recommendations for adding voice control into your modern home security system.
Here’s What Voice Control Can Do In Your Cleveland Home
Now that you know you can control your ADT home security with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, you might be curious as to what you can do. Here are some ideas:
- Arm and disarm your system
- Toggle smart lights off or on
- Lock or unlock connected smart locks
- Change thermostat settings
If you’ve got your hands full with kids, dinner, or groceries, and need a simple way to turn on lights or adjust the temperature, just vocalize a command. It’s easy and permits you to control your system without reaching for your phone or navigating to the touchscreen panel.
Use These Voice Instructions To Operate Your ADT Devices
A quick spoken directive is all it takes to control your connected ADT devices. Keep in mind, When commanding a specific device, like your living room light or thermostat, you must use the name you previously assigned to the device.
Here are a few commands you can use 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 2 degrees.
Amazon Alexa uses somewhat different phrasing, but it works pretty much the same. Here several examples:
- 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 may want to know if your front door is locked or the current temperature in your home. Just speak a command like, “Alexa, what is my thermostat set to?” and you’ll hear an answer.
Are There Limits To What Voice Commands Can Do?
Smart speaker integration comes with a few restrictions. For example, you can’t change or configure settings in your ADT smartphone app by saying a command. You’ll also need to provide a PIN when completing certain tasks, such as unlocking a door or turning off your home’s security system.
How To Configure Voice Activation In Your Cleveland Home
Configuring voice activation only takes a few steps regardless of the smart speaker you own. You’ll typically follow these instructions:
- Access the Google Home or Amazon Alexa app on your mobile device
- In Google, head to Devices or press the Add (+) icon and look for Works with Google Home. inside the Alexa app, tap the menu, then select Skills & Games.
- Do a search for ADT
- Choose ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Log in with your ADT username and password and follow the instructions
You can find more comprehensive instructions in the ADT help center:
Enjoy The Best Security and Convenience With ADT Alarm Systems In Cleveland
Voice activation, remote access, and custom home automation are all available with ADT. The authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are standing by to help you design your new ADT system in Cleveland. Dial (216) 273-8448 or fill out our form to begin.