Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
It’s no secret ADT has protected families for over 150 years, but you may question if this revered name in home security can offer the modern convenience of voice activation. You’ll be glad to hear the answer is yes! ADT in fact works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s plenty you can accomplish. Explore what’s possible and browse suggestions for incorporating voice control into your modern home security system.
Here’s What Voice Activation Can Do In Your Long Beach Home
Now that you’ve confirmed you can control your ADT home security system with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, you’re probably curious as to what’s possible. Here are a few examples:
- Arm and disarm your system
- Dim smart lights
- Activate connected smart locks
- Manage thermostat settings
If you’re busy helping kids or making dinner, and need a fast way to switch on a light or change the temperature, just say the command. It’s easy and lets you engage your system without reaching for your phone or using the touchscreen panel.
Control Your ADT Components With These Voice Instructions
A quick verbal command is all it takes to operate your connected ADT devices. One thing to note, if you give a command to a specific device, like your bedroom light or front door lock, you must use the same name you used when originally setting up the device.
Here are some 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 on the (light name).
- Hey Google, set the thermostat to 72 degrees.
Amazon Alexa functions about the same, but needs slightly different phrasing. Here a few examples:
- Alexa, arm ADT in away mode
- Alexa, disarm ADT
- Alexa, turn off the (light name).
- Alexa, [[lock the (door name)]].
- Alexa, set the (thermostat name) to 72 degrees.
You can also ask your smart speaker questions. You might want to find out if a door is locked or the current temperature setting of your thermostat. Just speak a phrase like, “Alexa, is the (door name) locked?” and you’ll receive a response.
Are There Limits To What Voice Commands Can Do?
Smart speaker integration comes with some limitations. For example, you can’t adjust settings in your ADT smartphone app by speaking a voice command. You’ll also need to provide a PIN number when performing sensitive actions, such as unlocking a door or disarming your home’s security system.
How To Set Up Voice Activation In Your Long Beach Home
Configuring voice activation only takes a few minutes no matter what smart speaker you use. You’ll typically follow these instructions:
- Access the Amazon Alexa or Google Home app on your mobile device
- In Google, head to Devices or press the Add (+) icon and look for Works with Google Home. In the Alexa app, press the menu, then select Skills & Games.
- Perform a search for ADT
- Pick ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Enter your ADT credentials and follow the provided instructions
Explore more detailed instructions by visiting the ADT help center:
Experience Smarter, Safer Living With ADT Alarm Systems In Long Beach
Voice activation, remote access, and custom home automation are all possible with ADT. Your trusted authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are standing by to help you design your new ADT security system in Long Beach. Dial (562) 203-6338 or complete our form to take the first step.