Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
It’s no secret ADT has protected families for over 150 years, but you might wonder whether this revered name in residential security is able to offer the modern convenience of voice activation. You’ll be happy to hear the answer is yes! ADT does work with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s quite a bit you can accomplish. Discover what’s possible and get suggestions for adding voice control into your modern home security system.
Here’s What Voice Commands Can Do In Your Charlotte Home
Now that you’ve confirmed you can utilize your ADT home security system with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, you’re likely thinking about what you can do. Here are a few examples:
- Arm and disarm your system
- Dim smart lights
- Control connected smart locks
- Manage thermostat settings
If you’re busy helping kids or making dinner, and need a quick way to turn on lights or change the temperature, just vocalize a command. It’s a breeze and lets you engage your system without grabbing your phone or touching the touchscreen panel.
Use These Voice Instructions To Manage Your ADT Components
A quick spoken command is all you need to control your ADT smart home devices. Just remember, if you give a command to a device, like your front door lock or bedroom light, you’ll need to use the name you already assigned to the device.
Operate your ADT tools with the following Google Home commands:
- 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, set the thermostat to 70 degrees.
Amazon Alexa operates about the same, but calls for slightly different phrasing. Here are some common ones:
- 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 might want to know if a door is locked or the current temperature setting. Just speak a phrase like, “Alexa, what is my thermostat set to?” and you’ll hear an answer.
Is There Anything You Can’t Do With Spoken Commands?
Smart speaker integration does have a few restrictions. For instance, you can’t change or configure settings in your ADT app by speaking a voice command. You’ll also have to enter a PIN number when performing sensitive actions, such as unlocking a door or turning off your alarm system.
How To Establish Voice Activation In Your Charlotte Home
Setting up voice activation is straightforward no matter what smart speaker you own. You’ll generally follow these instructions:
- Go to the Amazon Alexa or Google Home app on your mobile device
- In Google, head to Devices or press the Add (+) icon and choose Works with Google Home. In the Alexa app, tap the menu, then select Skills & Games.
- Search for ADT
- Choose ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Enter your ADT username and password and follow the provided instructions
Discover more in-depth instructions through the ADT help center:
Enjoy The Best Security and Convenience With ADT Alarm Systems In Charlotte
Voice activation, automation, and remote access are all available with ADT. Your local authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are here to help you design your new ADT security system in Charlotte. Dial (704) 980-0988 or submit our form to begin.