Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
It’s no secret ADT has watched over families for over 150 years, but you might question if this celebrated name in home security is able to offer the everyday convenience of voice activation. The answer is an absolute yes! ADT in fact works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s quite a bit you can control. See what’s possible and get recommendations for incorporating voice activation into your comprehensive home security system.
Here’s What Voice Activation Can Do In Your Manhattan Home
Now that you know you can use your ADT home security with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, you may be curious as to what you might do. Here are a few examples:
- Arm and disarm your system
- Dim smart lights
- Control connected smart locks
- Adjust thermostat settings
If you’re busy helping kids or making dinner, and need a quick way to brighten a light or change the temperature, just speak a command. It’s a breeze and lets you engage your system without grabbing your phone or using the touchscreen panel.
Control Your ADT Components With These Voice Commands
A short verbal command is all you need to activate your connected ADT devices. Just remember, if you verbalize a command to a device, like your living room light or thermostat, you’ll need to use the same name you used when originally installing the device.
Operate 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 off the (light name).
- Hey Google, turn the heat up by 4 degrees.
Amazon Alexa requires slightly different phrasing, but it operates very similarly. Here several common ones:
- Alexa, arm ADT in away mode
- Alexa, disarm ADT
- Alexa, turn off the (light name).
- Alexa, set (dimmer name) to 50%.
- 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, “Alexa, is the (door name) locked?” and you’ll receive an answer.
Are There Limits To What Voice Controls Can Do?
Voice integration has some restrictions. To illustrate, you can’t change or configure settings in your ADT app by saying a command. You also must provide a PIN number when carrying out certain tasks, such as turning off your security system or unlocking a door.
How To Establish Voice Activation In Your Manhattan Home
Configuring voice activation is straightforward regardless of the smart speaker you own. You’ll generally follow these steps:
- Open the Amazon Alexa or Google Home app on your mobile device
- In Google, go to Devices or touch the Add (+) icon and choose Works with Google Home. Within the Alexa app, press the menu, then select Skills & Games.
- Do a search for ADT
- Pick ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Sign in with your ADT username and password and follow the instructions
You can find more in-depth instructions in the ADT help center:
Enjoy The Best Security and Convenience With ADT Alarm Systems In Manhattan
Voice activation, remote access, and custom home automation are all within reach when you choose ADT. The authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are ready to help you design your new ADT alarm system in Manhattan. Call (212) 553-6589 or fill out our form to begin.