Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
It’s no secret ADT has safeguarded families for more than 150 years, but you may wonder whether this revered name in residential security is able to offer the modern-day ease of voice activation. You’ll be pleased to hear the answer is yes! ADT works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s a lot you can accomplish. Explore what’s possible and find suggestions for adding voice commands into your modern home security system.
Here’s What Voice Activation Can Do In Your Flint Home
Now that you’ve confirmed you can control your ADT alarm system with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, you’re probably wondering what you can do. Here are a few examples:
- Arm and disarm your system
- Adjust smart lights
- Lock or unlock connected smart locks
- Adjust thermostat settings
If you’ve got your hands full with dinner, kids, or groceries, and need a simple way to brighten a light or adjust the temperature, just say the command. It’s convenient and permits you to control your system without picking up your phone or touching the touchscreen panel.
Use These Voice Commands To Operate Your ADT Equipment
A simple spoken command is all you need to control your ADT smart home devices. One thing to note, When operating a device, such as your bedroom light or front door lock, you must use the same name you used when first installing 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, turn the heat up by 4 degrees.
Amazon Alexa works almost the same, but requires somewhat different phrasing. Here a few sample commands:
- Alexa, arm ADT in away 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 know if a door is locked or the current temperature setting of your thermostat. Just say a command like, “Hey Google, what is the temperature of the thermostat?” and you’ll receive a reply.
Are There Limits To What Voice Controls Can Do?
Voice integration does have a few limitations. To illustrate, you can’t change or configure settings in your ADT app by speaking a voice command. You also must supply a PIN when completing sensitive actions, such as disarming your home’s security system or unlocking a door.
How To Establish Voice Activation In Your Flint Home
Establishing voice activation only takes a few steps no matter what smart speaker you own. You’ll typically follow these instructions:
- Go to the Google Home or Amazon Alexa app on your mobile device
- In Google, go to Devices or touch the Add (+) icon and select Works with Google Home. inside the Alexa app, press the menu, then choose Skills & Games.
- Do a search for ADT
- Select ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Log in with your ADT credentials and follow the instructions
Discover more comprehensive instructions in the ADT help center:
Experience Smarter, Safer Living With ADT Alarm Systems In Flint
Voice activation, automation, and remote access are all available with ADT. Your local authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are standing by to help you design your new ADT system in Flint. Phone (810) 207-5457 or fill out our form to get started.