Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
You know ADT has safeguarded families for over 150 years, but you might ask yourself if this revered name in home security is able to offer the everyday convenience of voice activation. The answer is a resounding yes! ADT works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s a lot you can do. See what’s possible and find recommendations for integrating voice control into your new home security system.
Here’s What Voice Control Can Do In Your Rochester Home
Now that you’re aware you can control your ADT home security system with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, you may be curious as to what’s possible. Here are some ideas:
- Disarm and arm your system
- Toggle smart lights off or on
- Lock or unlock connected smart locks
- Adjust thermostat settings
If you’ve got your hands full with dinner, kids, or groceries, and need a quick way to brighten a light or change the temperature, just say the command. It’s easy and permits you to manage your system without grabbing your phone or using the touchscreen panel.
Use These Voice Instructions To Manage Your ADT Equipment
A short spoken command is all you need to control your integrated ADT devices. One thing to note, if you verbalize a command to a device, like your living room light or thermostat, you must 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 off 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 examples:
- 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 68 degrees.
You can also ask your smart speaker questions. You may want to find out if your front 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 receive a reply.
Is There Anything You Can’t Do With Spoken Commands?
Voice integration has some limitations. For instance, you can’t change or configure settings in your home security app by speaking a voice command. You’ll also have to supply a PIN number when carrying out certain tasks, such as disarming your security system or unlocking a door.
How To Set Up Voice Activation In Your Rochester Home
Setting up voice activation is straightforward no matter what smart speaker you use. You’ll generally 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 choose Skills & Games.
- Search for ADT
- Choose ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Log in with your ADT username and password and follow the instructions
Explore more comprehensive instructions in the ADT help center:
Experience Smarter, Safer Living With ADT Alarm Systems In Rochester
Voice activation, remote access, and custom home automation are all available with ADT. Your trusted authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are standing by to help you customize your new ADT security system in Rochester. Call (585) 310-4555 or submit our form to take the first step.