Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
It’s no secret ADT has watched over families for more than 150 years, but you may ask yourself if this celebrated name in home security is able to offer the everyday convenience of voice activation. The answer is a definitive yes! ADT in fact works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s a lot you can control. Explore what’s possible and get tips for incorporating voice activation into your modern home security system.
Here’s What Voice Commands Can Do In Your Tyler Home
Now that you’ve confirmed you can control your ADT home security system with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, you’re likely wondering what you might do. Here are some ideas:
- Arm and disarm your system
- Dim smart lights
- Control connected smart locks
- Adjust thermostat settings
If you’re busy cooking or exercising, and need a simple way to brighten a light or change the temperature, just say the command. It’s a breeze and permits you to engage your system without reaching for your phone or navigating to the touchscreen panel.
Manage Your ADT Equipment With These Voice Instructions
A quick spoken directive is all you need to activate your connected ADT devices. Keep in mind, if you verbalize a command to a device, like your front door lock or bedroom light, you’ll have to use the name you already gave 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, turn the heat up by 5 degrees.
Amazon Alexa operates almost the same, but needs slightly different commands. Here several sample commands:
- Alexa, arm ADT in stay mode
- Alexa, disarm ADT
- Alexa, turn on the (light name).
- Alexa, set (dimmer name) to 40%.
- Alexa, set the (thermostat name) to 70 degrees.
You can also ask questions. You might want to find out if your back door is locked or the current temperature setting. Just speak a phrase like, “Alexa, what is my thermostat set to?” and you’ll get an answer.
Is There Anything You Can’t Do With Voice Controls?
Voice integration has a few limitations. For example, you can’t modify settings in your ADT app by speaking instructions. You also must provide a PIN when carrying out sensitive actions, such as disarming your home’s security system or unlocking a door.
How To Configure Voice Activation In Your Tyler Home
Setting up voice activation only takes a few minutes no matter what smart speaker you own. You’ll typically follow these steps:
- Go to the Amazon Alexa or Google Home app on your phone
- In Google, navigate to Devices or press the Add (+) icon and look for Works with Google Home. inside the Alexa app, press the menu, then choose Skills & Games.
- Search for ADT
- Pick ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Log in with your ADT username and password and follow the provided instructions
Explore more in-depth instructions in the ADT help center:
Experience Smarter, Safer Living With ADT Alarm Systems In Tyler
Voice activation, remote access, and custom home automation are all available with ADT. The authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are standing by to help you design your new ADT alarm system in Tyler. Phone (903) 231-9117 or submit our form to take the first step.