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 ask yourself if this trusted name in home 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 a lot you can accomplish. See what’s possible and get suggestions for adding voice control into your new home security system.
Here’s What Voice Activation Can Do In Your Brooklyn Home
Now that you’re aware you can control your ADT home security with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, you’re probably curious as to what’s possible. Here are some possibilities:
- Arm and disarm your system
- Turn smart lights off or on
- Lock or unlock connected smart locks
- Change thermostat settings
If you’re busy cooking or exercising, and need a simple way to switch on a light or lower the temperature, just vocalize a command. It’s a breeze and lets you control your system without picking up your phone or navigating to the touchscreen panel.
Use These Voice Commands To Manage Your ADT Devices
A quick verbal command is all it takes to operate your integrated ADT devices. One thing to note, When operating a specific device, such as your bedroom light or front door lock, you must use the same name you used when originally configuring 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, set the thermostat to 72 degrees.
Amazon Alexa functions about the same, but calls for slightly different commands. Here a few examples:
- Alexa, arm ADT in stay mode
- Alexa, disarm ADT
- Alexa, turn off the (light name).
- Alexa, [[lock the (door name)]].
- Alexa, set the (thermostat name) to 70 degrees.
You can also ask questions. You may want to check if a door is locked or the current temperature setting of your thermostat. Just speak a command like, “Alexa, is the (door name) locked?” and you’ll receive a response.
Is There Anything You Can’t Do With Spoken Commands?
Smart speaker integration comes with a few limitations. For example, you can’t modify settings in your ADT smartphone app by speaking a voice command. You’ll also have to enter a PIN when carrying out sensitive actions, such as unlocking a door or disarming your home’s security system.
How To Set Up Voice Activation In Your Brooklyn Home
Setting up voice activation is straightforward no matter what smart speaker you use. You’ll typically follow these steps:
- Go to the Google Home or Amazon Alexa app on your mobile device
- In Google, head to Devices or press the Add (+) icon and look for Works with Google Home. inside the Alexa app, tap the menu, then choose Skills & Games.
- Search for ADT
- Choose ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Enter your ADT credentials and follow the provided steps
Discover more detailed instructions through the ADT help center:
Enjoy The Best Security and Convenience With ADT Alarm Systems In Brooklyn
Voice activation, remote access, and custom home automation are all available with ADT. Your local authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are standing by to help you design your new ADT security system in Brooklyn. Phone (212) 553-6593 or submit our form to get started.