Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
It’s no secret ADT has safeguarded families for over 150 years, but you might wonder whether this trusted name in residential security is able to offer the modern-day ease of voice activation. You’ll be happy to know the answer is yes! ADT in fact works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s quite a bit you can do. Explore what’s possible and browse recommendations for integrating voice activation into your modern home security system.
What Can You Really Do With Voice Activation In Your Colorado Springs Home?
Now that you know you can control your ADT home security with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, you may be curious as to what you can do. Here are some possibilities:
- Arm and disarm your system
- Adjust smart lights
- Activate connected smart locks
- Manage thermostat settings
If you’re busy making dinner, and need a simple way to brighten a light or adjust the temperature, just speak a command. It’s a breeze and permits you to control your system without picking up your phone or touching the touchscreen panel.
Manage Your ADT Equipment With These Spoken Commands
A quick verbal command is all you need to activate your connected ADT devices. Just remember, When commanding a specific device, like your front door lock or bedroom light, you’ll have to use the same name you used when originally configuring the device.
Here are several 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 on the (light name).
- Hey Google, set the thermostat to 70 degrees.
Amazon Alexa requires somewhat different commands, but it operates pretty much the same. Here several common ones:
- Alexa, arm ADT in stay mode
- Alexa, disarm ADT
- Alexa, turn on the (light name).
- Alexa, [[lock the (door name)]].
- Alexa, set the (thermostat name) to 70 degrees.
You can also use voice commands to ask questions. You may want to check if your front door is locked or the current temperature setting. Just speak a command like, “Alexa, is the (door name) locked?” and you’ll receive a reply.
Is There Anything You Can’t Do With Voice Controls?
Smart speaker integration comes with a few restrictions. For instance, you can’t modify settings in your ADT app by saying a command. You also must enter a PIN number when carrying out certain tasks, such as disarming your alarm system or unlocking a door.
How To Establish Voice Activation In Your Colorado Springs Home
Setting up voice activation only takes a few minutes regardless of the smart speaker you have. You’ll follow these steps:
- Access the Google Home or Amazon Alexa app on your smartphone
- In Google, head to Devices or tap the Add (+) icon and select Works with Google Home. Within the Alexa app, press the menu, then go to Skills & Games.
- Perform a search for ADT
- Select ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Log in with your ADT credentials and follow the provided instructions
Discover more detailed instructions through the ADT help center:
Experience Smarter, Safer Living With ADT Alarm Systems In Colorado Springs
Voice activation, smartphone access, and custom automation are all available with ADT. The authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are here to help you build your new ADT security system in Colorado Springs. Call (719) 270-0648 or fill out our form to begin.