Does ADT Work with Google Home And Amazon Alexa?
It’s no secret ADT has safeguarded families for over 150 years, but you might ask yourself if this trusted name in residential security is able to offer the modern-day ease of voice activation. The answer is a resounding yes! ADT in fact works with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and there’s quite a bit you can do. Discover what’s possible and find tips for adding voice commands into your modern home security system.
Here’s What Voice Control Can Do In Your Beaumont Home
Now that you’ve confirmed you can utilize your ADT home security with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, you’re likely thinking about what you can do. Here are a few examples:
- Disarm and arm your system
- Toggle smart lights on or off
- Control connected smart locks
- Change thermostat settings
If you’re busy making dinner, and need a fast way to turn on lights or adjust the temperature, just vocalize a command. It’s convenient and permits you to manage your system without picking up your phone or navigating to the touchscreen panel.
Control Your ADT Components With These Voice Commands
A quick spoken command is all you need to operate your connected ADT devices. Just remember, if you verbalize a command to a specific device, like your bedroom light or front door lock, you must use the same name you used when originally configuring the device.
Here are some commands you can use 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, turn the heat up by 5 degrees.
Amazon Alexa requires somewhat different instructions, but it works about the same. 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 68 degrees.
You can also use voice commands to ask questions. You might 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 get an answer.
Is There Anything You Can’t Do With Voice Controls?
Voice activation has a few restrictions. For example, you can’t change or configure settings in your home security app by speaking a voice command. You’ll also have to provide a PIN when performing certain tasks, such as turning off your home’s security system or unlocking a door.
How To Establish Voice Activation In Your Beaumont Home
Setting up voice activation only takes a few minutes no matter what smart speaker you use. You’ll generally follow these instructions:
- Open the Amazon Alexa or Google Home app on your phone
- In Google, navigate to Devices or press the Add (+) icon and choose Works with Google Home. inside the Alexa app, touch the menu, then select Skills & Games.
- Do a search for ADT
- Choose ADT Smart Home (or ADT Pulse)
- Log in with your ADT credentials and follow the provided instructions
Discover more in-depth instructions by visiting the ADT help center:
Get Top-Tier Security And Everyday Convenience With ADT Alarm Systems In Beaumont
Voice activation, automation, and remote access are all possible with ADT. Your trusted authorized dealers at Secure24 Alarm Systems are standing by to help you customize your new ADT security system in Beaumont. Call (409) 207-0852 or complete our form to take the first step.