Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
You probably know ADT has safeguarded families for more than 150 years, but you may ask yourself if this revered name in home security can offer the everyday convenience of voice activation. You’ll be pleased to hear the answer is yes! ADT does work with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s plenty you can accomplish. Discover what’s possible and find tips for adding voice control into your comprehensive home security system.
Here’s What Voice Commands Can Do In Your South Bend Home
Now that you’re aware you can control your ADT home security system with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, you’re probably thinking about what you might do. Here are a few examples:
- Disarm and arm your system
- Dim smart lights
- Activate connected smart locks
- Change thermostat settings
If you’ve got your hands full with kids, dinner, or groceries, and need a simple way to brighten a light or lower the temperature, just speak a command. It’s easy and allows you to engage your system without picking up your phone or using the touchscreen panel.
Use These Spoken Commands To Control Your ADT Devices
A quick spoken command is all you need to activate your ADT smart home devices. One thing to note, if you give a command to a specific device, like your living room light or thermostat, you must use the same name you used when originally setting up the device.
Manage 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 on the (light name).
- Hey Google, turn the heat up by 5 degrees.
Amazon Alexa uses somewhat different phrasing, but it operates about the same. Here a few examples:
- Alexa, arm ADT in away mode
- Alexa, disarm ADT
- Alexa, turn on 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 may want to find out 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 a reply.
Are There Limits To What Voice Controls Can Do?
Voice integration comes with some limitations. For instance, you can’t adjust settings in your home security app by speaking instructions. You’ll also have to supply a PIN number when carrying out certain actions, such as unlocking a door or disarming your home’s security system.
How To Establish Voice Activation In Your South Bend Home
Configuring voice activation only takes a few minutes regardless of the smart speaker you have. You’ll typically follow these instructions:
- Go to the Google Home or Amazon Alexa app on your mobile device
- In Google, go to Devices or press the Add (+) icon and look for Works with Google Home. Within the Alexa app, tap the menu, then go to Skills & Games.
- Search for ADT
- Pick ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Log in with your ADT username and password and follow the provided steps
You can find more detailed instructions through the ADT help center:
Get Top-Tier Security And Everyday Convenience With ADT Alarm Systems In South Bend
Voice activation, smartphone access, and custom automation are all possible with ADT. The authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are here to help you build your new ADT alarm system in South Bend. Call (574) 241-6763 or fill out our form to take the first step.